Coaching Assistance Scheme for Preparation of Recruitment Exams for Scheduled Caste Students
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
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Important milestones for this scheme. Use official links to verify before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Overview
The scheme provides financial assistance to Students of SC category who are preparing for all State Government and Central Government Recruitment Examinations of Class– 1, 2 & 3 conducted by UPSC/GPSC/State Commission/Bank/LIC/Subordinate Services Selection Board/District Panchayat Selection Board.
Details
The scheme “Coaching Assistance Scheme for Preparation of Recruitment Exams for Scheduled Caste Students” was launched by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched during the year 2017-18. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Students of the Scheduled Castes category who are preparing for all State Government and Central Government Recruitment Examinations of Class– 1, 2 & 3 conducted by UPSC/GPSC/State Commission/Bank/LIC/Subordinate Services Selection Board/District Panchayat Selection Board.
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Benefits
• Under this scheme, ₹20,000/- or the actual fee to be paid, whichever is less.
• The assistance amount is directly credited to the student&#39;s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Eligibility Criteria for Student:**
2. The students should belong to Scheduled Castes Category.
3. The student should have passed the graduation exam with 50% or more marks.
4. The age limit will be a maximum of 35 years for males and a maximum of 40 years for females.
5. The applicant or the applicant&#39;s parents should not be in government employment.
6. The applicant will not be able to pursue full-time studies, job/business, etc. at any other place during the training.
7. The benefit of this scheme will be available to the applicant only once.
8. **Note:** After receiving the coaching, the details of which examination the student himself/herself has given should be sent from time to time to the concerned Deputy Director, Office of Scheduled Caste Welfare.
9. > **Eligibility Criteria for Institution:**
10. The Institution should have more than three years of experience.
11. The Institution should have a GST Number/PAN Card.
12. Institutions should have biometric (fingerprint) machines for student attendance.
13. For competitive recruitment examinations, the faculty should have at least graduation and general knowledge.
14. A training institution should be registered under any one of the following Acts.
15. - Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950
16. - Companies Act, 1956
17. - Shops and Establishments Act, 1948
Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• Caste Certificate
• Certificates in which percentage can be calculated including the last mark sheet of graduation passed
• Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/License/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
• Income certificate
• Copy of first page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Check (in applicant's name)
• A photograph showing the board of the institution to which admission is sought
• A certificate/letter from the institution in which the individual wants to study
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
A: Under this scheme, eligible students can receive financial assistance of up to [?]20,000 or the actual fee, whichever is less. The amount is directly credited to the student's bank account through DBT.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme as a student?
A: Students belonging to Scheduled Castes category, who have passed graduation exams with 50% or more marks, and are within the age limit of maximum 35 years for males and maximum 40 years for females, are eligible. The applicant or their parents should not be in government employment, and the applicant should not pursue full-time studies, job/business elsewhere during the training.
Q: Can a student avail the benefits of this scheme more than once?
A: No, the benefit of this scheme is available only once to an applicant.
Q: What eligibility criteria must the institution meet to participate in this scheme?
A: The institution should have more than three years of experience, possess a GST Number/PAN Card, have biometric (finger print) machines for student attendance, and faculty with at least graduation and general knowledge. Additionally, the institution should be registered under specific Acts like the Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950, Companies Act, 1956, or Shops and Establishments Act, 1948.
Q: How does a student apply for this scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Q: How are the assistance amounts disbursed to students?
A: The assistance amounts are directly credited to the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Q: Can students preparing for specific types of exams avail this scheme?
A: Yes, students preparing for all State Government and Central Government Recruitment Examinations of Class- 1, 2 & 3 conducted by UPSC/GPSC/State Commission/ Bank/ LIC/Subordinate Services Selection Board/District Panchayat Selection Board can avail this scheme.
Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, this scheme is specifically launched by the Government of Gujarat for Scheduled Caste students within the state, hence students from other states are not eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
> **Eligibility Criteria for Student:**
The students should belong to Scheduled Castes Category.
The student should have passed the graduation exam with 50% or more marks.
The age limit will be a maximum of 35 years for males and a maximum of 40 years for females.
The applicant or the applicant&#39;s parents should not be in government employment.
The applicant will not be able to pursue full-time studies, job/business, etc. at any other place during the training.
The benefit of this scheme will be available to the applicant only once.
**Note:** After receiving the coaching, the details of which examination the student himself/herself has given should be sent from time to time to the concerned Deputy Director, Office of Scheduled Caste Welfare.
> **Eligibility Criteria for Institution:**
The Institution should have more than three years of experience.
The Institution should have a GST Number/PAN Card.
Institutions should have biometric (fingerprint) machines for student attendance.
For competitive recruitment examinations, the faculty should have at least graduation and general knowledge.
A training institution should be registered under any one of the following Acts.
- Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950
- Companies Act, 1956
- Shops and Establishments Act, 1948
Benefits
Under this scheme, ₹20,000/- or the actual fee to be paid, whichever is less.
The assistance amount is directly credited to the student&#39;s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card of the applicant |
| 3 | Caste Certificate |
| 4 | Certificates in which percentage can be calculated including the last mark sheet of graduation passed |
| 5 | Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/License/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card) |
| 6 | Income certificate |
| 7 | Copy of first page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Check (in applicant's name) |
| 8 | A photograph showing the board of the institution to which admission is sought |
| 9 | A certificate/letter from the institution in which the individual wants to study |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
Under this scheme, eligible students can receive financial assistance of up to [?]20,000 or the actual fee, whichever is less. The amount is directly credited to the student's bank account through DBT.