Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship
Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand · Jharkhand
| Scheme Name | Jharkhand e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship |
| Provided By | Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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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
₹1.0 Lakh+
The scholarship amount for Jharkhand Post-Matric varies by course group and hosteller/day scholar status, ranging from INR 30,000 to INR 1,00,000 annually. It covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other academic expenses. Amounts are disbursed annually via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
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Tuition and exam fee reimbursement.
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Monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200/month (within/outside state).
Note: Requires digital caste/income certificates from Jharkhand.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI |
| Course / Stream | All Streams |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | SC, ST, OBC |
| Domicile State | Jharkhand |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓* Caste Certificate (issued online by Jharkhand Revenue authorities)
- ✓* Tehsildar Income Certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs)
- ✓* Jharkhand Domicile Certificate
- ✓* College Bonafide Certificate with fee structure
- ✓* Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank details
Selection Process
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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
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Fresh applications and renewals are processed through the e-Kalyan portal after verification by the educational institution and relevant department (DNO).
Renewal Policy
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Renewal is conditional on passing the previous year's examination with the required result
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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
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The institution verifies the renewal application, followed by department verification
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Renewal deadlines for 2025-26 were March 20, 2026 for students and March 21, 2026 for institutions.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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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.
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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.
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
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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