Dayanand Bandodkar Scheme For Higher Education For Orphans

Description
"Dayanand Bandodkar Scheme for Higher Education for Orphans" is a Fee Waiver Scheme by the Department of Education, Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The objective of this scheme is to support the educational needs of the children who are orphaned of both parents i.e. father and mother and are deprived of higher education for want of financial resources. The Scheme envisages taking care of such children from their Undergraduate Course to the Post Graduate Course in the areas of General Education and Technical Education. The Scheme will be operated by the Directorate of Higher Education for students pursuing courses in General Education and by the Directorate of Technical Education for students pursuing Technical Education.

Benefits
• A full waiver of the fees that were supposed to have been paid by the beneficiary in the Institutions where they have sought the admissions.
• The amount of fee waiver shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any plus other charges payable to Institution like Lodging/Boarding, Food (Hostel charges) or Transport, etc.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should have been born in Goa or have resided in Goa for at least the last fifteen (15) years.
2. The applicant should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the Institutions located in Goa.
3. The applicant should be an Orphan.
4. The applicant should be enrolled for the First Year of their Degree/PG Courses.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority at the institution.
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Step 1: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority at the institution.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 3: Step 3: At the time of admission, submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
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Step 3: At the time of admission, submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Step 4: The concerned Institution shall process the applications of all such beneficiaries and sanction the fee waiver to them right at the time of admission itself.
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Step 4: The concerned Institution shall process the applications of all such beneficiaries and sanction the fee waiver to them right at the time of admission itself.

Required Documents
• Proof of Identity
• Death Certificate of Father and Mother.
• Proof of Educational Qualification.
• Proof of Emrolment into the First Year of Degree/PG Course.
• Birth Certificate / Residential Certificate.
• Fee Receipt of the Current Course Year.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this scheme limited to certain fields of study or open to all disciplines?
A: The scheme covers a wide range of fields, including both General Education and Technical Education, so it is open to students pursuing various disciplines.

Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme if they meet the residence requirement?
A: No, this scheme is specifically designed for students who were either born in Goa or have resided in Goa for at least the last fifteen years.

Q: Are there any income-related criteria for eligibility under this scheme?
A: The scheme primarily focuses on orphaned status and residence in Goa; it does not mention any income-related eligibility criteria.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for applicants under this scheme?
A: The scheme does not specify any age restrictions for applicants but focuses on their orphan status and residence in Goa.

Q: Is the fee waiver applicable only to tuition fees, or does it cover other fees as well?
A: The fee waiver covers not only tuition fees but also library fees, laboratory fees, development fees, and other charges payable to the institution, such as lodging, boarding, food (hostel charges), or transport fees.

Q: Can a student who was not born in Goa but has been residing there for over fifteen years apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, as per the eligibility criteria, a student who has resided in Goa for at least the last fifteen years can apply for this scheme even if they were not born in Goa.

Q: Is there any specific authority responsible for managing this scheme?
A: Yes, the Directorate of Higher Education manages this scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in General Education, while the Directorate of Technical Education manages it for courses in Technical Education.

Q: When is the fee waiver granted to beneficiaries?
A: The fee waiver is sanctioned right at the time of admission itself by the concerned institution.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: The required documents include proof of identity, death certificates of both parents, proof of educational qualifications, proof of enrollment in the first year of the degree or postgraduate course, birth certificate or residential certificate, and the fee receipt of the current course year.

Q: What specific fees are waived under this scheme?
A: The scheme offers a full waiver of fees for beneficiaries. This includes tuition fees, library fees, laboratory fees, development fees, and other charges payable to the institution, such as lodging, boarding, food (hostel charges), or transport fees.

Q: What levels of education does this scheme cover, and which directorate oversees each level of education?
A: This scheme covers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in both General Education and Technical Education. The Directorate of Higher Education manages it for students pursuing General Education, while the Directorate of Technical Education oversees students pursuing Technical Education.

Q: What is the primary objective of this scheme?
A: The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial support for the higher education of children who have lost both parents and are deprived of higher education due to financial constraints.