Introduction The Chief Minister Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme (KRVN) is a scholarship initiative launched by the Government of Karnataka in 2021 to support the education of children belonging to farmer and agricultural labourer families. Implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, the scheme aims to reduce financial barriers in education and encourage students to pursue higher studies, professional courses, and technical education. Under this scheme, eligible students receive annual financial assistance directly into their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Scholarship amounts vary according to the student's level of education and can go up to ₹11,000 per year. Applications are processed through the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP), while farmer-family eligibility is verified through the state's FRUITS Portal. The scheme has been expanded over time to include eligible high-school girls from farmer families and children of agricultural labourers, ensuring wider educational support for rural communities across Karnataka. Benefits Provides annual scholarship assistance to eligible students from farmer and agricultural labourer families. Scholarship amount ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹11,000 per year depending on the course and education level. Supports students pursuing school education, PUC, ITI, Diploma, Degree, Professional, and Postgraduate courses. Includes special coverage for eligible girls studying in Classes 8 to 10 from farmer families. Children of agricultural labourers are also eligible under the expanded provisions. Scholarship amount is credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT. Helps students continue higher education without financial hardship. Eligibility The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka. The student should be studying in a recognized educational institution. The parent should be a registered farmer with a valid FRUITS ID wherever applicable. Children of eligible agricultural labourers can also apply. The applicant must be enrolled in an eligible course covered under the scheme. The student should possess an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT payments. Students repeating an academic year or failing the course are generally not eligible. Applicants must satisfy all conditions prescribed by the Agriculture Department and SSP Portal. Documents Aadhaar Card of the student. Parent's FRUITS ID. Bank passbook or bank account details. Aadhaar-seeded bank account details. Residence/Domicile proof of Karnataka. Previous academic marks card. Admission proof or current course details. Bonafide Certificate from the institution. KUTUMBA ID or family details, if applicable. Caste Certificate and Income Certificate, wherever required. Process to Apply Visit the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP). Select the appropriate category: Pre-Matric or Post-Matric Scholarship. Register as a new applicant or log in using existing credentials. Choose the Chief Minister Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme under the Department of Agriculture section. Enter personal, academic, Aadhaar, and bank account details. Provide the parent's FRUITS ID and family information wherever required. Upload the necessary documents and verify all entered information. Submit the application and save the acknowledgement number for future reference. Track application progress through the SSP Portal dashboard. After successful verification, the scholarship amount is transferred through DBT. Important Links and Contact Chief Minister Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme Official Page Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP) FRUITS Farmer Registration Portal Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme Guidelines 2026-27 Helpline Number: 18004253553 SSP Technical Helpline: 1902 FAQs Q1. What is the Karnataka Chief Minister Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme?It is a scholarship scheme that provides annual financial assistance to eligible children of farmers and agricultural labourers in Karnataka. Q2. Who can apply for this scheme?Students belonging to eligible farmer or agricultural labourer families studying in recognized institutions can apply. Q3. What is the maximum scholarship amount available?Eligible students can receive scholarship assistance of up to ₹11,000 per year depending on their course and education level. Q4. Is FRUITS ID mandatory for application?Yes, farmer-family applicants generally need a valid FRUITS ID for eligibility verification. Q5. How is the scholarship amount paid?The approved scholarship is transferred directly to the student's bank account through DBT. Q6. Can children of agricultural labourers apply?Yes, the scheme has been expanded to cover eligible children of agricultural labourers. Q7. Where can students apply for the scholarship?Applications must be submitted through the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP). Q8. Is Aadhaar required for the scheme?Yes, Aadhaar details are generally required for verification and DBT payments. Q9. Can students pursuing professional courses apply?Yes, students enrolled in engineering, medical, law, postgraduate, and other eligible professional courses can apply. Q10. How can applicants check their application status?Students can log in to the SSP Portal and track their application status using their registered account.