Valmiki Chhatravritti Yojana

Description
The "Valmiki Chhatravritti Yojana" by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, aims to provide financial assistance and encouragement to orphaned and differently-abled students to pursue higher education. Under this scheme, students receive full tuition fee reimbursement up to ₹10,00,000 annually and a monthly sustenance allowance of ₹4,000/- for daily needs and study materials.

Exclusions
• The applicant already benefiting from tuition fee waivers under AICTE schemes or other central/state government scholarships.
• The applicant receiving sustenance allowance from any other scheme must choose a single source of benefit.

Benefits
• ₹4,000/- per month for daily needs and study materials.

Eligibility Criteria
1. > ***General Criteria:***
2. The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand state or must have passed class 10th from a recognized school in Jharkhand for diploma courses or should have passed classes 10th and 12th from recognized schools/colleges in Jharkhand for degree or higher-level courses.1. The applicant should be an orphaned/differently abled student.
3. The applicant's age should not exceed 40 years as of the application deadline.
4. > ***Institutional Criteria:***
5. Student enrolled in a recognized higher education institution in Jharkhand state or institutions ranked in the top 200 (overall category) or top 100 in discipline-specific categories in NIRF rankings or institutions with NAAC accreditation of 'A' grade or above or Institutes of National Importance or Institutions of Eminence.
6. The applicant is not enrolled under the AICTE tuition fee waiver and is not a current beneficiary of similar central/state/institution schemes. Existing tuition fee waiver/assistance recipients can only receive benefits from one source.
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8. > ***Specific Criteria:***
9. **For Orphan Students:**
10. Defined under Section 2(42) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
11. Valid death certificates of parents and relationship proof verified by the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).
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13. **For Differently-Abled Students:**
14. Benchmark disability as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
15. Valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card verified by the DSWO in coordination with the Chief Medical Officer.

Application Process
Step 1: Online Application:
Visit the official portal managed by Jharkhand Space Applications Center.
Click on "Register" to fill mobile number, email ID, and generate a password.
Get the activation link to your registered email ID and click on the link t…
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Online Application:
Visit the official portal managed by Jharkhand Space Applications Center.
Click on "Register" to fill mobile number, email ID, and generate a password.
Get the activation link to your registered email ID and click on the link to get confirmation "Account has been activated successfully".
Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
Submit the application for verification by the District Social Welfare Officer.
Track the application status through the portal.
Approval and Disbursement:
Tuition fees are transferred directly to the institution.
Monthly sustenance allowance transferred to student bank account.
Renewal:
Submit annual renewal requests through the portal with the previous year's mark sheet.
Applicants must be promoted to the next academic year to remain eligible.

Required Documents
• Local Resident Certificate.
• Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheets.
• Diploma/Degree Certificate.
• Valid Death Certificates of Parents.
• Relationship Document between Parents and Children.
• Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
• Valid Birth Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Class 10th Certificate.
• Ration Card.
• Family Membership Certificate.
• Any other valid document issued by the State/Central Government.
• Disability Certificate or Unique Disability ID Card (for differently-abled applicants)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits under this scheme?
A: Full tuition fee coverage up to [?]10,00,000 annually and a monthly sustenance allowance of [?]4,000.

Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Orphaned and differently-abled students who are residents of Jharkhand and meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: Is there an age limit to apply?
A: Yes, the applicant's age should not exceed 40 years.

Q: Can students enrolled outside Jharkhand apply?
A: Yes, if the institution is ranked within the top 200 (NIRF) or holds NAAC accreditation.

Q: How is the tuition fee disbursed?
A: Directly to the educational institution.

Q: Can students receiving benefits from other schemes apply?
A: No, this scheme is not applicable to those already availing similar benefits.

Q: What happens if a student fails to get promoted to the next academic year?
A: The scholarship benefits will be discontinued.

Q: Is renewal required each year?
A: Yes, renewal is mandatory, based on academic promotion and submission of the previous year's mark sheet.

Q: Are hostel or mess fees covered under the scheme?
A: No, the scheme covers only tuition fees.

Q: How are grievances addressed?
A: Through the online portal with monitoring by the Directorate of Higher Education and Social Security.

Q: What penalties exist for submitting false information?
A: Disqualification from the scheme and recovery of benefits with 12% compound interest.