Why You Need This
The Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra) is the foundational proof of your reserved category in Gujarat. Required for all post-matric and pre-matric scholarships on the Digital Gujarat portal, OBC/SC/ST/SEBC reservation in college admissions and government jobs, and fee concessions at government institutions.
SC / ST / OBC / SEBC — What's Different?
How to Apply | Step-by-Step
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Log in to the Digital Gujarat Portal
Visit www.digitalgujarat.gov.in and log in. New users: register first (5 minutes, free).
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Select Caste Certificate under Citizen Services
Go to Citizen Services → Revenue Services → Caste Certificate. Select your category — SC, ST, OBC, or SEBC.
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Fill in the form and upload documents
Upload Aadhaar, ration card, caste proof (from parents/grandparents if needed), and passport photo. All files under 200 KB in PDF or JPG format.
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Submit and track
Submit and note your Application Reference Number. Log in to check status. Once approved (7–14 days), download your digitally signed certificate — also available in DigiLocker.
Common Issues & Solutions
If your application is rejected or stuck: (1) Check the rejection reason on your dashboard, (2) Correct the issue — wrong document, expired certificate, or name mismatch with Aadhaar, (3) Reapply. For unresolved issues, call 1800-233-5500 or submit a grievance at digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance.