Mamasaheb Phadke Management of Govt Adarsh ​​Residential Schools (SC) Scheme

Description
The “Mamasaheb Phadke Management of Government Adarsh Residential Schools SC ” scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to expand access to quality residential education for scheduled caste SC students in standards 9th to 12th. Under this scheme, eligible SC students receive free boarding, lodging, textbooks, uniforms, meals, and additional support services to enhance academic participation.

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Benefits
• Free Services Provided:
• Board and lodging, meals, textbooks, uniforms, and water
• Study materials, mid‑day meals, and other academic support
• Ration card, PH identity card, and other entitlements, as applicable

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
3. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
4. The applicant must be currently studying in standard 9th to 12th in a recognized institution.1. The applicant must have passed the previous annual exam with at least 50% marks (or a government-sanctioned exemption).
5. > **NOTE:** Returning students must have passed with at least a second class with  50% to be considered for re-admission.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate
• Mark sheet
• Passport-size Photos
• Ration Card
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Certificate by Civil Surgeon
• Other Mark Sheets/Last Year Mark sheet
• PH Identity Card
• School Leaving

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Only Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying in Std. 9 to 12 in Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: Is there any income limit to apply?
A: No, there is no family or individual income limit for this scheme.
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Q: What benefits do students receive under this scheme?
A: Students receive free boarding, meals, textbooks, uniforms, and other academic support.
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Q: How can I apply for this scheme?
A: Applications must be submitted online via esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
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Q: Is there a cost to apply?
A: No, the application process is completely free of cost.
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Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: Documents like Aadhaar Card, caste certificate, mark sheet, passport-size photo, and residence proof are required.
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Q: Are students from outside Gujarat eligible?
A: No, only students domiciled in Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: Is distance education allowed under this scheme?
A: No, only students enrolled in regular schools are eligible.
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Q: What happens if a student violates hostel rules?
A: Admission may be cancelled if students break rules or show misconduct.
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Q: Where can I find more information?
A: Visit https://sje.gujarat.gov.in or the application portal at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
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