The Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering, and Diploma Courses for Purchasing Educational Instruments is a scholarship scheme administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. This scheme provides financial aid to SC students pursuing Medical, Engineering, and Diploma courses to help them purchase educational instruments and equipment required for their studies.
Benefits
Financial assistance is provided only in the first year of the course:
- ₹10,000 for Medical Students.
- ₹8,000 for Engineering Students.
- ₹3,000 for Diploma Students.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Gujarat.
- The applicant must be studying in a Medical, Engineering, or Diploma course.
- The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000.
Application Process
Online Application Steps:
- Visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/
- Click on ‘Register’ and complete the registration form.
- Provide Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and click ‘Save’.
- After successful registration, log in with Mobile No./Email ID & Password.
- Click ‘My Profile’ and update all necessary details.
- Verify OTP and save the profile.
- Under ‘Scholarship Services’, select ‘SC Scheme’.
- Choose the Financial Year and click ‘Change Financial Year’.
- Select the Instrument Assistance Scheme, read instructions, and click ‘Continue to Service’.
- Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents.
- Click ‘Save as Draft’, agree to the terms & conditions, and submit the application by clicking ‘Confirm & Final Submit’.
Important Instructions:
- Uploading a photo is mandatory for all applicants.
- Only one application per student is allowed. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- No corrections can be made after submission.
- Incorrect or misleading information will result in rejection.
- Unreadable or unclear documents will lead to rejection.
- Students must carefully choose their institution, as changes are not allowed after submission.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photo.
- Aadhaar Card (Identity proof).
- Caste Certificate (Issued by a competent authority).
- Income Certificate (Valid for 3 years; Govt. employees must submit Form No. 16).
- 10th Standard Marksheet.
- Break Affidavit (if there is a gap of more than one year).
- School Leaving Certificate (if applicable).
- First Page of Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque.
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
- Father’s Death Certificate (if applicable).
- 12th Standard Marksheet (if applicable).
- Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (if applicable).
- Graduate Marksheet (if applicable).
- College/School Identity Card.
- Any other documents as required by the department.
Note: Ensure the Income Certificate is valid (issued within the last 3 years) before uploading.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What type of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Financial assistance is provided to purchase educational instruments and equipment required for studies.
Q: What are the scholarship rates per student?
- Medical Students: ₹10,000.
- Engineering Students: ₹8,000.
- Diploma Students: ₹3,000.
Q: Are there any conditions regarding the distribution of financial assistance?
Yes, the assistance is only provided in the first year of the respective course.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
SC students who are residents of Gujarat, pursuing Medical, Engineering, or Diploma courses, and whose family income is ₹6,00,000 or below.
Q: What courses are covered under this scheme?
- Medical Courses.
- Engineering Courses.
- Diploma Courses.
Q: What is the maximum annual family income limit for eligibility?
The income limit is ₹6,00,000 per annum.