Karnataka SSP DME Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students 2026–27

About the scholarship

The Karnataka SSP DME Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students 2026–27 is offered by the Department of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP). It supports Scheduled Tribe students pursuing medical education — MBBS, BDS, MDS, MD and MS — with financial assistance. The department has not announced the 2026-27 deadline — check the SSP portal notice board.

Eligibility

• Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Annual family income between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh.
• Pursuing MBBS, BDS, MDS, MD or MS.
• Studying at any college, admitted under any seat category except the management quota.
• Promoted to the current academic year.

Benefits

• Financial assistance for eligible ST medical students (amount per department norms).
• Disbursed through the SSP portal.

Documents required

1. Academic marksheet
2. Aadhaar card
3. Caste certificate (ST)
4. Parent’s salary / income certificate
5. Non-practising certificate (for PG students, if applicable)
6. Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)

How to apply

1. Register on SSPComplete Aadhaar-based one-time registration at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Select the schemeChoose the DME Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, 2026–27.
3. Submit before the announced deadlineUpload income and caste proofs and track verification.

FAQs

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 Karnataka listing (31 Jan 2027 shown on Buddy4Study; corrected 16 Oct 2026 — department deadline not confirmed on SSP portal, TBA; ST; income Rs 2.5–10L; MBBS/BDS/MDS/MD/MS; any college except management quota; promoted; SSP portal).