Coaching Assistance Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students For Pre-Exam Preparation Like NEET, JEE, GUJCET

Key facts

Benefit	₹20,000 (one-time)
Who	Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat
How paid	Directly to bank account via DBT
Implemented by	Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare
Official portal	sje.gujarat.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible students

Benefits

Eligible students receive a one-time financial aid of ₹20,000 or the actual coaching fee, whichever is lower, credited directly to their bank account.

Who can apply

For: student
Category: SC
Resident of Gujarat
not income tax payer
poor household

Students must belong to the Scheduled Caste category and reside in Gujarat. They should be studying in the 12th grade (Science stream) and have scored at least 70% in their 10th grade. There is no income limit for applicants, but they must not be income tax payers.

How to apply

Students can apply by visiting the nearest Deputy Director's office of Scheduled Caste Welfare to obtain the application form.

Visit the nearest Office of Deputy Director, Office of Scheduled Caste Welfare.
Collect the application form or download it from the official website.
Fill in the application form and attach all required documents.
Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the concerned office.
Wait for verification and the assistance amount will be credited to your bank account.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar Card
Educational Certificates
Caste Certificate
Ration Card
12th certificate about studying in the school
Cancel cheque/the first page of the bank passbook
Passport-size photograph
Certificate from the institute in which students want to study
Any other documents as asked by the concerned office

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory documents are attached and the application form is filled correctly before submission.
Payment not received	Check with the concerned office to confirm if the application was verified and processed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the benefit of the scheme?

The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹20,000 or the actual coaching fee, whichever is less, to eligible students preparing for NEET, JEE, and GUJCET.

Is there an income criterion for eligibility?

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

Can students from other castes apply?

No, this scheme is exclusively for students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants need to submit an Aadhaar card, educational certificates, caste certificate, ration card, and other specified documents.

How is the assistance amount disbursed?

The financial aid is credited directly to the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after verification.

Where can I find the application form?

The application form can be collected from the Deputy Director's office or downloaded from the official website.

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.