Coaching Assistance Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students For Pre-Exam Preparation Like NEET, JEE, GUJCET

Description
The scheme “Coaching Assistance Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students for Pre-Exam Preparation like NEET, JEE, GUJCET” was launched by the Government of Gujarat during the year 2014-15 to provide coaching assistance to the students of the Scheduled Caste category who are preparing for exams like NEET, JEE, GUJCET. The scheme is being implemented for the development of Scheduled Castes of Gujarat State by the Director, of Scheduled Caste Welfare.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, ₹20000/- or the actual fee to be paid whichever is less.
• The assistance amount is directly credited to the student's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Eligibility Criteria
1. **Eligibility Criteria of the Student:**
2. Students should be of Scheduled Caste.
3. There is no income limit for students.
4. Students for preparation of exams like NEET, JEE, and GUJCET with 70% or more marks in Std. 10 and must be studying in Std. 12 (Science stream).
5. **Eligibility Criteria of the Institute:**
6. The organization should have more than three years of experience.
7. The organization should have a GST number/PAN card.
8. Institutions should have biometric (fingerprint) machines for student attendance.
9. Faculty for NEET, and JEE who should have done M.Sc. in that subject.
10. The training institute should be registered under any one of the following Acts.
11. • Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950
12. • Companies Act, 1956
13. • Shop and Establishment Act, 1948 (Shops and Institutions Act, 1948)

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Educational Certificates
• Caste Certificate
• Ration Card
• 12th certificate about studying in the school
• Cancel cheque/the first page of the bank passbook
• Passport-size photograph
• Certificate from the institute in which students want to study
• Any other documents as asked by the concerned office

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under this scheme, [?]20000/- or the actual fee, whichever is less, is to be paid by the state government who are preparing for exams like NEET, JEE, and GUJCET.

Q: How to get the benefit of the student school scheme?
A: The assistance amount is credited directly to the student's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Q: When was this scheme started by Gujarat State?
A: The scheme was started during the year 2014-15.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The students of the scheduled caste category who are preparing for exams like NEET, JEE, and GUJCET are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What is the educational qualification required to avail of the benefits of the scheme?
A: The students must have passed the 10th class with 70% or more marks and should be studying in the 12th Class (Science stream).

Q: Can a general category applicant be eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: No, this scheme is only for the student of the Scheduled Caste category.

Q: Is there any income criterion for students to apply under the scheme?
A: No, there is no income limit for students.

Q: Should registration be mandatory for the training institute under the act?
A: Yes, the training institute should be registered under any one of the following Acts, (1) Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950, (2) Companies Act, 1956 (3) Shop and Establishment Act, 1948 (Shops and Institutions Act, 1948)

Q: How many years of experience should the training institute have?
A: The training institution/organization should have more than three years of experience.

Q: How can a student apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the students need to visit the nearest Office of Deputy Director, Office of Scheduled Caste Welfare.

Q: Where can I find the application form?
A: The eligible student can download the application form from the official website: https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dscw/assets/downloads/Applciation_form_11-02-2022_3544.pdf