State SchemeVerified for 2026

Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualifying Mark/PercentPassing marks only
Target Education LevelsClass 11-12, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Eligible Caste/CategoriesSC, ST
Gender LimitAll

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Must be permanent resident of Gujarat

Special Conditions

Only for SC/ST category students. Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.

FAQs for Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST

Q.What is the annual family income limit to apply for the Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST?

The annual family income limit for SC and ST students to apply for this scholarship is ₹2.5 Lakhs (₹2,50,000).

Q.What is a Freeship Card in Gujarat?

A Freeship Card is issued to eligible SC/ST students to get admission in colleges without paying upfront tuition fees. The college claims the fee directly from the government.

Q.How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship amount, including tuition fees and academic allowance, is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.