Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur

Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.

Siddaganga Institute of Technology,Tumakuru

Autonomous Institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

State Government Scolarship

Explore a wide range of scholarships and financial aid schemes provided by the State Government for students across various communities. Whether you belong to SC/ST, OBC, minority, or are a child of a teacher or laborer — these schemes aim to empower you through accessible education.

SSP Scholarship (SC/ST - Lower Income Group)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description:Aimed at SC/ST students from economically weaker families, this scheme provides full financial support for pursuing higher studies.
  3. Eligibility: SC/ST students from families below a specified income threshold.
  4. Benefits: Full tuition fee coverage, maintenance allowance, and exam fees.


SSP Scholarship (SC/ST - Higher Income Group)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description: This scholarship is designed to support SC/ST students from higher income families, ensuring that financial background doesn’t limit access to higher education.
  3. Eligibility: SC/ST category students whose family income exceeds the threshold for the lower-income bracket.
  4. Benefits: Tuition fee reimbursement and educational support.


SSP Scholarship (OBC - Backward Community)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description: Support for OBC students belonging to socially and educationally backward communities to continue their higher education.
  3. Eligibility: OBC category students from recognized backward groups.
  4. Benefits:Financial aid covering tuition, exam fees, and living expenses.


SSP Scholarship (OBC - Aryavysya & Brahmin Board)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description: Tailored for OBC students from Aryavysya and Brahmin communities, this scheme provides targeted educational support.
  3. Eligibility: OBC category students under Aryavysya or Brahmin Board.
  4. Benefits:Partial or full tuition fee reimbursement based on eligibility.


KMDC Loan Scheme
  1. Provided by: Karnataka Minority Development Corporation (KMDC)
  2. Description: A loan-based financial support program for minority community students pursuing professional and technical courses.
  3. Eligibility:Students belonging to minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
  4. Benefits:Low-interest or interest-free educational loans with flexible repayment.
  5. Note: KMDC Loan applications are accepted via KMDC website.
Teachers' Welfare Scholarship
  1. Provided by: Department of Education, Karnataka
  2. Description: Financial aid for children of teachers, recognizing the contribution of educators to society.
  3. Eligibility:Students whose parents are serving or retired teachers.
  4. Benefits:Support for school or college-level education expenses.
  5. Note: Labour and Teachers’ scholarships may be processed through department-specific portals or your educational institution.
Labour Welfare Scholarship
  1. Provided by: Department of Labour Welfare, Karnataka
  2. Description: This scheme provides financial assistance to children of registered laborers to help them pursue higher education.
  3. Eligibility:Children of workers registered under the Labour Welfare Board.
  4. Benefits:Annual scholarships to support tuition and academic needs.


How To Apply

  • Visit the official SSP portal: https://ssp.karnataka.gov.in

  • Register/Login with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

  • Choose the applicable scholarship or loan based on your category and eligibility.

  • Fill in the required details and upload supporting documents (income certificate, caste certificate, marks cards, etc.)

  • Submit the application and regularly check the portal for updates.