Direct answer: For an eligible Karnataka home, the PM Surya Ghar route starts on the national portal, continues through your DISCOM — BESCOM in Bengaluru or GESCOM in Ballari and Kalaburagi — and ends with installation, inspection, net metering and subsidy processing through the scheme. The subsidy structure is ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000. Eltron helps with the portal, DISCOM paperwork and installation sequence — start with your electricity bill on Call / WhatsApp +91 7975009078.
The application sequence, step by step
- Check your bill first. Note your DISCOM, sanctioned load and monthly units across the year — size and subsidy both follow from the right system size
- Apply on the PM Surya Ghar national portal. Register and submit the rooftop solar application through solarrooftop.pmsuryaghar.gov.in, keeping your reference details safe
- Continue with your DISCOM. In Bengaluru, continue on BESCOM SRTPV with your reference; in Ballari and Kalaburagi, use the GESCOM SRTPV process at gescomsrtpv.in
- Feasibility and agreement steps. Complete the feasibility, agreement or PPA e-sign steps your DISCOM directs for your connection
- Install with an eligible vendor. Installation, then work-completion reporting with the documents and photos your DISCOM requires
- Inspection, net meter and synchronisation. DISCOM inspection and net-meter steps follow before the system is synchronised
- Subsidy processing. Subsidy is processed through the scheme route after commissioning, subject to eligibility and approval — Eltron’s comparison post notes direct-to-bank processing in about 30 days under the current scheme design
Exact documents, fees, step names and timelines are confirmed at application, because portal and DISCOM requirements change. This guide is the map, not a promise of approval or timing.
Subsidy at a glance
| Residential system size | PM Surya Ghar subsidy | How it is worked out |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 per kW |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 | Plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000 |
Application checklist
- Latest electricity bill and the connection holder’s details as they appear on the bill
- Sanctioned load noted, and a decision on system size from annual units — not a guess
- Portal login and application reference kept safe
- Roof survey and 3D shadow analysis completed before final sizing
- Itemised vendor quote naming panel and inverter make and model, structure, taxes and exclusions
- Bank and identity documents required by the portal and DISCOM at application — confirm the live list when you apply
- Work-completion, inspection and net-meter steps tracked until synchronisation
BESCOM or GESCOM: which route is yours?
Bengaluru homes follow BESCOM — read Eltron’s full BESCOM net metering guide for that sequence in depth. Ballari and Kalaburagi homes follow GESCOM SRTPV. If you are unsure which DISCOM serves your connection, your electricity bill names it — Eltron confirms the route at survey.
Read Eltron’s existing subsidy posts with this guide
- PM Surya Ghar Yojana: ₹78,000 Solar Subsidy Guide — Eltron’s earlier subsidy explainer
- PM Surya Ghar vs Older Solar Subsidies — what changed from older schemes, including direct-to-bank processing
- Rooftop Solar Cost in Bangalore — price and subsidy math by system size
This page is the single application map for Karnataka. The two subsidy posts above remain useful background reading on scheme history and comparison.
Start your application with the right size
Share your BESCOM or GESCOM bill in units. We will check size, shadow and paperwork route before you apply, so the portal application matches the system your roof should carry.
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FAQ: PM Surya Ghar in Karnataka
How do I apply for PM Surya Ghar in Karnataka?
Apply on the PM Surya Ghar national portal, then continue through BESCOM SRTPV in Bengaluru or GESCOM SRTPV in Ballari and Kalaburagi, followed by installation, inspection, net metering and subsidy processing through the scheme.
How much subsidy can a Karnataka home get?
₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000 for eligible residential systems, subject to scheme rules and approval.
When is the subsidy paid?
Subsidy is processed through the scheme after commissioning. Eltron’s comparison post describes direct-to-bank processing in about 30 days under the current scheme design — confirm current processing at application.
Does Eltron help with the application?
Yes. Eltron helps with size selection, the portal and DISCOM paperwork sequence, installation and commissioning steps for BESCOM and GESCOM customers.
Disclaimer: Prices, subsidy amounts, market ranges and DISCOM processes change and depend on eligibility, equipment, roof condition and approval at the time of application. Figures on this page are indicative or market ranges where labelled, and your final Eltron quote and process will be confirmed after survey and at application — nothing here is a guaranteed price, saving or timeline.