The Social Welfare Department and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, has invited applications for admission from eligible students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) under the ‘Prestigious Schools Scheme’ for the year 2026-27.
With the aim of providing quality education to talented students, the selection process will be conducted through an eligibility test. The details of the important dates are as follows:
Admission Schedule 2026:
| Sl no | Details | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Application submission begins | 15-04-2026 |
| 02 | Last date for submission of application | 04-05-2026 |
| 03 | Verification of applications | 06-05-2026 |
| 04 | Entrance exam date | 12-05-2026 |
| 05 | Exam result announcement | 15-05-2026 |
| 06 | Selection through counseling | 19-05-2026 |
| 07 | Last date to enroll in school | 30-05-2026 |
Important Information:
Selection Method: Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained by the students in the qualifying examination held at the district level.
Application Method: Interested students are advised to submit their applications online by the stipulated date.
For more information: You can contact the Social Welfare Department or the Scheduled Tribes Welfare Officer’s office in your district or check the notice boards.
The department has requested in the announcement that eligible students should take advantage of this golden opportunity to get free education in prestigious schools.
