State SchemeVerified for 2026

Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹2,50,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

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.