The Jharkhand Welfare Department has officially released the application schedule for the e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship. Online applications for the 2026โ27 academic session are open from August 25, 2026, to November 20, 2026, while applications for the 2025โ26 academic session run from August 25, 2026, to September 25, 2026. This scholarship is available for eligible SC, ST, and BC students of Jharkhand pursuing post-matric courses within or outside the state. Candidates must complete their applications exclusively through the official portal before the respective deadlines.
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2026: Key Dates
The table below lists the important dates for the e-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship –
e-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship – Academic Session 2025-26
| S. No. | Procedural Action | ย Start Date | Scheduled Last Dateย |
| 1. | Date of application process for male/female students for the academic session 2025โ26. | August 25, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
e-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship – Academicย Session 2026-27
| S. No. | Procedural Action | Start Date | Scheduled Last Dateย |
| 1. | Date of application process for male/female students for Academic Sessionโ2026โ27. | August 25, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2026: Highlights
| Field | Details |
| Scholarship Name | E-Kalyan Jharkhand |
| Provider | Government of Jharkhand |
| Schemes Offered | E-Kalyan Post-matric Scheme (within state), E-Kalyan Post-matric Scheme (outside state) and E-Kalyan Pre-matric Scheme |
| Beneficiaries | SC, ST, BC category students |
| Official Website | ekalyan.cgg.gov.in |
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2026 – List of Scholarships
A student can explore a number of scholarships in the e-Kalyan Jharkhand portal. Below is the list of important scholarships listed on the portal.
- Post-Matric (Within State) Scholarship for ST/SC/BC Students
- Post-Matric (Outside State) Scholarship for for ST/SC/BC Students Students
- Pre-matric Scholarship for SC Students
- Pre-matric Scholarship for ST Students
- Pre-matric Scholarship for BC Students
Also Read: e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship Portal
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply for the scholarship?
- Applicants must be domiciled in Jharkhand.
- Only students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), or Backward Class (BC) categories are eligible.
- The annual family income from all sources must not exceed the following limits:
- ST/SC: โน2,50,000
- BC: โน2,50,000
Who cannot apply for the scholarship?
- Students belonging to categories other than SC, ST, or BC.
- SC/ST students whose annual family income exceeds โน2,50,000.
- BC students whose annual family income exceeds โน2,50,000.
Also Read: e-Kalyan Scholarships
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship – Benefits 2026
| Course Group | Tuition Fee/Academic allowance/Maintenance fee etc. (in โน) | |
| 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 | 65,000 |
| Group 2 (C) | 65,000 | 60,000 |
| Group 3 | 45,000 | 40,000 |
| Group 4 | 35,000 | 30,000 |
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship – Key Documents Required
While submitting a scholarship application through the e-Kalyan Jharkhand portal, students must upload specific supporting documents to validate their eligibility. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free process, applicants are encouraged to keep scanned copies of all necessary documents ready in advance. It is important to note that each uploaded file must not exceed 150 KB in size. The essential documents typically required include:
- A recent passport-size photograph of the student
- Bonafide certificate along with the fee structure
- Income certificate
- Residence certificate
- Mark sheet of the previous qualifying examination
- Caste certificate
- Bank passbook
How to Apply for E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2026?
The detailed step wise instructions on how to apply for the scholarship is given below.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website: ekalyan.cgg.gov.in.
Step 3: On clicking, two options will appear. Click on the โCandidate Registrationโ in order to register yourself on the portal. A new page will appear, enter your details there. Fill in your name, contact number, valid email ID, and other required information in order to complete the registration.
Step 4: After the registration is complete successfully, login yourself into the portal by following the above steps but clicking on the โCandidate Login optionโ.
Step 5: A page will appear where you will need to fill in details such as mobile number/email and password.ย
Step 6: After filling in the details, click on the โLog Inโ button to successfully login.ย
Step 7: Navigate to โApply For Scholarshipsโ and select the appropriate scholarship. Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents on the application page.
Step 8: Submit the scholarship application.
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship Application Status
Once the students have successfully submitted their online scholarship application through e-Kalyan, they can track the actual status of their application by following the steps below:
1. Visit the official website and log in using your ID and password.
2. Next, click on the โServices and Scheduleโ option.
3. On clicking that, a drop down menu will appear. From the given options select the appropriate year.
4. On clicking the appropriate year, another drop down menu will appear. From the given options select the appropriate one.
5. On clicking the relevant option, the following screen is displayed. On the bottom of the page, you will see a โKnow your application statusโ button. Click on it.ย
6. A page will appear, fill in the details required such as Academic Year and Application Unique Number.ย
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7. Click on โSubmitโ to check your application status.
Also Read: Jharkhand Scholarships
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Statisticsย
The graphic below represents key statistics related to scholarships on the portal, including the total number of registrations, verified applications, and sanctioned applications from previous academic years.
E-Kalyan Jharkhand Statistics From the year 2014-2025:
The following table outlines the budget allocation, fund release status, and number of student beneficiaries under the Pre-Matric Scholarship schemes for SC, ST, and BC categories in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district. It provides a detailed view of sanctioned amounts, released funds, pending balances, and outreach achieved under each welfare group.
Pre-Matric Scholarship Fund Report โ Bokaro District (2024โ25):
This table highlights the Post-Matric Scholarship budget allocation and fund utilization for students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Backward Class (BC) categories in Bokaro district for the academic year 2024โ25. It provides a snapshot of the sanctioned amounts, disbursed funds, outstanding balances, and the total number of beneficiaries under each social group.
Post-Matric Scholarship Fund Report โ Bokaro District (2024โ25):
Click here to view fund reports for other districts of Jharkhand.
FAQs
What is the E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship?
The E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship is an initiative by the Government of Jharkhand aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Backward Class (BC) categories. It supports both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric students through an online portal that ensures transparency and efficiency in the application and disbursement processes.
Who is eligible to apply for scholarships under the E-Kalyan portal?
Students who are permanent residents of Jharkhand and belong to the SC, ST, or BC communities are eligible to apply. They must be studying in a recognized institution and meet the income criteria specified for their category. For Pre-Matric scholarships, the applicant must be studying in class 1 to 10, while for Post-Matric scholarships, the student must be pursuing education beyond class 10.
What documents are required during the application process?
Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of essential documents such as Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, residential certificate, mark sheets of the last qualifying exam, bank passbook, and a passport-sized photograph. All files must be under 150 KB in size and in a prescribed format.
How can a student check the application status on the E-Kalyan portal?
To check the status, students should visit the official E-Kalyan Jharkhand portal, select the appropriate scholarship type (Pre-Matric or Post-Matric), and click on โApplication Status.โ They will need to enter the application year and their unique application ID to view the current status of their application.
Can students edit their application after submitting it on the E-Kalyan portal?
Once the scholarship application is submitted on the E-Kalyan portal, applicants cannot edit or modify the details. If any correction is required, the application must first be rejected by the institute during verification, after which the student can log in again, make the necessary changes, and resubmit the form.