Award to Scheduled Castes Students Who Secured Top Ranks at State and District Level in Standard X & XII (Sahuji Maharaj Assistance)
Scheduled Caste students from Gujarat who rank in the top three at state or district level in Class 10 or 12 board exams receive cash prizes ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹41,000. There is no income limit, and no separate application is required — the Government uses board results to identify and reward winners automatically.
About This Scheme
Scheduled Caste students from Gujarat who rank in the top three at state or district level in Class 10 or 12 board exams receive cash prizes ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹41,000. There is no income limit, and no separate application is required — the Government uses board results to identify and reward winners automatically.
Full official description
The scheme “Award to Scheduled Castes Students Who Secured Top Ranks at State and District Level in Standard X & XII” is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, the Scheduled Castes Category students who have Secured Top Ranks at the State and District Levels in Gujarat in Standard X & XII are given cash prizes. Cash prizes are awarded to the first three students who secure the highest ranks in both Standard X and Standard XII across all streams.
Benefits
- State Level — Class 10: ₹41,000 (1st), ₹21,000 (2nd), ₹11,000 (3rd)
- State Level — Class 12 (All Streams): ₹31,000 (1st), ₹21,000 (2nd), ₹11,000 (3rd)
- District Level — Class 10 & 12: ₹6,000 (1st), ₹5,000 (2nd), ₹4,000 (3rd)
- No separate application needed — selected automatically based on board results
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category in Gujarat
- Must secure 1st, 2nd, or 3rd rank at state level or district level in Class 10 or 12 exams (all streams)
- No income limit applies
- Winners identified automatically from Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board results
How to Apply
Under this scheme, the list of students is obtained from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board and the award is given to the selected students accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who initiated this scheme?
The scheme is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits of the scheme?
Cash prizes are awarded to students who secure the highest ranks in both Standard X and Standard XII across all streams at both state and district levels.
What are the award details for state-level rankers?
For Standard X, the first three students receive [?]41,000/-, [?]21,000/-, and [?]11,000/-. For Standard XII, the prizes are [?]31,000/-, [?]21,000/-, and [?]11,000/- respectively.
What are the award details for district-level rankers?
For Standard X, the first three students receive [?]6,000/-, [?]5,000/-, and [?]4,000/-. For Standard XII, the prizes are [?]6,000/-, [?]5,000/-, and [?]4,000/- respectively.
Who is eligible for these cash prizes?
Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes Category of Gujarat who secure top ranks at both state and district levels in Standard X & XII exams are eligible.
Are there any income limits for eligibility?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
How can students avail the benefits of this scheme?
The list of eligible students is obtained from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board, and cash awards are given to selected students accordingly.
How are the winners selected?
Winners are selected based on their rankings provided by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport size photo
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
- Educational certificate/Marksheet
- Identity Card (School)
- Any other documents as required