The e-Kalyan Post Matric Scholarship is a Jharkhand state scholarship for students who study after Class 10 and belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Backward Class (BC) groups. The portal lists post-matric schemes for SC, ST and BC students, plus a separate scheme for students studying outside Jharkhand. Pre-matric schemes for Classes 1 to 10 sit alongside them, and this page does not cover those.
The Department of ST, SC, Minority and Backward Class Welfare of the Government of Jharkhand runs the portal (e-Kalyan Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Govt.of Jharkhand). The official pages I could read do not state the amount, the family income limit or the 2026-27 dates. Money reaches students by bank transfer, as described below.
What you get
The official pages I could read do not publish an amount for any course, category or hostel status, so do not plan around a figure from this page. You do not need to enter your bank account number or IFSC code in the post-matric form. The money goes into the bank account linked to your Aadhaar, through the ABPS system.
Who can apply
- Permanent residence in Jharkhand is one of the main conditions for e-Kalyan scholarships.
- Category: Post-matric schemes exist for SC, ST and BC students, and this page covers those three groups.
- Aadhaar: Your Aadhaar number is compulsory to complete the form.
- PAN: A PAN card is not required, though the FAQ advises entering the parents’ PAN number only when they hold one.
- Your college: Institutions must register on the e-Kalyan portal and get approved by the State Level Committee. Colleges must contact the District Welfare Officer (DWO) for their login details.
- Outside Jharkhand: A separate Post Matric (Outside State) scheme covers students studying outside the state.
- The official pages I read do not give family income limits, minimum marks, age limits or a list of eligible courses. They also do not list exclusions beyond the rules above.
How to apply
Apply only on the official portal at ekalyan.cgg.gov.in. Follow these steps in order.
- Start from the student registration option on the e-Kalyan home page.
- Enter your details as the system asks, then save.
- Your login details arrive by SMS or email once registration succeeds.
- Log in, complete the application form, and upload scanned copies of your documents. Each scan must be a JPG or JPEG file of up to 150 KB.
- Print the form, add your signature, and upload the signed copy as the portal asks (take a printout, sign it and upload the requisite documents).
- The portal gives you an Application ID once the form and all scans are uploaded. It is sent by SMS and email. Write it down.
You can edit your entries until you finalise and submit the online application. To check progress later, log in with your details and check the status of your application.
Documents you need
The list includes a student photograph, a bonafide certificate with the fee structure, a valid income certificate, a residence certificate, a caste certificate, the previous year’s mark sheet, a bank passbook scan, and the scanned application form signed by the student and a parent or guardian.
Upload scans of the latest original documents only. A false or unauthorised document leads to rejection of the application. Caste, residence and income certificates should be digitally signed online-issued copies.
How students are selected
The official pages I read do not describe a merit list, ranking or the verification steps. The system links welfare departments, the treasury, school certificate records, colleges and banks. It also handles application processing, sanctioning and bills for payment.
Renewal
Keep your Application ID safe, because you need it when you apply for renewal. Fresh and renewal applications follow the schedule published on the website. The official pages I read do not list renewal documents.
Important dates
The official pages I read do not show the 2026-27 dates for students or colleges. The home page copy I could read is older. It refers to the 2021-22 post-matric fresh and renewal application. Its last date for online registration and application submission was 30 September 2021. Check the Student Services and Schedule section of the portal for the current session.
For technical help, call the toll-free helpline 1800-599-1289 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on working days, Monday to Friday, or write to helpdeskekalyan [at] cgg [dot] gov [dot] in. You can also contact your District Welfare Office.
Official sources
Checked against these official sources on 5 November 2026.
