State SchemeVerified for 2026

Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

31 January 2026

Applications reopened for 2025-26, deadline January 2026

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

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.