EBC / EWS Scholarship Schemes in Gujarat
Gujarat offers multiple scholarship and fee exemption schemes for economically weaker students from the General category who do not qualify for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC reservations but still have limited financial resources. The main schemes are the EBC Fee Exemption Scholarship and the Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC.
EBC Fee Exemption Scholarship
The EBC Fee Exemption Scheme provides fee relief to graduation-level students from economically backward general-category families.
| Class 12 Marks | Fee Exemption | Renewal Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 60% or above | Full fee exemption | Minimum 50% marks in current year |
| 55% – 59% | Half fee exemption | Minimum 50% marks in current year |
- Level: Graduation (degree courses)
- Income limit: Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (verify current year limit at portal)
- Payment: DBT to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account
Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC
The Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students (Central Government scheme) is available on the Digital Gujarat Portal. It provides financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 per year for students pursuing post-matric education (Class 11 onwards to higher education). Income limit: ≤ ₹2 lakh per year.
- Listed on the Digital Gujarat Portal as: Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for Economic Backward Class Students
- Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in → Scholarship Services → EBC/General → Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship
EWS Certificate for Reservation
The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate provides eligibility for the 10% reservation in educational institutions and central government jobs. Issued by the Mamlatdar office in Gujarat. To be eligible:
- Annual family income below ₹8 lakh per year (all sources)
- Family does not own more than 5 acres of agricultural land
- Residential flat/house does not exceed 1,000 sq ft
- No residential plot in a municipality/notified town exceeding 100 sq yards
Eligibility
- Must belong to the General / EBC category (not SC/ST/OBC/SEBC)
- Annual family income: EBC Fee Exemption - ≤ ₹2.5 lakh; Dr Ambedkar EBC - ≤ ₹2 lakh
- Class 12 marks: 60%+ for full exemption; 55-59% for half exemption (EBC Fee Exemption)
- Renewal: minimum 50% marks in current year
- Permanent resident of Gujarat with domicile certificate
Documents Required
Aadhaar Card
Identity + DBT bank seeding
Caste Certificate
Issued by 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 (first page)
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 existing login. Verify via OTP.
Complete My Profile
Log in → My Profile → fill personal details, address, category, income, Aadhaar, bank account, upload photo. Mandatory before applying.
Scholarship Services → select your scheme
Service tab → Scholarship Services → select your category → select the specific scheme → choose current academic year → Apply.
Fill form, upload documents, submit
Fill all fields. Upload clear scans (max 200 KB, PDF/JPEG). Agree to terms. Save as Draft → Submit. Note application reference number.
Institute verification & DBT payment
Institute verifies online. On approval, scholarship disbursed via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account (typically within 1 month). Track status under Service Request in dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The EBC (Economically Backward Class) Fee Exemption Scholarship in Gujarat is for graduation-level students with annual family income not exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh (Rs 2,50,000 per year). Full fee exemption for students who scored 60% or more in Class 12; half fee exemption for 55-59% in Class 12. For renewal, minimum 50% marks in current course required. Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under EBC scholarship services.
EBC Fee Exemption Scholarship: annual family income must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh (check current year portal for exact limit; some sources list Rs 2 lakh for the Dr Ambedkar EBC scheme). EWS certificate for reservation: family income below Rs 8 lakh per year (central norm) AND does not own more than 5 acres of agricultural land AND residential plot not exceeding 1000 sq ft AND no residential plot in municipality exceeding 100 sq yards.
The Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC (Economically Backward Class) students is a Central Government scheme providing up to Rs 50,000 per year for higher education. It is listed on the Digital Gujarat Portal under EBC/EWS category. Income limit: Rs 2 lakh per year. Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under Scholarship Services.
Apply for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Income and Assets Certificate at digitalgujarat.gov.in or at the Mamlatdar office. Required documents: income certificate, land records, property details. EWS certificate provides 10% reservation in educational institutions and central government jobs for General category candidates with annual family income below Rs 8 lakh and meeting other property criteria.