Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Minority Castes

Description
The “Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Minority Castes” was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to promote inclusive education and reduce dropout rates among minority caste students in primary and secondary education. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of annual scholarships is provided to students from minority communities studying in government and aided primary schools from standard 1st to 10th, encouraging continued education and easing financial burdens.

Exclusions
• <br>

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

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must belong to a minority caste.
2. The applicant must be studying in a government or aided primary/secondary school.
3. The applicant must be studying in class 1st to 10th.1. There is no income limit for applicants in standard 1st to 8th.1. The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000/- for standard 9th to 10th.
4. <br>

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 is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Minority caste students studying in Std. 1 to 10 in government or aided schools in Gujarat.
<br>

Q: Is there an income limit?
A: Yes, the annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 for standards 9th to10th.
<br>

Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, the application is accepted online only.
<br>

Q: Is there a fee to apply?
A: No, the application is free of cost.
<br>

Q: Can a student from a private school apply?
A: No, only students from Government and Aided schools are eligible.

<br>

Q: What documents are required?
A: Aadhar Card, Minority Caste Certificate, School ID, Income Certificate (if needed), etc.
<br>

Q: How much scholarship is provided?
A: Between ₹500 to ₹1,000 annually depending on gender and class.
<br>

Q: Where can I apply for this scheme?
A: On the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in

<br>