Jharkhand State Scheduled Tribe Post‑Matric Scholarship Scheme 2026: Tuition, Allowance and Maintenance Support
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Quick answer
The Jharkhand State Scheduled Tribe Post‑Matric Scholarship Scheme 2026 provides tuition, allowance and maintenance support to ST students in Jharkhand. Eligible students must be native, belong to ST, have family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000 and be enrolled in a recognised post‑matric institution. Apply online via the e‑Kalyan portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Tuition, allowance and 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 Tribe Post‑Matric Scholarship Scheme 2026 is a state‑level initiative aimed at encouraging higher education among Scheduled Tribe students in Jharkhand. It offers financial assistance covering tuition fees, academic allowance and maintenance costs for a wide range of professional, technical and academic post‑matric courses. 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 adhere to attendance norms and can switch courses only if they have not received a scholarship for the previous course in the same academic year.
Benefits
- Tuition fees covered
- Academic allowance covered
- Maintenance fees covered
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Native of Jharkhand
- Belongs to Scheduled Tribe
- Family annual income ≤ ₹2,50,000
- Enrolled in recognised post‑matric institution registered on portal
- Not receiving any other central or state scholarship
Who cannot apply
- Students receiving other government scholarships
- Students with bank account in another person's name
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
- 2After validation, note the generated application ID
- 3Enter Aadhaar‑linked bank account details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit application for institutional verification
- 6Wait for verification and disbursement
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the JSSTPMSS?+
Scheduled Tribe students who are residents of Jharkhand and have a family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000 annually.
Can I apply if I am studying outside Jharkhand?+
Yes, students studying outside Jharkhand in recognised institutions registered on the portal can apply.
Is there a specific portal to apply for the scholarship?+
Yes, applications must be submitted online through the official Jharkhand e‑Kalyan Scholarship Portal.
What documents are required during the application process?+
Key documents include a caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, academic records, bank account details, residential proof and domicile certificate.
Is the scholarship applicable for distance learning or online courses?+
No, the scholarship is only applicable for regular courses in recognised institutions.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?+
The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
What is the deadline for submitting the application?+
Not specified.
Can I renew the scholarship for the next academic year?+
Yes, students can renew by submitting proof of successful completion of the previous academic year and enrollment for the next year.
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