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Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Socially and Educationally Backward Class

The scheme aims to provide financial aid to promote education. Scholarships are provided to eligible students of Standards 1 to 10.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Socially and Educationally Backward Class by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to promote education among socially and educationally backwards students. Through this scheme, scholarships per annum are provided to boys and girls studying in Standards 1 to 10 in government and aided schools. The scheme is implemented by the Director, Developing Caste Welfare, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Benefits

₹750

  1. For Boys (Std. 1 to 8): ₹750/- scholarship.
  2. For Boys (Std. 9 to 10): ₹1000/- scholarship.
  3. For Girls (Std. 1 to 5): ₹500/- scholarship.
  4. For Girls (Std. 6 to 10): ₹1000/- scholarship.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC).

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    The applicant should be studying in Standard 1 to 10.

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    The applicant should be enrolled in a Government or Aided Primary/Secondary School.

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    For applicants studying in Standard 1 to 8, there is no family income limit.

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    For applicants studying in Standard 9 to 10, the annual family income of the applicant’s family should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.

Required Documents

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    Caste Certificate
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    Income Certificate
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    School Bonafide Certificate
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    Last Year’s Marksheet
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    Bank Passbook Copy
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    Aadhar Card
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    Passport Size Photograph

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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How to Register:

Step 1: Visit the Digital Gujarat portal.

Step 2: The user should click on the "Click to register" option. Fill in all details and click on "Save".

How to Log In:

Step 1: Visit the Digital Gujarat portal.

Step 2: The user should click on the "Login" option.

Step 3: Enter all details and click on "Login".

How to Apply for a New Service:

Step 1: After logging in, select the relevant department.

Step 2: Choose the specific service to apply for within that department.

Step 3: Fill out all required details in the application form.

Step 4: Upload, attach, or browse necessary documents. Alternatively, import documents directly from DigiLocker.

Step 5: Carefully review all entered information.

Step 6: Submit the application.

Step 7: Once the application is completed, proceed to payment to download the certificate.

Step 8: Upon successful payment, the certificate will be available for download.

Digital Gujarat (Help Desk):

Contact No: 18002335500