Private Tuition Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students Studying in Standard 11th & 12th (Science Stream)

Key facts

Benefit	₹30,000 total for 2 years
Who	Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat
How paid	Yearly assistance of ₹15,000 per year
Income limit	Up to ₹6 lakh
Implemented by	Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gujarat
Official portal	https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a total of ₹30,000, distributed as ₹15,000 for each academic year to cover private tuition fees for Science subjects.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹6,00,000/year
For: student
Category: SC
Resident of Gujarat
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Eligible applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste community in Gujarat, be enrolled in the Science Stream for 11th and 12th grades, and have scored at least 70% in their 10th-grade exams. Additionally, the family's annual income should not exceed ₹6 lakhs, and the applicant must not be an income tax payer or have a government employee in the family.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the Digital Gujarat Portal.

Visit the Digital Gujarat Portal at https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/
Click on ‘Register’ to access the registration form.
Enter your mobile number, email, set a password, and click ‘Save’.
Log in using your mobile number or email and the password you created.
Go to ‘My Profile’ to complete your profile with all mandatory information.
Update your profile after entering the verification code (OTP).
Select ‘Scholarship Services’ under services, then click on ‘SC Scheme’.
Choose the financial year for your application and click ‘Change Financial Year’.
Select the scheme, read the instructions, and click ‘Continue to Service’.
Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
Click ‘Save as Draft’, agree to the terms, and submit the application by clicking ‘Confirm & Final Submit’.
Ensure all sections are completed for the application to be valid.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Passport size photo
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
10th Class Marksheet
Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
First Page of Bank PassBook/Cancelled Cheque
Income Certificate (Competent Authority)
Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
Fee Receipt of Current Course Year
Any other documents as required

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are correctly uploaded and that the application is completed without any misleading information.
Payment not received	Check if the application was submitted correctly and ensure that all eligibility criteria were met.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Eligibility includes being a Scheduled Caste student in Gujarat, studying in the Science Stream for 11th and 12th grades, having at least 70% in 10th grade, and a family income under ₹6 lakhs.

What benefits does this scheme provide?

The scheme offers a total of ₹30,000, with ₹15,000 allocated for each year of study to assist with private tuition fees.

Can students from other states apply for this scheme?

No, this scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Caste students studying in Gujarat.

Is there an application fee for this scheme?

There is no application fee required to apply for this scheme.

Can I apply offline for this scheme?

No, applications must be submitted online through the Digital Gujarat Portal.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include a passport size photo, Aadhaar card, 10th class marksheet, caste certificate, bank passbook page, income certificate, and current course fee receipt.

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.