Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT

Description
The scheme “Coaching Assistance to Scheduled Castes Students for Preparation of Examination Like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT” was launched by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Students of the Scheduled Castes category who are preparing for examinations like IIM, NIFT, NLU, and CEPT.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, ₹20,000/- or the actual coaching fee to be paid, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria
1. &gt; **Eligibility Criteria for Student:**
2. The students should belong to Scheduled Caste Category.
3. A student should have secured 70% or more in Class 10th and studying in Class 12th (any stream) to get admission in CEPT, NIFT, or NLU.
4. To get admission in IIMs: Students should have secured 70% or more in Class 12th (any stream) and be in the third year of graduation (any stream) or should have secured 70% or more marks in graduation if completed graduation.
5. There is no income limit.
6. &gt; **Eligibility Criteria for Institute:**
7. The organization should have more than three years of experience.
8. The organization should have a GST Number/PAN card.
9. Institutions should have biometric (fingerprint) machines for student attendance.
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
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• Caste Certificate
• Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/Licence/Rent Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
• SSC Marksheets
• Certificate (Bonafide) regarding the school he/she is studying in Class-12
• Copy of the first page of Bank Passbook / Cancelled Check (in applicant's name)
• A photograph showing the board of the institution to which admission is sought
• Regular certificate from the institution in which you want to study
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category are eligible to apply.

Q: What are the educational eligibility criteria for students applying under this scheme?
A: Students must have secured 70% or more in Class 10th and be studying in Class 12th for CEPT, NIFT, NLU. For IIMs, students should have secured 70% or more in Class 12th and be in the third year of graduation or have secured 70% or more marks in graduation if completed.

Q: Is there any restriction based on the family income of the student?
A: No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.

Q: What are the benefits provided to eligible students?
A: Eligible students receive financial assistance of [?]20,000/- or the actual coaching fee, whichever is lower.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for coaching institutes?
A: Coaching institutes should have more than three years of experience, possess a GST Number/PAN card, have biometric attendance systems, and be registered under specific Acts like the Mumbai Public Trust Act, Companies Act, or Shop and Establishment Act.

Q: How can students apply for this scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/.