Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme: Rs 5,000 a Year for Bright B.Sc. Students

Eligibility, renewal rules, documents, and how to apply for this merit-based science scholarship.

India needs more young people who choose science and stick with it. To encourage bright students to take up a B.Sc. degree, the Karnataka Government offers the Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship. If you have just entered the first year of a B.Sc. in a government or aided college, this scholarship can support you through all three years of your degree. This post covers the benefits, eligibility, renewal conditions, documents, and application steps.

What Is the Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship?

The scheme is run by the Department of Collegiate Education (DCE), Karnataka. Its official name is “Scholarship to Encourage Bright Students to Study Science at Degree Level (Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship)”. It was introduced in 2001-02 and continues to support science students in government and aided colleges under the department.

The goal is to motivate students who did well in their earlier exams to pick basic science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Geology, and to stay focused until they finish the degree.

Scheme at a Glance

• Scheme name: Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme
• Benefit: Rs 5,000 per year
• Beneficiaries: Meritorious B.Sc. students in government and aided colleges
• Nodal agency: Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
• Mode of application: Online, through the Seva One Karnataka portal or the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP)

Key Benefits

• Rs 5,000 per year for every selected student, paid once a year.
• Three years of support. The scholarship begins in the first year of B.Sc. and continues in the second and third years if you pass your semester exams.
• Open to all. There is no family income limit and no caste restriction.
• Relaxed marks for SC/ST students, who need 60% instead of 65%.

Who Is Eligible?

For a Fresh Scholarship

• You must be admitted to the first year of B.Sc.
• You must study at least two basic science subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Geology.
• You must study in a government or aided college under the Department of Collegiate Education, on a government seat. Colleges on university main campuses and Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) are excluded.
• You need at least 65% marks (General) or 60% marks (SC/ST) in your previous examination, which is II PUC for fresh applicants.
• You must have passed that examination in the first attempt.

For Renewal in the Second and Third Year

• You must be promoted to the current year of study.
• You must pass all previous semester examinations in the first attempt.
• You must score at least 60% marks in all semesters of the first and second year of B.Sc.

Who Is Not Eligible?

• Students of private unaided colleges, university main campus colleges, and KSOU.
• B.Sc. students who have not chosen at least two basic science subjects.
• Students who did not pass the previous examination in the first attempt.

An Important Condition: Recovery Rule

The scholarship comes with a safeguard. If a beneficiary leaves college midway or has insufficient attendance, the college recovers the full scholarship amount from the student before issuing the Transfer Certificate. The college deposits that money with the government through challan. If the college fails to recover it, the department recovers the amount from the college Principal. In short, take the scholarship only if you plan to complete the course and attend regularly.

Documents You Will Need

• Aadhaar card
• II PUC marks card (fresh applicants)
• Previous semester marks cards (renewal applicants)
• College admission or enrolment details
• Bank account details
• An active mobile number

How to Apply

Applications are online only. The department has not announced any offline mode. You can use either of two portals.

Option 1: Seva One Karnataka Portal

1. Open the official Seva One Karnataka portal.
2. Click Register / Sign in at the top right of the homepage.
3. New users should register with the details the portal asks for. Existing users can log in directly.
4. Go to Departments & Services and click Collegiate Education.
5. Select Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme from the list.
6. Read the instructions, fill in the form carefully, and upload the requested documents.
7. Review everything and submit.
8. Save the application or acknowledgement number.

Option 2: Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP)

1. Visit the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal.
2. Under Applicant Corner, choose Create New Account (Pre & Postmatric) if you do not have an SSP account.
3. Enter your Aadhaar and personal details to create the account and get your SSP login ID and password.
4. On the home page, choose Post-Matric Student Login (Class 11 or above) under Student Logins.
5. Log in with your Student ID and password.
6. Click Apply for Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship in the scheme list.
7. Fill in the common scholarship application with your academic, personal, and bank details.
8. Enter the applicable certificate and educational registration numbers.
9. Complete document e-attestation where applicable.
10. Review the application and submit it.

How to Renew Your Scholarship

If you received the scholarship in the first year, you can continue in the second and third years by passing all semester exams in the first attempt with at least 60% marks. Apply for renewal on the SSP portal when the department opens the renewal window, and keep an eye on your college notice board and the portal so you do not miss it.

Tips for Applicants

• Check your II PUC percentage and attempt history before applying, since both matter.
• Choose at least two basic science subjects in your B.Sc. combination.
• Confirm your college type. Only government and aided colleges under the department qualify.
• Keep your bank details accurate so the money reaches you.
• Do not fall behind. Clearing every semester in the first attempt keeps your renewal alive.
• Maintain attendance, because of the recovery rule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the scholarship pay? Rs 5,000 per year.

Who can apply? Meritorious students admitted to the first year of B.Sc. in a government or aided college under the Department of Collegiate Education, who study at least two basic science subjects.

What marks are required? 65% for General category and 60% for SC/ST students in the previous examination, passed in the first attempt.

Is there an income limit? No. There is no family income limit and no caste restriction.

Can I get it in the second and third years? Yes, if you pass all previous semester exams in the first attempt and score at least 60% in all semesters of the first and second year.

What if I leave college after receiving it? The college recovers the full amount from you before issuing your Transfer Certificate.

Where do I apply? Online, on the Seva One Karnataka portal or the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal.

When did the scheme start? In 2001-02.

Final Words

The Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship rewards students who do well in school and choose science. Rs 5,000 a year is not large, but it is a useful boost for books, lab costs, and other needs, and the recognition of merit counts too. If you meet the conditions, apply on time and keep your academics on track so you can renew every year.