Sarkari Yojana

Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat who are preparing for IIM, NIFT, NLU or CEPT entrance exams can get up to ₹20,000/- (or the actual fee, if lower) towards coaching. There is no income limit, and you can apply online or offline.

About Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT

The Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, working under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, introduced the “Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT”. Through it, Scheduled Caste students gearing up for entrance tests such as IIM, NIFT, NLU and CEPT receive financial help towards their coaching.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

District Deputy Director (SCW) Office, Gujarat

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Eligibility Criteria for Student:

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Applicants must be members of the Scheduled Caste…

Applicants must be members of the Scheduled Caste Category.

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For admission to CEPT, NIFT or NLU, the…

For admission to CEPT, NIFT or NLU, the student must have scored at least 70% in Class 10th and be currently in Class 12th (any stream).

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For IIM admission

For IIM admission: the student needs 70% or more in Class 12th (any stream) and must be in the third year of graduation (any stream), or, if graduation is already complete, must have obtained 70% or higher in it.

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No income ceiling applies

No income ceiling applies. Eligibility Criteria for Institute:

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The coaching organisation must have been functioning for…

The coaching organisation must have been functioning for more than three years.

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A GST Number/PAN card must be held by…

A GST Number/PAN card must be held by the organisation.

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Biometric (fingerprint) machines must be used for recording…

Biometric (fingerprint) machines must be used for recording student attendance.

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The training institute must hold registration under one…

The training institute must hold registration under one of these Acts.
Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950
Companies Act, 1956
Shop and Establishment Act, 1948 (Shops and Institutions Act, 1948)

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

Benefits Provided

Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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1. The scheme covers ₹20,000/- or the actual coaching fee payable, whichever of the two is smaller.

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 recent passport-size photo

A recent passport-size photo

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The applicant's Aadhaar identity card

The applicant's Aadhaar identity card

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A valid caste certificate

A valid caste certificate

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Address proof (any one of

Address proof (any one of: Electricity Bill/Licence/Rent Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)

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SSC (Class 10) mark sheets

SSC (Class 10) mark sheets

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Bonafide certificate confirming the school where he/she is…

Bonafide certificate confirming the school where he/she is enrolled in Class-12

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A copy of the front page of the…

A copy of the front page of the bank passbook or a cancelled cheque (in the applicant's own name)

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A photo showing the nameboard of the institution…

A photo showing the nameboard of the institution where admission is sought

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A regular-student certificate from the institution you intend…

A regular-student certificate from the institution you intend to join

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Any other papers the office may require

Any other papers the office may require

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT through the online application process outlined below.

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Eligible students should head to the e-Samaj Kalyan…

Eligible students should head to the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/

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Look for the ‘Citizen Login’ tab on the…

Look for the ‘Citizen Login’ tab on the homepage and click New User ‘Please Register Here’.

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Key in your Full Name matching the Aadhaar…

Key in your Full Name matching the Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste and similar details, and click ‘Register’.

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With registration done, sign in through your User…

With registration done, sign in through your User ID and Password.

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Select ‘User Profile’ to revise your profile

Select ‘User Profile’ to revise your profile.

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Supply every mandatory detail and click ‘Update’

Supply every mandatory detail and click ‘Update’.

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Once the profile is updated, click on the…

Once the profile is updated, click on the scheme displayed on the home page to bring up the application form.

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Fill out the form fully and upload all…

Fill out the form fully and upload all related documents.

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Tick your acceptance of the terms & conditions…

Tick your acceptance of the terms & conditions and click ‘Save Application’.

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Submit the form and print it out for…

Submit the form and print it out for future use. Note the application number, which lets you monitor the status by signing in to the portal with your User ID and Password. Citizen Help Manual

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT through the offline application process outlined below.

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Eligible students may pick up the form at…

Eligible students may pick up the form at the nearest office of the District Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare. Alternatively, the application form is downloadable from the department's official website.

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Complete all compulsory fields, stick on a passport-size…

Complete all compulsory fields, stick on a passport-size photograph (signed across it where needed) and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where needed).

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Hand the completed and signed form, with its…

Hand the completed and signed form, with its documents, to the relevant authority at the office.

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Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…

Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgment of your submission.

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