Award to Scheduled Castes Students Who Secured Top Ranks at State and District Level in Standard X & XII (Sahuji Maharaj Assistance)

Key facts

Benefit	₹41,000 for top rankers
Who	Scheduled Castes students in Gujarat
How paid	One-time cash prize
Implemented by	Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gujarat
Application window	Apply after results of Standard X and XII exams

Benefits

Eligible students receive one-time cash awards, with ₹41,000 for the top rank in Standard X and ₹31,000 for Standard XII at the state level. District level awards are also provided for top performers.

Who can apply

Category: SC
Resident of Gujarat
not income tax payer

Students must belong to the Scheduled Castes category and reside in Gujarat. They should have secured top ranks at the state or district level in Standard X or XII exams, with no income limit for eligibility.

How to apply

Students do not need to apply directly; awards are based on rankings provided by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board.

Wait for the list of top-ranking students to be compiled by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board.
Verify eligibility based on the caste and ranking criteria.
Receive the cash prize as per the announced awards for state and district levels.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Passport size photo
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
Educational certificate/Marksheet
Identity Card (School)
Any other documents as required

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the cash prizes?

Students from the Scheduled Castes category in Gujarat who achieve top ranks in Standard X and XII are eligible.

Is there an income limit for eligibility?

No, there is no income limit for students applying for this scheme.

How are the winners selected?

Winners are determined based on their rankings provided by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board.

What documents are required for this scheme?

Required documents include a passport size photo, Aadhaar card, caste certificate, educational certificates, and school identity card.

What are the cash prize amounts for top rankers?

Top rankers in Standard X receive ₹41,000, while those in Standard XII receive ₹31,000 at the state level.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.