Kerala E-Grantz 2023-24 – A Web-Based Grant Distribution Portal

The e-Grantz 2023-24 portal is a dedicated online portal run by the SC/ST/OBC Development Departments of the Government of Kerala. This portal (e-Grantz 3.0) centrally disburses scholarships and stipends to students within the state.

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The online portal allows the students belonging to reserved categories to apply for the scholarships available at the post-matriculation level. Also, if a student is unable to submit the online application, the e-Grantz portal provides the provision for the institutions to enter the application on the student’s behalf.

Over the years, the portal has benefitted over 3 Lakh students studying across 3400+ institutions in Kerala. Well, this article explores features, application procedure through e-Grantz, awards, key dates, and other details.

E-Grantz 2023-24 – A General Overview

Scholarship Name E-Grantz Scholarship (Kerala Scholarship)
Department Backward Classes Development Department

Scheduled Castes Development Department

Scheduled Tribes Development Department

Implemented By Government of Kerala
Level Pre-Matric and Post-Matric level
Beneficiaries SC, SBC/EBC, OEC, and OBC students
Benefits Financial assistance
Application Mode Online and Offline
Official Website egrantz.kerala.gov.in
Helpline  Email ID: egrantz3.0helpline@gmail.com

EGrantz Contact Number: 1800 425 2312 (Toll-Free)

E-Grantz 2023-24 – Scholarship Details

The E-Grantz portal only enlists post-matric scholarships for students belonging to SC, OBC, OEC and other economically and socially backward classes. The amount of financial assistance that is given to students through these schemes varies based on your category and current academic qualification.

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Furthermore, with the help of this advanced platform, the selected students receive the scholarship amount directly into their account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Application Timeline: Within a week of taking admission in any of the listed courses.

E-Grantz 2023-24 – Key Eligibility

The scholarships and schemes available on the E-Grantz portal have a pre-defined set of eligibility conditions that you need to fulfil to apply for them. These conditions are primarily based on your current academic qualification, domicile, the category to which you belong and family income.

Academic Qualification

  • The students studying at the pre-matric or post-matriculation level of studies from a recognised university/board are eligible to apply
  • They must have taken admission under the merit and reservation quota
  • Students willing to secure the scholarship must possess 75% attendance in their classes every month

Domicile

  • Kerala

Categories Eligible

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  • Socially Backward Communities (SBC)
  • Economically Backward Communities (EBC)
  • Other Backward Classe (OBC)
  • Scheduled Caste (SC)
  • Other Eligible Communities (OEC)

Income Criteria

  • For students belonging to SC and OECs, there is no income limitation
  • For students belonging to OBC category – The income limit is ₹1,00,000 per annum for +2 courses, Degree, PG and Professional courses
  • For students belonging to other categories – The income limit is ₹1,00,000 for +2 course, Degree, PG and Professional courses

Courses Eligible

  • Degree, Diploma, Doctoral, Higher Secondary, Polytechnic, Post Graduate, Professional and VHSE courses
  • To know more, refer to the E-Grantz portal

E-Grantz 2023-24 – Rewards

Students will receive various financial assistance through E-Grantz scholarships. Check out the brief details about the scholarship awards.

For Students Belonging to SC Category  

  • ₹630 – The rate of the stipend is designated for students who are studying in a college below 8 km from their residence.
  • ₹750 – The stipend is designated to students who are studying in a college above 8 km from their residence.
  • ₹1500 – The students who are pursuing professional courses and are residing on their own will receive this amount as a stipend.

For Students Belonging to OBC Category  

  • ₹160 – Students enrolled in any +2 course program listed institution under the scholarship
  • ₹200 (Day Scholars) and ₹250 (Hosteller) – The students must be pursuing PG or professional courses listed among the programs eligible for the scholarship
  • ₹100 (Day Scholars) and ₹150 (Hosteller) – The students must be pursuing polytechnic courses

E-Grantz 2023-24 – Documents Required

Below-listed documents are required to apply for the scholarship through the E-Grantz portal.

  • Aadhar card
  • Other identity proofs
  • Proof of income
  • Age proof
  • Caste certification
  • Last exam marksheet

E-Grantz 2023-24 – Application Process

Students need to submit their application form before the last date to apply. If students are unable to fill out the application form, submit the application through the institution. Below is a detailed step-by-step application procedure for E-Grantz scholarships.

Step 1: One-time registration

  • Visit the E-Grantz 3.0 portal
  • Click on the ‘One-Time Registration’ button given at the bottom
  • Provide student’s Aadhaar number and name (as on Aadhaar)
  • Click on ‘Validate Aadhaar’
  • Fill in further required details such as mobile number, birth date, email ID and password
  • Click on ‘Register’

E-Grantz - One-Time Registration

Step 2: Student Login

  • After the successful registration, the students need to log in to the user dashboard by using the registered email ID and password

Step 3: Complete the Profile

  • After successful login, the students are required to complete their profiles
  • Fill in all required details mentioned in the five sections namely, basic details, other details, bank details, upload details and institution details

E-Grantz - Profile Completion

Step 4: Apply for the scholarship

  • After completing the profile, the students are required to click on ‘Apply for Scholarships – Post-Matric’
  • A list of scholarships for which the students are eligible to apply will appear
  • Select the scholarship you want to apply for and start the application
  • Fill in all required details
  • Upload all supporting documents
  • Finally, submit the application form

E-Grantz 2023-24 – How To Check Application Status? 

Follow the procedure given below to check the application status online at the E-Grantz portal.

  • Visit the E-Grantz 3.0 portal
  • Enter the Aadhaar number and the date of birth
  • Click on ‘Track Application’
  • The details of the scholarship applications will appear on the screen containing information like application number, scheme name, student’s name, application location, date of application received, application status and remarks

E-Grantz 2023-24 – Contact Details

In case of any query related to the portal or its scholarships, feel free to contact the provider at the contact details below:

Address: DIRECTORATE OF SCHEDULED CASTES DEVELOPMENT, Museum-Nandhavanam Road, Nandhavanam, Vikasbhavan P O, Thiruvananthapuram-695033

E-mail: egrantz3.0helpline@gmail.com

TOLL-FREE (ST Department): 1800 425 2312

Important Links

E-Grantz Student Login

Track Your Application

Scholarship Courses List

List of Institutions Eligible for the Scholarship

Other Portal for E-Grantz

 

Also Read: DCE SCHOLARSHIP – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KERALA SCHOLARSHIP

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