Sarkari Yojana
Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes – “Educational Empowerment” Component
About Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes – “Educational Empowerment” Component
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) runs the “Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SEED)” to comprehensively uplift these historically neglected, marginalized communities, addressing their education, health, livelihood, and housing needs under one umbrella, with an outlay of roughly ₹20,00,00,000/- over 5 years. Its “Educational Empowerment” component offers free, quality coaching to De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes candidates preparing for competitive exams, along with a monthly stipend of ₹1,500/- to ₹3,000/-, plus extra allowances for students with disabilities. Eligibility requires belonging to these tribal communities and having a total family income of ₹2,50,000/- or less annually. The Development and Welfare Board for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities implements the scheme, and applications are accepted online.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes - "Educational Empowerment" Component, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must belong to a De-notified, Nomadic,…
The applicant must belong to a De-notified, Nomadic, or Semi-Nomadic Tribes community.
Total family income from all sources must not…
Total family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per year.
The applicant must not be availing similar benefits…
The applicant must not be availing similar benefits under a comparable Central or State Government scheme.
The applicant must have scored the minimum marks…
The applicant must have scored the minimum marks in the relevant competitive exam's qualifying examination, as set out in that exam's guidelines.
The applicant must have passed Class 12th, or…
The applicant must have passed Class 12th, or be studying in it, for exams requiring that qualification.
The applicant must have completed, or be in…
The applicant must have completed, or be in the final year of, a bachelor's degree, for exams requiring graduation. Priority
Priority in selection goes to applicants who have…
Priority in selection goes to applicants who have cleared the preliminary stage at least once, for exams held in two parts (Preliminary and Mains).
Where eligible applications exceed available slots, selection follows…
Where eligible applications exceed available slots, selection follows descending order of marks scored in the qualifying exam. Special Provisions
Applicants with a valid disability certificate showing 40%…
Applicants with a valid disability certificate showing 40% or more disability qualify for the Special Allowance.
Free coaching is available up to two times…
Free coaching is available up to two times each for Preliminary and Main stages, for exams conducted in two stages.
There's no cap on the number of coaching…
There's no cap on the number of coaching attempts for interview preparation, if shortlisted for an interview. Regardless of how many attempts a particular exam allows, an applicant can benefit from this scheme at most twice in their lifetime.
Benefits Provided
Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes - "Educational Empowerment" Component provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance
Free Coaching Fees
Free Coaching Fees: Whichever is lower — the institute's actual course fee or the Ministry's prescribed fee (per the Annexure) — subject to the fee and duration limits set out there.- Monthly Stipend for Local Students: ₹1,500/- per month, for coaching attended within the student's own locality.- Monthly Stipend for Outstation Students: ₹3,000/- per month, for coaching attended outside the student's locality.- Special Allowance for Students with Disabilities: ₹2,000/- per month towards reader, escort, or helper allowance, for students with a valid certificate showing 40% or more disability. Coaching Coverage
Union Public Service Commission Group A and B…
Union Public Service Commission Group A and B examinations.
Staff Selection Commission examinations
Staff Selection Commission examinations.
Railway Recruitment Boards examinations
Railway Recruitment Boards examinations.
State Public Service Commission Group A and B…
State Public Service Commission Group A and B examinations.
Officers Grade examinations conducted by Banks, Insurance Companies…
Officers Grade examinations conducted by Banks, Insurance Companies and Public Sector Undertakings.
Premier Entrance Examinations for Engineering (Indian Institute of…
Premier Entrance Examinations for Engineering (Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination), Medical (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), Management (Common Admission Test), Law (Common Law Admission Test).
Eligibility tests like Scholastic Assessment Test, Graduate Record…
Eligibility tests like Scholastic Assessment Test, Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management Admission Test and Test of English as a Foreign Language.
Combined Pilot Licence courses, National Defense Academy and…
Combined Pilot Licence courses, National Defense Academy and Combined Defense Services entrance examinations. Disbursement
Funds move via Direct Benefit Transfer into the…
Funds move via Direct Benefit Transfer into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Course fees are released in two installments (50%…
Course fees are released in two installments (50% each); the monthly stipend and special allowances are paid monthly.
Stipend payment continues for the course duration or…
Stipend payment continues for the course duration or one year, whichever ends sooner.
A student can benefit from this scheme at…
A student can benefit from this scheme at most twice in their lifetime. Conditions
The candidate must join the chosen course within…
The candidate must join the chosen course within 6 months of receiving the first installment.
The first installment amount must be deposited with…
The first installment amount must be deposited with the selected coaching institute.
The candidate must join an institute empanelled under…
The candidate must join an institute empanelled under the Free Coaching Scheme for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes students.
If the first installment isn't paid to the…
If the first installment isn't paid to the institute within 6 months, it must be returned to the Government, and no second installment will follow.
The candidate must submit an affidavit committing to…
The candidate must submit an affidavit committing to join a coaching institute within six months of getting the first installment.
Admission confirmation from the coaching institute must be…
Admission confirmation from the coaching institute must be uploaded to the online portal.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Application
Income Certificate from a Revenue Officer not below…
Income Certificate from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar (for self-employed parents/guardians)
Income Certificate from the employer (for employed parents/guardians)
Income Certificate from the employer (for employed parents/guardians)
Consolidated Income Certificate from a Revenue Officer (for…
Consolidated Income Certificate from a Revenue Officer (for employed parents/guardians with additional income sources)
Community Certificate proving De-notified, Nomadic, or Semi-Nomadic Tribes…
Community Certificate proving De-notified, Nomadic, or Semi-Nomadic Tribes status
Educational qualification certificates (Class 12th mark sheet or…
Educational qualification certificates (Class 12th mark sheet or Degree certificate, as applicable)
Disability certificate from a competent authority (for students…
Disability certificate from a competent authority (for students with disabilities, showing 40% or more disability)
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
Bank account details linked to Aadhaar
Bank account details linked to Aadhaar
Affidavit stating the applicant hasn't availed benefits under…
Affidavit stating the applicant hasn't availed benefits under the scheme more than twice
Affidavit stating the applicant isn't availing a scholarship…
Affidavit stating the applicant isn't availing a scholarship under any similar Central or State Government scheme
Preliminary Examination qualification certificate, if applicable, for priority…
Preliminary Examination qualification certificate, if applicable, for priority consideration For Benefit Disbursal
Admission confirmation letter from the coaching institute
Admission confirmation letter from the coaching institute
Proof of joining the selected coaching institute
Proof of joining the selected coaching institute
Receipt for the first installment deposited with the…
Receipt for the first installment deposited with the coaching institute
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes - "Educational Empowerment" Component through the online application process outlined below.
(Applicants should watch the portal during the two annual windows — July and January — since it stays open for one month each of these two periods to receive applications)
Portal Access and Registration Go to the official…
Portal Access and Registration Go to the official portal. Click "Registration" on the homepage, or click here, to reach the registration page. Fill in all mandatory fields to register, verifying your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP if required.
Online Application Submission Log in with your…
Online Application Submission Log in with your registration credentials, go to the scheme's online form, fill in all mandatory fields, and upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
Review & Submit Review all entered information and…
Review & Submit Review all entered information and uploaded documents carefully, correct anything needed, and click "Submit". You'll get a confirmation message. Screening Processes
Application Review and Merit List Once the application…
Application Review and Merit List Once the application window closes, the IT system generates separate merit lists for both levels of competitive exams, ranked by marks scored in the qualifying exam, highest first.
Screening Committee Evaluation The Screening Committee, set up…
Screening Committee Evaluation The Screening Committee, set up by the Development and Welfare Board for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities, reviews applications in merit order to verify eligibility and credentials.
Selection Notification Check the merit list on the…
Selection Notification Check the merit list on the Ministry website to confirm selection; 625 candidates are assisted in each of the two annual phases.
Open Assurance Letter Receipt Once selected and verified,…
Open Assurance Letter Receipt Once selected and verified, receive the Open Assurance Letter, showing your name, rank, and the eligible fee amount under the scheme. Next Steps
Coaching Institute Selection and Admission Using the Open…
Coaching Institute Selection and Admission Using the Open Assurance Letter, secure admission at your preferred coaching institute, ensuring it's empanelled under the Free Coaching Scheme for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes students.
Admission Confirmation Upload Upload the admission confirmation or…
Admission Confirmation Upload Upload the admission confirmation or assurance letter from your chosen institute to the online portal, to process the first installment.
First Installment Receipt Receive 50% of the eligible…
First Installment Receipt Receive 50% of the eligible coaching fee via Direct Benefit Transfer into your Aadhaar-linked bank account, right after uploading admission confirmation.
Course Joining and Fee Deposit Join the coaching…
Course Joining and Fee Deposit Join the coaching course within 6 months of receiving the first installment, deposit the amount with the institute, and obtain a proper receipt.
Final Installment Processing Submit proof of joining and…
Final Installment Processing Submit proof of joining and the deposit receipt to receive the remaining 50% of the course fee, along with monthly stipend payments via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.