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Jharkhand
Jharkhand State Scheduled Caste Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Financial Assistance
Pre-Matric
Scheduled Caste
Scholarship
Student
Details
The "Jharkhand State Scheduled Caste Pre-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 enhance the participation of Scheduled Caste students in education by providing financial support. It focuses on students from Class 1st to 10th who are studying in state government schools in Jharkhand. The scheme intends to reduce dropout rates and ensure equal education opportunities.
Benefits
Financial assistance to cover educational expenses:
| S.NO | Class | Rate for Hostel (For 10 months) |
| Rate for Daylight (For 10 months) |
NOTE:
- Direct transfer of scholarships to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via PFMS.
- Residential students receive higher scholarship amounts compared to non-residential students.
- Class 9th and 10th scholarships are funded jointly by the state (40%) and central (60%) governments.
Eligibility
- The applicant/parents/guardians should be a native of Jharkhand.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste Jharkhand.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a state government-recognized school.
- There is no income limit for students from Class 1st to 8th.
- The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- for Class 9th and 10th.
Application Process
Online
Application Process for Student:
Document Preparation:
- Ensure all required documents are ready, including Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar-linked bank account details.
Submission to School:
- Submit the required documents and information to the school principal for entry into the e-Kalyan portal.
Aadhaar Authentication:
- Ensure Aadhaar authentication is completed to generate a unique ID for the application.
Application Process for Schools (Principal/INO Role):
Login Setup:
Student Registration:
Aadhaar Authentication:
Approval Workflow:
Scholarship Disbursement:
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory for authentication).
- Caste Certificate.
- Income Certificate (for classes 9th to 10th).
- Bank Passbook with Aadhaar-linked account details.
- Admission or Enrollment Certificate from the school.
NOTE: The income certificate for Class 9th remains valid for Class 10th.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this scheme?
Scheduled Caste students studying in government schools in Jharkhand can apply.
What is the income limit for eligibility?
There is no income limit for classes 1st to 8th. For classes 9th to 10th, the annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
Is Aadhaar mandatory?
Yes, Aadhaar is required for authentication and payment processing.
Can students in private schools apply?
No, the scheme is only for students in government schools in Jharkhand.
How is the scholarship paid?
Payments are made through DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
What is the role of the school principal in the application process?
The principal registers the school and verifies eligible students’ details on the e-Kalyan portal.
Can students reapply every year?
No, once registered, the Aadhaar-linked unique ID is valid for subsequent years.
Is there a grievance redressal mechanism?
Yes, complaints can be registered via e-Kalyan, email, SMS, WhatsApp, or social media.
How long does it take to process the scholarship?
The district-level committee approves applications within seven days.
What is the role of the district nodal officer (DNO)?
The DNO verifies applications and forwards them for approval.
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Jharkhand
Jharkhand State Scheduled Caste Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Financial Assistance
Pre-Matric
Scheduled Caste
Scholarship
Student
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The "Jharkhand State Scheduled Caste Pre-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 enhance the participation of Scheduled Caste students in education by providing financial support. It focuses on students from Class 1st to 10th who are studying in state government schools in Jharkhand. The scheme intends to reduce dropout rates and ensure equal education opportunities.
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