Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument

Gujarat
Quick Summary: This Government of Gujarat scheme gives Scheduled Caste students in Medical, Engineering and Diploma courses a first-year grant of ₹10,000/-, ₹8,000/- or ₹3,000/- respectively for buying educational instruments, provided family income is up to ₹6,00,000/-.

About Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument

Run by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat, the “Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument” scheme helps Scheduled Caste learners meet the cost of the tools their studies demand. Students enrolled in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Courses receive financial support towards buying educational equipment, instruments and similar items.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government Of Gujarat

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be members of a Scheduled Caste…

Applicants must be members of a Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.

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Applicants must be enrolled in a Medical, Engineering…

Applicants must be enrolled in a Medical, Engineering or Diploma course.

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The yearly income of the applicant's family must…

The yearly income of the applicant's family 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

Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Scholarship rate per student:

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Students pursuing Medicine receive ₹10,000/-

Students pursuing Medicine receive ₹10,000/-

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Students pursuing Engineering receive ₹8,000/-

Students pursuing Engineering receive ₹8,000/-

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Students pursuing a Diploma receive ₹3,000/- Note

Students pursuing a Diploma receive ₹3,000/- Note: This support is released for the first year of study alone.

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 photograph

A recent passport-size photograph

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Proof of identity, namely the Aadhaar Card

Proof of identity, namely the Aadhaar Card

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Caste certificate issued by the Competent Authorities

Caste certificate issued by the Competent Authorities

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Income certificate from the Competent Authority (Government employees…

Income certificate from the Competent Authority (Government employees must furnish Form No. 16)

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Mark sheet of the 10th Standard examination

Mark sheet of the 10th Standard examination

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Affidavit explaining the break in studies (where the…

Affidavit explaining the break in studies (where the gap exceeds One Year)

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School Leaving Certificate (where available)

School Leaving Certificate (where available)

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Copy of the bank passbook's first page or…

Copy of the bank passbook's first page or a cancelled cheque

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Marriage certificate (where applicable)

Marriage certificate (where applicable)

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Father's death certificate (where the father has passed…

Father's death certificate (where the father has passed away)

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Mark sheet of the 12th Standard examination (where…

Mark sheet of the 12th Standard examination (where available)

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Mark sheets of other exams or of the…

Mark sheets of other exams or of the previous year (where available)

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Mark sheet of the graduation course (where available)

Mark sheet of the graduation course (where available)

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Student identity card from the college or school

Student identity card from the college or school

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Any further documents that may be asked for…

Any further documents that may be asked for Note: An Income Certificate remains valid for 3 years, so confirm its date of issue before you upload it.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument through the online application process outlined below.

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

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

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Select ‘Register’ on the home page, which opens…

Select ‘Register’ on the home page, which opens the registration form.

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Provide your Mobile Number and Email, choose a…

Provide your Mobile Number and Email, choose a password, and press ‘Save’.

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Once registered, sign in using your User Name…

Once registered, sign in using your User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) along with your Password.

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Open ‘My Profile’ and complete every mandatory field…

Open ‘My Profile’ and complete every mandatory field to update your profile.

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Press ‘Update Profile’ after entering the details; the…

Press ‘Update Profile’ after entering the details; the update takes effect once you key in the verification Code (OTP).

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From the services list, choose ‘Scholarship Services’ followed…

From the services list, choose ‘Scholarship Services’ followed by ‘SC Scheme’.

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Pick the Financial Year for which you are…

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

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Choose the scheme, go through the instructions attentively,…

Choose the scheme, go through the instructions attentively, and press ‘Continue to Service’.

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Complete the whole application form and attach every…

Complete the whole application form and attach every relevant document.

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

Press ‘Save as Draft’, accept the terms & conditions, and lodge the form using ‘Confirm & Final Submit’. Instructions: Note 01: Every applicant is required to upload a photograph. Note 02: An application counts as complete only after each of its sections has been filled. Note 03: Just one application per applicant is accepted for Instrumental Assistance. Should a student lodge multiple applications, whether through one institute or several institutions, the competent authority will reject all of them, and no appeal from any quarter will be considered. Note 04: Supplying incorrect or misleading details will result in the Department Authorities rejecting the application. Note 05: Scan every required document with care, following the stated instructions. Note 06: Fill the form attentively, since the institution cannot be changed after the application has been successfully submitted. Note 07: Documents that cannot be read after upload give the competent authority grounds to reject the application. Note 08: For students studying within the state, a form submitted directly by the individual will not be accepted.

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