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Overview
“Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/ Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses'' under “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”, implemented by the Directorate of Education, Of DNH & DD, aims to provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses.
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Description
“Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses& 39;& 39; under the “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”has been implemented by the Directorate of Education, U.T. Administration Of DNH & DD. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses of the U.T. Administration. Objective of the "Saraswati Vidya Yojana”: The UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has launched “Saraswati Vidya Yojana” on 25th February, 2021, for the girl students of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The scheme aims to encourage girl students to continue education keeping in view the aim of:- “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”. Objective of the "Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses" Sub-scheme: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses thereby reducing gender disparity in the society. The reimbursement shall be made annually through Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiaries.
Exclusions
• The Scheme will not cover the student pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode.
• The benefit will not be provided to those girl students who have failed in any annual/semester examination of that academic year for which the reimbursement has been claimed.
• This scheme shall not cover the students pursuing double graduation.
Benefits
• **Full Reimbursement for Low Income:**
• 100% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/-.
• **Partial Reimbursement for Higher Income:**
• 50% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is above ₹1,50,000/-.
• **Maximum Reimbursement Limits:**
• For diploma and undergraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year.
• For postgraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,50,000/- per year.
• **Extended Reimbursement for 1.5-Year Courses:**
• For graduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,75,000/- per academic year.
• For postgraduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹5,25,000/- lakh per academic year.
• **Additional Hostel Allowance:**
• An additional allowance covering 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges), capped at ₹30,000/- per year, will be provided. This allowance is in addition to the maximum reimbursement limits specified above.
• **Note:**
• The accommodation fees of the students staying as paying Guest or in a flat system shall not be reimbursed.
• While calculating Tuition and Academic Fees, the fees such as Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee and Development Fee will not be considered.
• In case the Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and the same is not mentioned separately in Fee Receipt, the Hostel Charges will be considered as 50% of the total amount of the fee receipt with the capping of ₹30,000/- per Year. Therefore, 50% of the benefit of the considered 50% amount will be reimbursed.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a girl.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. Parents/Husband/Guardian must be domiciled residents of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for the girl student.
4. The student should have studied continuously for five years in any High School/Higher Secondary School in the UT, including the qualifying examination (SSC/HSC).
5. Only the first two daughters of a family are eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Required Documents
• Original Fee Receipts.
• Copy of Domicile Certificate of applicant as per clause II(4) above issued by Competent Authority of UT Administration D&NH and DD.
• Copy of Income Certificate of the parent or Husband (in case married) issued by Competent Authority of UT Administration D&NH and DD in case of income below ₹1,50,000/-.
• Copy of the relevant order issued by the concerned state with respect to Fee Fixation of the respective college/institute.
• Copy Annual Exam/Semester result of the respective Academic Year for which claim for reimbursement of fees under the scheme is made.
• Self attested copy of current year examination Marksheet.
• Self-attested copy of Bonafide or Schooling Certificate stating Continuous last 05 years of study in UT Administration D&NH and DD.
• Copy of Aadhar card.
• Copy of Bank Pass book (Aadhar Seeded).
• Declaration regarding availing benefit only under the Saraswati Vidya Yojana Scheme and that no claim is made in any of the other schemes for respective Academic Year for which the claim has been made.
• Declaration from parents/ guardian regarding application for reimbursement of fees not more than 02 girls‘ children of the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for reimbursement of tuition and academic fees under this scheme?
A: Girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 100% reimbursement of tuition and academic fees. Those with incomes above ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 50% reimbursement.
Q: What are the maximum reimbursement amounts per year for different levels of courses?
A: For Diploma/ Graduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year. For Post Graduation professional courses, it is ₹3,50,000/- per year.
Q: How does the reimbursement work for academic sessions that are 1.5 years long?
A: For academic sessions of 1.5 years, reimbursement is capped at ₹3,75,000/- per academic year for Graduate professional courses and ₹5,25,000/- per academic year for Post-Graduation professional courses.
Q: Is there any additional allowance provided under this scheme?
A: Yes, an additional allowance of 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges) up to a maximum of ₹30,000/- per year is provided. This is in addition to the ceiling limits mentioned earlier (₹2,50,000/-/₹3,50,000/-, etc.).
Q: Can I apply for reimbursement if I have failed in any examination during the academic year?
A: No, reimbursement will not be provided to girl students who have failed in any annual/ semester examination of the academic year for which they are seeking reimbursement.
Q: Are more than two daughters eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
A: No, Only First two Girl Child of the family will be eligible for the benefits under this scheme.
Q: Will the Scheme cover students pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode?
A: No, the Scheme does not cover students pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode.
Q: Are there any conditions regarding academic performance for reimbursement?
A: Yes, reimbursement will not be provided to girl students who have failed in any annual/semester examination of the academic year for which reimbursement is claimed.
Q: What types of accommodation fees are eligible for reimbursement under the Scheme?
A: Only hostel accommodation fees availed in respective college hostels and private registered students/youth hostels will be reimbursed. Accommodation fees for students staying as paying guests or in a flat system are not covered under the Scheme.
Q: Will this scheme cover students pursuing double graduation?
A: No, this scheme shall not cover students pursuing double graduation.
Q: What fees are excluded while calculating Tuition and Academic Fees?
A: Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee, and Development Fee will not be considered.
Q: How are Hostel Charges reimbursed?
A: If Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and not separately mentioned in the Fee Receipt, 50% of the total Hostel Charges will be considered, capped at Rs. 30,000 per year. Reimbursement will be 50% of this considered amount.
Q: How will applications be processed?
A: The Scrutiny Committee will thoroughly review each application and supporting documents to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
Q: When will the Scholarship be disbursed?
A: The Scholarship will be disbursed after the approval from the Hon‘ble Administrator, UT of D&NH and DD.
Q: When should applications be submitted?
A: Applications should be submitted during the month of October for the immediate previous (one) Academic Year.
“Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses& 39;& 39; under the “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”has been implemented by the Directorate of Education, U.T. Administration Of DNH & DD. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses of the U.T. Administration. Objective of the "Saraswati Vidya Yojana”: The UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has launched “Saraswati Vidya Yojana” on 25th February, 2021, for the girl students of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The scheme aims to encourage girl students to continue education keeping in view the aim of:- “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”. Objective of the "Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses" Sub-scheme: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses thereby reducing gender disparity in the society. The reimbursement shall be made annually through Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiaries.
Exclusions
• The Scheme will not cover the student pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode.
• The benefit will not be provided to those girl students who have failed in any annual/semester examination of that academic year for which the reimbursement has been claimed.
• This scheme shall not cover the students pursuing double graduation.
Benefits
• **Full Reimbursement for Low Income:**
• 100% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/-.
• **Partial Reimbursement for Higher Income:**
• 50% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is above ₹1,50,000/-.
• **Maximum Reimbursement Limits:**
• For diploma and undergraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year.
• For postgraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,50,000/- per year.
• **Extended Reimbursement for 1.5-Year Courses:**
• For graduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,75,000/- per academic year.
• For postgraduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹5,25,000/- lakh per academic year.
• **Additional Hostel Allowance:**
• An additional allowance covering 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges), capped at ₹30,000/- per year, will be provided. This allowance is in addition to the maximum reimbursement limits specified above.
• **Note:**
• The accommodation fees of the students staying as paying Guest or in a flat system shall not be reimbursed.
• While calculating Tuition and Academic Fees, the fees such as Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee and Development Fee will not be considered.
• In case the Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and the same is not mentioned separately in Fee Receipt, the Hostel Charges will be considered as 50% of the total amount of the fee receipt with the capping of ₹30,000/- per Year. Therefore, 50% of the benefit of the considered 50% amount will be reimbursed.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a girl.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. Parents/Husband/Guardian must be domiciled residents of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for the girl student.
4. The student should have studied continuously for five years in any High School/Higher Secondary School in the UT, including the qualifying examination (SSC/HSC).
5. Only the first two daughters of a family are eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Required Documents
• Original Fee Receipts.
• Copy of Domicile Certificate of applicant as per clause II(4) above issued by Competent Authority of UT Administration D&NH and DD.
• Copy of Income Certificate of the parent or Husband (in case married) issued by Competent Authority of UT Administration D&NH and DD in case of income below ₹1,50,000/-.
• Copy of the relevant order issued by the concerned state with respect to Fee Fixation of the respective college/institute.
• Copy Annual Exam/Semester result of the respective Academic Year for which claim for reimbursement of fees under the scheme is made.
• Self attested copy of current year examination Marksheet.
• Self-attested copy of Bonafide or Schooling Certificate stating Continuous last 05 years of study in UT Administration D&NH and DD.
• Copy of Aadhar card.
• Copy of Bank Pass book (Aadhar Seeded).
• Declaration regarding availing benefit only under the Saraswati Vidya Yojana Scheme and that no claim is made in any of the other schemes for respective Academic Year for which the claim has been made.
• Declaration from parents/ guardian regarding application for reimbursement of fees not more than 02 girls‘ children of the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for reimbursement of tuition and academic fees under this scheme?
A: Girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 100% reimbursement of tuition and academic fees. Those with incomes above ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 50% reimbursement.
Q: What are the maximum reimbursement amounts per year for different levels of courses?
A: For Diploma/ Graduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year. For Post Graduation professional courses, it is ₹3,50,000/- per year.
Q: How does the reimbursement work for academic sessions that are 1.5 years long?
A: For academic sessions of 1.5 years, reimbursement is capped at ₹3,75,000/- per academic year for Graduate professional courses and ₹5,25,000/- per academic year for Post-Graduation professional courses.
Q: Is there any additional allowance provided under this scheme?
A: Yes, an additional allowance of 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges) up to a maximum of ₹30,000/- per year is provided. This is in addition to the ceiling limits mentioned earlier (₹2,50,000/-/₹3,50,000/-, etc.).
Q: Can I apply for reimbursement if I have failed in any examination during the academic year?
A: No, reimbursement will not be provided to girl students who have failed in any annual/ semester examination of the academic year for which they are seeking reimbursement.
Q: Are more than two daughters eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
A: No, Only First two Girl Child of the family will be eligible for the benefits under this scheme.
Q: Will the Scheme cover students pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode?
A: No, the Scheme does not cover students pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode.
Q: Are there any conditions regarding academic performance for reimbursement?
A: Yes, reimbursement will not be provided to girl students who have failed in any annual/semester examination of the academic year for which reimbursement is claimed.
Q: What types of accommodation fees are eligible for reimbursement under the Scheme?
A: Only hostel accommodation fees availed in respective college hostels and private registered students/youth hostels will be reimbursed. Accommodation fees for students staying as paying guests or in a flat system are not covered under the Scheme.
Q: Will this scheme cover students pursuing double graduation?
A: No, this scheme shall not cover students pursuing double graduation.
Q: What fees are excluded while calculating Tuition and Academic Fees?
A: Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee, and Development Fee will not be considered.
Q: How are Hostel Charges reimbursed?
A: If Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and not separately mentioned in the Fee Receipt, 50% of the total Hostel Charges will be considered, capped at Rs. 30,000 per year. Reimbursement will be 50% of this considered amount.
Q: How will applications be processed?
A: The Scrutiny Committee will thoroughly review each application and supporting documents to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
Q: When will the Scholarship be disbursed?
A: The Scholarship will be disbursed after the approval from the Hon‘ble Administrator, UT of D&NH and DD.
Q: When should applications be submitted?
A: Applications should be submitted during the month of October for the immediate previous (one) Academic Year.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a girl.
2
The applicant should be a student.
3
Parents/Husband/Guardian must be domiciled residents of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for the girl student.
4
The student should have studied continuously for five years in any High School/Higher Secondary School in the UT, including the qualifying examination (SSC/HSC).
5
Only the first two daughters of a family are eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Benefits
**Full Reimbursement for Low Income:**
100% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/-.
**Partial Reimbursement for Higher Income:**
50% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is above ₹1,50,000/-.
**Maximum Reimbursement Limits:**
For diploma and undergraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year.
For postgraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,50,000/- per year.
**Extended Reimbursement for 1.5-Year Courses:**
For graduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,75,000/- per academic year.
For postgraduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹5,25,000/- lakh per academic year.
**Additional Hostel Allowance:**
An additional allowance covering 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges), capped at ₹30,000/- per year, will be provided. This allowance is in addition to the maximum reimbursement limits specified above.
**Note:**
The accommodation fees of the students staying as paying Guest or in a flat system shall not be reimbursed.
While calculating Tuition and Academic Fees, the fees such as Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee and Development Fee will not be considered.
In case the Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and the same is not mentioned separately in Fee Receipt, the Hostel Charges will be considered as 50% of the total amount of the fee receipt with the capping of ₹30,000/- per Year. Therefore, 50% of the benefit of the considered 50% amount will be reimbursed.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Original Fee Receipts. |
| 2 | Copy of Domicile Certificate of applicant as per clause II(4) above issued by Competent Authority of UT Administration D&NH and DD. |
| 3 | Copy of Income Certificate of the parent or Husband (in case married) issued by Competent Authority of UT Administration D&NH and DD in case of income below ₹1,50,000/-. |
| 4 | Copy of the relevant order issued by the concerned state with respect to Fee Fixation of the respective college/institute. |
| 5 | Copy Annual Exam/Semester result of the respective Academic Year for which claim for reimbursement of fees under the scheme is made. |
| 6 | Self attested copy of current year examination Marksheet. |
| 7 | Self-attested copy of Bonafide or Schooling Certificate stating Continuous last 05 years of study in UT Administration D&NH and DD. |
| 8 | Copy of Aadhar card. |
| 9 | Copy of Bank Pass book (Aadhar Seeded). |
| 10 | Declaration regarding availing benefit only under the Saraswati Vidya Yojana Scheme and that no claim is made in any of the other schemes for respective Academic Year for which the claim has been made. |
| 11 | Declaration from parents/ guardian regarding application for reimbursement of fees not more than 02 girls‘ children of the family. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 100% reimbursement of tuition and academic fees. Those with incomes above ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 50% reimbursement.
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