Karnataka SSP Hosteller Maintenance Scheme (SWD), 2026–27

About the scholarship

The Hosteller Maintenance Scheme (SWD) 2026–27 is run by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP). It provides maintenance support to Scheduled Caste students who stay in college or university-run hostels while pursuing technical or medical courses. Applications close 31 January 2027.

Eligibility

• Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Annual family income of Rs 2.5 lakh or less.
• Admitted to a technical or medical course.
• Studying in a college offering technical or medical courses.
• A hosteller staying in a college/university-run hostel.
• Promoted to the current academic year — detained or discontinued students are not eligible.

Benefits

• Maintenance support for eligible SC hostellers (amount per department norms).
• Disbursed through the SSP portal.

Documents required

1. Academic marksheet
2. Aadhaar card
3. Caste certificate issued by the Tahsildar (current/valid)
4. Hostel certificate
5. 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 Hosteller Maintenance Scheme (SWD), 2026–27.
3. Submit before 31 January 2027Upload caste, income and hostel proofs and track verification.

FAQs

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 Karnataka listing (31 Jan 2027; SC; income ≤ Rs 2.5L; technical/medical course; college/university-run hostel; promoted; detained ineligible; SWD; SSP portal).