Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selected based on meeting the eligibility criteria: belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, permanent residency/domicile in Gujarat, and an annual family income of up to ₹2.5 Lakhs (₹2,50,000).
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 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.