Sarkari Yojana

Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat gives NTDNT students pursuing Medical or Engineering degrees in the state a food allowance of up to ₹1,500/- a month for 10 months each year, where family income is within ₹6,00,000/-.

About Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes

Launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, the “Food Bill Assistance for Medical and Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes” scheme eases the living costs of students from the Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes (NTDNT) communities enrolled full-time in Medical or Engineering courses within the state. Eligible students get a food allowance of ₹1,500/- per month for up to 10 months in each academic year to help meet mess or canteen bills.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Gujarat

Applicants must live in Gujarat.

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Applicants must be students

Applicants must be students.

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Applicants must be from a Notified Tribe or…

Applicants must be from a Notified Tribe or De‑Notified Tribe (NTDNT) community of Gujarat.

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Applicants must be enrolled in a Medical or…

Applicants must be enrolled in a Medical or Engineering degree course in Gujarat.

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Family income per year must not go beyond…

Family income per year must not go beyond ₹6,00,000/-.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Students can receive up to ₹1,500/- per…

Students can receive up to ₹1,500/- per month for 10 months in each academic year.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A valid identity document

A valid identity document

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Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque

Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste

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Certificate of income

Certificate of income

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Mark sheets of other or previous-year exams

Mark sheets of other or previous-year exams

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Other documents, if called for

Other documents, if called for

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes through the online application process outlined below.

Application Process:

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Head to the Digital Gujarat Portal

Head to the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/

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Press ‘Register’ on the home page to open…

Press ‘Register’ on the home page to open the registration form.

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Type in your Mobile Number and Email, pick…

Type in your Mobile Number and Email, pick a password, and press ‘Save’.

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With registration done, log in using your User…

With registration done, log in using your User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password.

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Open ‘My Profile’ and fill in every mandatory…

Open ‘My Profile’ and fill in every mandatory detail to update it.

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Press ‘Update Profile’ once the details are in;…

Press ‘Update Profile’ once the details are in; the change is saved after you enter the verification Code (OTP).

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Under services, pick ‘Scholarship Services’ and then ‘SC…

Under services, pick ‘Scholarship Services’ and then ‘SC Scheme’.

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Choose the Financial Year you are applying for…

Choose the Financial Year you are applying for and press ‘Change Financial Year’.

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Choose the scheme, study the instructions with care,…

Choose the scheme, study the instructions with care, and press ‘Continue to Service’.

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Fill in the entire form and attach all…

Fill in the entire form and attach all the relevant documents.

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Press ‘Save as Draft’, accept the terms &…

Press ‘Save as Draft’, accept the terms & conditions, and finish by pressing ‘Confirm & Final Submit’. Instructions: Note 1: A photograph must be uploaded by every applicant. Note 2: The application is treated as complete only when every section is filled. Note 3: Each applicant may lodge only one scholarship application. Anyone filing more than one, from the same institute or from different institutions, will have all applications rejected by the competent authority, and no plea from any side will be heard. Note 4: Wrong or misleading information in the application will cause the Department Authorities to reject it. Note 5: Scan all required documents carefully in line with the instructions. Note 6: Complete the form with care, as the institution cannot be changed once the application has been successfully submitted. Note 7: Uploaded documents that are illegible give the competent authority grounds to reject the application. Note 8: Students studying within the state cannot submit this form directly as individuals. Only students studying outside need to fill in the form online and send it to the officer of their native district. User Manual- English User Manual- Gujarati

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References