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Official Notice The period for submitting online applications by government-recognized or approved secondary schools, approved madrasas and Sanskrit schools, and permanently approved intermediate colleges to the respective District Education Officer and the Secretary, Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi, will be from 10.11.2025 to 05.01.2026 !

🔒 Privacy Policy

Department of School Education & Literacy, Govt. of Jharkhand

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Last Updated: 21 Jul, 2026

Introduction

The Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of Jharkhand (hereinafter referred to as "DoSE&L", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Grant-in-Aid Portal and use our services.

By using the Grant-in-Aid Portal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details.
  • Institutional Information: School/College name, recognition number, affiliation details, and other educational institution data.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies.
  • Application Data: Grant-in-Aid applications, supporting documents, and financial information submitted through the portal.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To process and evaluate Grant-in-Aid applications.
  • To communicate with applicants regarding their applications.
  • To improve and maintain the Grant-in-Aid Portal.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • To generate statistical reports for administrative purposes.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Government Authorities: As required by law or for official government functions.
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating the portal (e.g., hosting, maintenance).
  • Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC): For verification and approval purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols.
  • Secure server infrastructure with firewalls.
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies & Tracking

The Grant-in-Aid Portal uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the portal to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the portal.
  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated through the portal or via email notification.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

dirsecednjhk[at]gamil[dot]com
Mon-Fri 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
M.D.I Building, Dhurwa, Ranchi-834004