NTDNT Scholarship in Gujarat | BCK-325
The Government of Gujarat provides targeted scholarship support for students from Nomadic Tribes (NT) and De-notified Tribes (DNT / NTDNT) communities through the BCK-325 Educational Assistance scheme. This scheme specifically helps NTDNT students who are enrolled in self-financed (private unaided) colleges, covering the higher fees typically charged by such institutions.
Eligibility for BCK-325
- Must belong to a Nomadic Tribe (NT) or De-notified Tribe (DNT/NTDNT) community listed in the Gujarat government's schedule
- Must be enrolled in a self-financed (private unaided) college
- Annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,00,000 (₹2 lakh)
- Must be studying from graduation level onwards (post-SSC)
- Permanent resident of Gujarat with valid domicile certificate
- Must have a valid NTDNT caste certificate issued by a competent authority
VKY ITI Stipend Scheme | NTDNT Students
In addition to BCK-325, NTDNT students in vocational training can also benefit from the Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT):
- Courses: ITI, diploma, technical, professional, and industrial courses
- Income limit: Rural ≤ ₹1,20,000/year | Urban ≤ ₹1,50,000/year
- Amount: ₹400/month for government ITI courses
- Apply: digitalgujarat.gov.in → Scholarship Services → NTDNT → Swami Vivekanand Stipend
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 NTDNT Scholarship (BCK-325) is the Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed Colleges scheme in Gujarat. It provides financial assistance of up to Rs 50,000 per year to students from Nomadic Tribes (NT) and De-notified Tribes (DNT) communities pursuing education in self-financed institutions. Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2 lakh. Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under NTDNT scholarship services.
NTDNT refers to Nomadic Tribes (NT) and De-notified Tribes (DNT) communities in Gujarat. De-notified Tribes (also called Vimukta Jatis) are communities that were previously listed as criminal tribes under the Criminal Tribes Act 1871 (repealed in 1952). Nomadic Tribes are communities with a traditional lifestyle of seasonal migration. The Government of Gujarat maintains a list of NTDNT communities eligible for these schemes.
For BCK-325 (Educational Assistance for NTDNT students in self-financed colleges): annual family income must not exceed Rs 2 lakh. For the Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI/Technical/Professional courses (NTDNT category): income limit is Rs 1,20,000 per year for rural areas and Rs 1,50,000 per year for urban areas.
The Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT) provides a monthly stipend for NTDNT students pursuing ITI, diploma, technical, or professional courses. Income limit: rural Rs 1,20,000 / urban Rs 1,50,000 per year. Stipend amount: Rs 400 per month for government ITI courses (same as BCK-13 for SC). Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under NTDNT scholarship services.