Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat
One-time financial assistance of up to ₹10,000 per year for SEBC students in Gujarat pursuing Medical, Engineering, or Diploma courses to help purchase essential study instruments and equipment.
About this scheme
The Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, and Diploma Students (SEBC) is a state-level welfare scheme administered by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, under the Director, Developing Castes Welfare. The scheme is identified by the code BCK-80 on the Digital Gujarat Portal. The scheme provides one-time financial assistance to students belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) category who are enrolled in Medical, Engineering, or Diploma courses in recognised institutions within Gujarat. The assistance is intended to help students purchase the professional instruments, tools, and equipment required for their respective courses. The grant amount varies by course: ₹10,000 per year for Medical students, ₹5,000 per year for Engineering students, and ₹3,000 per year for Diploma students. The scheme is designed to reduce the financial burden on students from economically weaker backgrounds who need specialised equipment for their professional training. Applications are accepted exclusively online through the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in). The application window typically opens between June and August each year.
Eligibility
- Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat
- Caste category: Must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) category, as certified by the competent authority of the Government of Gujarat
- Course & institution: Must be enrolled in a recognised Medical, Engineering, or Diploma course within Gujarat
- Annual family income: Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000 per annum
Benefits
- Medical students: ₹10,000 per year for purchasing professional instruments and equipment
- Engineering students: ₹5,000 per year for purchasing professional instruments and equipment
- Diploma students: ₹3,000 per year for purchasing professional instruments and equipment
- One-time financial assistance per year for the duration of the course
Required documents
- Aadhaar Card
- SEBC Caste CertificateIssued by the competent authority of the Government of Gujarat
- Income CertificateShowing annual family income from all sources not exceeding ₹2,50,000
- Current year fee receiptProof of admission in the current academic year
- Previous year marksheet
- Bank Passbook or Cancelled ChequeAadhaar-seeded bank account for Direct Benefit Transfer
- Passport-size photograph
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