Private Tuition Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students Studying in Standard 11th & 12th (General Stream)
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat who scored 75% or more in Class 10 and are pursuing the General Stream in Classes 11–12 can get annual grants toward private coaching fees. This is a merit-based scheme limited to the top 100 qualifying students. Apply offline at your District Deputy Director (Scheduled Caste Welfare) office.
About This Scheme
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat who scored 75% or more in Class 10 and are pursuing the General Stream in Classes 11–12 can get annual grants toward private coaching fees. This is a merit-based scheme limited to the top 100 qualifying students. Apply offline at your District Deputy Director (Scheduled Caste Welfare) office.
Full official description
The “Private Tuition Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students Studying in Standard 11th & 12th (General Stream)” is implemented by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are studying in Standard 11th and 12th (General Stream) and have obtained 75% or more marks in the 10th Standard for private coaching fees, as per merit prepared at state level up to 100 students.
Benefits
- Class 11 (General Stream): ₹8,000 per year toward private tuition fees
- Class 12 (General Stream): ₹4,000 per year toward private tuition fees
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste community in Gujarat
- Must be enrolled in the General Stream in Class 11 or 12
- Must have scored 75% or more in Class 10
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹4,50,000
- Limited to the top 100 eligible students based on merit
How to Apply
Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, the students need to visit the nearest Office of the District Deputy Director (SCW) or Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office, Gandhinagar. Step 02: The application form may be collected from the concerned office. Step 03: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the mandatory documents. Step 04: Submit the application form along with the documents to the concerned office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
Financial assistance of [?]8,000/- for Standard XI & [?]4,000/- for Standard XII will be provided to Scheduled Caste Students as private tuition fees.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Eligibility criteria include belonging to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat, studying in Standard 11th & 12th General Stream, securing 75% or more marks in Standard 10th, and having an annual family income of up to [?]4.50 lakhs.
How many students receive assistance under this scheme?
Assistance is provided to the first 100 eligible students based on merit, as prepared at the state level.
How can I apply for the benefits of this scheme?
To avail the benefits, students need to visit the nearest Office of District Deputy Director (SCW) or Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office, Gandhinagar.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, this scheme is specifically for Scheduled Caste students studying in Gujarat.
Is there any specific stream requirement for the scheme?
Yes, the scheme is specifically for students studying in the General Stream of Standard 11th and 12th.
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
- 10th Class Marksheet
- Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
- First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Income Certificate (Competent Authority)
- Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
- Fee Receipt of Current Course Year
- Any other documents as required