Jharkhand State Backward Classes Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

> Financial assistance to cover educational expenses:

S.NOClassRate for Hostel (For 10 months)Rate for Daylight (For 10 months)11st to 5th₹1,500/-₹1,500/-26th to 8th₹2,000/-₹2,500/-39th to 10th₹4,500/-₹4,500/-<br>

NOTE:

• Direct transfer of scholarships to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via PFMS.
• Residential students receive higher scholarship amounts compared to non-residential students.
• Class 9th and 10th scholarships are funded jointly by the state (40%) and central (60%) governments.

1. The applicant/parents/guardians should be a native of Jharkhand.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class category.
4. The applicant must be enrolled in a state government-recognized school.
5. There is no income limit for students from Class 1st to 8th.1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- for Class 9th and 10th.

> *Application Process for Student:*

Document Preparation:

• Ensure all required documents are ready, including Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar-linked bank account details.

Submission to School:

• Submit the required documents and information to the school principal for entry into the e-Kalyan portal.

Aadhaar Authentication:

• Ensure Aadhaar authentication is completed to generate a unique ID for the application.

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> *Application Process for Schools (Principal/INO Role):*

Login Setup:

• Principals or headmasters (Institute Nodal Officers) register schools using their UDISE code on the e-Kalyan portal.Student Registration:
• The school head enters eligible students’ details (name, DOB, Aadhaar).
• New students must be registered immediately upon enrollment.

Aadhaar Authentication:

• A unique ID is generated post-verification and is valid for subsequent years.

Approval Workflow:

• Applications are verified by District Nodal Officers (DNOs) and forwarded to the District Level Approval Committee.
• Approved applications are sent to the State Nodal Officer (SNO) for integration and payment processing.

Scholarship Disbursement:

• Payments are made through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS) or PFMS/NACH for non-linked accounts.