Jharkhand SC Post-Matric Scholarship 2026: Tuition, Allowance & Maintenance Support
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Quick answer
The Jharkhand SC Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 offers tuition, allowance and maintenance support to scheduled caste students in Jharkhand. Eligible students must be native, have income ≤ ₹2,50,000, and be enrolled in a recognised post‑matric course. Apply online through the e‑Kalyan portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Tuition, allowance & maintenance support |
| 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 Scheduled Caste Post‑Matric Scholarship Scheme is a state‑level initiative by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare. It aims to boost higher education among scheduled caste students by providing financial assistance that covers tuition fees, academic allowance and maintenance costs for various post‑matric courses. The scholarship is directly credited to the student’s Aadhaar‑linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer, with 60% funded by the central government and 40% by the Jharkhand state government.
Benefits
- Tuition fees covered
- Academic allowance covered
- Maintenance fees covered
- Direct DBT transfer to Aadhaar‑linked bank account
- 60% funded by central, 40% by state
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Native of Jharkhand
- Belongs to Scheduled Caste
- Family annual income ≤ ₹2,50,000
- Enrolled in a recognised educational institution registered on the portal
- Pursuing a post‑matric course (degree, diploma, certificate, etc.)
- Not receiving any other central or state scholarship
Who cannot apply
- Students already receiving another central or state scholarship
- Applications with bank account details in another person’s name
- Offline applications
- Institutions not registered on the departmental portal
Documents required
- Residential Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
How to apply
- 1Register on the e‑Kalyan portal using your Aadhaar number, name, DOB, gender and mobile number.
- 2Complete the application form and generate an application ID.
- 3Enter your Aadhaar‑linked bank account details.
- 4Upload the required documents (Residential, Caste, Income certificates).
- 5Await verification by your educational institution through the portal.
- 6Once approved, the scholarship amount will be credited directly to your Aadhaar‑linked bank account via DBT.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scholarship?+
Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category of Jharkhand and fulfilling the specified criteria.
What types of courses are covered under this scheme?+
Professional, degree, diploma, certificate, M.Phil., Ph.D., and various vocational courses.
What is required to avail of the scheme's benefits?+
Mandatory online application on the department's scholarship portal.
What is the application process for the scholarship?+
Register using an Aadhaar-based system, fill out the application form on the portal, and upload the required documents.
Is offline application acceptable?+
No, only online applications are accepted.
What documents are required for application?+
Residential certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, and details of an Aadhaar‑linked bank account.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?+
The amount is directly credited to the Aadhaar‑linked bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Are students receiving other scholarships eligible?+
No, students already availing of other scholarships are not eligible.
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