Sarkari Yojana

Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat helps SEBC medical and engineering students with mess charges of ₹300/-, ₹700/- or ₹1,500/- per month for up to 10 months a year, for families earning up to ₹6,00,000/-.

About Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC

The Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, introduced the “Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC” scheme to lighten the food costs of SEBC category students studying medicine and engineering at the higher education level. Eligible students are paid a monthly sum for no more than 10 months.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be students

Applicants must be students.

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Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat

Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat.

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Applicants must be from the Socially and Educationally…

Applicants must be from the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).

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Applicants must be enrolled in a Medical or…

Applicants must be enrolled in a Medical or Engineering degree at a recognized institution.

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Applicants must have cleared HSC (Class 12th)

Applicants must have cleared HSC (Class 12th).

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Family income per year must not be above…

Family income per year must not be above ₹6,00,000/-.

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Students already getting comparable mess assistance under another…

Students already getting comparable mess assistance under another government scheme cannot apply.

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

Benefits Provided

Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance:

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Most eligible SEBC students get ₹300/- per month…

Most eligible SEBC students get ₹300/- per month (₹3,000/- annually) towards mess charges.

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A limited number of selected students get ₹700/-…

A limited number of selected students get ₹700/- per month (₹7,000/- annually) towards mess charges.

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SEBC students at self-financed medical/engineering colleges who live…

SEBC students at self-financed medical/engineering colleges who live in hostels get ₹1,500/- per month (₹15,000/- annually), subject to a fixed cap on beneficiary numbers.

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Duration:

Up to 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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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 family income

Certificate of family income.

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Mark sheets of other or previous-year examinations

Mark sheets of other or previous-year examinations.

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Receipt for the fees paid

Receipt for the 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 Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC through the online application process outlined below.

Application Process:

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Log on to the Digital Gujarat Portal

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

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Tap ‘Register’ on the home page and the…

Tap ‘Register’ on the home page and the registration form will appear.

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Fill in your Mobile Number and Email, set…

Fill in your Mobile Number and Email, set a password, and tap ‘Save’.

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Having registered, enter your User Name (Mobile No./Email…

Having registered, enter your User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password to sign in.

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Visit ‘My Profile’ and complete all compulsory fields…

Visit ‘My Profile’ and complete all compulsory fields to update the profile.

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Tap ‘Update Profile’; the profile is saved once…

Tap ‘Update Profile’; the profile is saved once you key in the verification Code (OTP).

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Within services, choose ‘Scholarship Services’, then ‘SC Scheme’

Within services, choose ‘Scholarship Services’, then ‘SC Scheme’.

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Select the relevant Financial Year and tap ‘Change…

Select the relevant Financial Year and tap ‘Change Financial Year’.

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Pick the scheme, read its instructions closely, and…

Pick the scheme, read its instructions closely, and tap ‘Continue to Service’.

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Complete every part of the form and upload…

Complete every part of the form and upload the relevant documents.

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

Tap ‘Save as Draft’, accept the terms & conditions, and submit using ‘Confirm & Final Submit’. Instructions : Note 1: All applicants must upload a photograph. Note 2: Only an application with every section filled is considered complete. Note 3: A single scholarship application per applicant is allowed. If a student files more than one, whether through one institute or several institutions, the competent authority will reject them all and will not consider any request. Note 4: Supplying false or misleading information will result in rejection by the Department Authorities. Note 5: Scan each required document carefully as instructed. Note 6: Take care while filling in the form, since a change of institution is not possible after successful submission. Note 7: Unreadable uploads allow the competent authority to reject the application. Note 8: For students studying in the state, direct individual submission of the form is not accepted. Only students studying outside fill in the form online and send 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