If you searched for “Kerala scholarship” or “e-grantz Kerala”, the portal is egrantz.kerala.gov.in. E-Grantz is the Kerala government’s system for processing educational grants for post-matric students from SC, ST, OBC, OEC and other backward communities. You register once, apply, send your application ID to the college e-Grantz nodal officer for verification, and payment is made by DBT.
This guide covers eligibility, the schemes, documents, how to apply, how to track your application and common mistakes. Last checked October 2026.
What students usually search for
People search for “e-grantz Kerala login”, “e-grantz scholarship 2026”, “e-grantz status”, “e-grantz registration” and “Kerala post matric scholarship”. The login and status steps are described below.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official portal | egrantz.kerala.gov.in |
| What it is | A web-based system for educational grants for post-matric students; IndiaScholarships describes it as E-Grantz 3.0 |
| Helpdesk | A guide lists 0471-2303706 and 0471-2300301 with [email protected]; another page lists a toll-free number. Confirm on the portal |
| File size | Uploads reported to be PDFs under 100 KB |
| Dates | A guide gave an expected date marked unconfirmed. Check the portal |
| Cost | Free |
Who is eligible?
- You must be a Kerala resident studying a post-matric course in a recognised institution.
- SC and ST students have no income limit, according to one guide, while OBC and OEC students may have limits and categories that need checking. Another guide gives a Rs 1 lakh ceiling for OBC and other backward categories and says SC and OEC have none. Because the two guides differ, confirm on the portal.
- Attendance matters: a guide mentions at least 75 percent monthly.
- Only one scholarship can be applied for at a time, according to the guide, so choose the scheme that suits you.
Main schemes
| Scheme | Who it is for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post-matric educational support for SC and ST | SC and ST students in post-matric courses | Full tuition and a monthly stipend are described; check portal for amounts |
| Post-matric support for OEC | Other Eligible Communities | Check portal for terms |
| Post-matric support for OBC and backward communities | OBC students under the income ceiling | Check portal for terms |
| Renewal | Continuing students | Apply every year for multi-year courses |
One guide lists monthly rates ranging from about Rs 100 to Rs 1,500 depending on course and residence, but it also says other details are unclear, so I do not treat those as official. Check the portal before you plan your budget.
Documents you will need
- Aadhaar card, linked to your mobile number
- Income certificate from the Village Officer valid for the current financial year
- Caste certificate (integrated or digital)
- SSLC or Higher Secondary marksheet
- College bonafide certificate and approved fee details
- Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook
- All uploads as PDFs under 100 KB
How to apply
- Register on egrantz.kerala.gov.in using your Aadhaar number and an active mobile number.
- Validate Aadhaar, set a password and receive your applicant ID.
- Log in and complete your profile: personal, academic, institution, SSLC, caste and bank details.
- Select the scheme, fill in the form and upload certificates.
- Submit and send your application ID to your college’s e-Grantz nodal officer for verification.
How to check your e-Grantz status
Open the portal and select Track Application. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number or application ID. A guide says the progress runs through three stages: college verification, approval by the SC or ST Development Officer, and the claim sent to the bank. The portal also sends SMS updates. If your status does not move from the first stage, the college nodal officer has probably not verified your form yet.
Common mistakes
- Skipping college verification. The application is not processed without it.
- Bank account not seeded with Aadhaar in the NPCI mapper.
- Certificates over the size limit or outdated.
- Income certificate that is not valid for the current financial year.
- Applying under the wrong category.
- Not renewing when the course continues.
- Sharing your login with agents or friends.
Tips to avoid delays
- Compress each PDF to well under 100 KB before you begin, so uploads do not fail.
- Get the income certificate from the Village Officer early, as it must be valid for the current financial year.
- Write down your applicant ID and send it to the nodal officer on the same day.
- If your bank rejects the credit, check the NPCI mapper first and then update the bank details on the portal.
A note on sources: I could not open the official portal pages directly while preparing this guide, so the details below come from published guides and news reports, and I name the source where it matters. Treat every income limit, amount and date as something to confirm on the official portal before you apply.
Conclusion
E-Grantz works well if you finish the three jobs: register correctly, upload clean certificates, and get your college to verify. Keep your bank account Aadhaar-linked and check the portal for the latest dates and amounts, because the guides I read were not fully consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is e-Grantz?
It is the Kerala government system at egrantz.kerala.gov.in that processes educational grants for post-matric students from SC, ST, OBC, OEC and other backward communities.
Does my college need to verify my application?
Yes. You send your application ID to the college e-Grantz nodal officer for verification.
How do I check e-Grantz status?
Open Track Application and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number or application ID.
What is the file size limit?
A guide says PDFs must be under 100 KB. Check the portal for the current limit.
Is there a last date?
A guide gave an expected date marked unconfirmed. Check the portal.
