Sarkari Yojana

Assistance for Purchasing Study Materials for Medical and Engineering Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Social Justice and Empowerment Department gives SEBC students a one-time study material grant of ₹10,000/- (medical), ₹8,000/- (engineering) or ₹3,000/- (diploma) where family income is up to ₹6,00,000/-.

About Assistance for Purchasing Study Materials for Medical and Engineering Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes

The Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, introduced “Assistance for Purchasing Study Materials for Medical and Engineering Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes”. It gives students from socially and educationally backward classes enrolled in medical and engineering diploma and degree programmes financial help to ease the cost of their studies, in the form of a one-time grant for buying study materials.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance for Purchasing Study Materials for Medical and Engineering Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must reside in Gujarat

Applicants must reside in Gujarat.

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Applicants must be students from the Socially and…

Applicants must be students from the Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) category.

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Applicants must be studying a medical, engineering, or…

Applicants must be studying a medical, engineering, or diploma/degree course in Gujarat.

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The family's annual income must not be above…

The family's annual income must not be above ₹6,00,000/-.

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

Benefits Provided

Assistance for Purchasing Study Materials for Medical and Engineering Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial assistance per student:

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A Medical Student is given ₹10,000/-

A Medical Student is given ₹10,000/-

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An Engineering Student is given ₹8,000/-

An Engineering Student is given ₹8,000/-

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A Diploma Student is given ₹3,000/-

A Diploma Student is given ₹3,000/-

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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SEBC caste certificate

SEBC caste certificate

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Certificate of family income

Certificate of family income

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Mark sheet of the previous year or other…

Mark sheet of the previous year or other mark sheets

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Receipt showing fees paid

Receipt showing fees paid

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance for Purchasing Study Materials for Medical and Engineering Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes 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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Choose 'Register' on the home page, which brings…

Choose 'Register' on the home page, which brings up the registration form.

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Fill in the Mobile Number and Email, create…

Fill in the Mobile Number and Email, create a Password, and choose 'Save'.

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With registration done, log in using the User…

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

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Choose 'My Profile' and enter all required profile…

Choose 'My Profile' and enter all required profile information.

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When the profile is filled, choose 'Update Profile';…

When the profile is filled, choose 'Update Profile'; it is saved after you enter the verification Code (OTP).

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From services, go to 'Scholarship Services' and choose…

From services, go to 'Scholarship Services' and choose 'SC Scheme'.

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Select the relevant Financial Year and choose 'Change…

Select the relevant Financial Year and choose 'Change Financial Year'.

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Select the scheme, read the guidance thoroughly and…

Select the scheme, read the guidance thoroughly and choose 'Continue to Service'.

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Fill out the entire application form and upload…

Fill out the entire application form and upload the supporting documents.

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Choose 'Save as Draft', agree to the terms…

Choose 'Save as Draft', agree to the terms & conditions and choose 'Confirm & Final Submit' to submit. Instructions: Note 1: Uploading a photo is compulsory for everyone. Note 2: The application is treated as complete only when all its sections are filled. Note 3: Only a single scholarship application per applicant is accepted; if a student sends more than one, from the same or different institutes, the competent authority will reject every one of them and entertain no requests. Note 4: Incorrect or misleading details will result in the Department Authorities rejecting the application. Note 5: Scan all needed documents carefully as instructed. Note 6: Complete the application carefully, because the institution cannot be changed once submission succeeds. Note 7: Illegible uploaded documents give the competent authority grounds to reject the application. Note 8: For students studying in the state, direct individual submission of this form is not allowed. Students studying outside the state alone must fill the form online and submit it to their native district officer. 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