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Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2026-27: Registration Dates & Portal Updates

Updated 2026-07-25By IndiaScholarships Editorial Team

Quick Update Summary

  • Digital Gujarat portal applications for 2026-27 are scheduled to open in September 2026.
  • Fresh and renewal applicants must link their active mobile number with Aadhaar.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) requires successful NPCI bank account mapping.

The Government of Gujarat is preparing to launch the scholarship applications for 2026-27.

The official Digital Gujarat portal will host the registration process.

Eligible students can apply online at digitalgujarat.gov.in.

Anticipated Timelines for 2026-27

The portal registration window usually opens in the first week of September.

Students generally have until late November to complete their online submissions.

Welfare departments recommend early submission to avoid last-minute portal lag.

Designated college verification desks must approve all forms by mid-December.

Core Eligibility Overview

These state scholarships are for permanent residents of Gujarat.

Candidates must be studying in registered schools, colleges, or universities.

Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs for most categories.

Minority student applicants must meet the specified community income limit of ₹2 Lakhs.

Students can view details on the Post-Matric SC Scholarship page.

OBC applicants should check the Post-Matric OBC Scholarship guidelines.

Mandatory Documents Checklist

Applicants must upload clear digital files of their official certificates.

  • Mamlatdar Income Certificate: Issued within the current financial year.
  • Caste Certificate: Digitally signed caste proof for reserved categories.
  • Academic Marksheet: Marksheet of the last qualified annual examination.
  • Aadhaar Card copy: Displaying correct details matching your school certificate.
  • Fee Receipt: Current academic year college admission payment proof.
  • NPCI Aadhaar Seeding Reminder

    All scholarship disbursements occur strictly via the DBT payment mode.

    Funds fail to credit if the bank account lacks Aadhaar mapping.

    Verify your NPCI mapping status at your local bank branch today.

    Keep your Aadhaar-registered mobile number active to receive treasury notifications.

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    Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for SEBC/OBC Students

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    Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

    20,000/year

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