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About the scholarship
The Prathibha Puraskara (Free Fee) Scheme 2026–27 is run by the Department of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Karnataka and disbursed through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP). It rewards meritorious students pursuing B.E., B.Tech or B.Arch with fee support. The department has not announced the 2026–27 application deadline — check the SSP portal notice board.
Eligibility
- Open to any caste category.
- Pursuing B.E., B.Tech or B.Arch.
- Admitted through KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority).
- Promoted to the present academic year.
- Completed PUC in a Government or Aided college with at least 80% marks.
Benefits
- Fee support under the free-fee / reimbursement structure for eligible technical students.
- Disbursed via the SSP portal.
Documents required
- Academic marksheet (PUC and current year)
- Aadhaar card
- KEA admission order / allotment letter
- Fee receipt
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
How to apply
- Register on SSPComplete Aadhaar-based one-time registration at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.
- Select the schemeChoose the Prathibha Puraskara (Free Fee) Scheme for 2026–27.
- Submit before the announced deadlineUpload the KEA allotment and marksheets, then track verification.
FAQs
No — the scheme is open to students of any caste category.
At least 80% in PUC completed from a Government or Aided college.
Yes — admission through the Karnataka Examinations Authority is required.
To be announced — the department has not confirmed the 2026-27 deadline; check the SSP portal notice board.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 listing (showed 31 Jan 2027; corrected 16 Oct 2026 — department deadline not confirmed on SSP portal, check notice board; BE/B.Tech/B.Arch; KEA admission; promoted) and scholarships.net.in SSP listing (DTE; any caste; 80%+ in PUC from Govt/Aided college; SSP portal). Note: department-wise SSP deadlines vary and the 2026-27 date for this department is not confirmed — check the SSP portal notice board.