Regarding post matric scholarships and facilities for the year 2025-26 issued by the Karnataka Backward Classes Welfare Department (BCWD). This is really a sweet news for students who are looking for hostel and scholarship.
- Who is this opportunity for?
· Category: OBC and Category-1 students.
· Academic: Admitted in any Diploma, Degree, Degree etc. courses (Post-Matric) after Matric/SSLC in the academic year 2025-26.
· Situation: Students who have not yet applied due to technical problem or lack of information.
- Last date
· 31 January 2026 (possible to apply within the first quarter of the academic year).
- Apply for what facilities?
. Mainly three main facilities:
· Vidyasiri: Monthly financial assistance for food and rent for students who do not get a place in the college hostel/hostel.
· Fee Concession: Exemption of part or full amount of the course fee prescribed by the government.
· Scholarship: Monthly Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1500 (as per course) direct bank account.
- Manner of Application
· Media: Online only.
· Portal: SSP Portal (Social Security Portal)
· Link: What you have given is correct, but it can be suggested like this: Visit SSP Portal (Official Govt Website)
· Required Documents (Generally):
· Student’s Aadhaar Card
· Family Income Certificate
· Caste certificate
· Student’s Bank Passbook (with IFSC Code)
· College admission document/fee payment receipt
· If applied earlier, its reference number
- Helpline & Main Alert
· Helpline: 8050770004 (number given in government notification).
· Important warnings:
- Website: Before clicking on any link, make sure it is an official government domain https://ssp.karnataka.gov.in or https://bcwd.karnataka.gov.in. Better to type directly into the browser.
- Documents:Have scan copy of all documents ready. Upload a clear and uncropped photo/PDF.
- Timing: Don’t wait for the deadline. Apply early, despite the possibility of technical issues.
Summary: Government has given new opportunity to OBC and Cat-1 students. Apply online on SSP portal by 31st January 2026, avail Vidyasiri, fee waiver and scholarship. In case of doubt use helpline number.