E Kalyan Scholarship; Check Application Process

E-Kalyan scholarship is an online scholarship portal managed by the Government of Jharkhand (and the Government of Bihar for certain schemes), aimed at providing financial assistance to students from economically disadvantaged sections specifically those belonging to the SC, ST, BC, and OBC categories. This scholarship supports students in pursuing their education from Class 11 onwards through to higher levels of study, including diploma, ITI, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.

E Kalyan Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Applicants Must:

• Be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
• Belong to SC, ST, or BC/OBC categories.
• Be studying in a recognized institution.
• Have passed the previous qualifying examination.
• Be enrolled in Class 11, 12, Diploma, ITI, UG, PG, or higher courses.

E Kalyan scholarship Family Income Limit

For most Post-Matric E-Kalyan scholarships, the annual family income generally should not exceed the limit prescribed by the state government. Commonly, SC/ST and BC category students with family income up to around Rs.2.5 lakh per year are eligible, subject to the latest government notification.

E Kalyan scholarship Benefits

Students receive financial assistance that may include:

Tuition fee reimbursement
Examination fees
Maintenance allowance
Hostel expenses (where applicable)
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank accounts

The exact amount varies according to the course, institution, and category of the student.

EKalyan Scholarship Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photograph
• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Residence Certificate
• Previous Year Marksheet
• Bonafide Certificate
• Bank Passbook
• Admission Receipt (if required)

E Kalyan scholarship Application Process

1. Visit the official E-Kalyan portal.
2. Complete student registration.
3. Log in using User ID and Password.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and bank details.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Verify all information.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Take a printout for future reference.

How to Check Application Status:

• Login to the E-Kalyan portal.
• Click on Application Status.
• Select the academic year.
• View the current status of your scholarship application.

E Kalyan scholarship - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. Who can apply for the E-Kalyan Scholarship?

• Answer: Students belonging to SC, ST, and BC/OBC categories who are residents of Jharkhand and studying in recognized institutions can apply.

Q2. Is the scholarship available for graduation students?

• Answer: Yes. UG, PG, Diploma, ITI, and professional course students are eligible.

Q3. Is Aadhaar mandatory?

• Answer: Yes, Aadhaar and a bank account are generally required for DBT payment.

Q4. How is the scholarship amount paid?

• Answer: The amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account through DBT.