SEBC Post Matric Scholarship in Gujarat
The Post-Matric Scholarship for SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) students is administered by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. It provides maintenance allowance and fee support for SEBC students studying from Class 11 all the way through PhD. The Digital Gujarat Portal lists separate schemes for SEBC boys and SEBC girls, each with specific eligibility criteria.
SEBC Girls | Post-SSC Scholarship (No Income Bar)
The Post-SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC) is a landmark scheme with no income bar, all SEBC girls studying from Class 11 to PhD level are eligible regardless of family income. Benefits include maintenance allowance and fee support based on course level and hosteller/non-hosteller status.
- Category: SEBC girls
- Level: Class 11 (Post-SSC) to PhD
- Income: No income limit
- Benefit: Maintenance allowance + fee support
SEBC Boys | Post-SSC Scholarship
The Post-SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC) requires family income to be within the prescribed limit. SEBC boys studying from Class 11 to PhD are covered.
- Category: SEBC boys
- Level: Class 11 (Post-SSC) to PhD
- Income: Within prescribed limit (≤ ₹2.5 lakh - verify current year)
- Benefit: Maintenance allowance + fee support
Scholarship Amounts | SEBC Post-Matric
| Course Group | Examples | Hosteller/month | Non-Hosteller/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | Engineering, Medical, MBA, MCA | ₹280 | ₹125 |
| Group II | Other PG, MA, MSc, MCom | ₹190 | ₹90 |
| Group III | BA, BSc, BCom, other UG | ₹130 | ₹65 |
| Group IV | Class 11–12, Diploma, ITI | ₹130 | ₹65 |
Eligibility
- Must belong to the SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) category in Gujarat
- Studying from Class 11 to PhD in a recognised institution in Gujarat
- SEBC Girls: No income bar | SEBC Boys: income within prescribed limit
- Must have valid SEBC caste certificate + Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate (1-year validity)
- Permanent resident of Gujarat with domicile certificate
- Not availing another scholarship covering the same expenses
Documents Required
Aadhaar Card
Identity + DBT bank seeding
Caste Certificate
From 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 log in. Verify via OTP.
Complete My Profile
Log in → My Profile → fill all sections: personal details, address, category, family income, Aadhaar, bank account, upload photo. Mandatory.
Service tab → Scholarship Services → select scheme
Click Service → Scholarship Services → select your category → choose the specific scheme → select current academic year → Apply.
Fill form, upload documents, submit
Complete all fields. Upload clear document scans (max 200 KB, PDF/JPEG). Agree to terms. Save as Draft → Submit. Note your reference number.
Institute verification & DBT payment
College verifies online. On approval, amount disbursed via DBT. Track status under Service Request in your dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The SEBC Post Matric Scholarship in Gujarat provides financial support to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes students studying from Class 11 to PhD level. There are separate schemes for SEBC boys and SEBC girls. The SEBC Girls Post-SSC Scholarship has no income bar. The SEBC Boys scheme has an income limit within the prescribed limit. Maintenance allowance ranges from Rs 65 to Rs 280 per month depending on course. Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under SEBC Scholarship Services.
For SEBC Post-Matric Scholarship (boys): annual family income must be within the prescribed limit (typically up to Rs 2.5 lakh per year, check current year notification). For SEBC girls Post-SSC Scholarship: NO income bar, all SEBC girls from Class 11 to PhD are eligible regardless of family income. Confirm current-year limits at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
SEBC Post Matric Scholarship maintenance allowance ranges from Rs 65 to Rs 280 per month depending on course type and level. Group I (professional courses like Engineering/Medical/MBA): Rs 280/month (hosteller), Rs 125/month (non-hosteller). Lower groups receive proportionately lower amounts. Exact current-year rates should be confirmed at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
SEBC Post-Matric Scholarship portal opens in August 2026. Last date: 31 October 2026 (extendable to 31 December 2026). Pre-matric SEBC scholarships open in June 2026, last date 31 August 2026 (extendable to 15 September 2026). Dates may change, confirm at digitalgujarat.gov.in.