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Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Students- Gujarat

The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at post-matriculation or postsecondary stage to enable them to complete their education.

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About This Scheme

The “Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Students” scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme is implemented by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare in the state of Gujarat. The scheme is centrally sponsored scheme and there will be a 60:40 sharing ratio between the Centre and States. The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at post-matriculation or postsecondary stage to enable them to complete their education.

Benefits

> Academic allowance:

Sl. No.Category of courses Hostellers (Yearly in ₹)Day Scholars (Yearly in ₹)1Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses1350070002Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate9500 65003Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 2600030004Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses 40002500Note 1: 10% extra allowances shall be provided for Divyang students. (If the student is disabled then disability allowance is admissible.)

Note 2: Students pursuing C.A. /I.C.W.A. /C.S. /I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance. Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance.

Required Documents

  • Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
  • Passport size photo
  • Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form No. 16 required for Govt. Employee)
  • 10th Standard Marksheet
  • Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
  • First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
  • Disability Certificate (Required only for Disable Person)
  • Fee Receipt of Current Course Year
  • Break Affidavit (If Break Gap is More than One Year)
  • Leave Without Pay (LWP) [Certificate](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/CitizenApp/Citizen/DownLoad/LWP%20CERTIFICATE.pdf) (For Employed Student Only)
  • Hostel[ Certificate](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/CitizenApp/Citizen/DownLoad/hostel_Certificate_tobe_issuedby_the_Warden.pdf) (Only For Hosteller Student)
  • Marriage Certificate (If Any)
  • School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
  • Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
  • 12th Standard Marksheet (If Any)
  • Graduate Marksheet (If Any)
  • Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
  • Identity Card (College/School)
  • Any other documents as required
  • Note: The Validity of the Income Certificate is 3 years. It is advised to check the Income Certificate issue date before uploading the document.

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