Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC | Overview
The Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for Economic Backward Class Students is a Central Government scheme available on the Digital Gujarat Portal. It specifically targets students from the EBC (Economically Backward Class) / General category who are economically disadvantaged and pursuing post-matric education.
This Scheme vs SEBC Dr Ambedkar Open University Scheme
- This scheme (this page): Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC, General/EBC category, income ≤ ₹2 lakh, all post-matric courses, up to ₹50,000
- Different scheme (BCK-81C): Scholarship for Students at Dr Ambedkar / IGNOU Open Universities, SEBC category only, specifically for BAOU or IGNOU students
Eligibility
- Must belong to the EBC (Economically Backward Class) / General category (not SC/ST/OBC/SEBC)
- Annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,00,000 (₹2 lakh) per year
- Pursuing post-matric education | Class 11 to Graduation in a recognised institution in Gujarat
- Permanent resident of Gujarat with valid domicile certificate
- Not availing any other scholarship covering the same course/period
Benefits
- Maximum benefit: Up to ₹50,000 per year
- Covers tuition fees, maintenance, and study expenses
- Payment via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Renewal: minimum 50% marks required in previous year
Documents Required
Aadhaar Card
Identity + DBT seeding
Caste Certificate
From Mamlatdar
Income Certificate
Annual family income from Mamlatdar
Domicile Certificate
Gujarat resident proof
Bonafide / Enrolment Certificate
From current institution
Fee Receipt / Fee Structure
Current year fees
Bank Passbook
Account + IFSC - Aadhaar-seeded
Passport-size Photo
Recent, max 200 KB
How to Apply
Register / Log in at digitalgujarat.gov.in
Visit digitalgujarat.gov.in → New Registration or log in. Verify via OTP.
Complete My Profile
Log in → My Profile → fill all sections: personal details, address, category, family income, Aadhaar, bank account, upload photo. Mandatory.
Service tab → Scholarship Services → select scheme
Click Service → Scholarship Services → select your category → choose scheme → select academic year → Apply.
Fill form, upload documents, submit
Complete all fields. Upload clear scans (max 200 KB). Agree to terms. Save as Draft → Submit. Note reference number.
Institute verification & DBT payment
College verifies online. On approval, DBT disbursed to Aadhaar-linked bank. Track under Service Request.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC (Economically Backward Class) Students is a Central Government scheme listed on the Digital Gujarat Portal. It provides financial assistance of up to Rs 50,000 per year for EBC students pursuing post-matric education (Class 11 to Graduation). Income limit: annual family income must not exceed Rs 2 lakh. This scheme covers General category students who are economically backward but not covered by SC/ST/OBC/SEBC reservations.
No. These are two completely different schemes: (1) Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students (this page) - GoI funded, for EBC/General category, income ≤ Rs 2 lakh, amount up to Rs 50,000, applies to all post-matric courses; (2) Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC) - BCK-81C, for SEBC category students only, specifically for BAOU or IGNOU students. Choose the correct scheme based on your category before applying.
The income limit for the Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC (Economically Backward Class) students is Rs 2 lakh (Rs 2,00,000) per year from all family sources. The income certificate must be issued by the Mamlatdar office and must be current.
EBC (Economically Backward Class) in Gujarat is a state-specific category for General category students who are economically backward but do not qualify for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC reservations. EWS (Economically Weaker Section) is a central government 10% reservation category for the same population with specific criteria (income < Rs 8 lakh AND property restrictions). EBC/EWS Fee Exemption Scholarship has income limit Rs 2.5 lakh, while Dr Ambedkar EBC Post Matric Scholarship has income limit Rs 2 lakh.