A Scheme to Provide Free Tablets to Std.12th Pass Students

Description
The “A Scheme to Provide Free Tablets to Std.12th Pass Students” scheme was implemented by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, provide free tablets to ST students who have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate HSC examination and are admitted to the first year of a graduate-level course in a recognized university are reimbursed for the token amount of ₹1,000 deposited for receiving tablets from the Education Department.

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Benefits
• Under the scheme, students in the 12th standard belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive a tablet by paying a token fee of ₹1,000/-.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
3. The applicant should have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC/Std. 12) examination.
4. The applicant should be admitted to the first year of a graduate-level course in a recognized university.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Caste Certificate
• Marksheet of 12th Standard

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: ST students who passed Std. 12 and got admission in the first year of a graduate-level course.
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Q: What benefit is provided under this scheme?
A: Reimbursement of the ₹1,000 token amount deposited for tablets.
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Q: Is the tablet given under this scheme?
A: The tablet is provided by the Education Department; this scheme reimburses the token amount.
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Q: Is there any income limit for eligibility?
A: No, there is no income limit.
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Q: Can students of other categories apply?
A: No, only ST students are eligible.
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Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, the application process is online.
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Q: How can a student apply for the scheme?
A: The student must apply online through the [Digital Gujarat Portal](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/).

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Q: Is there any application fee to apply?
A: No, there is no application fee.
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Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: Aadhaar card, bank passbook/cancelled cheque, caste certificate, 12th standard marksheet, etc.

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Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is for students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe of Gujarat.
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