📍 Surat District · Gujarat

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Surat — 2026 Complete Guide

Quick Answer

Surat students apply for Digital Gujarat Scholarships free at digitalgujarat.gov.in. For income and domicile certificates, visit your nearest Mamlatdar office in Surat district. For scholarship issues, contact the District Social Welfare Office, Surat. Helpline: 1800-233-5500 (Toll-Free).

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Surat District Social Welfare Office

For scholarship rejections, appeal cases, and document issues, reach the DSWO Surat.

District Social Welfare Officer — Surat

OfficeDistrict Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Surat
AddressCollector's Office Campus, Athwa Gate, Surat — 395001
Portal Helpline1800-233-5500 (Toll-Free)
Emailscholarships-dg@gujarat.gov.in
Office HoursMonday – Friday · 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Online Grievancedigitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance
Surat Note: Surat is Gujarat's second-largest city with a large migrant and textile worker population. If your family's income comes from the textile, diamond, or manufacturing sector, ensure your income certificate clearly states all income sources from all earning family members. Mixed-income households (one salaried + one self-employed) sometimes face issues — discuss this with the Mamlatdar while getting the certificate.
Certificate Sources

Mamlatdar Offices in Surat District

Income and domicile certificates must be obtained from the Mamlatdar of your taluka.

Taluka / AreaMamlatdar OfficeArea CoveredProcessing Time
Surat CityCity Mamlatdar, AthwaCentral Surat, Adajan, Vesu, Katargam, Udhna7–14 days
Choryasi TalukaChoryasi Mamlatdar, UmraSurat suburbs — Umra, Piplod, Bhatar, Pal7–14 days
Olpad TalukaOlpad Mamlatdar OfficeOlpad, Kim, Kosamba area10–14 days
Kamrej TalukaKamrej Mamlatdar OfficeKamrej, Sachin GIDC area10–14 days
Bardoli TalukaBardoli Mamlatdar OfficeBardoli, Sarbhon, surrounding villages7–14 days
Mandvi TalukaMandvi Mamlatdar OfficeMandvi, Songadh, Vyara surrounding areas10–14 days
Mahuva TalukaMahuva Mamlatdar OfficeMahuva and surrounding taluka10–14 days
Online certificate option: Surat residents can apply for income and domicile certificates through the Digital Gujarat e-Mamlatdar online portal. Visit digitalgujarat.gov.in → Services → Revenue Services. The certificate is issued digitally with a QR verification code.
Step-by-Step

How to Get an Income Certificate in Surat for Scholarship

In Surat, the income certificate is issued by the Mamlatdar of your taluka. If your income comes from the textile or diamond industry, bring salary slips or employer letters as proof.

1

Gather documents

Bring: Aadhaar card, ration card, and income proof (salary slip, employer letter, or self-declaration on ₹20 stamp paper for informal workers). For diamond/textile industry: bring any pay slip or employer certificate.

2

Visit your taluka Mamlatdar office

Go to the Mamlatdar office for your area (see table above). Ask for the "Aavak Praman Patra" (Income Certificate) application form. Fill it at the counter.

3

Submit and collect in 7–14 days

Submit the form + document photocopies. Pay any nominal stamp duty if required. Collect the certificate in 7–14 working days, or apply online through the e-Mamlatdar portal for a digital certificate.

Annual renewal: Income certificates are typically valid for 1 year. Get a fresh one before each scholarship application season (July–August). Do not reuse the previous year's certificate — it will be flagged as expired during verification.
For Surat Students

Scholarships Available for Surat Students

All Digital Gujarat Scholarships are open to Surat district students with valid Gujarat domicile. Click a scheme to view full details.

🏆 MYSY — Up to ₹2 Lakh (80%+ marks) 📘 Post-Matric SC — Up to ₹2 Lakh 🌿 Post-Matric ST — Up to ₹1.2 Lakh 📙 Post-Matric OBC — Up to ₹1 Lakh 📚 Pre-Matric (Std 1–10) — ₹940–₹3,000 🎯 NMMS — ₹12,000/year (Class 8, Govt School)
100% online: All applications are submitted online at digitalgujarat.gov.in. You do not need to visit any office to apply. The process is free and takes 20–30 minutes. See our complete step-by-step guide →
Surat Institutions

Top Surat Colleges Where Scholarship Students Study

These institutions have high numbers of Digital Gujarat Scholarship recipients annually.

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Udhna-Magdalla Road — Multiple UG/PG programmes

Post-Matric Eligible

S.V. National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)

Ichchhanath — BTech, Engineering (NIT — National)

MYSY + Central Schemes

Government Medical College Surat

New Civil Hospital Campus — MBBS, Medical

MYSY + Post-Matric

Govt. Polytechnic, Surat

Athwa Gate — Diploma (Polytechnic) programmes

MYSY + Post-Matric

Sir P.T. Sarvajanik College of Science

Athwa Gate, Surat — BSc, MSc

Post-Matric Eligible

M.T.B. Arts & Commerce College

Katargam — BA, BCom programmes

Post-Matric Eligible
Check institution registration: Your college must be registered on the Digital Gujarat portal to submit scholarship claims. Ask your college's scholarship coordinator or accounts section to confirm. SVNIT students should apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for central schemes as well.
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Yes. If your child is a Gujarat resident studying at a recognised school/college, and your family income is within the scheme limit, they can apply for Digital Gujarat Scholarships. For textile industry workers, you need an income certificate showing your annual income. Get it from the Mamlatdar. If income is informal (piece-rate, contract), bring any wage/salary slip or get a self-declaration affidavit made on stamp paper.
For central Surat city residents: City Mamlatdar Office at Athwa Gate, Surat. For suburban areas like Umra, Piplod, Pal: Choryasi Mamlatdar at Umra. For Sachin/GIDC area: Kamrej Mamlatdar. See the full table above for all Surat district talukas.
SVNIT is a National Institute of Technology — a central government institution. Students here should primarily apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for central schemes. For state scholarships (MYSY, Post-Matric), SVNIT students who are Gujarat residents with eligible category certificates can apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in, but must confirm with SVNIT's scholarship office that the institute is registered on the portal.

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