Digital Gujarat Scholarship

💻 Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portals (Academic Year 2026-27)

The Government of Gujarat invites online applications through the official Digital Gujarat Portal for Post-Matric Scholarships supporting Developing Castes (OBC, EBC, & DNT) and Scheduled Caste (SC) students.

The application window for this academic term is open from July 06, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

🟢 1. Developing Castes Welfare Schemes (OBC, EBC, & DNT)

These schemes are intended for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC/OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Nomadic & De-Notified Tribes (DNT) students:

📊 Key Schemes & Payout Pointers:

• PM YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship (GOI Scheme):

  • Academic Target: Covers Group A, B, C, and D academic programs.

  • Annual Academic Allowance: Ranging from ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/- based on the course group.

  • Tuition Fee Support: Up to ₹20,000/- or the actual tuition fee mentioned in the receipt, whichever is less.

  • Income Limit: Parental annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.

  • Applicability: Valid across all Government, Grant-in-Aid, and Self-Financed institutions.

• BCK-78 Post-Matric Scholarship (State Scheme):

  • Academic Target: Covers Group A, B, C, and D academic programs.

  • Day Scholar Rates: Ranging from ₹1,500/- to ₹3,500/- per annum.

  • Hosteler Rates: Ranging from ₹3,200/- to ₹5,000/- per annum.

  • Income Limit: Above ₹2,50,000/- and up to ₹5,00,000/- per annum for male students.

  • Special Rule: No income limit is applied for girl students.

• BCK-80 Equipment/Instrument Assistance:

  • Academic Target: First-year professional technical courses only.

  • Medical Stream Rate: ₹15,000/- annual lump sum.

  • Engineering Stream Rate: ₹10,000/- annual lump sum.

  • Diploma Stream Rate: ₹5,000/- annual lump sum.

  • Income Limit: Family income must be under ₹1,00,000/- per annum.

  • Requirement: Students must submit and upload original item purchase bills.

• BCK-79 & DNT-2 Food Bill Assistance:

  • Academic Target: Regular Medical and Engineering program students.

  • Assistance Rate: ₹15,000/- annual food bill assistance lump sum.

  • Income Limits: Under ₹1,00,000/- for BCK-79; under ₹5,00,000/- for DNT-2.

  • Applicability: Open to students across Government, Grant-in-Aid, and Self-Financed colleges.

• BCK-83 Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme:

  • Academic Target: Technical and Vocational courses.

  • Stipend Rate: ₹4,800/- per year (Calculated as ₹400/- per month for up to 12 months).

  • Income Limit: Up to ₹1,00,000/- for SEBC/Minority; up to ₹5,00,000/- for EBC.

  • Applicability: Valid for regular technical courses, including government ITIs.

• BCK-139 Private Tuition Coaching Assistance:

  • Academic Target: Std. $11^{\text{th}}$ and $12^{\text{th}}$ Science Stream students.

  • Coaching Rate: Up to ₹15,000/- per annum for private tuition classes.

  • Income Limit: Family income must be under ₹1,00,000/- per annum.

  • Academic Criterion: Student must have achieved 70% or higher marks in their Std. $10^{\text{th}}$ board exams.

🔴 2. Scheduled Caste Welfare Schemes (SC Students)

These programs are explicitly reserved for students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category:

📊 Key Schemes & Payout Pointers:

• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (BCK-6.1 - Standard Application):

  • Academic Target: Std. $11^{\text{th}}, 12^{\text{th}}$, and all regular Higher Education / Technical college courses.

  • Assistance Rate: Full educational maintenance allowance + approved institutional tuition fees.

  • Income Limit: Parental annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.

  • Disbursement Note: 40% of the total scholarship is released by the State Govt., and the remaining 60% is paid directly by the Central Govt. into the student's account.

• SC Post-Matric Scheme (BCK-6.1 - Freeship Card Holders Only):

  • Academic Target: SC students who secured admission via a Freeship Card.

  • Assistance Rate: Full institutional tuition fees + standard educational allowance package.

  • Income Limit: Up to ₹2,50,000/- per annum.

  • Mandatory Rule: Fees are deposited into the student's account; the student must pay the college within 7 days of receipt.

• BCK-10 Food Bill Assistance to SC Students:

  • Academic Target: SC students staying in college hostels.

  • Assistance Rate: ₹1,500/- per month paid for a maximum of 10 months (Total ₹15,000/-).

  • Income Limit: Family annual income must not exceed ₹6,0,000/-.

  • Requirement: Limited strictly to hostels attached to or officially recognized by the institution.

• BCK-12 Instrumental Help to SC Students:

  • Academic Target: First-year Medical, Engineering, and Diploma students.

  • Medical Rate: ₹15,000/- annual lump sum.

  • Engineering Rate: ₹10,000/- annual lump sum.

  • Diploma Rate: ₹5,000/- annual lump sum.

  • Income Limit: Family income must be under ₹6,0,000/- per annum.

  • Timeline: Awarded exclusively during the first year of admission to assist with technical tools/books.

• BCK-5 Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Girls Only:

  • Academic Target: All SC Girl students in higher education.

  • Assistance Rate: Standard academic allowance + approved tuition fee coverage.

  • Income Limit: No Income Limit (Applicable for families above 2.50 Lakh income).

  • Requirement: Subject to a 50% academic marks verification check per government resolutions.

• BCK-5A Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Boys Only:

  • Academic Target: SC Male students in higher education.

  • Assistance Rate: Standard educational allowance + approved tuition fee coverage.

  • Income Limit: Between ₹2,50,000/- to ₹6,0,000/- per annum.

  • Requirement: Subject to a 50% academic marks verification check for tuition fee release.

📝 Mandatory Application Rules & Steps

Students must carefully follow these portal guidelines to avoid rejection:

1. Aadhaar Seeding: All payments are executed via Aadhaar-Based Bridge Payment Systems. Ensure your Aadhaar card is actively linked and seeded with your bank account at the branch level. Check that your account is active, completed its KYC, and is not dormant.

2. Biometric eKYC Integration (For SC Schemes): Central guidelines mandate an Aadhaar-Based Biometric eKYC linked to the state food database. Enter your Ration Card Member ID on the portal to automatically fetch the eKYC data via API. If it shows "No," you must complete it via the "My Ration" mobile application, local Mamlatdar offices, or a Gram Panchayat VCE center.

3. National Scholarship Portal OTR (For SC Schemes): SC applicants under central tracking must generate a One-Time Registration (OTR) Number on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and enter it into the Digital Gujarat interface to unlock the form.

4. Original Document Uploads: Scan and upload only Original Documents in high resolution. Xerox copies are not accepted unless original proofs are missing. Submit the printed online application form along with self-attested document copies to the college administration office.

5. Self-Correction (Withdraw Feature): If you submit an error or select a wrong course, use the portal's "Withdraw" feature inside your profile. This allows you to pull back your form, make corrections, and re-submit, provided the college has not already verified it.

📞 Official Help Desk Support: If you face issues while filling out your online form, contact the state portal support line at 1800-233-5500.