₹1,178.20 crore central share released to Karnataka under SC Post-Matric Scholarship in three years
The Centre released ₹1,178.20 crore as its share to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students over the last three financial years, the government told the Rajya Sabha, as reported on 9 August 2026.
Summary
The Central Government released a total central share of ₹1,178.20 crore to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the centrally sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students over the last three financial years, Minister of State Ramdas Athawale told the Rajya Sabha, the Social Justice Ministry said on 9 August 2026. The releases were ₹421.08 crore in 2023-24, ₹422.90 crore in 2024-25 and ₹334.22 crore in 2025-26.
Key facts
- State
- Karnataka
- Scheme
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students (centrally sponsored)
- Total central share (3 years)
- ₹1,178.20 crore
- Year-wise
- ₹421.08 cr (2023-24); ₹422.90 cr (2024-25); ₹334.22 cr (2025-26)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In which financial year was the central share released to Karnataka under the SC Post-Matric Scholarship the highest, among 2023-24 to 2025-26?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2024-25
Releases were ₹421.08 crore (2023-24), ₹422.90 crore (2024-25) and ₹334.22 crore (2025-26), so 2024-25 was the highest.