Overview | Dr Ambedkar Open University Scholarship (SEBC)
The Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC) is a Gujarat government scheme supporting SEBC-category students enrolled in distance/open education at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) in Ahmedabad or Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This scheme recognises that many SEBC students pursue open university education due to financial constraints or employment commitments, and aims to reduce the financial burden on such students.
Eligibility
- Must belong to the SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) category in Gujarat
- Must be enrolled in a regular course at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) or Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Annual family income generally within ₹2.5 lakh per year (verify current year limit at the portal)
- Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat with a valid domicile certificate
Documents Required
SEBC Caste Certificate
Issued by Mamlatdar office
Income Certificate
Annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh, from Mamlatdar
Domicile Certificate
Vas Praman Patra - Gujarat resident
BAOU/IGNOU Enrollment
Enrollment certificate for current academic year
Aadhaar Card
Linked to bank account for DBT
Bank Passbook
Account number, IFSC code (Aadhaar-seeded)
How to Apply
Log in to Digital Gujarat Portal
Go to digitalgujarat.gov.in → Citizen Login → log in with your credentials.
Scholarship Services → SEBC → Dr Ambedkar Open University scheme
Click Service tab → Scholarship Services → SEBC category → find the Dr Ambedkar / Indira Gandhi Open University scholarship.
Fill form, upload documents, submit
Fill personal, academic, and income details. Upload all required documents. Review and submit. Track status via Service Request dashboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dr Ambedkar / Indira Gandhi Open University Scholarship for SEBC students in Gujarat provides financial support to SEBC-category students pursuing courses at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) or Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is listed on the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) under Scholarship Services → SEBC category. Apply online with caste certificate, income certificate, and enrollment proof.
Eligibility: (1) Must belong to the SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) category in Gujarat; (2) Must be pursuing studies at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) or Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU); (3) Annual family income generally within ₹2.5 lakh (check current year scheme notification for exact limit); (4) Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat with domicile certificate.
Required documents: SEBC Caste Certificate (from Mamlatdar), Income Certificate (from Mamlatdar), Domicile Certificate, University/IGNOU/BAOU enrollment certificate, Aadhaar Card, bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded for DBT), latest marksheet, and passport-size photo. Upload at digitalgujarat.gov.in under SEBC scholarship schemes.
Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in: (1) Register and log in, (2) Complete My Profile, (3) Go to Service tab → Scholarship Services → SEBC → select Dr Ambedkar / Indira Gandhi Open University scholarship scheme, (4) Fill form with personal, academic, and income details, (5) Upload all documents, (6) Submit. DBT payment to Aadhaar-linked bank account.