IELTS & TOEFL Training Assistance
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
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
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Project Administrator's Office of all districts and the head office of Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar (all tribal districts), and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Project Administrator's Office of all districts.
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
- Professional Course Certificate
- Marksheet
- Passport-size Photos
- Receipt of Fee Paid
- Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Caste Certificate
- Identity Card
- Marksheet of 12th Standard
- Quotations
- School Leaving