Jharkhand SC/ST Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Jharkhand SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,000/Month | scholarships.gov.in |
| State | Jharkhand (झारखंड) |
| Launched By | Government of Jharkhand |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | Full tuition + ₹500–₹1,000/month maintenance — Jharkhand SC/ST students Class 11 to professional |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 8 lakh+ SC/ST students annually in Jharkhand |
| Last Verified | 26 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
What is Jharkhand SC/ST Scholarship?
Jharkhand SC & ST Welfare Department provides post-matric scholarships to SC and ST students from Class 11 onwards. Maintenance allowance: ₹500/month Day Scholar (Class 11-12), ₹900/month Day Scholar (Degree/PG), ₹1,000/month Hosteller (Degree/Professional). Full tuition fee reimbursed. Income limit: ₹2.5 lakh. Jharkhand has the highest ST population percentage (26.2%) among major states — making this one of the most-used scholarships. Apply through scholarships.gov.in annually (August-October window).
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Full tuition + ₹500–₹1,000/month maintenance — Jharkhand SC/ST students Class 11 to professional. The scheme was launched in 2008 and is implemented by the Government of Jharkhand.
JH SC/ST post-matric: पूरी ट्यूशन + ₹500-1,000/माह। Income ≤ ₹2.5 लाख। Class 11+। scholarships.gov.in।
JH SC/ST: पूरी ट्यूशन + ₹500-1,000/माह। Income ≤ ₹2.5 लाख। scholarships.gov.in।
📌 फायदा: पूरी ट्यूशन + ₹500-1,000/माह — JH SC/ST Class 11+
पात्रता:
JH SC/ST domicile, Class 11+, आय ≤ ₹2.5 लाख।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarships.gov.in → SC/ST JH → caste cert + income cert → submit।
Benefits of Jharkhand SC/ST Scholarship
✅ Full tuition + ₹500–₹1,000/month maintenance — Jharkhand SC/ST students Class 11 to professional
Who is Eligible for Jharkhand SC/ST Scholarship?
- ✓ SC or ST student — Jharkhand domicile
- ✓ Class 11, 12, ITI, Polytechnic, Degree, PG, or professional course
- ✓ Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh
- ✓ Minimum 50% marks in previous year
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account
Documents Required for Jharkhand SC/ST Scholarship
How to Apply for Jharkhand SC/ST Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarships.gov.in → New Registration → Aadhaar OTP
- 2SC/ST JH category → scholarship select
- 3Caste cert + income cert + marksheet + enrollment + bank passbook upload
- 4Institution + Dept verification → DBT
Official Government Portal — Jharkhand
Apply directly on the official Jharkhand government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
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Common Questions About Jharkhand Government Schemes
अबुआ आवास योजना झारखंड में क्या मिलता है?+
3 कमरों का पक्का मकान — रसोई और शौचालय सहित — ₹2 लाख की सरकारी सहायता तीन किस्तों में DBT से।
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झारखंड सुकन्या योजना में कितनी राशि मिलती है?+
कुल ₹40,000 — जन्म पर ₹5,000, 1 वर्ष पर ₹5,000, Class 1 पर ₹5,000, Class 5 पर ₹5,000, Class 8 पर ₹5,000, Class 10 पर ₹5,000, 18 वर्ष पर अविवाहित होने पर ₹10,000।
Mukhyamantri Sukanya Yojana Jharkhand eligibility?+
Jharkhand BPL girl child, income below ₹1.5 lakh, enrolled in Anganwadi or school, Aadhaar-linked bank account.
झारखंड फसल राहत योजना में premium लगता है?+
नहीं। JRFRY completely free है। PMFBY के विपरीत इसमें किसानों से कोई premium नहीं लिया जाता। राज्य सरकार पूरी cost वहन करती है।
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