Why Must You Renew the Scholarship Every Year?
The Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal does not automatically continue your scholarship from year to year. Each academic year, you must submit a fresh renewal application to confirm you still meet the eligibility criteria, that your academic progress is satisfactory (minimum 50% marks), your income eligibility has not changed, your enrollment continues, and your bank account is active.
Renewal Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum marks: Must have passed the previous academic year with at least 50% marks (most schemes; relaxation may apply for SC/ST)
- No excessive backlogs/ATKT: No active ATKT beyond the permissible limit for the scheme
- Attendance: Minimum 75% attendance in the current year (as per Digital Gujarat guidelines)
- Income limit: Annual family income still within the scheme's prescribed limit (typically ₹1 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh depending on scheme)
- Category unchanged: SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC status confirmed
- Active bank account: Aadhaar-seeded bank account for DBT
- Not availing duplicate scholarship: No other major government scholarship covering the same course/period
Documents Required for Renewal
Previous Year Marksheet
Latest exam marksheet showing minimum 50% marks
Bonafide / Enrollment Certificate
From current school/college for current academic year
Fee Receipt / Fee Structure
Current year's fee receipt or fee structure document
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar linked (seeded) to the bank account for DBT
Bank Passbook (First Page)
Account holder name, account number, and IFSC code
Caste / Income Certificate
Required only if applicable; must still be valid and within income limits
Step-by-Step Renewal Process
Log in to digitalgujarat.gov.in
Go to digitalgujarat.gov.in and click Student Login. Enter your registration ID and password (or OTP).
Go to Scholarship Services → select your scheme
From your dashboard, click Service tab → Scholarship Services → select your category (SC/ST/SEBC/OBC etc.) and then your specific scheme. The system will auto-fetch your previous year's details.
Select "Renew" option and update details
Choose the Renewal option (not Fresh Application). Update your current academic information: current class/year, marks obtained, enrollment details, and fee information.
Upload renewal documents
Upload: previous year marksheet, bonafide certificate, fee receipt, Aadhaar, bank passbook. All files must be clear, under 200 KB, in PDF or JPEG format.
Review and submit
Review all details carefully. Click Save as Draft if incomplete, or Submit when ready. Note the application reference number. The institution/college principal will verify online.
Important Dates | Scholarship Renewal 2026
Latest published last dates (update dated 18 October 2026):
| Scholarship | Category / Details | Last Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYSY Scholarship & Renewal | All categories (Fresh / Renewal / Delayed) | 30 Oct 2026 | 🟢 Open |
| Digital Gujarat Scholarship | SC category students | 31 Oct 2026 | 🟢 Open |
| Free Ship Card Scholarship | SC category students | 31 Oct 2026 | 🟢 Open |
| Digital Gujarat Scholarship | ST category students | 30 Nov 2026 | 🟢 Open |
| Free Ship Card Scholarship | ST category students | 30 Nov 2026 | 🟢 Open |
| Meal / Tuition / Instrumental Assistance | As per applicable category | Same as category date | 🟢 Open |
| Digital Gujarat Scholarship | SEBC / OBC / EBC / DNT / Others | Will update soon | 🟡 Awaited |
| MYSY Renewal | Students awaiting results | Will update soon | 🟡 Awaited |
| MYSY Cash / Fashion Application | Medical students / D2D, CBSE, NIOS students | Will update soon | 🟡 Awaited |
| Girls' Education Scheme | Newly admitted MBBS students | Will update soon | 🟡 Awaited |
| CMSS Scholarship | All categories | Will update soon | 🟡 Awaited |
| Education & Laptop Assistance Schemes | Students with Shram Card | Application process ongoing | 🟢 Open |
Which Renewal Deadline Applies to You?
MYSY students
Renew by 30 Oct 2026. If you are awaiting results, your window will be announced soon.
SC students
Digital Gujarat and Free Ship Card: 31 Oct 2026.
ST students
Digital Gujarat and Free Ship Card: 30 Nov 2026.
SEBC / OBC / EBC / DNT
Dates not yet announced. Keep documents ready and check the portal.
Shram Card students
Education and Laptop Assistance applications are ongoing.
Common Renewal Mistakes to Avoid
- Clicking "Fresh Application": always choose Renewal if you already received the scholarship last year.
- Expired certificates: update the income certificate if it has expired before you apply.
- Unseeded Aadhaar-bank account: payment is delayed even after approval, so confirm seeding with your bank.
- Applying on the last day: server slowdowns can cause failed submissions near the deadline.
- Ignoring "Query by Authority": check your dashboard regularly and upload the requested document quickly.
How to Track Scholarship Renewal Status
After submission, log in to the Digital Gujarat Portal and go to Service Request section. Status stages:
- Submitted - Application received by the portal
- Received by Principal - College/institute has received the application; contact your college for any pending action
- Query by Authority - Department needs additional documents; click Edit and upload the requested document
- Approved - Scholarship has been sanctioned
- Payment Processed - Amount transferred via DBT to your bank account (typically within 1 month of approval)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Digital Gujarat Scholarship renewal is NOT automatic. Students must apply every year through the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) to continue receiving the scholarship. If you do not renew, scholarship payments stop. For 2026, MYSY renewal closes on 30 October, SC scholarships on 31 October and ST scholarships on 30 November.
Most Digital Gujarat Scholarship schemes require a minimum of 50% marks in the previous academic year's examination to be eligible for renewal. Some schemes (like SC/ST post-matric) may have relaxed norms. 75% attendance is also required. Check the specific scheme rules at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
For Digital Gujarat Scholarship renewal: Previous year's marksheet, current year bonafide/enrollment certificate from college/school, fee receipt or fee structure for current year, Aadhaar Card, bank passbook (first page with account number and IFSC), caste certificate, and income certificate (if applicable). All documents in PDF/JPEG under 200 KB.
As of 21 October 2026: MYSY renewal (Fresh / Renewal / Delayed) closes 30 October 2026. SC category scholarships and Free Ship Card (SC) close 31 October 2026. ST category scholarships and Free Ship Card (ST) close 30 November 2026. Dates for SEBC/OBC/EBC/DNT/Others, MYSY renewal for students awaiting results, Girls' Education Scheme and CMSS will be updated soon. Check digitalgujarat.gov.in regularly.
The renewal window for MYSY students awaiting results has not been announced yet ("will update soon"). The main MYSY renewal deadline is 30 October 2026. Keep your documents ready and check digitalgujarat.gov.in for the announcement.
The portal sometimes opens "Delayed" application windows, and MYSY currently lists Fresh, Renewal and Delayed applications under the same 30 October 2026 date. If you have missed a window, check the notification section on your dashboard or contact the helpline at 1800-233-5500.
Log in to digitalgujarat.gov.in → go to Service Request section → check status under your scholarship application. Status stages: Submitted → Received by Principal → Verified by Authority → Approved → Payment Processed. If status shows 'Query by Authority', upload the requested documents via the Edit option.