The Jharkhand State Scheduled Caste Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme is introduced by the government. The scheme is a boon for the Scheduled Caste students meant to encourage them in Jharkhand for joining education. The scheme is confined to those students studying in Class 1st to Class 10th in the government school of Jharkhand. It seeks to lower the dropout rates with its financial support and attempts to give equal educational opportunities to all SC candidates.
Benefits:
Financial Support for Educational Fees:
The scheme provides different education fees for resident (hostel) and non-resident (day scholar) students of state government schools.
Scholarship Amounts (for 10 months):
| Class | Hostel Students | Day Scholar Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1st to 5th | ₹1,500/- | ₹1,500/- |
| 6th to 8th | ₹2,000/- | ₹2,500/- |
| 9th to 10th | ₹4,500/- | ₹4,500/- |
Note:
- The scholarships are deposited in the beneficiary bank account under PFMS (Public Financial Management System).
- Hostel students get more money than day scholars.
- 9th and 10th-class scholarships are funded by the state (40%) and the center (60%).
Eligibility:
- Residency: The applicant and/or parents/guardians should be permanent residents of Jharkhand.
- Student Status: The applicant should be a student and be studying in the current class in a school recognized by the state government.
- Caste Status: The applicant should be one belonging to the Scheduled Caste group.
- Income Limit:
- For students of Class 1st to 8th, there is no income limit.
- For students of Class 9th and 10th, the family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Application Process:
1. For Students:
- Preparation of documents: Students need to prepare the following documents:
- Aadhaar card
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate (for 9th and 10th classes)
- Bank Passbook having Aadhaar-linked account details
- Admission Certificate issued by school
- Submission to School: Provide the documents to the principal of the school for uploading on the e-Kalyan portal.
- Aadhaar Authentication: Authenticate Aadhaar to get a unique application ID.
2. For Schools (Principal/INO Role):
- School Registration: Principals/headmasters register the school with their UDISE code on the e-Kalyan portal.
- Student Registration: School head enters details of eligible students (name, DOB, Aadhaar) and uploads documents.
- Aadhaar Authentication: Unique ID is generated after authentication, which will be reusable for future applications.
- Approval Workflow: Applications are verified by District Nodal Officers (DNOs) and forwarded to the District Level Approval Committee, who forward them to the State Nodal Officer (SNO) for payment processing and final approval.
- Scholarship Disbursement: Payments are remitted through Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) or PFMS/NACH for non-linked accounts.
Note: Offline applications are not accepted.
Documents Required:
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory for authentication)
- Caste Certificate (issued by the concerned authority)
- Income Certificate (for Class 9th and 10th)
- Bank Passbook with Aadhaar-linked details
- Admission Certificate (or student ID card)
- Academic Documents (marksheets, certificates)
- Proof of Residence (address proof)
- Self-attested Documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: Who all can apply for this scheme?
Scheduled Caste students from Class 1 to 10 studying in the government schools of Jharkhand are eligible to apply.
Q2: Is Aadhaar compulsory?
Yes, it’s compulsory.
Q3: Will the private school students get the advantage of this scheme?
No, the scheme is not applicable to students studying in private schools.
Q4: In what way is this scholarship amount transferred?
The amount is credited directly into the student’s bank account linked with Aadhaar by means of PFMS.
Q5: Can the students from other states apply?
No, only the permanent residents of Jharkhand can apply.
Q6: What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply will be mentioned on the e-Kalyan portal. Students should apply within the specified time.
Q7: Can I reapply every year? How are the applications considered in that case?
Sure, this can be applied for year after year as long as a candidate remains eligible.
Q8: What is the role of the District Nodal Officer (DNO)?
The DNO will validate the applications and forward them to the State Nodal Officer for processing.