Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Gujarat)
Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat · Gujarat
Amount
₹60k+
Deadline
30 Sept
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Total Awards
1,00,000
About the Program
The Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students in Gujarat (BCK-6.1) provides full tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance stipends for SC students studying in Class 11 and above.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹60k+
Reimbursement of 100% non-refundable compulsory tuition fees (as per government approved caps) plus monthly maintenance allowance ranging from ₹250 to ₹1,200 depending on course group and hostel status.
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Tuition fee reimbursement and monthly stipends paid directly via Aadhaar-linked DBT
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Eligible students can also claim a Freeship Card to secure admission without paying tuition fees upfront.
Note: Must belong to SC community of Gujarat with family income within specified caps.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Class 11-12, Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG), Diploma, ITI, PhD
- Course / stream: All Streams
- Minimum marks: 33%
- Income limit: Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
- Category: SC
- Domicile: Gujarat
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Caste Certificate issued by authorized Gujarat officer
- —Income Certificate (Mamlatdar/TDO issued, under ₹2.5 Lakh)
- —Previous year academic mark sheets
- —Fee receipt & Bonafide certificate of current course
- —Aadhaar Card
- —Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook copy
Selection Process
Direct eligibility-based verification for all SC students with family income under ₹2.5 Lakh (extended to ₹6 Lakh for specific male students).
Renewal Policy
Renewable annually subject to passing the previous year exams and maintaining required attendance.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Register or login to the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in).
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Select "Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" under scholarship services.
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Enter educational history, institution code, fee structure, and bank credentials.
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Upload caste certificate, income proof, marksheets, and current fee receipt.
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Click submit, download the draft copy, and submit a hard copy to your college registrar/officer for verification.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
30 September 2026
Online application cycle on Digital Gujarat portal opens in July and typically closes by September 30th.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the family income limit for Dr. Ambedkar SC Scholarship?
The default family income limit is ₹2,50,000 per annum, which is extended up to ₹6,00,000 for specific male SC candidates.
How does the Freeship Card work?
Eligible SC students can apply for a Freeship Card on Digital Gujarat, which allows them to get college admission without paying compulsory tuition fees upfront.
Can SC students studying in professional courses like B.Tech/MBBS apply?
Yes, this scholarship covers all professional, technical, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses recognized by the government.
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