How to Login to Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal
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Open digitalgujarat.gov.in
In Chrome or Firefox, go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in. If the page doesn't load, clear browser cache or try mobile data.
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Click "Login"
On the homepage, click the Login button on the right side of the page. Do not click Apply, that's for new applications after logging in.
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Enter your credentials
Enter your registered mobile number or email ID and your password. Use the exact mobile/email you used during registration.
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Solve the captcha
Type the characters shown in the captcha image. If you can't read it, click the refresh icon to get a new one.
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Click Login → you're in
You'll land on your scholarship dashboard. From here you can: apply for new schemes, check application status, renew, or update your profile.
New Registration on Digital Gujarat Portal
If you're applying for the first time, you must register before you can log in.
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Go to digitalgujarat.gov.in and click "New Registration"
The button is on the right side of the homepage, just below the Login button.
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Enter your mobile number
Use your own active mobile number, all OTPs and notifications will come here. Make sure it's a number you use regularly.
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Enter your email ID
Enter a valid email address you check regularly. Scholarship notifications and status updates are also sent by email.
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Create a password
Create a strong password (8+ characters with numbers and letters). Write it down safely, you will need it every time you log in.
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Verify with OTP
An OTP is sent to your registered mobile. Enter it within 5 minutes and click Verify. Registration is complete.
Forgot Password | How to Reset
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Click "Forgot Password" on the login page
Find the link below the login form on the digitalgujarat.gov.in login screen.
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Enter your registered mobile number or email
Use whichever you used during registration. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile.
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Enter the OTP
Check your mobile for the 6-digit OTP. Enter it within 5 minutes. If it expires, click "Resend OTP".
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Create a new password
Enter a new password (8+ characters). Confirm it and click Save. Log in immediately with the new password.
Common Login Errors & Fixes
✗ "Invalid username or password"
Check Caps Lock is off. Try email instead of mobile (or vice versa). Verify the password, it is case-sensitive.
✓ Fix
Click "Forgot Password" to reset. Or try your email if you usually use mobile, or mobile if you use email.
✗ Captcha not loading / unreadable
Browser extensions (ad-blockers) sometimes block captchas. The image may also be hard to read.
✓ Fix
Click the refresh icon next to the captcha to get a new one. Or disable ad-blocker for this site temporarily.
✗ Page not loading / timeout
The portal gets extremely slow near application deadlines due to high traffic.
✓ Fix
Try at off-peak times (early morning or after 10 PM). Switch to mobile data. Clear browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Delete).
✗ OTP not received
OTP may be delayed or your mobile inbox may be full. Some networks block OTPs from certain senders.
✓ Fix
Wait 2–3 minutes and try Resend OTP. Check spam/DND settings. Try on a different network. Check if the number is correct.
✗ Account locked after failed attempts
Too many wrong password attempts locks the account temporarily for security.
✓ Fix
Wait 30 minutes for the lockout to expire, then try again. Use Forgot Password to reset if you are unsure of the password.
✗ "Session expired" mid-application
The portal has a session timeout, if left idle for too long, it logs you out.
✓ Fix
Always click "Save as Draft" frequently while filling forms. Draft is saved even if session expires, log in again to continue.
What is a Freeship Card?
A Freeship Card is an official document issued by the competent government authority to eligible scholarship students. It serves as a guarantee to educational institutions that the student's fees will be paid by the government, allowing the student to get admission without paying anything upfront.
Think of it as a "pre-approved credit card" for your education fees, your college accepts it in place of actual fee payment, and the government settles the bill later through the scholarship disbursement.
Sample Freeship Card
How to Get a Freeship Card
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Apply for your scholarship on the Digital Gujarat portal
Submit a complete scholarship application on digitalgujarat.gov.in. Your application must be complete with all documents.
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Application reviewed and approved at district level
After institute verification, the district social welfare officer reviews and approves eligible SC/ST students for Freeship Cards.
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Freeship Card issued by competent authority
The District Social Welfare Officer or Tribal Development Officer issues the Freeship Card. You may receive it through your institution or directly.
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Submit card to your institution
Present the Freeship Card to your institution's administration. They will admit you or allow you to continue without fee payment and submit a claim to the government instead.
How to Use a Freeship Card
✓ What the Card Covers
- 📚 Tuition fees (full course)
- 🏠 Hostel fees (if applicable)
- 📝 Examination fees
- 🔬 Laboratory / practical fees
✗ What It Does NOT Cover
- Personal expenses
- Books and stationery
- Transport costs
- Private coaching fees
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