Digital Gujarat Scholarship

The Digital Gujarat Scholarship is an initiative by the Government of Gujarat to provide financial assistance to students from various categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and minorities. This program aims to promote education among underprivileged sections by offering scholarships from primary education to higher studies.

Eligibility Criteria:

Residency: Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat.
Educational Level: Scholarships are available for students from Class 1 to postgraduate and doctoral levels.
Family Income: The annual family income should meet the specified thresholds, which vary based on the scholarship category and applicant’s caste.
Academic Performance: Students must have secured a minimum percentage in their previous examinations, as stipulated by the specific scholarship guidelines.

Courses Applicable:

The scholarships cater to a wide range of courses, including:

Undergraduate Courses: BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, MBBS, etc.
Postgraduate Courses: MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MBA, etc.
Diploma Courses: Technical and professional diplomas.
Doctoral Programs: MPhil, PhD.

Documents Required:

Applicants need to submit the following documents:

Income Certificate (certificate of current year’s income)
Caste Certificate (Proof of your caste, if required.)
Self-attested with previous year mark sheet
Aadhaar Card ( identity verification )
Disability identity card stating disability percentage
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque or or Joint account with father /mothe (First page is essential)
Admission and Fee Receipt (current academic year)
Gap Certificate (if required)
Hostel certificate (if required, only for hosteller students)
School/college bonafide (for the current year along with the school’s official stamp)
Passport-size Photographs
Residence Certificate
School leaving certificate
Domicile certificate
Disability Certificate (if required)

Applicability (Caste Specific):

The scholarships are specifically designed for students belonging to:

Scheduled Castes (SC)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
Economically Backward Classes (EBC)
Minority communities
Nomadic and Denotified Tribes (NTDNT)
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)

Process:

1.Registration:

- Visit the Digital Gujarat Portal.
- Click on “New Registration” and provide the required details to create a profile.
  
  2. Profile Completion:
  - Log in with your credentials.
  - Complete your profile by filling in personal, academic, and contact information.
    3. Application:
    - Navigate to the “Scholarship” section.
    - Select the scholarship scheme applicable to you.
    - Fill in the application form with accurate details.
    - Upload the necessary documents.
      4. Submission:
    - Review the application form and ensure all information is correct
    - Submit the application
      5. Verification:
The application will be verified by the respective authorities.

6.Approval and Disbursement:
Upon approval, the scholarship amount will be disbursed directly to the applicant’s bank account.

Dates:

The application period generally opens in June and closes in December each academic year. Specific dates may vary annually; applicants are advised to check the Digital Gujarat Portal for the latest updates.

Official Website:

For more information and to apply, visit the Digital Gujarat Portal.

Conclusion:

The Digital Gujarat Scholarship program plays a pivotal role in supporting the educational aspirations of underprivileged students in Gujarat. By providing financial assistance across various educational levels, it ensures that economic constraints do not hinder academic growth. Eligible students are encouraged to apply and take full advantage of this initiative to achieve their educational goals.

Colleges

The scholarship applies to students enrolled in government-recognized schools, colleges, and universities within Gujarat. This includes institutions offering courses from primary education to postgraduate and doctoral programs.

Colleges

Gujarat

Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering ( Indus University ), Ahmedabad

₹ 100,800

ACPC

Direct Admission