Before You Start | What You Need
Before opening the portal, gather all your documents and prepare them in the correct format. Starting without your documents ready is the most common cause of incomplete applications.
- Active mobile number & emailYou will receive OTP for registration and verification, keep your phone nearby
- All documents scanned / photographedPDF or JPG format · Each file under 200 KB · Clear, readable quality
- Bank account with Aadhaar linkageYour Aadhaar must be seeded to your bank account for DBT payment to work
- Check the deadline for your schemeGo to our deadline tracker or digitalgujarat.gov.in to confirm your scheme is open
- Confirm your eligibilityRead the eligibility criteria for your chosen scheme, incomplete eligibility = automatic rejection
Prepare and Compress Your Documents
Do this before opening the portal, saves time and avoids errors
All document files must be in PDF or JPG format and each file must be under 200 KB. If your file is larger, compress it before uploading. A file that is too large will not upload and your application will remain incomplete.
Documents you need to prepare:
- ✓Aadhaar Card, linked to your bank account
- ✓Caste / Category Certificate, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, NTDNT, EWS, Minority (as applicable)
- ✓Income Certificate, from Mamlatdar or Talati, showing annual family income
- ✓Domicile / Residence Certificate, Gujarat residency proof
- ✓Previous Year Marksheet, Class 10, 12, or last exam passed
- ✓Admission / Fee Receipt, current academic year, from your institution
- ✓Bank Passbook (first page), shows account number and IFSC code
- ✓Passport-size Photograph, recent, clear background
Register on the Digital Gujarat Portal
First-time users only | takes 3 minutes
If you already have an account from a previous year, skip to Step 3. For new users:
- aOpen your browser and go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
- bOn the homepage, click the New Registration button on the right side of the page
- cEnter your active mobile number (you will receive OTPs on this number throughout the process)
- dEnter your email address (use one you regularly check, notifications will be sent here)
- eCreate a secure password (minimum 8 characters, include numbers and letters). Note it down safely.
- fClick Register. An OTP will be sent to your mobile. Enter it and click Verify.
Log In and Complete Your Profile
Must be 100% complete before applying, takes 5 minutes
- aOn the homepage, click "Login". Enter your mobile/email, password, and solve the captcha. Click Login.
- bAfter logging in, click "My Profile" in the top menu.
- cFill in all mandatory fields marked with * name (exactly as on Aadhaar), Aadhaar number, date of birth, gender, full address with pin code.
- dEnter your bank account number and IFSC code (from your passbook first page). This is where the scholarship money will be credited.
- eUpload your passport-size photograph (JPG, under 200 KB). It should have a plain background.
- fClick "Update Profile". An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile, enter it to verify and save.
Select Your Scholarship Scheme
Choose carefully, you cannot change the scheme after submission
- aFrom your dashboard, click the "Services" tab in the top navigation.
- bSelect "Scholarship Services" from the dropdown menu.
- cA list of available scholarship schemes will appear. Select your eligible scheme from the list (e.g., "Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students" or "MYSY").
- dSelect the financial year, choose 2025–26 for the current academic year.
- eClick "Change Financial Year" to confirm your selection.
Fill the Scholarship Application Form
The most important step, enter every detail accurately
The form has multiple sections. Fill each section completely and accurately. Every field you fill must match exactly with your official documents.
Upload Required Documents
Each file: PDF or JPG · Max 200 KB · Must be clear
The form will prompt you to upload specific documents at the relevant sections. Click the "Upload" or "Choose File" button next to each field and select the correct file from your device.
- aCheck file size before uploading - files over 200 KB will be rejected by the portal with an error message
- bVerify file clarity - open the file and ensure all text is fully readable before uploading
- cUpload the correct document type - uploading Aadhaar in the income certificate field will cause rejection during verification
- dCheck for expiry - income certificates and domicile certificates should be issued within the last 6–12 months
Save as Draft and Review Everything
Your last chance to fix mistakes before submission
Once all mandatory fields are completed, click "Save as Draft". This saves your progress without submitting. You can return and edit the draft later (before the deadline).
Before proceeding to submit, carefully review:
- ✓Your name matches exactly with your Aadhaar
- ✓Your bank account number and IFSC are correct
- ✓Your income figure matches your income certificate
- ✓All certificate numbers are entered correctly
- ✓Every uploaded document is the correct file (open each one to verify)
- ✓You have selected the correct financial year (2025–26)
Accept Terms and Submit
Final step - your application is submitted
- aAt the bottom of the form, check the checkbox: "I agree with the terms and conditions of this fellowship"
- bClick the "Submit" button. A confirmation page will appear.
- cImmediately save or screenshot your Application Reference Number, you will need this to track your application status
- dClick "Print" or "Download PDF" to save a copy of your application form
What Happens After You Submit?
Week 1–2: Institute Verification
Your institution verifies your enrollment, attendance, fee payment, and submitted details.
Week 2–4: District Committee Review
The district social welfare office reviews verified applications and checks document authenticity.
Week 4–6: State Approval
State-level approval by the Social Welfare Department or Tribal Development Department.
Week 6–10: DBT Payment
Scholarship amount credited to your bank account via PFMS. Track at pfms.nic.in.
7 Most Common Errors and How to Fix Them
✗ File size over 200 KB
Most common reason for upload failure. The portal silently fails to upload large files and the form appears incomplete.
✓ Fix: Compress before uploading
Use ilovepdf.com (for PDF) or compressjpeg.com (for JPG) to reduce file size below 200 KB before uploading.
✗ Name mismatch with Aadhaar
Entering "Ramesh K. Patel" when Aadhaar says "Rameshkumar Kantilal Patel" triggers rejection during verification.
✓ Fix: Copy exactly from Aadhaar
Open your Aadhaar card while filling the form. Enter the name character-for-character exactly as it appears on Aadhaar.
✗ Incorrect bank account details
Wrong account number or IFSC code means the scholarship payment will fail or go to the wrong account.
✓ Fix: Copy from passbook
Open your bank passbook first page. Enter the account number and IFSC exactly as printed. Double-check before submitting.
✗ Uploading blurry / cropped documents
If the verifier cannot read your certificate number, date, or your name on a document, it will be rejected.
✓ Fix: Check every file before uploading
Open each file on your phone/computer before uploading. All text must be fully visible. Retake the photo in good natural lighting if unclear.
✗ Expired income certificate
Income certificates older than 12 months may be rejected. Dates matter during verification.
✓ Fix: Get fresh certificates
Get your income certificate and domicile certificate issued within the current or previous financial year before applying.
✗ Wrong financial year selected
Selecting 2024–25 instead of 2025–26 means your application is for the wrong year and will not be processed.
✓ Fix: Always select 2025–26
After clicking Scholarship Services, double-check the financial year shown. Click "Change Financial Year" and confirm 2025–26 is selected.
✗ Incomplete form submitted
If any mandatory field is left blank or any required document is not uploaded, the application is flagged as "Incomplete" and may not be processed.
✓ Fix: Use Save as Draft first
Always click Save as Draft, scroll through the entire form, confirm all fields are filled and all documents are uploaded before clicking Submit.
How to Renew Your Scholarship
If you received a scholarship last year and want to continue receiving it in the current year, you must apply for renewal, not a fresh application. The renewal process is faster but still requires updated documents.
- 1Log in to digitalgujarat.gov.in with your existing credentials
- 2Go to Services → Scholarship Services and select "Renewal Application"
- 3Your previous year's details will be pre-filled, verify and update where needed
- 4Upload updated documents: current year marksheet, new fee receipt, updated attendance certificate
- 5Submit before the renewal deadline (check digitalgujarat.gov.in for the exact date)