Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Economically Backward Class

Description
The "Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Economically Backward Class" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance to school-going students from economically backward sections to reduce the dropout rate and promote education from class 1st to 10th. Under this scheme, monetary scholarships are provided to boys and girls studying in government and aided primary schools from Standard 1st to 10th, based on class and gender.

Benefits
• Boys (Std. 1st to 8th): ₹750/- per annum.
• Boys (Std. 9th to 10th): ₹1,000/- per annum.
• Girls (Std. 1st to 5th): ₹500/- per annum.
• Girls (Std. 6th to 10th): ₹1,000/- per annum.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be studying in a government or aided primary/secondary school in Gujarat.
2. The applicant must belong to an Economically Backward Class (EBC).
3. The applicant must be studying in classes 1st to 10th.1. There is no income limit for students of classes 1st to 10th.1. The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000/- for classes 9th to 10th.
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Required Documents
• Passport-size Photo
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Income Certificate
• 10th/12th Standard Marksheet
• Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
• First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scholarship?
A: Yes, it is available across all districts in the state.
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Q: Is there any income limit to apply?
A: Income limit of ₹6,00,000 per year for Std. 9th–10th.
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Q: How often is the scholarship given?
A: Once per academic year.
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Q: Can a student from a private school apply?
A: No, only students from Government and Aided schools are eligible.
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Q: Where can I apply for this scheme?
A: On the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
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Q: How can I check my application status?
A: Log in to https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in and click “Check Status”.
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Q: Is the scholarship applicable across Gujarat?
A: Yes, it is available across all districts in the state.
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Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, the application is accepted online only.
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