Jharkhand State Backward Classes Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
The "Jharkhand State Backward Classes Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme" aims to promote higher education among OBC students in Jharkhand. The scheme provides financial assistance to...
The amount is directly credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
60% funding by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, and 40% by the Jharkhand State Government.
The student must adhere to the attendance system prescribed by their educational institution or university to qualify for the scholarship.
If a student switches courses mid-way, they are eligible for the scholarship in the new course only if they did not receive a scholarship for the previous course in the same academic year.
Eligibility (who can apply)
**Eligibility Criteria for the Student:**
The student should be a native of Jharkhand.
The student belongs to the Other Backward Class category.
The student's family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
The student must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution that complies with the rules of the scheme and is registered on the departmental scholarship portal. The student should be pursuing a post-matric course (Degree, Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent).
The student should not be receiving any other scholarship or financial assistance from the central or state government.
**Classification of Courses:****** [**Page No. 18**](https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/downloads/Post_Matric_Scholarship_sankalp_2022.pdf)
Group 1: Professional degree/postgraduate courses in institutions with A++ to B++ NAAC accreditation.
Group 2: Vocational and diploma courses requiring Class 12 or higher qualifications.
Group 3: Polytechnic and other courses not covered in Groups 1 or 2.
Group 4: Graduate and Post Graduate course.Group 5: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level non-degree courses).
How to Apply
**Online**
***Student Registration:***
- Students must apply online on the scholarship [**e-Kalyan** **portal**](https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/) designated by the Department of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare.- Students must first enter their Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, gender, mobile number while filling out the online registration form.
***After Registration:***
- After validation, an application ID will be generated by the portal, which must be used to complete further steps of the application.
- Students must provide the details of their Aadhaar-linked bank account under their name.
- Students must upload the following documents to the portal.
**NOTE:** Applications with bank account details in another person’s name will be rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Jharkhand State Backward Classes Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme / what is the eligibility?
**Eligibility Criteria for the Student:**
1. The student should be a native of Jharkhand.
1. The student belongs to the Other Backward Class category.
1. The student's family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
1. The student must be enrolled in a recognized educational insti...
What are the benefits of Jharkhand State Backward Classes Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme?
How to apply online for Jharkhand State Backward Classes Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme?
**Online**
***Student Registration:***
- Students must apply online on the scholarship [**e-Kalyan** **portal**](https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/) designated by the Department of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare.- Students must first enter their Aadh...