How do I know if I am eligible for the Maanki Munda Scholarship?

Eligibility is based on academic performance (50% marks minimum), family income (below ₹8 lakh), and enrollment in a technical course in Jharkhand.

Can I apply for this scholarship if I am already receiving another government scholarship?

No, you cannot receive two government scholarships simultaneously.

What if I have a back paper in one subject, can I still apply for this scholarship?

No, you must have no back papers to be eligible.

How do I apply for the Maanki Munda Scholarship?

Fill out the online application, submit the required documents, and have your department’s HOD forward it.

Is there any reservation or preference for specific categories of students?

No specific reservations are mentioned in the scheme.

Can I apply for the scholarship if I am a lateral entry student?

Yes, lateral entry students are eligible if they meet the criteria.

If I fail one subject, can I still receive the scholarship next year?

No, you must pass all subjects to remain eligible for the scholarship.

How many students will benefit from the Diploma course?

Around 3,000 female students will benefit.

How many students will benefit from the B.Tech/B.E. course?

Approximately 1,200 female students will benefit.

Can students receive benefits from two schemes in the same year?

No, only one scheme can be availed.

Is this scheme only for students from Jharkhand?

Yes, it's for female students enrolled in institutions within Jharkhand.

Maanki Munda Scholarship for Female Students

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About MMSFS

The Maanki Munda Scholarship for Female Students is a state-level scholarship run by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand. It encourages girls to take up technical education and helps them meet its cost through a cash award.

Support is for female students of the B.Tech programme at BIT Sindri who are in their second, third, or fourth year and are residents of Jharkhand. Eligibility further asks that the family income stays within Rs. 8,00,000 and that the student has passed Class 10 and Class 12 from schools in the state.

The scheme's stated aims are to make female students aware of enrolment in technical courses, to support their move toward financial independence, and to provide direct financial assistance. The beneficiary is the individual student, with the application submitted through BIT Sindri's Academic Section.

Sources: myScheme – Maanki Munda Scholarship for Female Students · Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand

Who runs it

Provider

Jharkhand State Government

State / UT Government

Higher and Techical Education Department

At a glance

Key details

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Online

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant should be a resident of Jharkhand state.
The applicant should be a female student.
The student should be enrolled in B.Tech. Programme at BIT Sindri in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year.
The student already availing/applied for any other scholarship from any other source viz state govt. or central govt. cannot apply for this scholarship.
The student should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the previous year without any back paper.
The student's annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
The student must have passed the 10th and 12th examinations from schools based in Jharkhand state. For lateral entry, the student must have passed their class 10th and diploma or equivalent courses from schools/institutes based in Jharkhand state.

What you get

Award & benefits

₹15,000/- per year for female students enrolled in Diploma courses.
₹30,000/- per year for female students enrolled in B.Tech/B.E. courses.

What to prepare

Documents required

Income Certificate or a Valid Ration Card.

Previous Year Semester Marksheets.

Examination Certificates (10th and 12th (or equivalent)).

Diploma/ITI/B.Sc Certificates (Lateral entry students should provide).

Handwritten Application (from the student addressed to the Academic Section).

Google Form Printout (Two Sets).

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Guidelines myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

MMSFS – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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