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Jharkhand State Scheduled Tribe Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Jharkhand
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Benefits
| Course Group | Hosteller (₹) | Day-scholar (₹) |
| Group- 1 "A" | 1,00,000 | 90,000 |
| Group- 1 "B" | 90,000 | 85,000 |
| Group- 1 "C" | 85,000 | 80,000 |
| Group- 2 "A" | 75,000 | 70,000 |
| Group- 2 "B" | 70,000 |
| Group- 2 "C" | 65,000 | 60,000 |
| Group- 3 | 45,000 | 40,000 |
| Group- 4 | 35,000 | 30,000 |
- 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
- The student should be a native of Jharkhand.
- The student belongs to the Scheduled Tribe 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.
Application Process
- 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 following documents to the portal.
- 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.
Documents Required
- Caste Certificate (issued by the competent authority)
- Income Certificate
- Academic Records
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account Details
- Residential Proof
- Domicile Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the JSSTPMSS?
Scheduled Tribe students who are residents of Jharkhand and have a family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh annually are eligible.
Can I apply if I am studying outside Jharkhand?
Yes, students studying outside Jharkhand in recognized 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, previous academic mark sheets, and fee receipt from the current institution.
Is the scholarship applicable for distance learning or online courses?
No, the scholarship is only applicable for regular courses in recognized 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?
The deadline varies each year and is mentioned on the official scholarship portal. Students are advised to apply early to avoid delays.
Can I renew the scholarship for the next academic year?
Yes, students can renew the scholarship by submitting proof of successful completion of the previous academic year and enrollment in the next year.
Can I apply for this scholarship if I am already receiving another scholarship?
No, students receiving benefits from other government scholarships are not eligible for this scheme.
What is the role of the Institution Nodal Officer (INO)?
The INO verifies the student’s application and documents, ensuring that the details are accurate before recommending the application.
How can I check the status of my application?
You can check the application status by logging into your account on the official scholarship portal.
Whom should I contact for technical issues or further queries?
For technical issues or queries, you can contact the helpline number or email support available on the scholarship portal. You can also approach your District Nodal Officer (DNO).
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