Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on ST community status, Gujarat residency, and family income limit <= ₹2.5 Lakhs per annum (relaxable up to ₹6 Lakhs for specific courses).
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Q.What is the family income limit for ST students?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs, which can be relaxed up to ₹6 Lakhs for high-fee professional courses.
Q.Who issues the valid income certificate?
The income certificate must be issued by a competent authority, typically the Mamlatdar or Tahsildar.
Q.Is this scholarship paid via DBT?
Yes, both maintenance allowance and tuition fees are credited to the student's active Aadhaar-linked bank account.