Assistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses

Description
The "Assistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe ST students to purchase necessary educational instruments to pursue higher education in medical, engineering, and technical diploma courses.

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Benefits
• Medical Students: ₹15,000 annually.
• Engineering Students: ₹10,000 annually.
• Diploma Students: ₹5,000 annually.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
2. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
3. The applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination.
4. The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized medical, engineering, or technical diploma course.
5. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Income Certificate
• Other Mark sheets/Last Year Mark sheet
• Passport-size Photos

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Scheduled Tribe students in Gujarat enrolled in medical, engineering, or technical diploma courses.
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Q: Is this scheme available for all students in Gujarat?
A: No, it is only for students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
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Q: How do I apply for this scheme?
A: Apply online via the Digital Gujarat Portal.
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Q: Do I need to visit any office to submit the form?
A: No, the entire application process is online.
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Q: Is this benefit given every year?
A: Yes, assistance is provided annually for the duration of the course.
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Q: Is there a fee for applying?
A: No, the application is completely free.
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Q: Can non-ST students apply?
A: No, the scheme is strictly for Scheduled Tribe students.
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Q: Where can I check my application status?
A: On the Digital Gujarat Portal www.digitalgujarat.gov.in under the application tracking section.
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Q: What if my course is not recognized?
A: Students enrolled in unrecognized institutions are not eligible.
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