Government Scholarship · Class 11-12

Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana

Q: How do students apply for the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana scholarship?

Students do not apply directly. The application process is school-led. A nodal officer appointed by the school identifies eligible students, collects the required documents, and registers them on the Child Tracking System (CTS) portal under the Vidya Samiksha Kendra. Parents and students should contact their school administration or the designated nodal officer for assistance.

Q: What are the conditions for renewing the scholarship in Class 12?

To continue receiving the scholarship in Class 12, students must maintain their enrollment in the Science stream and ensure they have over 80% attendance. The final portion of the scholarship (₹5,000) is disbursed only after successfully passing the Class 12 Board Examinations.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scholarship?

The essential documents required typically include the student's Aadhaar Card, parents' Aadhaar Cards, a copy of the mother's Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, the Class 10 marksheet, an income certificate (proving family income is less than ₹6 lakh), a domicile certificate of Gujarat, and a valid mobile number.

State Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat · Gujarat

Annual Award₹25k+

Deadline30 Nov

Scheme Name	Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana
Provided By	State Examination Board (SEB), Government of Gujarat
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

The Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana is a flagship scheme by the Government of Gujarat providing ₹25,000 over two years to Class 11 and 12 Science stream students in government and government-aided schools.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹25k+

The scholarship provides a total of ₹25,000 over two years. In Class 11, students receive ₹1,000 per month for 10 months, totaling ₹10,000 for the year. The same amount, ₹1,000 per month for 10 months, is provided in Class 12, also totaling ₹10,000. An additional incentive of ₹5,000 is disbursed after the student successfully passes the Class 12 board examination. The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account (specifically, the mother's bank account in some cases) via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Direct financial assistance of ₹25,000 paid via Aadhaar-linked bank account (DBT) to support higher secondary science education in Gujarat.

Note: Must be enrolled in Science stream in a government or government-aided school with family income under ₹6 Lakh.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Class 11-12
Course / Stream	Science
Minimum Marks	50%
Income Limit	Up to ₹6.0 Lakh/year
Category / Caste	General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Domicile State	Gujarat

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Aadhaar Card of student
✓Class 10 Board Marksheet (minimum 50% marks required)
✓Family Income Certificate (under ₹6 Lakh/year)
✓Student Bank Passbook copy (linked with Aadhaar)
✓Bonafide School Certificate / Class 11 Science Admission Slip

Selection Process

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Candidates are selected through a school-led registration model
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A nodal officer appointed by the school administration identifies eligible students and registers them on the Child Tracking System (CTS) portal under Vidya Samiksha Kendra
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The required documents are then uploaded by the nodal officer on behalf of each student
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Subsequently, the District Education Officer verifies the submitted applications
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A final list of approved beneficiaries is then prepared and forwarded to the Education Department for scholarship disbursement.

Renewal Policy

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To renew and continue receiving the scholarship, students must maintain their enrollment in the Science stream in both Class 11 and Class 12
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They must also maintain an attendance rate of more than 80% throughout their studies
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The final ₹5,000 component of the scholarship is contingent upon successfully passing the Class 12 Board Examination.

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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Eligibility Check
Ensure the student meets all eligibility criteria, including having scored at least 50% in Class 10, opted for the Science stream in Class 11, having an annual family income below ₹6 lakh, being a permanent resident of Gujarat, and maintaining over 80% attendance.
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Contact School Nodal Officer
The school appoints a nodal officer responsible for this scholarship. Students/parents should contact this officer for guidance and to confirm their eligibility.
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Document Submission to School
Submit all necessary documents to the school's nodal officer. These typically include: Aadhaar Card of the student and parents, bank passbook copy (preferably the mother's Aadhaar-linked account), Class 10 marksheet, income certificate, domicile certificate of Gujarat, and a valid mobile number.
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School Registration
The nodal officer will register eligible students on the Child Tracking System (CTS) portal under Vidya Samiksha Kendra and upload all submitted documents.
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Verification and Approval
The District Education Officer will verify the applications, and the Education Department will prepare the final list of beneficiaries.
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Status Tracking
Scholarship amounts are credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account. For status inquiries, it is recommended to follow up with the school's nodal officer.

Common Questions (FAQs)

How do students apply for the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhna Yojana scholarship?

Students do not apply directly. The application process is school-led. A nodal officer appointed by the school identifies eligible students, collects the required documents, and registers them on the Child Tracking System (CTS) portal under the Vidya Samiksha Kendra. Parents and students should contact their school administration or the designated nodal officer for assistance.

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