E-Grantz Kerala Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on SC/ST/OEC/OBC category, Kerala residency, and family income limits (no limit for SC/ST/OEC, <= ₹1 Lakh for OBC).
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for E-Grantz Kerala
Q.What is the family income limit for OBC under E-Grantz?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹1 Lakh for OBC students. There is no income limit for SC, ST, and OEC (Other Eligible Communities) students.
Q.Does E-Grantz cover private colleges?
Yes, it covers regular admission courses in recognized private colleges in Kerala, subject to department fee caps.
Q.What is the stipend rate?
The stipend (pocket money) ranges from ₹500 to ₹1,500 per month depending on the level and course.