Tablet Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students of 12th Standard
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat currently studying in Class 12 can receive a tablet device by paying just a ₹1,000 token fee—the rest of the cost is covered by the state government. There is no income limit for this benefit, making it accessible to all SC students in the 12th standard. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) or ask your school principal for assistance.
About This Scheme
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat currently studying in Class 12 can receive a tablet device by paying just a ₹1,000 token fee—the rest of the cost is covered by the state government. There is no income limit for this benefit, making it accessible to all SC students in the 12th standard. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) or ask your school principal for assistance.
Full official description
The “Tablet Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, tablets are provided to students in the 12th standard who belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
Benefits
- Tablet device provided at a token fee of just ₹1,000 (state government covers the remaining cost)
- One tablet per eligible student
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category in Gujarat
- Must be currently studying in Class 12 (12th standard)
- No income limit — all eligible SC students in 12th standard qualify
How to Apply
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:
Step 01: The applicant may visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page. Step 03: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on ‘Save’. Step 04: After successful registration, the applicant can login through his/her User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password. Step 05: Now, click on ‘My Profile’ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information. Step 06: After filling in profile details, click on ‘Update Profile’. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP). Step 07: Now under services, select ‘Scholarship Services’ and then click on ‘SC Scheme’. Step 08: Select the Financial Year in which you want to apply for and then click on ‘Change Financial Year’. Step 09: 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’. Note: To avail the benefits of the scheme, the student may also contact to principal of his/her school.
Instructions:
Note 01: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory. Note 02: The application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed. Note 03: Only one application per applicant will be acceptable for Tablet assistance. If any student submits more than one application either from a single institute or from multiple institutions his/her applications will be rejected by the competent authority and no request from any side will be entertained. Note 04: In case of any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities. Note 05: All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given. Note 06: The student has to fill out his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully. Note 07: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject student applications. Note 08: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits offered under the scheme?
Students in the 12th standard belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive a tablet by paying a token fee of [?]1,000/-.
What are the eligibility criteria for students to avail of the tablet assistance?
The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat and be studying in the 12th standard.
Is there any income limit for eligibility?
No, there is no income limit specified for eligibility under this scheme.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible students can apply for the scheme through the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
The scheme is for students belonging to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
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 Authority
- First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Break Affidavit (If Break Gap is More than One Year)
- th Standard Marksheet (If Any)
- Identity Card (College/School)
- Any other documents as required