Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC

Description
The "Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC" scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial relief for food expenses to SEBC category students pursuing higher education in the medical and engineering fields. Under this scheme, financial assistance per month for a maximum of 10 months is provided to eligible students.

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Benefits
• Financial Assistance:
• Duration: Maximum of 10 months in an academic year.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
3. The applicant must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
4. The applicant should be pursuing a Medical or Engineering degree in a recognized institution.
5. The applicant must have passed HSC (Class 12th).1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
6. The applicant who is already availing similar mess assistance under any other government scheme is not eligible.
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Required Documents
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
• Caste Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Other Mark sheets/Last Year Mark sheet.
• Receipt of Fee Paid.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) students studying Medical or Engineering courses in Gujarat.
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Q: How much assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: ₹1,500 per month for a maximum of 10 months.
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Q: Which courses are covered under this scheme?
A: Only medical and engineering degree courses are eligible.
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Q: What is the mode of application?
A: Applicants must apply online through https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in.
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Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, applying to this scheme is completely free of cost.
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Q: What documents are required?
A: Bank passbook, caste certificate, income certificate, mark sheets, and fee receipt are required.
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Q: Can students from other states apply?
A: No, the scheme is only for permanent residents of Gujarat.
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Q: Where can I get more information?
A: The applicant can visit https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw or https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in.
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Q: Can the scheme be availed for more than 10 months?
A: No, the assistance is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 months per academic year.
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Q: How is the amount disbursed?
A: The assistance amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
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