IELTS & TOEFL Training Assistance
₹3,10,000 IELTS/TOEFL training grant · Scheduled Tribe students · study abroad preparation
This Gujarat Tribal Development scheme provides ₹3,10,000 in financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students from notified tribal areas who want to pursue higher education abroad after Class 12. The funds cover professional IELTS/TOEFL coaching and guidance on visa and passport processes for foreign university admissions. Apply offline at your district's Project Administrator's Office or at the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation head office in Gandhinagar.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat Tribal Development scheme provides ₹3,10,000 in financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students from notified tribal areas who want to pursue higher education abroad after Class 12. The funds cover professional IELTS/TOEFL coaching and guidance on visa and passport processes for foreign university admissions. Apply offline at your district's Project Administrator's Office or at the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation head office in Gandhinagar.
Full official description
The "IELTS & TOEFL Training Assistance" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to empower Scheduled Tribe (ST) students aspiring to pursue higher studies abroad after class 12th. Under this scheme, the tribal students receive structured guidance, IELTS and TOEFL training, and financial assistance to prepare for admissions to reputed foreign universities, with additional support for visa and passport processes.
Benefits
- ₹3,10,000 per student to cover IELTS/TOEFL training costs, plus guidance on visa and passport application processes for foreign university admissions
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Not directly applicable to startups, but if you're hiring tribal talent, this scheme helps candidates build language skills needed for international roles — reducing your talent pipeline gap for globally-facing teams.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Must have passed Class 12 (HSC)
- Must be residing in a notified tribal area of Gujarat
- Must intend to pursue higher education abroad and require IELTS/TOEFL training for admission
How to Apply
- Visit the Project Administrator's Office in your district (or the head office of Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar).
- Request the prescribed application form from the designated staff.
- Fill in all mandatory fields and self-attest required documents.
- Submit the completed form with documents to the Project Administrator's Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Scheduled Tribe students from Gujarat who have passed Class 12 and plan to study abroad.
Is there any income limit?
No, there is no income limit for this scheme.
Can students from other states apply?
No, only ST students from Gujarat are eligible.
Is the application form free?
Yes, the form is free of cost.
Where can I get the form?
From the District Project Administrator Office or the Gujarat Adivasi Vikas Nigam, Gandhinagar.
How do I submit the application?
Submit it with documents to your District Project Administrator's Office.
Is this scheme for both male and female students?
Yes, it is open to all genders.
Can working professionals apply?
No, this is only for students who have passed class 12th.
Where can I find more details online?
The applicant visits the Tribal Development Department website: https://tribal.gujarat.gov.in/
Can I apply for this scheme online?
No, the application process is offline.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Birth certificate
- Caste certificate (ST category)
- Mark sheet of Class 12
- Passport-size photographs
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- Identity card
- School leaving certificate
- Receipt of fees paid (if any)