Jharkhand State Scheduled Caste Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

Description
The "Jharkhand State Scheduled Caste Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme" was launched by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to promote higher education among scheduled caste students in Jharkhand by providing financial assistance. This scheme aims to increase the participation of SC students in post-matric education.

Benefits
• Covers tuition fees, academic allowance, and maintenance fees:
• NOTE:
• 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 Criteria
1. **Eligibility Criteria for the Student:**
2. The student should be a native of Jharkhand.
3. The student belongs to the scheduled caste category.
4. The student's family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
5. 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.
6. The student should be pursuing a post-matric course (Degree, Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent).
7. The student should not be receiving any other scholarship or financial assistance from the central or state government.
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9. **Classification of Courses:** [Page No. 4](https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/downloads/Post_Matric_Scholarship_sankalp_2022.pdf)
10. Group 1: Professional degree/postgraduate courses in institutions with A++ to B++ NAAC accreditation.
11. Group 2: Vocational and diploma courses requiring Class 12 or higher qualifications.
12. Group 3: Polytechnic and other courses not covered in Groups 1 or 2.
13. Group 4: Graduate and Post Graduate course.
14. Group 5: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level non-degree courses).
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Application Process
Step 1: Students must apply online on the scholarship e-Kalyan portal 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…
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Students must apply online on the scholarship e-Kalyan portal 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 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 documents to the portal.
NOTE: Applications with bank account details in another person’s name will be rejected.
After submitting the online application, it will be verified by the respective educational institution or college through the departmental portal.
Applications not verified by the institution/college will be deemed invalid.
NOTE: Offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
All educational institutions must register on the departmental scholarship portal within the stipulated time to be covered under the scheme.
Institutions/colleges must submit the required documents as specified by the Tribal Welfare Commissioner, Jharkhand, Ranchi.
A prescribed form for registration will be made available on the scholarship portal by the Commissioner.
Only those institutions that maintain the prescribed academic standards are eligible under this scheme.
Institutions/colleges must possess a valid AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education) or U-DISE (Unified District Information System for Education) code to qualify.
Institutions/colleges must register once on the portal, and the registration will remain valid for the duration of the course's recognition period.
Institutions must update their NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) or NBA (National Board of Accreditation) details on the portal.
The Tribal Welfare Commissioner will verify these details via the NAAC/NBA portal.
Institutions must submit a self-audited report every six months in a prescribed format to the Tribal Welfare Commissioner.
Each institution must designate a Nodal Officer (Institute Nodal Officer - INO) to handle all scholarship-related tasks and provide necessary information to the District Welfare Officer.
Institutions and hostels housing students benefiting from the scheme must upload geo-tagged photographs to the departmental scholarship portal.
A two-member inspection team constituted by the Tribal Welfare Commissioner will conduct physical inspections of out-of-state institutions every three years.
If irregularities or errors are found during inspections, the Commissioner has the authority to take necessary actions.

Required Documents
• Residential Certificate (issued by the Circle Officer or higher authority).
• Caste Certificate.
• Income Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category of Jharkhand and fulfilling the specified criteria.

Q: What types of courses are covered under this scheme?
A: Professional, degree, diploma, certificate, M.Phil., Ph.D., and various vocational courses.

Q: What is required to avail of the scheme's benefits?
A: Mandatory online application on the department's scholarship portal.

Q: What is the application process for the scholarship?
A: Register using an Aadhaar-based system, fill out the application form on the portal, and upload the required documents.

Q: Is offline application acceptable?
A: No, only online applications are accepted.

Q: What documents are required for application?
A: Residential certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, and details of an Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The amount is directly credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Q: Are students receiving other scholarships eligible?
A: No, students already availing of other scholarships are not eligible.

Q: Can any educational institution participate in this scheme?
A: No, only registered institutions with an AISHE code are eligible.

Q: Can the income limit under the scheme change?
A: Yes, any revisions in the income limit by the Government of India will be implemented in Jharkhand as well.

Q: What should students do if there is a delay in payment?
A: Students can contact the e-Kalyan portal or the concerned District Welfare Officer for assistance.

Q: Can students avail of the scholarship if they change their course?
A: Yes, students can apply for the scholarship for a new course if the previous course was left incomplete, but they cannot avail of the scholarship twice in one academic year.

Q: How can complaints be filed?
A: Students can file complaints through the e-Kalyan portal or via email.

Q: Can students studying outside the state benefit from the scheme?
A: Yes, provided the institution meets the departmental criteria and is registered.

Q: How is the scheme monitored and reviewed?
A: All applications are verified and approved at the district and state levels. A district-level committee is responsible for addressing grievances.