Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024: Portal, Login, Form, Last Date

The Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024 is an portal started by the Government of Gujarat to the students of SC, SEBC and ST, EBC, NTDNT category for scholarship. The scholarships provided through this portal by the different departments of welfare and development of Gujarat Government. The Last Date to apply for Digital Gujarat Scholarship is 31 March, 2024.

Through this article, we have shared all the information regarding Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024 like what are the different types of scholarship are available on this portal, how to get these scholarships and what are its eligibility criteria etc.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship: Overview

Scholarship Name	Digital Gujarat Scholarship
Digital Gujarat Scholarship	A government scholarship program for students in Gujarat state.
Eligibility	Students must fulfill eligibility criteria specific to each scholarship.
Application Process	Apply online
Required Documents	Caste certificate, income certificate, mark sheets, ID cards, etc.
Last Date	March 31, 2024
Benefits	Financial assistance, tuition fee waivers, hostel allowances, etc.
Article Category	Scholarships
Renewal Process	Renew scholarship by meeting renewal criteria and deadlines.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024

The DIgital Gujarat Scholarship 2024 helps students by providing financial assistance to the students of SC, SEBC and ST, EBC, NTDNT category students of Gujarat. The Scholarships services are Pre matric scholarship, Post matric scholarship, Fellowship Scheme, Higher Education Scheme by the different departments such as Higher Education, Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Tribal Development Department, Skill development and employment Department, Developing Caste Welfare Department. The scholarships given by Gujarat Goventment to students are of different types and for different levels for this the government created the Digital Gujarat Portal to provide all types scholarship at a single place. The application process of any of these scholarship is through online at the portal i.e. digitalgujarat.gov.in. The students who are selected can get up to INR 5,000 per month as scholarship.

Objective Digital Gujarat Scholarship

• The primary objective of digital gujarat scholarships is to provide all kinds of scholarship at a single platform.
• All the process is done through online this will helps in maintaining the transparency through process.
• The various types of scholarships provided by Indian central government, the state government of Gujarat, NGOs, and private organizations providing to different categories of students can avail through online.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Last Date

The Digital Gujarat Scholarship Last Date is March 31, 2024 for Scheduled Caste (SC) students.

List Of Digital Gujarat Scholarship

We have compiled the list of scholarships by which department they have originated:

List of Scholarship by Director Scheduled Caste Welfare

• Food Bill Assistance to SC Students
• Fellowship scheme for M.Phil, PhD For SC students
• Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students Only)
• Scholarship/Stipend to SC Students for ITI/Professional Courses
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC girls student only (Having annual family income more than 2.50 Lac)(State Government Scheme)
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Government of India Scheme)
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Government of India Scheme)(Freeship Card Student Only)
• Private Tuition Coaching Assistance to SC Students (Science Stream) (Std:11-12) 

List of Scholarship by Tribal Development Department

• Post-Matric Scholarship for girls (Having an annual family income of more than 2.50 Lac)(Freeship Card / Medical Loan Student Only)
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship(Freeship Card / Medical Loan Student Only)
• Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girls Students having annual family income of more than 2.50 Lakh
• Swami Vivekanand Stipend scheme for ITI Courses (diploma technical professional and industrial courses)
• Instrumental Assistance for First-Year Students of Medical, Engineering, and Diploma Courses
• Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels

List of Director Developing Caste Welfare

• Food Bill Assistance For Medical, Engineering Students(SEBC)
• Instrumental Assistance For Medical, Engineering, and Diploma Students (SEBC)
• Scholarship for students studying Dr Ambedkar and Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC)
• Fellowship scheme for M.Phil, PhD students(SEBC)
• Food Bill Assistance For Medical, Engineering Students(NTDNT)
• Private Tuition Coaching Assistance to SEBC Students (Std:11-12)

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Amount

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Prize
Food Bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat	Rs. 1,000 per month for 10 months
Post Matric Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 280 per month
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat	Rs. 2,000 per month at the secondary level. 3,000 per month at graduation level Rs. 5,000 per month at the postgraduate level
Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat	Rs. 2,000 per month at the secondary level. 3,000 per month at graduation level Rs. 5,000 per month at postgraduate level
Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat	Reimbursement against purchased instrument for the first year
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students, Gujarat	Variable financial assistance
Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 1,140 per annum
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students, Gujarat	Suitable financial assistance
Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat	One-year professional study – Rs. 125 per month government ITI – Rs. 400 per month
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat	One-year professional study – Rs. 125 per month government ITI – Rs. 400 per month
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 280 per month
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat	M.Phil. students – Rs. 25,000PhD students – Rs. 30,000
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 50,000 against examination fee, registration fee, and other expenses
Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat	Rs. 2500 per month for M.Phil. programme and Rs. 3000 per month for PhD programme
Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat	One-time financial assistance – Rs. 3,000 against purchased equipment
Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 280 per month
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students, Gujarat	Variable financial assistance
Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat	Suitable financial assistance
Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 280 per month
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat	Tuition fees – Rs. 2 LakhHostel food – Rs. 12,000Book equipment assistance – Rs. 10,000
Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat	Financial grant ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 6,000 per annum
Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat	Rs. 1,200 per month as meal bill relief
Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat	Students of class 1st to 7th – Rs. 1,000 per annumStudents of class 8th t0 12th – Rs. 1,500 or Rs. 5,000 per annum
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & Ph.D. (SC) Students, Gujarat	One-year professional study – Rs. 125 per month government ITI – Rs. 400 per month
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship, Gujarat	Variable financial assistance
Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat	Rs. 650
Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat	Medical students – Rs. 10,000Engineering students – Rs. 5,000Diploma students – Rs. 3,000
Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students, Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 750 per month
EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat	Full or half fee exemption
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat	Suitable financial assistance
Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 280 per month
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat	One-year professional study – Rs. 125 per month government ITI – Rs. 400 per month
Research Scholarship, Gujarat	Variable financial assistance
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat	Free studentship, fee concession, and other educational facilities
Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat	Financial assistance – Rs. 1140
Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat	Reimbursement against purchased instrument for the first year
War Concession Scheme, Gujarat	Free studentship, fee concession and other educational facilities

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Registration

• First of all, Visit the official website of Gujarat State Scholarship Portal.
• New applicants should click on “Click for New Registration (Citizen)“.
• Enter your Mobile Number and email ID, set a new Password (confirm it once again), and enter the captcha.
• Fill in your details and save them.
• An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number after saving the details.
• Enter the OTP to complete the registration process.
• After registration, you will be redirected to the profile update page. Fill in all the mandatory information, upload your photograph, and click on ‘Update’.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Form

• Complete the registration process for the Digital Gujarat Scholarship Form at digitalgujarat.gov.in using your registered phone number or email id.
• Remember the password you generate during registration as it will be needed for logging in later.
• Visit the digital Gujarat portal digitalgujarat.gov.in.
• Click on Citizen Login / Registration again.
• In the registered user login form, select log in using email/mobile.
• Enter your username Name, and password, and solve the captcha.
• Finally, click on login to access the digital Gujarat dashboard.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Form Fill Up Process

• Begin by completing and updating your profile on the Digital Gujarat Scholarship portal by logging in as a citizen and going to My Profile.
• In My Profile, upload a photo and fill in Personal Information such as applicant name, father’s name, date of birth, present address, and permanent address details (District, Taluka, Rural or Urban, Village name), etc.
• You will receive an OTP while saving the profile update.
• Next, go to Services and click on Scholarship Services.
• Choose the department based on your caste.
• Select the Financial Year (FY) and proceed.
• Choose the scholarship category you wish to apply for and click on Continue To Service.
• Fill in registration details that match your Aadhaar card information, verify Aadhaar, and provide details such as caste, marital status, category, annual family income, day scholar or hosteler status, hostel type, habitation type, household category, etc. Save and proceed.
• Verify that your Aadhaar card is linked with your bank account. Check and save details like Account number, account holder name, IFSC code, branch name, etc.
• Enter your present academic details, including admission type, fees, university enrollment number, present course type, present course name, course session, institute address, present course start date, and expected completion date, place of study, and previous academic details. Save and proceed.
• Provide disabled details if applicable.
• Upload required documents like caste certificate, income certificate, bank passbook’s front page, class 10 mark sheet, present course admission fee receipt, class 12 marksheet, school leaving certificate, hostel certificate, gap affidavit, disabled certificate, LWP certificate, marriage certificate in jpg/jpeg/pdf format.
• Browse and upload your passport size photo in jpg/jpeg format.
• Check the applicable service list based on your provided information.
• Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
• Verify your mobile number again for the final submission.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Login

• Visit the official website of Digital Gujarat Scholarship by clicking on the provided link.
• On the homepage, locate and click on the “Login” option.
• Follow these steps to log in:
  • Enter your login credentials.
  • Complete the required information on the new page.
  • Click on the “Login” option to finish the process.

Digital Gujarat Portal Scholarship: Required Documents

• Students should ensure that the file size of all documents does not exceed 200 KB.
• Required documents for scholarship application:
  1. Applicant’s caste certificate
  2. Government-issued income certificate
  3. Clear scan copy of the bank passbook’s front page
  4. Class 10 marksheet
  5. Receipt of present course admission fee
  6. Passport size photo
  7. Class 12 marksheet
  8. Graduation marksheet
  9. School leaving certificate (if required)
  10. Hostel certificate for hostel students
  11. Break gap affidavit (if there is a gap of more than 1 year in education)
  12. Disabled certificate (if applicable)
  13. LWP certificate (For leave without pay employed students)
  14. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  15. School or college identity card

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Eligibility

The Eligibility Criteria for different Digital Gujarat Scholarship are:

Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana Eligibility

• Students with an 80 percentile or higher in Class 10th or 12th, enrolled in the first year of a diploma or degree course, are eligible to apply.
• Students who have achieved a minimum of 65 percent in their diploma and are admitted to the first or second year of a degree course can also apply.
• The total annual income of the student’s family should not exceed INR 6,00,000.

Scholarships to the Disabled Students Eligibility Criteria

• Students with a disability percentage higher than 40% can apply for the Scholarships to the Disabled Students.
• The Scholarships to the Disabled Students is applicable for studies from Classes 1 to 12.
• To be eligible for Scholarships to the Disabled Students the family’s annual income should not exceed INR 50,000.
• Candidates must have scored at least 40% marks in their previous examination. Maintaining regular satisfactory attendance in the previous session is mandatory.

Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT) Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a female student enrolled in Class 11 through the PhD level to be eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship specifically targets girl students from the NTDNT category.

Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the NTDNT category studying in Class 11 to PhD level are eligible to apply.
• The family’s annual income should be less than INR 1,50,000 for urban areas and INR 1,20,000 for rural areas for the scholarship to be applicable.

Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC) Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a male student enrolled in Class 11 through the PhD level to be eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship specifically targets girl students from the SEBC category.

Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC) Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a female student enrolled in Class 11 through the PhD level to qualify for the scholarship. This scholarship is specifically available for girl students belonging to the SEBC category.

Food Bill Assistance to SC Students Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the SC category who are pursuing a medical or engineering program are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Additionally, the total annual income of the student’s family should not exceed INR 2,50,000.

Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC) Eligibility Criteria

• SEBC students who are enrolled in a Medical or Engineering program and reside in a college-affiliated hostel are eligible to apply. The total annual income of the student’s family from all sources should not exceed INR 2,50,000.

Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the NTDNT category enrolled in a self-financed college are eligible to apply. Additionally, the total annual family income should be less than INR 2,00,000.

Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority) Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is available for minority community students enrolled in Classes 11 and 12.
• The family’s annual income should be less than INR 1,50,000 for eligibility.

Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC) Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the SEBC category who are pursuing a PhD or M.Phil. course are eligible to apply.
• The total annual income of the student’s family from all sources should not exceed INR 45,760 for eligibility.

Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT) Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the NTDNT category who are pursuing a professional or technical course are eligible to apply.
• The family’s annual income should be less than INR 1,20,000 for rural areas and INR 1,50,000 for urban areas to qualify for the scholarship.

Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC) Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the EBC category who are pursuing a professional or technical course are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 1,20,000 for rural areas and INR 1,50,000 for urban areas to qualify for the scholarship.

Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority) Eligibility Criteria

• Students from minority communities who are pursuing a professional or technical course are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 1,20,000 for rural areas and INR 1,50,000 for urban areas to qualify for the scholarship.

Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC) Eligibility Criteria

• SEBC candidates enrolled in Medical, Engineering, and Diploma courses are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 2,50,000 for eligibility.

Higher Education Scheme Eligibility Criteria

• Students in Class 11, 12, or college enrolled in courses such as Engineering, Medical, Arts, Ayurveda, Commerce, Science, Law, Post-graduation, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, etc., are eligible to apply.
• The annual family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000 for eligibility to the scholarship.

Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the SC category who are pursuing a professional or ITI course are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 47,000 for rural areas and INR 68,000 for urban areas to qualify for the scholarship.

Post Metric Scholarship for SC Students Eligibility Criteria

• SC category students are eligible to apply.
• The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 2,50,000.
• They must be studying at the graduation to postgraduation level.
• Students pursuing their studies through correspondence or distance learning are also eligible to apply.
• The student should not have repeated the same class more than once.

Post Metric Scholarship for ST Students Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the ST category studying in Class 11 through postgraduation are eligible to apply.
• The family’s annual income of the student should not exceed INR 2,50,000.
• Students pursuing their studies through correspondence or distance learning are eligible to apply as well.
• The student must not have repeated the same class more than once.

Fellowship Scheme Eligibility Criteria

• Students from SC/ST/SEBC and other categories who are studying from Class 11 to the postgraduate level are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The minimum required percentage of marks scored in Class 10 is 70%. Additionally, the total annual income of the student’s family should not exceed INR 2,50,000.

Research Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Postgraduate students interested in pursuing a PhD research program in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Zoology, and Microbiology are eligible to apply for Research Scholarship.
• The applicant’s age should not exceed 25 years.
• The student must have obtained second-class grades in relevant subjects in both BSc and MSc programs.

Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses Eligibility Criteria

• Students enrolled in ITI (Technical, Diploma, Industrial, and Professional) courses are eligible to apply.

Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges Eligibility Criteria

• Students enrolled in government colleges and studying in the fields of arts, science, and commerce are eligible to apply.

War Concession Scheme Eligibility Criteria

• Children of war-martyred soldiers who are enrolled in government or grant-in-aid institutions are eligible to apply for this scheme.

EBC Fees Exemption Scheme Eligibility Criteria

• Students currently enrolled at the graduate level are eligible to apply.
• Full scholarships will be awarded to students who have scored more than 60% marks in Class 12, while half scholarships will be given to those with less than 60% marks in Class 12.
• The total annual family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000.
• For renewal, the student must achieve a minimum of 50% marks at the graduate level.

Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses) Eligibility Criteria

• Students belonging to the SC community who are enrolled in an Engineering, Medical, or Diploma course are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Additionally, the total annual income of the student’s family from all sources should not exceed INR 44,500.

Post Metric Scholarship for OBC Students Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the OBC category enrolled in Class 11 through postgraduation are eligible to apply.
• The total annual income of the student’s family from all sources should not exceed INR 1,00,000 for eligibility.

Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & PhD (SC) Students Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the SC category who are pursuing an M.Phil. or PhD program are eligible for this scholarship. Additionally, the total annual income of the student’s family from all sources should not exceed INR 2,00,000

Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students Eligibility Criteria

• The scheme is available for ST girl students enrolled in a regular course at a recognized university or institute.
• The total annual family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000 for eligibility.

Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC) Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the SEBC category who are enrolled at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University are eligible to apply.

Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels Eligibility Criteria

• This scheme is available for ST community students who are enrolled in a regular course at a recognized college.
• The applicants must have an annual family income of less than INR 2,50,000 to be eligible.

Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC) Eligibility Criteria

• Students who belong to the SEBC category and are enrolled in either Class 11 or Class 12 are eligible to apply.

Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses Eligibility Criteria

• Students from the ST community who are in their first year of Engineering, Medical, or Diploma courses are eligible to apply.
• The total annual family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000 for eligibility.
• The scholarship is applicable exclusively for full-time courses offered by a Government recognized college.

Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students Eligibility Criteria

• Students in Classes 1 to 10 are eligible to apply.
• The applicant must belong to one of the following communities: Valmiki, Hadi, Nadiya, Turi, Senva, Vankar Sadhu, Garo-Garoda, Dalit-Bava, Tirgar/Tirbanda, Turi-Barot, Matang, and Thori.
• The student should have a minimum attendance of 70% in school.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Selection Process

• Candidates will be selected based on their fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
• Only students from Gujarat state are eligible for the scholarship.
• Students must possess all required documents before applying.
• The application form must be filled before the deadline for consideration.
• Accurate and correct details must be provided in the application form for selection.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Important Links

Official Website	https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Login	Click here
Online Registration	New Registration

Digital Gujarat: Contact Details

Digital Gujarat portal	digitalgujarat.gov.in
Helpline number	18002335500

Digital Gujarat Portal 2024: FAQs