E-Grantz Kerala (SC/ST/OEC/OBC Support) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Automatic eligibility for SC/ST/OEC candidates; OBC candidates selected based on family income under ₹1,00,000.
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 (SC/ST/OEC/OBC Support)
Q.Can I apply for this if I am already receiving another scholarship?
No, E-Grantz cannot be combined with other state or central government scholarship schemes.
Q.How do I check my scholarship status?
Go to the official E-Grantz 3.0 portal (egrantz.kerala.gov.in), log in using your Aadhaar OTR, and click on 'Application Status'.
Q.What is the family income limit for OBC students?
For OBC/Other Backward Communities, the annual family income limit is ₹1,00,000. SC/ST and OEC candidates are exempt from income limits.