Jharkhand students can apply for Government and Central Government scholarships according to their category, class, course, family income, academic performance and institution.

The main State scholarship platform is e-Kalyan Jharkhand, while Central Government scholarships are available through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Jharkhand also operates other education-support schemes such as Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana and Manki Munda Scholarship.

There is no single Jharkhand Scholarship 2026-27 last date for every scheme.

🚀 Start Here: Find Your Exact Jharkhand Scholarship

Your Situation	Scholarship / Scheme	Key Eligibility	Main Route
SC/ST/BC student after Class 10	e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship	Jharkhand resident, eligible category, approved post-matric course, income and other conditions	e-Kalyan
SC/ST/BC school student	e-Kalyan Pre-Matric Scholarship	Eligible student in the classes covered by the scheme	e-Kalyan / School
Girl in Classes 8–12	Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana	Eligible Jharkhand girl meeting the scheme conditions	SPKSY
Female student in eligible technical/professional course	Manki Munda Scholarship	Eligible female student in approved course; income and academic conditions apply	DHTE/JUT
Class 8 student	NMMSS	Eligible Class VIII student meeting income, marks and selection-test rules	NSP
OBC/EBC/DNT student	PM-YASASVI	Category, class/course and income conditions depend on the component	NSP
Minority student	Minority Scholarships	Notified minority community + scheme-specific conditions	NSP / department
Differently abled student	Disability Scholarships	Disability, course and other scheme conditions	NSP / department
Eligible student planning overseas study	Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship	Jharkhand domicile and current course/category/foreign-study conditions	Jharkhand Government

The current e-Kalyan system confirms that 2026-27 Pre-Matric and Post-Matric registrations are available, with separate student registration, eligibility and status facilities. (e-Kalyan)

🎯 Jharkhand Scholarship 2026-27 Decision Tree

SC/ST/BC + Class 1–10:
→ Check the applicable e-Kalyan Pre-Matric Scholarship.

SC/ST/BC + Class 11 or higher:
→ Check e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship.

Girl studying in Class 8–12:
→ Check Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana.

Female student in eligible technical/professional education:
→ Check Manki Munda Scholarship.

OBC/EBC/DNT student:
→ Check PM-YASASVI on NSP.

Class 8 student:
→ Check NMMSS.

Student with disability:
→ Check state and Central disability scholarships.

Planning higher education abroad:
→ Check Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship.

📚 Major Jharkhand Scholarships 2026-27

1. e-Kalyan Pre-Matric Scholarship

Jharkhand’s e-Kalyan system provides pre-matric educational assistance for eligible SC, ST and BC students.

Exact Eligibility

The scheme is intended for eligible students studying at the pre-matric level. Class, category, institution and income requirements depend on the applicable scheme.

Jharkhand Government information confirms pre-matric scholarship support for eligible SC, ST and BC students. (Government of Jharkhand)

The current e-Kalyan portal confirms that the 2026-27 Pre-Matric registration process is available. (e-Kalyan)

2. e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship

This is the main Jharkhand scholarship route for students studying after matriculation.

Exact Eligibility

Eligible applicants generally must:

• Be a Jharkhand resident.
• Belong to SC, ST or BC category.
• Study an eligible post-matric course.
• Attend an approved institution.
• Meet the applicable income and other scholarship conditions.

Eligible courses can include Intermediate, Diploma, ITI, Graduation, Postgraduation, Engineering, Medical and other recognised programmes.

Jharkhand’s 2025-26 Economic Survey reports a ₹2.50 lakh annual income ceiling for SC Post-Matric Scholarship and BC Post-Matric Scholarship. (Jharkhand Economic Survey)

Scholarship Amount

The exact amount depends on the approved course/group. Government information states that the Post-Matric scholarship ceiling for SC/ST/BC students was increased to ₹1 lakh, subject to the applicable rules. (Government of Jharkhand)

The current e-Kalyan portal confirms that the 2026-27 Post-Matric application process is open. (e-Kalyan)

3. Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana

This Jharkhand Government scheme provides educational and financial support to eligible girls.

Exact Eligibility

The official scheme portal covers eligible girls at:

• Class 8
• Class 9
• Class 10
• Class 11
• Class 12
• Age 18–19 for the final one-time grant

The current benefit structure listed by the official portal is:

Stage	Benefit
Class 8	₹2,500
Class 9	₹2,500
Class 10	₹5,000
Class 11	₹5,000
Class 12	₹5,000
Age 18–19	₹20,000 one-time

The scheme is administered by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. (SPKSY)

4. Manki Munda Scholarship

The Manki Munda Scholarship supports eligible female students pursuing technical and professional education in Jharkhand.

Exact Eligibility

Published scheme conditions include:

• Female student
• Jharkhand resident
• Eligible full-time technical/professional course
• Family income up to ₹8 lakh
• Required academic performance
• Other conditions specified in the current scheme rules

Published assistance includes:

Diploma: ₹15,000 per year
Engineering/professional degree: ₹30,000 per year

(Jharkhand University of Technology)

A previous 2026 notice concerned earlier academic years, so it should not be treated as the 2026-27 application deadline.

5. PM-YASASVI for OBC/EBC/DNT Students

PM-YASASVI is a Central Government scheme covering eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students.

Exact Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the particular component and may include:

• OBC/EBC/DNT category
• Required class or course
• Family-income condition
• Eligible school/institution
• Academic requirements
• Fresh or renewal status

Students should check the exact PM-YASASVI component on NSP rather than assuming that every OBC/EBC/DNT student qualifies for the same benefit. (NSP)

6. Minority Scholarships

Eligible minority students from Jharkhand can apply for applicable Central Government minority scholarships.

Exact Eligibility

The exact conditions depend on the scheme and can include:

• Notified minority community
• Required class/course
• Family income
• Academic performance
• Eligible institution
• Fresh/renewal conditions

Students should follow the current scheme notification for the applicable scholarship.

7. Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Eligible Jharkhand students with disabilities can check state and Central Government educational assistance.

Exact Eligibility

Requirements depend on the individual scholarship and can include:

• Prescribed disability status/documentation
• Eligible course and institution
• Income condition
• Academic requirements
• Other scheme-specific conditions

For current NSP disability scholarships, students may need to provide UDID information through the prescribed process. (NSP Student Announcements)

8. Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship

Jharkhand operates the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship for eligible students pursuing higher education abroad.

Exact Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by the current Government notification and can include:

• Jharkhand domicile
• Eligible category/community
• Approved foreign university and course
• Required academic qualification
• Admission/offer documentation
• Income and other notified conditions

The Jharkhand Economic Survey 2025-26 reports an expansion of eligible disciplines to 31 fields, including PhD-level study. (Jharkhand Economic Survey)

No unverified 2026-27 deadline is included here.

9. NMMSS – National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship

NMMSS is a Central Government scholarship for eligible Class VIII students.

Exact Eligibility

A fresh applicant generally must:

• Study in Class VIII in a Government, Government-aided or local-body school.
• Have parental annual income within the prescribed ₹3.50 lakh limit.
• Have at least 55% marks/equivalent grade in Class VII, with the prescribed relaxation for SC/ST students.
• Qualify in the State/UT selection test.
• Meet the required MAT and SAT conditions.
• Not belong to excluded school categories under the scheme.

Scholarship amount: ₹12,000 per year. (Ministry of Education)

🗓️ Jharkhand Scholarship 2026-27 Deadline Table

This is the only deadline section in the article.

Scholarship / Scheme	Student Application Deadline	Status
e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27	20 Nov 2026	Open
e-Kalyan Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27	No closing date shown on current public portal	Check current notice
Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana	No statewide 2026-27 closing date verified	Check official portal
Manki Munda Scholarship	2026-27 date not verified	Check current DHTE/JUT notice
Marang Gomke Overseas Scholarship	2026-27 date not verified	Check latest Government notification
NMMSS	31 Oct 2026	Open
PM-YASASVI	Scheme-specific	Check NSP
Minority scholarships	Scheme-specific	Check NSP
Disability scholarships	Scheme-specific	Check NSP

The current e-Kalyan portal confirms 2026-27 registration activity, while the currently published Post-Matric schedule gives 20 November 2026 as the student deadline. (e-Kalyan)

The current NSP schedule shows 31 October 2026 for NMMSS. (NSP)

⚠️ Student Deadline vs Verification Date

A scholarship can involve several stages:

Student Application → Correction → Institution Verification → Department Verification → Approval → Payment

A later verification date is not automatically an extension of the student application deadline.

Always use the Student Application Deadline column when deciding whether a new application can still be submitted.

📄 Documents Required

Depending on the scheme, students may need:

• Aadhaar card
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate
• Jharkhand residence/domicile certificate
• Previous marksheet
• Current admission/bonafide certificate
• Bank passbook
• Photograph
• Course and institution details
• Disability/UDID certificate, where applicable
• Overseas admission/offer documents, where applicable

The exact document list should be checked against the current scholarship notification.

📝 How to Apply

e-Kalyan

1. Open the official e-Kalyan Jharkhand portal.
2. Check eligibility.
3. Complete student registration.
4. Log in with the required credentials.
5. Select the applicable scholarship.
6. Enter personal, academic, eligibility and bank details.
7. Upload/provide the required documents.
8. Submit the application.
9. Save the acknowledgement/application details.
10. Track the application after submission.

Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana

Follow the application procedure shown on the official SPKSY portal and complete any required school/department verification.

NSP

1. Open the National Scholarship Portal.
2. Complete OTR.
3. Select the applicable scholarship.
4. Enter personal, academic and bank details.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Submit before the deadline shown in the table.
7. Save the application number.
8. Complete institute verification.

🔍 How to Check Scholarship Status

e-Kalyan: Use the student status facility on the portal.

SPKSY: Use the official scheme dashboard to check the application.

NSP: Log in using OTR/application details to check application, verification and payment status.

💳 Scholarship Payment

Payment is generally released after the applicable verification and approval process.

Students should check:

Application → Verification → Approval → Bank/DBT → Payment

e-Kalyan scholarship payments use the applicable DBT/PFMS process under Government rules. (Government of Jharkhand)

🔄 Scholarship Renewal

Students who received a scholarship previously should check whether the current application is Fresh or Renewal.

Renewal may depend on:

• Previous approval
• Academic progression
• Marks
• Attendance
• Current course
• Current income/category conditions
• Scheme-specific rules

⚠️ Common Reasons for Delay or Rejection

Applications may be delayed because of:

• Incorrect Aadhaar information
• Wrong bank details
• Incorrect caste/category information
• Invalid income certificate
• Wrong course or institution
• Missing documents
• Duplicate application
• Failure of institution verification
• Failure to correct application defects
• Not meeting the scheme’s eligibility conditions

🗺️ Scheme-Wise Jharkhand Scholarship Portal Map

Scholarship / Purpose	Official Portal
e-Kalyan Pre-Matric & Post-Matric	e-Kalyan Jharkhand
Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana	Official SPKSY Portal
Manki Munda Scholarship	Jharkhand Higher & Technical Education
Central Government Scholarships	NSP
NSP OTR	NSP OTR
Jharkhand Welfare Department	Welfare Department

🔗 Quick Links

🔗 e-Kalyan Jharkhand – Official Portal

🔗 Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana

🔗 Jharkhand Higher & Technical Education Department

🔗 Jharkhand Welfare Department

🔗 National Scholarship Portal

🔗 NSP OTR Registration

🔗 NSP 2026-27 Scholarship List

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main scholarship portal for Jharkhand?

For many SC, ST and BC pre-matric/post-matric scholarships, the main state platform is e-Kalyan Jharkhand. Central Government scholarships are available through NSP. (Jharkhand Government)

What is the Jharkhand Scholarship 2026-27 last date?

There is no single statewide deadline. The current e-Kalyan Post-Matric student deadline is 20 November 2026, while other schemes follow separate schedules listed in the deadline table. (e-Kalyan)

Who can apply for e-Kalyan Post-Matric Scholarship?

Eligible SC, ST and BC students who are Jharkhand residents and studying approved post-matric courses can apply, subject to income and other scheme conditions. (Jharkhand Economic Survey)

What is the e-Kalyan Post-Matric income limit?

The Jharkhand Economic Survey reports a ₹2.50 lakh annual income ceiling for SC and BC Post-Matric Scholarship, subject to the applicable scheme rules. (Jharkhand Economic Survey)

What is the Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana?

It is a Jharkhand Government scheme providing financial support to eligible girls from Classes 8 to 12, followed by a one-time benefit for eligible girls aged 18–19. (SPKSY)

How much does the Savitribai scheme provide?

The official portal lists ₹2,500 for Classes 8 and 9, ₹5,000 for Classes 10–12, and ₹20,000 at age 18–19 subject to the scheme conditions. (SPKSY)

Who can apply for Manki Munda Scholarship?

The scheme is for eligible female students pursuing approved full-time technical/professional education in Jharkhand. Published conditions include family income up to ₹8 lakh and academic requirements. (Jharkhand University of Technology)

What is the NMMSS deadline for 2026-27?

The current NSP schedule shows 31 October 2026 as the student application deadline. (NSP)

Are PM-YASASVI and NMMSS Jharkhand Government scholarships?

No. Both are Central Government scholarship programmes that eligible Jharkhand students can apply for through NSP.

Can Jharkhand students apply for disability scholarships?

Yes. Eligible students can check Central disability scholarships on NSP and applicable Jharkhand welfare schemes.

Does a verification deadline extend the student application deadline?

No. A later institution or department verification date is not automatically an extension of the student application deadline.

Does applying guarantee scholarship payment?

No. Applications must pass the required verification and approval stages before payment is released.

Conclusion

Jharkhand Scholarship 2026-27 includes opportunities for SC, ST, BC, minority, differently abled, female and merit-based students, along with Central Government scholarships.

For SC, ST and BC school and higher-education scholarships, e-Kalyan is the main starting point. Girls studying in Classes 8–12 should also check Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana, while eligible female students in technical and professional courses can check Manki Munda Scholarship.

For Central Government schemes such as NMMSS and PM-YASASVI, use NSP.

All application dates are consolidated in the single deadline table above. Where a current 2026-27 deadline could not be verified, it has been marked clearly instead of using an outdated date.

Always check the latest official notification before submitting your application.

Disclaimer

The scholarship information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Scholarship eligibility, application dates, scholarship amounts, documents, verification procedures and other rules may change from time to time as per the latest notifications issued by the concerned Government department.

Students are advised to verify all important details, including eligibility, last date, application status and payment information, through the official scholarship portal or concerned Government department before applying.

ExamPatrol is not an official Government website and does not represent any Government department or scholarship authority. We are not responsible for any changes, delays, rejection of applications, payment issues or errors resulting from information provided by third-party sources or changes in official rules.

Always refer to the official portal for the latest and final information.