e Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2024-25: Apply Online, Eligibility & Last Date

The e Kalyan Jharkhand scholarship helps students in Jharkhand pay for school or college fees. This Scholarship supports students who belong to categories like Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) so that they can continue their studies. 

The e Kalyan portal, ekalyan.cgg.gov.in makes applying for the e Kalyan scholarship so easy. This article explains everything about the E Kalyan Jharkhand 2025 scholarship, like how to apply, who can apply, eligibility criteria and important dates.

Brief Overview of e Kalyan Jharkhand scholarship

Scholarship Name	e Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2024-25
Organization	Jharkhand Govt. Welfare Department
Scheme	E-kalyan Post-matric Scheme (within state) E-kalyan Post-matric Scheme (outside state) E-kalyan Pre-matric Scheme
Beneficiaries	SC/ST/BC category students
Session	2024-25
Application Process	Online
Apply Start Date	17 May 2025
Apply Last Date	30 May 2025
Official website	ekalyan.cgg.gov.in

There are various types of scholarships available for students on the e-Kalyan Jharkhand portal. These scholarship are mainly given to the students of Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Backward Classes (BC) for providing the financial support for their studies. The main list of these is given below –

1. Post-Matric Scholarship (Within Jharkhand State) – This scholarship is given to the students of ST/SC/BC category studying in colleges or universities of Jharkhand.
2. Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside Jharkhand State) – This scholarship is for those ST/SC/BC students who are studying in a college or university outside Jharkhand.
3. Pre-Matric Scholarship (SC) – This is awarded to students in classes 9th and 10th.
4. Pre-Matric Scholarship (ST Students) – For ST students studying in classes 9th and 10th.
5. Pre-Matric Scholarship (BC Students) – For ST students studying in classes 9th and 10th.

Scholarship Name	Application Period
Post-Matric Scholarship (Within Jharkhand) – for ST/SC/BC students	17 May– 30 May, 2025
Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside Jharkhand) – for ST/SC/BC students	17 May– 30 May, 2025
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	17 May– 30 May, 2025 (Tentative)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	17 May– 30 May, 2025 (Tentative)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for BC Students	17 May– 30 May, 2025 (Tentative)
Last date for INO verification	17 May 2025- 25 June 2025
Final date for DNO verification	17 May– 30 May, 2025

e Kalyan Important updates:

The E Kalyan scholarship is a Jharkhand state government program to help SC, ST, and OBC students afford higher-quality education. This Scholarship offers two types: pre-matric for classes 1-10 and post-matric for classes 11 and above, like ( Intermediate, Diploma, Graduate, Postgraduate, PhD, or higher level ). Below, we explain how to apply for pre-matric & post-matric scholarships.

Applying for the e-Kalyan scholarship is pretty simple. Follow these steps to apply on the e-Kalyan portal:

Step 1 – Open the official site: Type ekalyan.cgg.gov.in in your browser and visit the official portal.

Step 2 – Find the Registration/Login Section: On the homepage, find for “Candidate Registration and Login” in the last middle section. Click on it.

Step 3 – New Account (if you are not registered already): Click on “Candidate Registration”. Fill in the form that opens with your correct information – name, mobile number, email, and other desired things. After everything is correct, submit it.

Step 4 – Log in to the Account: After Registration, go back to “Candidate Login”. Enter your mobile/email and the created password.

Step 5 – Profile Check and Complete: After logging in, check your profile once to see if all the details are correct. If you know, edit and update them.

Step 6 – Choose the right scholarship: Open the option “Apply for Scholarship” or similar. Select the scholarship you are looking for from the list (Post-Matric/Pre-Matric, etc.)

Step 7 – Application Form and Upload Documents: Fill in the details given in the form carefully. Upload scans of documents required (like passport-size photo, signature, copy of bank passbook, caste certificate, etc.). Ensure that the files are clear and readable.

Step 8 – Review and Submit the Form: After all approvals, check the complete application once again – whether the name, enrollment number, and bank details are correct or not. Then press the “Submit” button.

Step 9 – Save Your Application Number: After submitting, note down the application number you get and keep it safe. This will be necessary for future status checks or any complaints.

Step 10 – Track Application Status: Log in from time to time to check your scholarship status. If your verification is pending, contact your school/college or the concerned nodal officer.

Once you have submitted your application on the e-Kalyan portal, you can easily check your e-Kalyan application status by following these steps:

To check your e-kalyan scholarship status or ekalyan application status:

1. Visit the e-Kalyan portal and log in using your username and password.
2. Click “Application Status.”
3. Now, select the year (e.g., 2024-25).
4. Your e-Kalyan application status will show up.

The e-kalyan pre-matric scholarship helps students in classes 1 to 10. It gives money for books, uniforms, and other school needs. The money goes to your bank account, which must be linked to your Aadhaar card.

For pre-matric students (classes 1-10), your school principal uses a special user ID and password to apply on the e Kalyan portal (https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/). Visit the School and ask the principal, I want to apply for an e-kalyan scholarship, and they will help you.

Important Dates for e Kalyan Jharkhand scholarship

Event

Opening & Closing Dates

Online Apply Start Date	17 May 2025
Online Apply Last date	30 May 2025
Application correction: Last date	30 May 2025
INO Verification (by College )	17 May to 25 June 2025
DNO Verification	17 May to 30 June 2025
Approved by DLC	30 June 2025

To apply for the e Kalyan Jharkhand scholarship, you need these documents:

1. Your photo
2. Caste Certificate
3. Income Certificate
4. Residence Certificate
5. Aadhaar Card
6. Previous class marksheet
7. Bonafide Certificate (from your school/college)
8. Bank Passbook
9. Other relevant documents as specified in the scholarship guidelines.
10. Print out the application form

It is important to link your bank account with your Aadhaar card to receive e-kalyan payment status. To check:

Step 1:- Search Aadhaar Bank Mapper or go to the UIDAI website.

Step 2:- Enter your Aadhaar number.

Step 3:-Type the OTP sent to your phone.

Step 4:- Check the bank seeding status.

Step 5:- “Active” means linked, “Inactive” means not linked. If not linked, visit your bank and link it as soon as possible.

The e-Kalyan approval process includes:

1. Submission: Send your form via the e-Kalyan portal.
2. College Verification: Your college will also verify your documents.
3. DNO Verification: A District Nodal Officer reviews your form.
4. DLC Approval: The District Level Committee approves by 30 June 2025.

The e-Kalyan verification process ensures your application is correct.

To get the e-Kalyan scholarship, you must follow the rules below the table. 

Criteria

Details

Courses	Class 11, 12, diploma, graduation, post-graduation, ITI, or medical courses.
Residency	You must live in Jharkhand permanently.
Category	You must be from SC, ST, or OBC communities.
Family Income	Your parents’ yearly income must be ₹2,50,000 or less (for SC, ST, OBC).

Important Notes:

• E Kalyan scholarship can only be applied for Jharkhand students who are Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC).
• Your family’s income must not be more than ₹2,50,000 per year, no matter if you’re SC, ST, or OBC.

The e-Kalyan portal is a government website where students can apply for a scholarship. It helps pre-matric ( classes 1 – 10) and post-matric (classes 11, 12, and more) students get money for school or college, whether in Jharkhand or outside the state.

The e Kalyan scholarship gives you different amounts based on your course. Whether you’re a hosteller (living in a hostel) or a day scholar (living at home), you will get a Scholarship amount based on the Course:

Course Group	Tuition Fee/Academic allowance/Maintenance fee, etc.
	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

Below the image, you will know what group 1, group 2, etc.

If you have any queries related to the scholarship process or application status, here is the helpline number and email. You can make a call or email and ask your queries.

Helpline Numbers: 040-23120591, 040-23120592, 040-23120593

• Email: [email protected]

Important Links

Date Extension Notification	Check
Pre-Matric Registration 2024-25	Apply
Post-Matric Registration 2024-25	Apply
Login Link (Within/Outside State)	Login
Application Status Check	Check here
JAC Board Result	Check here
Official Website	Visit Here

Conclusion

The e-Kalyan scholarship makes education affordable for Jharkhand’s SC, ST, and OBC students. Follow this guide and know how to apply on the e-Kalyan portal, check your e-Kalyan status, and get your money. Contact the e Kalyan helpline number for help. I hope this article will help you, and follow all the steps that I have told you to get a Scholarship.

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