Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship by the Department of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Karnataka, for bright students enrolling in a B.Sc. degree programme. The department officially calls it the "Scholarship to Encourage Bright Students to Study Science at Degree Level (Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship)". The Government of Karnataka introduced the scheme in 2001-02, and it continues to support science students in Government and Aided Colleges under the department.

The state government launched this scholarship to encourage meritorious and talented students to study science at the degree level. The objective of the scheme is to motivate students who perform well in their previous examinations to choose basic science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology and Geology, and to keep them focused on their studies until they complete their B.Sc. degree.

Under the Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme, every selected student receives a scholarship of ₹5,000 per year. The department awards the scholarship to meritorious students admitted to the first year of B.Sc., and the scholarship continues for the second and third year if the student passes the semester examinations. To get the renewal, the student must pass all previous semester examinations in the first attempt and maintain at least 60% marks in all semesters of the first and second year of B.Sc.

The scheme follows a simple merit rule. General category students need at least 65% marks, and SC/ST students need at least 60% marks in the previous examination (II PUC for fresh applicants), and they must clear it in the first attempt. The student must also study at least two basic science subjects in B.Sc. The scheme does not set any family income limit or caste restriction, so students of all categories can benefit. Students apply online through the Seva One Karnataka portal or through the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal, where the department displays the scheme eligibility.

The Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship also carries a strict condition. If a beneficiary discontinues college after receiving the scholarship or fails to maintain adequate attendance, the college recovers the full scholarship amount from the student before issuing the Transfer Certificate and returns it to the government through challan. If the college fails to do so, the department recovers the amount from the Principal. 

Besides the Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme, the Karnataka government also implements the Chief Minister Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme (KRVN), which provides financial assistance to children of farmers for pursuing education from secondary to higher levels, and the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme, which supports eligible students for higher studies in foreign universities ranked within the QS World Ranking top 325. Interested students can explore the complete details of both schemes here.

Scheme Benefits

The Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship gives yearly financial support to meritorious science students throughout their three-year B.Sc. course. Under this scheme, eligible meritorious students pursuing a B.Sc. degree are entitled to the following benefits:

• Scholarship amount: ₹5,000 per year to every selected student.
• Payment frequency: Once a year (per annum).
• Three-year support: The scholarship starts in the first year of B.Sc. and continues in the second and third year if the student passes the semester examinations.
• Open to all: Students of every caste and income group can benefit.
• Relaxed marks for SC/ST: SC/ST students qualify with 60% marks instead of 65%.

Eligibility Requirements

To ensure that the scholarship reaches deserving and academically talented students, the Department of Collegiate Education has prescribed specific eligibility conditions. Applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for the Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship.

For Fresh Scholarship

• The student must be admitted to the first year of B.Sc.
• The student must study at least two basic science subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Geology.
• The student must study in a Government or Aided College under the Department of Collegiate Education.
• A government seat is mandatory, while colleges located on university main campuses and Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) are excluded.
• General category students need at least 65% marks, and SC/ST students need at least 60% marks in the previous examination (II PUC).
• The student must pass the previous examination in the first attempt.
• The scheme has no family income limit and no caste restriction.

For Renewal (Second and Third Year)

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

Who Is Not Eligible?

The following students cannot get the scholarship under the scheme.

• 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.

Recovery Condition

The department has set a clear recovery rule to prevent misuse of the scholarship.

• If a beneficiary discontinues college midway or has insufficient attendance, the college recovers the full scholarship amount from the student before issuing the Transfer Certificate.
• The college deposits the recovered amount with the government through challan.
• If the college does not recover the amount, the department recovers it from the Principal of the college.

Required Documents

Students should keep the following basic documents ready while applying for the Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme.

• Student's Aadhaar card
• II PUC marks card (for fresh applicants)
• Previous semester marks cards (for renewal applicants)
• College admission or enrolment details
• Student's bank account details
• Active mobile number

Steps to Apply

Students can apply for the Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship online through the Seva One Karnataka portal or through the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal; the department has not announced any offline application mode. To apply for the scholarship, students can follow the steps given below.

Online Application Process on Seva One Karnataka Portal

• Open the official Seva One Karnataka portal.
• Click on the "Register / Sign in" button at the top right corner of the homepage.
• New users should complete the registration by entering the details the portal asks for. Registered users can log in directly with their credentials.
• After logging in, go to the "Departments & Services" section.
• Click on "Collegiate Education" to view the list of its services.
• Select "Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme" from the list.
• Read the instructions, fill in the application form carefully, and upload the documents the portal requests.
• Review all details and submit the application.
• Save the application or acknowledgement number for future reference.

Online Application Process on SSP Portal

• Visit the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal.
• Under Applicant Corner, select Create New Account (Pre & Postmatric) if you do not already have an SSP account.
• Enter the required Aadhaar and personal details and complete the account creation process.
• After successful registration, obtain your SSP Login ID and password.
• On the home page, select the Post-Matric Student Login (Class 11 or above) under the Student Logins option.
• Log in using your Student ID and password.
• After logging in, click on Apply for Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship on the scheme list.
• Complete the common scholarship application by providing the required academic, personal, and bank details.
• Enter the applicable certificate and educational registration numbers.
• Complete document e-attestation wherever applicable.
• Review the application details and submit the application through the portal.

Renewal Process

Students who received the scholarship in the first year can continue it in the second and third year by passing all semester examinations in the first attempt with at least 60% marks. They should apply for renewal on the SSP portal when the department opens the renewal window.

Relevant Links

• Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme Seva One Registration
• Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme Seva One Login
• Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme SSP Registration
• Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Scheme SSP Login
• Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP)
• Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
• Department of Collegiate Education Scheme Details
• Karnataka Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship Notification

Contact Information

• Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka regional office Contact Details
• Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka Commissioner's Office Contact Details