Scholarship
Scheme Of Coaching & Allied For Scheduled Tribes(SCAST)
Overview
About SCAST
The Scheme of Coaching & Allied for Scheduled Tribes is a state welfare scheme in Jharkhand, run by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare. The department is mandated to look after the welfare of the most underprivileged sections of society, and it delivers its scholarship and welfare schemes through the state's e-Kalyan portal.
The scheme is meant to help Scheduled Tribe candidates prepare for competitive examinations. It supports coaching and pre-examination training at quality coaching institutions, so that ST students can sit for these exams on a firmer footing. The benefit is financial, with cash support directed toward the coaching and related costs of that training.
Support under the scheme is aimed at Scheduled Tribe candidates in Jharkhand who are preparing for competitive examinations, and it also reaches the coaching institutions that provide the training.
Sources: myScheme – Scheme of Coaching & Allied for Scheduled Tribes (Jharkhand) · Department of ST, SC, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand · e-Kalyan Portal, Department of ST, SC, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand
Who runs it
Provider
Jharkhand State Government
State / UT Government
Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | University / Institution, Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Eligibility of the Coaching Institution | Should be a Registered private institutions/Non-governmental organizations (NGO). |
| Eligibility of the Coaching Institution | The institution should have the experience to run coaching for competitive examinations for at least three years. |
| Eligibility of the Coaching Institution | The institution should have not been declared bankrupt at any point of time. |
| Eligibility of the Coaching Institution | The institution should have not been blacklisted by any debarment or body of the Government at any point of time. |
| Eligibility of the Coaching Institution | The institution should have the capacity to manage the building/space to run coaching classes from its own resources at Ranchi and Dumka. |
| Eligibility of the Candidates | Should be a resident of Jharkhand. |
| Eligibility of the Candidates | Should belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. |
| Eligibility of the Candidates | Should have the eligible qualifications for the mentioned competitive exams. |
| Eligibility of the Candidates | The income ceiling of candidates (income of self and/or income of parents, if dependent on them) should not exceed ₹ 2,50,000/- per annum. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- The students will be given stipend of Rs.1000/- fixed per month for the entire period of coaching as mentioned above.
- The financial assistance shall also be provided for boarding and lodging to the outstation students @ Rs.2000/- per month per student. The concerned coaching institute shall make arrangements for outstation students and shall certify that the candidate is an outstation student.
- The financial assistance in respect of various courses would be as follows: S. No.Name of Competitive ExamPeriod of CoachingCoaching fees to Institution per candidate (in Rs./₹)1.Civil Services/ State Civil Services (Prelims)5 Months₹ 22,000/-2.Civil Services/ State Civil Services (Mains)4 Months₹ 15,000/-3.Entrance Exams for Medical, Engg., MBA and other6 Months₹ 15,000/-4.Other exams conducted by U.P.S.C. like CDS, NIDA, etc./Staff Selection Commission Exam/ Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Exam etc.3 Months₹ 10,000/-5.BSRBs/RRBs, GIC, etc.3 Months₹ 10,000/-
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SCAST – 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.