Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship
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About the Program
Complete guide to Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship. Read about eligibility rules, MeeSeva-style certificates, and online application guidelines.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship amount for Jharkhand Post-Matric varies by course group (e., graduation, post-graduation, diploma, professional courses) and is not fixed as a single annual value across all categories. Amounts are disbursed annually via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account linked to their caste and income certificates. Specific amounts per course group are listed in the official scheme guidelines on the e-Kalyan portal.
Inclusions
Tuition and exam fee reimbursement.
Monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200/month (within/outside state).
Important Note
Requires digital caste/income certificates from Jharkhand.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI
Must be enrolled in All Streams.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Candidates are selected based on eligibility criteria: permanent domicile of Jharkhand, membership in SC, ST, or BC/OBC categories, annual family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000, admission to a recognized post-matric course (Intermediate, Diploma, UG, PG, PhD), and not receiving any other government scholarship
Fresh applications and renewals are processed through the e-Kalyan portal after verification by the educational institution and relevant department (DNO).
Renewal Policy
Renewal is conditional on passing the previous year's examination with the required result
Students must log in to the e-Kalyan portal, update their previous academic year's result, upload updated documents if required, and submit the renewal application
The institution verifies the renewal application, followed by department verification
Renewal deadlines for 2025-26 were March 20, 2026 for students and March 21, 2026 for institutions.
Application Process
- 1
Click on 'Candidate Registration and Login' on the home page.
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Select 'Candidate Registration', fill in personal details (name, contact, email), and complete registration.
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Log in using your created User ID and password.
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Navigate to 'Apply For Scholarships' and select the appropriate Post-Matric scheme for SC/ST/BC.
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Fill in the application form with personal, educational, income, and college details.
- 6Upload required documents
Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Aadhaar-linked Bank Account Details, Domicile Certificate, Admission Proof, and Previous Academic Grade Reports.
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Submit the application and print the application form for future reference.
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The educational institution verifies the application, followed by departmental verification (DNO).
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Track application status and scholarship disbursement via the portal login.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 July 2026
Applications for 2026-27 close on July 31, 2026.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the last date to apply for Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship 2025-26?▼
The last date for fresh and renewal applications for the academic year 2025-26 was extended to January 31, 2026 for students, March 20, 2026 for registration of fresh/renewal, and March 21, 2026 for institution verification. For the 2026-27 cycle, the deadline is July 31, 2026.
Q. Can General Category students apply for Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship?▼
No, General Category students are not eligible. The scholarship is exclusively for students belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Backward Class (BC/OBC) categories with a Jharkhand domicile and family income under ₹2,50,000.
Q. How is the scholarship amount disbursed, and is it linked to Aadhaar?▼
The scholarship amount is disbursed annually via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student's bank account. The bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded and linked to the student's caste and income certificates to ensure seamless and fraud-free transfer.
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IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. Scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand website before final submission.
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