Question: Who can apply for Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Students- Gujarat?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Students- Gujarat:

The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.The students who have passed the Matriculation or
Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education will be eligible.Scholarships
will be paid to the students whose parents/guardians' income from all sources does not exceed â‚¹2,50,000/- during the last Financial
Year.Candidates who, after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education in a different subject e.g.
Intermediate Science after Intermediate Arts or B.Com after B.A. or M.A in one subject after M.A in other subjects will not be
eligible.Students, who pursue their studies through correspondence/online courses, are also eligible. The term correspondence includes
distance and continuous education for courses in Central/ State Universities only. Non-refundable fees shall be paid and no academic
allowance will be paid.All the children of any parent/guardian will be entitled to receive the benefits of the scheme.A scholarship holder
under this scheme will not hold any other scholarship/stipend.If awarded any other scholarship/stipend, the student can exercise his/her
option for either of the two scholarships/stipends, whichever is more beneficial to him/her, and should inform the awarding authority
through the Head of the Institution about the option made. No scholarship will be paid to the students under this scheme from the date
he/she accepts another scholarship/stipend. The student can, however, accept free lodging or a grant or ad-hoc monetary help from the
State Government or any other source for the purchase of books, equipment, or for meeting the expenses on board and lodging in
addition to the scholarship amount paid under this scheme.All seats filled through arbitrary and non-transparent processes (including
management quota, NRI quota, spot admissions, etc.) without following the merit criteria as decided by the State Government are not
eligible for these scholarships.Duration and Renewal of AwardsThe award once made will be payable up to the completion of the course
subject to satisfactory academic performance and attendance of 75% in every academic year. The attendance will be verified through an
Aadhaar-based attendance System.If a scholar is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness, the award may be renewed
subject to the production of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the institution/college.If,
according to the Regulations of a University/Institution, a student is promoted to the next higher class even though he/she may not have
actually passed in the lower class and is required to take an examination of the junior class again after some time, he/she will be entitled
to scholarship for the class to which he/she is promoted if the student is otherwise eligible for scholarship. Further, in case a student fails
in any class and then again joins the same class as a regular student, he/she will be eligible for a scholarship for one additional year or
the actual period, whichever is lower. Application ProcessOnlineApplication Process:Step 01: The applicant may visit the Digital
Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ï»¿Step 02: On the home page, click on â€˜Registerâ€™ and the applicant will be
redirected to the registration form page.Step 03: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on â€˜Saveâ€™.Step
04: After successful registration, the applicant can login through his/her User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password.Step 05: Now,
click on â€˜My Profileâ€™ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information.Step 06: After filling in profile details, click
on â€˜Update Profileâ€™. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP).Step 07: Now under services, select
â€˜Scholarship Servicesâ€™ and then click on â€˜SC Schemeâ€™.Step 08: Select the Financial Year for which you want to apply for
and then click on â€˜Change Financial Yearâ€™.Step 09: Select the scheme, read the interaction carefully, and then click on
â€˜Continue to Serviceâ€™.Step 10: Fill in the application form completely and upload all the relevant documents.Step 11: Now, click
on â€˜Save as Draftâ€™ and agree with the terms & conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on â€˜Confirm & Final
Submitâ€™. Instructions: Note 01: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory.Note 02: Application will be considered complete
only when all sections are completed.Note 03: Only one application per applicant will be acceptable for a scholarship. If any student
submits more than one application either from a single institute or from multiple institutions his/her all applications will be rejected by
the competent authority and no request from any side will be entertained.Note 04: In case of any wrong/misleading information provided
in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities.Note 05: All required documents must be carefully
scanned as per the instructions given.Note 06: The student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution
change once the application is submitted successfully.Note 07: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority
to reject the student application.Note 08: Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students
studying inside the state. Only outside students have to fill out their form online and submit his/her application form to their native
district officer.ï»¿User Manual- Englishï»¿User Manual- GujaratiDocuments Required1. Passport size photo2. Identity proof i.e.
Aadhaar Card3. Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form No. 16 required for Govt. Employee)4. 10th Standard Marksheet5.
Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities6. First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque7. Disability Certificate (Required
only for Disable Person)8. Fee Receipt of Current Course Year9. Break Affidavit (If Break Gap is More than One Year)10. Leave
Without Pay (LWP) Certificate (For Employed Student Only)11. Hostel Certificate (Only For Hosteller Student)12. Marriage Certificate
(If Any)13. School Leaving Certificate (If Any)14. Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)15. 12th Standard Marksheet (If
Any)16. Graduate Marksheet (If Any)17. Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)18. Identity Card (College/School)19. Any
other documents as requiredNote: The Validity of the Income Certificate is 3 years. It is advised to check the Income Certificate issue
date before uploading the document.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the "Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Students"
scheme?The scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment,
Government of India, aimed at providing financial assistance to scheduled caste students for higher education.Who implements the
scheme in Gujarat?The scheme is implemented by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare in the state of Gujarat.How is the scheme
funded?It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a sharing ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and States.What are the benefits provided
under the scheme?Benefits include academic allowances ranging from â‚¹2500/- to â‚¹13500/- per annum, depending on the level of
education and residential status.Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?Eligible applicants are students belonging to the Scheduled
Caste category of Gujarat who have passed Matriculation or Higher Secondary exams and whose parents' income does not exceed
â‚¹2,50,000/- per annum.Are students pursuing correspondence or online courses eligible?Yes, they are eligible, but only for non-
refundable fees without academic allowances.Can a student hold multiple scholarships simultaneously?No, a scholarship holder under
this scheme cannot hold any other scholarship/stipend concurrently.What are the conditions for duration and renewal of awards?Awards
are payable until the completion of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% attendance. Renewal is possible
with a medical certificate for illness-related absences.How is attendance verified for scholarship renewal?Attendance is verified through
the Aadhaar-based attendance system.What happens if a student is promoted or fails a class?Students promoted to the next class are
eligible for the scholarship of the promoted class. If a student fails, they are eligible for one additional year or the actual period required
to complete the course, whichever is lower.Where can applicants apply for the scholarship?Applicants can apply through the Digital
Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOfficial WebsiteDigital Gujarat PortalOkWas this
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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe â€œPost-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes Studentsâ€​ scheme was launched by the
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme is
implemented by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare in the state of Gujarat. The scheme is centrally sponsored scheme and there will
be a 60:40 sharing ratio between the Centre and States. The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio
of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at post-
matriculation or postsecondary stage to enable them to complete their education. OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new
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