Award brief
| Award value | Rs. 15,000 per academic year |
|---|---|
| Last date | The official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call. |
| Who can apply | Age: 14 to 55 years. Category: Other Backward Class (OBC) |
| Provider | Backward Classes Department |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship provides Rs. 1,500 per month for 10 months to eligible students. Applicants must belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC) and be residents of Karnataka. The official listing does not provide a deadline, so check the official portal for updates.
The Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative in Karnataka. It aims to support students from backward classes pursuing post-matric courses. The scheme provides financial assistance for food and accommodation expenses.
Students who qualify receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,500 for 10 months. This assistance helps reduce the financial burden on students, promoting access to higher education.
Eligible students must be citizens of India and permanent residents of Karnataka. They should not be residing in any departmental or government-funded student hostel.
Eligibility
- Age
- 14 to 55 years
- Category
- Other Backward Class (OBC)
- State
- Karnataka
Conditions in the official listing
Eligibility:
- Academic: Must be pursuing post-matric courses in recognized institutions
- Age: 14 to 55 years
- Income: Family income must fall within specified limits based on category
- Category: Must belong to Other Backward Class (OBC)
Who cannot apply
- Students attending equivalent courses more than once are not eligible
- Students practicing medicine during postgraduate medical courses are not eligible
- Students who have changed courses multiple times are not eligible
Two cases, worked through
Qualifies
Does not qualify
Each case is built only from the conditions in the official listing. Your own case may differ; the call decides.
Award value in detail
Award value:
- Monthly stipend of Rs. 1,500 for 10 months
- Total of Rs. 15,000 per academic year
The stipend is paid directly to the students' bank accounts. The tenure is for 10 months each academic year.
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Application steps
Application steps:
- Visit the official portal for the scholarship scheme
- Fill out the application form online through the SSP (Student Scholarship Portal)
- Upload the required documents
- Print the completed application form
- Submit hard copies of the application form and documents to your respective college
Common application errors
Common application errors:
- Not securing admission in a departmental or government-funded student hostel
- Missing required documents during submission
- Incorrect bank account details
Questions and answers
What is the Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme?
It is a government scheme in Karnataka providing financial assistance to students from backward classes for post-matric courses.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students who are citizens of India, permanent residents of Karnataka, and belong to backward classes listed by the government.
How much financial assistance is provided?
Eligible students receive Rs. 1,500 per month for 10 months, totaling Rs. 15,000 per academic year.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Applications are submitted online through the SSP portal, followed by submission of hard copies to your college.
What are the minimum marks required for eligibility?
Fresh students from Category-1 need 40%, while Category-2A, 3A, and 3B need 50%. Renewal students require 50% for Category-1 and 60% for others.
Can I apply if I have changed courses multiple times?
No, students who have changed courses more than once are not eligible.
Are there any restrictions on male applicants from the same family?
Only two male members from the same family can apply; this restriction does not apply to female students.
Official call and application portal
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines On The Website bcwd.karnataka.gov.in
jsrr.in is an independent index, not a funding agency or a government body. The provider's official call is final: confirm every condition, amount and date there, and do not pay anyone who offers to apply for you.
This entry was drafted with AI tools from the official listing. Each amount and date in it was checked automatically against that listing; read the official call before you apply.
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