What do you get under Manki Munda Scholarship?
₹15,000 a year for girls in polytechnic diploma courses and ₹30,000 a year for girls in B.Tech or B.E., paid by DBT.
Started from academic year 2023-24 under cabinet approval of 12 February 2024 (item 08). Girls already studying when it began can get it for the rest of their course if they met the 50% and no-back-paper conditions.
Who is eligible for Manki Munda Scholarship?
- Girl students in a full-time regular diploma, B.Tech or B.E. course at a government, private or PPP engineering college or polytechnic in Jharkhand affiliated to Jharkhand University of Technology.
- Diploma: class 10 passed from a school in Jharkhand. B.Tech or B.E.: classes 10 and 12 passed in Jharkhand (lateral entry students need Jharkhand class 10 plus the diploma, D.Voc. or B.Sc. from Jharkhand).
- Family income from all sources up to ₹8 lakh a year (the AICTE tuition fee waiver limit), or the family is covered by the national or state food security ration card.
- To continue next year: at least 50% marks and promotion with no back paper. One back paper ends the scholarship.
Also check:
- You cannot take this together with another central or state scholarship; only one is paid.
- An income certificate is needed every year. Wrong information means recovery of the money with 12% interest.
- Bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded for DBT; the portal has an SOP for checking DBT seeding.
Documents needed for Manki Munda Scholarship
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How to apply for Manki Munda Scholarship
- Sign up on scholarshipsdhte.jharkhand.gov.in and apply under the Manki Munda scheme when the window is open (the department opens it each year, usually in spring).
- Upload class 10 and 12 marksheets, admission proof, income certificate or ration card, and bank details, then submit through your college.
How to check Manki Munda Scholarship status
- Log in on scholarshipsdhte.jharkhand.gov.in to see your application, or check the Approved List on the portal.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Manki Munda Scholarship?
Girl students in a full-time regular diploma, B.Tech or B.E. course at a government, private or PPP engineering college or polytechnic in Jharkhand affiliated to Jharkhand University of Technology. Diploma: class 10 passed from a school in Jharkhand. B.Tech or B.E.: classes 10 and 12 passed in Jharkhand (lateral entry students need Jharkhand class 10 plus the diploma, D.Voc. or B.Sc. from Jharkhand). Family income from all sources up to ₹8 lakh a year (the AICTE tuition fee waiver limit), or the family is covered by the national or state food security ration card. To continue next year: at least 50% marks and promotion with no back paper. One back paper ends the scholarship.
How much do I get under Manki Munda Scholarship?
₹15,000 a year for girls in polytechnic diploma courses and ₹30,000 a year for girls in B.Tech or B.E., paid by DBT. Started from academic year 2023-24 under cabinet approval of 12 February 2024 (item 08). Girls already studying when it began can get it for the rest of their course if they met the 50% and no-back-paper conditions.
What documents do I need for Manki Munda Scholarship?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Income certificate; Ration card; Education certificates (marksheets); Proof of admission or fee receipt; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Domicile or residence certificate of the state.
How do I apply for Manki Munda Scholarship?
Sign up on scholarshipsdhte.jharkhand.gov.in and apply under the Manki Munda scheme when the window is open (the department opens it each year, usually in spring). Upload class 10 and 12 marksheets, admission proof, income certificate or ration card, and bank details, then submit through your college. Official site: https://scholarshipsdhte.jharkhand.gov.in/manki-munda-scheme
How do I check Manki Munda Scholarship status?
Log in on scholarshipsdhte.jharkhand.gov.in to see your application, or check the Approved List on the portal.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Manki Munda Scholarship?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is the Manki Munda scholarship?
₹15,000 a year for diploma and ₹30,000 a year for B.Tech or B.E.
What is the income limit?
Family income up to ₹8 lakh a year, or a national or state food security ration card.
Will I lose it if I fail a paper?
Yes. You need at least 50% and no back paper to keep getting it next year.
Official sources
- Manki Munda Chhatravritti Yojana resolution, Higher and Technical Education Department, Govt of Jharkhand (15 February 2024)
- Scholarship portal, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Jharkhand
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.