Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes
This Gujarat scheme helps students from Nomadic Tribes (NT) and Denotified Tribes (DNT) pursuing full-time Medical or Engineering degrees within Gujarat by covering their monthly food and mess expenses. Eligible students receive ₹1,500 per month for up to 10 months each academic year. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat scheme helps students from Nomadic Tribes (NT) and Denotified Tribes (DNT) pursuing full-time Medical or Engineering degrees within Gujarat by covering their monthly food and mess expenses. Eligible students receive ₹1,500 per month for up to 10 months each academic year. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The “Food Bill Assistance for Medical and Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes” scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to reduce the burden of living expenses for students belonging to the Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes (NTDNT) communities who are pursuing full-time Medical or Engineering courses within the state. Under this scheme, eligible students receive a monthly food allowance of ₹1,500/- for up to 10 months each academic year to help cover mess or canteen expenses.
Benefits
- ₹1,500 per month for up to 10 months per academic year (total up to ₹15,000/year) towards mess or canteen expenses
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a resident of Gujarat
- Must belong to a Nomadic Tribe (NT) or Denotified Tribe (DNT) community of Gujarat
- Must be pursuing a full-time Medical or Engineering degree within Gujarat
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000
How to Apply
Application Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page. Step 3: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on ‘Save’. Step 4: After successful registration, the applicant can login through his/her User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password. Step 5: Now, click on ‘My Profile’ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information. Step 6: After filling in profile details, click on ‘Update Profile’. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP). Step 7: Now under services, select ‘Scholarship Services’ and then click on ‘SC Scheme’. Step 8: Select the Financial Year for which you want to apply for and then click on ‘Change Financial Year’. Step 9: Select the scheme, read the interaction carefully, and then click on ‘Continue to Service’. Step 10: Fill in the application form completely and upload all the relevant documents. Step 11: Now, click on ‘Save as Draft’ and agree with the terms & conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on ‘Confirm & Final Submit’.
Instructions:
Note 1: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory.
Note 2: Application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed.
Note 3: Only one application per applicant will be acceptable for a scholarship. If any student submits more than one application either from a single institute or from multiple institutions his/her all applications will be rejected by the competent authority and no request from any side will be entertained.
Note 4: In case of any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities.
Note 5: All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given.
Note 6: The student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully.
Note 7: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject the student application.
Note 8: Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students studying inside the state. Only outside students have to fill out their form online and submit his/her application form to their native district officer.
User Manual- English
User Manual- Gujarati
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants must be residents of Gujarat, belong to a Notified Tribe or De‑Notified Tribe (NTDNT) community, and be pursuing a full-time Medical or Engineering degree within the state.
How many months is the allowance paid?
Up to 10 months each academic year.
Is it necessary for the applicant to be a resident of Gujarat?
Yes, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible to apply under this scheme.
Is there any income limit for applying to the scheme?
Yes, the applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000.
Can part-time or diploma course students apply for this scheme?
No.
What type of courses are eligible under the scheme?
Only full-time Medical and Engineering degree courses pursued within Gujarat are eligible.
Is there any application fee?
No, applying is free of cost.
Where can I apply for the scheme?
The applicant visits https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in.
What documents are required to apply?
Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Last Year’s Marksheet, Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque, etc.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Identity proof
- Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Other Mark sheets/Last Year Mark sheet
- Any Other Document if Required