Coaching Sahay for the Preparation of NEET, JEE, GUJCET Examination to both Socially and Educationally Backward Class Trainees/Students and Female Students and Economically Backward Class Students

Description
The “Coaching Sahay for the Preparation of NEET, JEE, GUJCET Examination to both Socially and Educationally Backward Class Trainees/Students and Female Students and Economically Backward Class Students” scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to provide financial aid to underprivileged students for coaching support. Under this scheme, students from SEBC or Economically Backward Class categories receive coaching fee whichever is lower for one exam-NEET, JEE, or GUJCET.

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Benefits
• Financial Assistance:
• ₹20,000/- or actual coaching fee paid, whichever is lower.
• Applicable Exams:
• NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
• JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)
• GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test)
• Mode of Disbursement:
• Amount is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The applicant must be from the SEBC or Economically Backward Class category.
3. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
4. The applicant must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC/Class 10).
5. The applicant must be enrolled in or preparing for NEET, JEE, or GUJCET.
6. The applicant must have paid a coaching fee and be able to submit a valid receipt.
7. The applicant’s annual family income 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 is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) or Economically Backward Classes (EBC), residing in Gujarat.
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Q: What exams are covered?
A: The scheme covers NEET, JEE, and GUJCET exam preparation.
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Q: How much financial assistance is given?
A: Up to ₹20,000 or the actual fee paid for coaching, whichever is lower.
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Q: What educational qualification is required?
A: The applicant must have passed Class 10 (SSC).
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Q: How is the benefit amount disbursed?
A: The amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the applicant’s bank account.
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Q: Can students outside Gujarat apply?
A: No, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, the application must be submitted online
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Q: What documents are required?
A: Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, SSC mark sheet, bank details, age proof, and fee receipt.
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Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, applying under this scheme is completely free.
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Q: Where can I get more information?
A: Visit https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw or the eSamajKalyan portal https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in for details.
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