The Department of Education, Art & Culture, Government of Goa initiated the scheme of higher education by Dayanand Bandodkar for orChristians who have lost both parents. The children who have lost their parents can pursue higher studies by this fee waiver scheme for orphaned children. The scheme applies to both General Education and Technical Education from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Objective
- To provide financial support to orphaned students who cannot afford to continue higher education.
- To ensure that orphaned children can pursue education without tuition and other institutional fees.
- To improve access to General and Technical education for orphans, supporting their academic and professional growth.
Advantages
The scheme provides for a complete remission of several fees payable to the institution where the students are admitted, including:
- Tuition Fees
- Library Fees
- Laboratory Fees
- Development Fees
- Hostel Charges (Boarding, Lodging, and Food)
- Transport Charges
- All other miscellaneous fees incurred due to the course or college
Eligibility Criteria
The Dayanand Bandodkar Scheme eligibility criteria are as follows:
Domicile Condition: The applicant must be born in Goa or must have resided in Goa for more than 15 years.
Educational Condition: The applicant should have passed the qualifying examination (e.g., Class 12 or equivalent) from an institution situated in Goa.
Orphan Status: The applicant must be an orphan, having lost both parents (father and mother).
Enrollment Requirement:
- The applicant must be enrolled in the first year of their Degree or Postgraduate course in General or Technical Education.
Application Procedure
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Obtain a copy of the application form from your enrolled institution. Alternatively, one can download a copy from the government portal.
- Fill-Up the Application Form:
- Fill out all the mandatory sections of the form.
- Attach a recent passport-sized photo across the signed face.
- Upload self-attested copies of necessary documents.
- Submission Process:
- Submit the completed application and accompanying documents directly to the department of the issuing institution at admission.
- Proper Processing by the Institution:
- The institution shall process the applications and sanction the fee waiver at the time of admission.
Documents Required
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- Death Certificates of both parents
- Proof of Educational Qualification (Mark sheets from qualifying exams)
- Proof of Enrollment in the first year of a Degree/PG course
- Birth Certificate or Residential Certificate confirming Goa residence
- Fee Receipt for the current course year
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this scheme open to any field of study or is it restricted to only a few disciplines?
The scheme is open to all disciplines, General Education as well as Technical Education.
Q2: Can a student from other states apply to this scheme, provided they have completed the residence requirement?
No, only those students are eligible who have been residing in Goa for at least 15 years or born in Goa.
Q3: Is it an income-related eligibility scheme?
No, this is not an income criterion for this scheme. This scheme is solely for orphans.
Q4: Is there any upper age limit while seeking eligibility through this scheme?
No, no such upper age limitation exists for applying through this scheme, but the applicant needs to be a registered student for the first year of a Degree or Postgraduate course.
Q5: Are tuition fees waived or does fee waiver cover all the fees paid?
Only the tuition fees will be waived or compensated.
The fee waiver includes tuition fees, library fees, laboratory fees, development fees, and other expenditure such as hostel fees, boarding, and transport.
Q6: Can a student who was not born in Goa but has lived there for more than fifteen years avail of this facility?
Yes, even though the students were not born in Goa, they will be eligible provided that they have lived in Goa for 15 years.
Q7: Is there an authority who manages this scheme?
For General Education, the Directorate of Higher Education manages this.
For Technical Education, it is managed by the Directorate of Technical Education.
Q9: When will this fee be waived for beneficiaries?
The fee is waived at the time of admission once the application is submitted and approved.
Q9: Which levels of education does this scheme cover?
It is a scheme of Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels covering General and Technical fields.
Sources and References
- Official Guidelines