The untimely closure of the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) in Karnataka has caused significant financial hardship for MBBS students under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category. Many students were unable to secure scholarships or fee reimbursements for the 2023-24 academic year due to the portal closing before university results were announced. This has led to protests and calls for the government to find a solution.
- Portal Closure: The State Scholarship Portal (SSP) in Karnataka closed before the announcement of university results for the 2023-24 academic year.
- Impact on Students: Thousands of MBBS students under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category were unable to secure scholarships or fee reimbursements due to the closure.
- Financial Hardship: The loss of scholarship funds has caused significant financial hardship for many students.
- Government’s Stance: The government has defended its decision to adhere to the financial year calendar and has blamed universities for not aligning their academic calendars.
- Calls for Solutions: Students, universities, and officials have called for a solution to address the issue of late-announced results and the impact on students’ access to scholarships.
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