Coaching Assistance for Pre-preparation for Competitive Exams of ALL INDIA level like IIM, CEPT, NIFT, NLU and IELTS, TOFEL, GRE for going Foreign

Description
The scheme "Coaching Assistance for Pre-Preparation for Competitive Exams of All India Level like IIM, CEPT, NIFT, NLU and IELTS, TOEFL, GRE for Going Foreign" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to financially support SEBC and economically backward students preparing for national-level and international entrance exams. Under this scheme, eligible candidates receive up to ₹20,000/- or the actual tuition fee paid, whichever is lower, as assistance for coaching fees.

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Benefits
• Financial Assistance:
• Mode of Disbursement:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The applicant must belong to the SEBC or Economically Backward Class category.
3. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
4. The applicant must have passed Class 10 or Class 12 (SSC or HSC).
5. The applicant must be preparing for one of the eligible competitive exams (IIM, CEPT, NIFT, NLU, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE).
6. The applicant must have paid tuition/coaching fees for the exam preparation.
7. The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
• Income Certificate.
• Receipt of Fee Paid.
• Age Proof.
• Caste Certificate.
• Marksheet.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Students belonging to SEBC or Economically Backward Class with a family income up to ₹6,00,000.
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Q: What is the financial assistance amount?
A: Up to ₹20,000 or the actual coaching fee paid, whichever is lower.
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Q: Which exams are covered under this scheme?
A: IIM, CEPT, NIFT, NLU, IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE.
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Q: Can this scheme be availed for multiple exams?
A: No, the benefit is provided for coaching of only one exam per applicant.
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Q: Is there an educational requirement?
A: Yes, the applicant must have passed Class 10th or Class 12th.
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Q: What is the mode of payment?
A: The amount is transferred directly to the applicant’s bank account via DBT.
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Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, the application is free of cost.
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Q: How can one apply for this scheme?
A: The applicant apply online at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
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Q: Can students from outside Gujarat apply?
A: No, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: What documents are required?
A: Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, mark sheet, bank details, and coaching fee receipt.
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