Kerala e-Grantz Post-Matric (SC/ST/OEC + OBC/Minority)
Kerala's e-Grantz: SC/ST/OEC pay no post-matric fees, no income bar. Apply via Akshaya.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Kerala (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on e-Grantz (egrantz.kerala.gov.in) — Akshaya centres help with filing. Institution verifies online.
Deadline: Usually Sep–Nov (verify yearly)
Wait after verification: Fees to institution + allowances via DBT, often in instalments
Documents you need
- • Caste/community certificate
- • Income certificate (OBC/Minority)
- • Previous marksheet
- • Allotment/admission memo
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
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Why Your Kerala Egrantz Amount Gets Delayed - DBT & Aadhaar Check
Almost all Kerala Egrantz funds are transferred through DBT via PFMS directly to your own bank account, not to your college. The biggest failure point is your account not being Aadhaar-seeded with NPCI mapper. Visit your home branch and ask clearly: 'Is my account DBT-enabled and NPCI-mapped?' Extra tip for kerala-egrantz: Keep your bank IFSC updated if you changed branch after 11th.
Track it on e-Grantz Kerala to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Kerala Egrantz: One + One Rule & Renewal Process
Can I keep this scholarship plus another scholarship?
Students often ask if they can take Kerala Egrantz + another. From AY 2026-27, NSP says you may hold one central merit scholarship and one state welfare scholarship simultaneously, if both portals allow. But INSPIRE and similar explicitly ask you to surrender the other. Kerala Egrantz This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..
Do I need to renew yearly?
Annual renewal needed with promotion proof.
More about Kerala e-Grantz Post-Matric (SC/ST/OEC + OBC/Minority)
e-Grantz (egrantz.kerala.gov.in) is Kerala's scholarship system for SC, ST, OEC (Other Eligible Communities) and OBC students. It pays tuition, special and exam fees, a lump-sum grant, and a monthly stipend for hostellers. SC and ST students in Kerala get e-Grantz with no income limit for many courses, while OEC and OBC students have income ceilings.
The institution enters and forwards your details, so check with the college office that your application has been sent, especially at the start of each year.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- College not forwarding the e-Grantz application.
- Community certificate issued by the wrong authority (it should be the village office or tahsildar).
- Bank account not in the student's own name.
What students ask about this scholarship
Is there an income limit for e-Grantz SC students?
For many courses, Kerala SC and ST students get e-Grantz without an income limit; OEC and OBC students have income ceilings.
What is OEC in Kerala e-Grantz?
Other Eligible Communities — communities notified by Kerala for educational benefits similar to SC students.
Who submits the e-Grantz application?
The institution enters and forwards it; the student gives documents to the college office.
Does e-Grantz pay hostel students more?
Yes, hostellers get a monthly stipend for boarding along with the lump-sum grant.
How do I check e-Grantz status?
On egrantz.kerala.gov.in with your application details, or at your college office.
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Source: e-Grantz (https://www.egrantz.kerala.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.