E-Kalyan Scholarship – Scholarship Portals of Jharkhand & Bihar (2024)

The e-Kalyan online scholarship portal is launched by the governments of Jharkhand and Bihar for hassle-free implementation and disbursem*nt of scholarships to students. Each state has a separate E-Kalyan portal for the effective implementation of the schemes offered by their respective departments. The E-Kalyan Jharkhand portal lists the scholarships run by the Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department. On the other hand, the E-Kalyan Bihar portal lists the schemes offered by the Department of Social Welfare, Department of Education, Department of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare, and others.

The common objective of both portals is to ensure accountable, transparent and student-centric administration. The scholarships that are offered to students of Bihar and Jharkhand will be discussed further in this article. It will also provide a better understanding of the application process and other related details. Candidates interested in applying for these scholarships can read further to know every relevant detail related to both the E-Kalyan portals and the scholarships listed.

Note: The registrations for Pre-matric and Post-matric scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 are open. Eligible students can apply for the schemes.

E-Kalyan Jharkhand (झारखंड ई-कल्याण)

E-Kalyan Jharkhand Portal is run by the Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand. Several scholarships are offered to students who are domiciles in Jharkhand state. The portal caters to scholarship schemes for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Students belonging to the reserved categories and pursuing studies at the post-matriculation or post-secondary level can apply for the scholarships. To facilitate access to scholarship information, hassle-free online application and verifying scholarship applications, the portal enlists each scholarship under its dedicated section. Candidates can check the list below –

1. Post-Matric (Within and Outside State) Scholarships for ST Students
2. Post-Matric (Within and Outside State) Scholarships for SC Students
3. Post-Matric (Within and Outside State) Scholarships for BC Students

Applications for these scholarships can be made through the E-Kalyan Jharkhand portal. Students who fulfil the specified eligibility conditions may apply. The below-mentioned list highlights the key features of the portal.

E-Kalyan Jharkhand – Key Features

• Applying for Scholarship Schemes
• Student Registration/Login
• Check Scholarship Eligibility

E-Kalyan Bihar (बिहार ई-कल्याण)

Similar to E-Kalyan Jharkhand, the E-Kalyan Bihar portal is a dedicated online portal of the Bihar Government. The portal lists all schemes offered by different government departments like the Social Welfare Department, Department of Education, Department of Minority Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare Department and others. The students, who are domiciles in Bihar state can apply for the schemes available on this portal. The list of key scholarships includes –

1. Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls
2. Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students

Meritorious girl students can pursue their dream academic careers with the help of these scholarship schemes. The students who find themselves eligible for any of these scholarships can apply online through the E-Kalyan Bihar portal. The list highlights the key features of this portal.

E-Kalyan Bihar – Key Features

• Apply for Class 10+2 girls scholarship

• Apply for the scholarship for graduate students

• Track application status of scholarship for Class 10+2 girls

• Track the application status of scholarship for graduate students

E-Kalyan Scholarships – FAQs