Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Scheduled Caste students pursuing recognised post-matric / post-secondary courses in recognised institutions. Must belong to Scheduled Caste. Must be enrolled in recognised post-matric/post-secondary course.

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • SC caste certificate.
   • Income certificate.
   • Admission receipt and fee structure.
   • Previous examination marksheets.
   • Student bank passbook.
   • Aadhaar card.
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   Step 3: Apply

   Online through the Digital Gujarat portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) with institution verification. Step 1: Register on Digital Gujarat portal. Step 2: Fill SC Post-Matric scholarship application form and upload documents. Step 3: College/Institute verifies enrollment and fees. Step 4: District SC Welfare Office scrutinises and disburses DBT funds.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Two-stage scrutiny: College verification followed by District Scheduled Caste Welfare Office audit.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Compulsory non-refundable fee reimbursement and monthly academic maintenance allowance as per course group schedule. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into student's Aadhaar-linked bank account.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/ and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/