Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument

Description
The “Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste students who are studying Medical, Engineering, and Diploma Courses for purchasing educational equipment/instruments, etc.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• For Medical Student: ₹10,000/-
• For Engineering Student: ₹8,000/-
• For Diploma Student: ₹3,000/-
• Note: The assistance shall be given in the first year only.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
2. The student should be studying in Medical, Engineering, or Diploma courses.
3. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6,00,000/-.

Required Documents
• Passport size photo
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
• Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form No. 16 required for Govt. Employee)
• 10th Standard Marksheet
• Break Affidavit (If Break Gap is more than One Year)
• School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
• First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Marriage Certificate (If Any)
• Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
• 12th Standard Marksheet (If Any)
• Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
• Graduate Marksheet (If Any)
• Identity Card (College/School)
• Any other documents as required
• **Note:** The Validity of the Income Certificate is 3 years. It is advised to check the Income Certificate issue date before uploading the document.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: Scheduled Caste students studying Medical, Engineering, and Diploma courses receive financial assistance for purchasing educational equipment.

Q: What are the scholarship rates per student?
A: Medical students receive [?]10,000/-, Engineering students receive [?]8000/-, and Diploma students receive [?]3000/-.

Q: Are there any conditions regarding the distribution of financial assistance?
A: Yes, the assistance is given only in the first year of the course.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste community of Gujarat are eligible.

Q: What courses are covered under this scheme?
A: Medical, Engineering, Degree, and Diploma courses are covered.

Q: What is the maximum annual family income limit for eligibility?
A: The student's annual family income should not exceed [?]6,00,000/-.

Q: How can one apply for the benefits of this scheme?
A: Applicants can apply through the Digital Gujarat Portal at https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/.