Jharkhand Scholarships: The Complete Guide (2026)

Jharkhand's scholarship system is smaller than some states, but it's organized clearly once you know where to look. This guide covers the main portal and the state's specific schemes.

e-Kalyan is the main portal

Most Jharkhand state scholarships — particularly Post-Matric support for SC, ST, and OBC students — are applied for through e-Kalyan, the state Welfare Department's scholarship portal. Start here if you're a category-eligible student in Jharkhand.

Beyond the main portal: two more schemes worth checking

• Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship — for ST students pursuing higher education abroad, separate from e-Kalyan's in-India schemes.
• Mukhyamantri Shiksha Protsahan Yojana — a merit-based scheme that isn't limited to a specific caste category, worth checking even if you don't qualify for a category-specific scheme.

Documents you'll almost always need

1. Aadhaar Card, linked to your mobile number and bank account.
2. Jharkhand Domicile / Resident Certificate.
3. Caste Certificate, for SC, ST, or OBC applicants.
4. Family Income Certificate.
5. Latest marksheet, matching your current class or stage.
6. Bank passbook seeded with Aadhaar, for payment.

How to find the right scheme

1. Check e-Kalyan first if you're SC, ST, or OBC — it's the primary portal for most Jharkhand state scholarships.
2. If you're ST and planning to study abroad, check the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship specifically.
3. If you don't fit a caste category, check Mukhyamantri Shiksha Protsahan Yojana for merit-based eligibility.
4. Also check central schemes — our guide to how state scholarships work explains how state and central (NSP) systems fit together.