Jharkhand BCS Post-Matric Scholarship 2026: Tuition, Allowance & Maintenance Covered
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Quick answer
The scheme provides tuition, academic allowance and maintenance fees to OBC students in Jharkhand for post‑matric courses. Only Jharkhand residents with family income ≤ ₹2,50,000 are eligible. Apply online on the e‑Kalyan portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Tuition, allowance & maintenance covered |
| Ministry / department | Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare |
| Level | State Government (Jharkhand) |
| Income limit | ₹2.5 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Jharkhand State Backward Classes Post‑Matric Scholarship Scheme is aimed at encouraging higher education among OBC students in Jharkhand. It offers financial assistance for tuition, academic allowance and maintenance for a wide range of post‑matric courses, including professional, technical and academic programmes. The scholarship is disbursed directly to the student’s Aadhaar‑linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer, with 60% funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and 40% by the Jharkhand State Government. Students must meet attendance requirements and can only receive the scholarship if they are not already receiving another central or state scholarship.
Benefits
- Tuition fees covered
- Academic allowance covered
- Maintenance fees covered
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Native of Jharkhand
- Belongs to OBC category
- Family annual income ≤ ₹2,50,000
- Enrolled in recognised post‑matric institution
- Not receiving other central or state scholarship
Who cannot apply
- Students receiving other scholarships
- Non‑Jharkhand residents
- Students with income > ₹2,50,000
Documents required
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Academic Records
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account Details
- Residential Proof
- Domicile Certificate
How to apply
- 1Register on the e‑Kalyan portal with Aadhaar, name, DOB, gender and mobile number.
- 2After validation, note the generated application ID for further steps.
- 3Enter your Aadhaar‑linked bank account details.
- 4Upload the required documents to the portal.
- 5Submit the application for institutional verification.
- 6Wait for approval by the District‑Level Monitoring Committee.
- 7Funds will be transferred directly to your Aadhaar‑linked bank account.
- 8Check the portal for status updates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scholarship?+
Backwards‑class students from Jharkhand with an annual family income below ₹2,50,000.
Which courses are covered under the scheme?+
Post‑matric courses from Class XI to Ph.D., including professional and general degree programmes.
Can students apply offline?+
No, only online applications are accepted through the scholarship portal.
Are Aadhaar details mandatory?+
Yes, Aadhaar authentication is required for the application.
Can I apply if I receive another scholarship?+
No, students receiving other scholarships are not eligible.
What documents are required for the application?+
Residential, caste, income certificates, and Aadhaar‑linked bank account details.
Which institutions are eligible?+
AISHE/U‑DISE coded institutions registered on the portal.
What is the application deadline?+
Not specified.
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