Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Girls | Specific Communities
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Girls from Specific Communities is a targeted welfare scheme by the Government of Gujarat for girl students from the most backward communities within the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. This scheme recognises that certain sub-communities within the SC category face additional barriers to girls' education and provides focused support for Classes 1–10.
Eligible SC Communities
This scholarship specifically targets girl students from the following communities:
Eligibility
- Gender: Girl students only
- Community: Must belong to one of the specific SC communities listed above
- Level: Classes 1–10 (Pre-Matric)
- Attendance: Minimum 70% school attendance
- Domicile: Permanent resident of Gujarat
- Certificate: SC caste certificate from Mamlatdar confirming community membership
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides maintenance allowance and stationery support to eligible girl students. Amounts vary by class level and hosteller/non-hosteller status. Verify exact current-year rates when the portal opens at digitalgujarat.gov.in in June 2026.
| Class Group | Day Scholar | Hosteller |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 1–5 | Maintenance + stationery | Higher rate |
| Classes 6–8 | Maintenance + stationery | Higher rate |
| Classes 9–10 | Maintenance + stationery + fees | Higher rate |
Documents Required
Aadhaar Card
Identity + DBT 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
Account + IFSC - Aadhaar-seeded
Passport-size Photo
Recent, max 200 KB
School Attendance Certificate
Must show minimum 70% attendance, from school principal
Community-specific Caste Certificate
SC certificate specifically mentioning Valmiki / Hadi / Nadiya / Turi etc. community
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 scheme → select academic year → Apply.
Fill form, upload documents, submit
Complete all fields. Upload clear scans (max 200 KB). Agree to terms. Save as Draft → Submit. Note reference number.
Institute verification & DBT payment
College verifies online. On approval, DBT disbursed to Aadhaar-linked bank. Track under Service Request.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Girls in Gujarat targets specific communities: Valmiki, Hadi, Nadiya, Turi, Senva (Senwa), Vankar Sadhu, Garo-Garoda, Dalit-Bava, Tirgar/Tirbanda, Turi-Barot, Matang, and Thori. These are among the most backward communities within the Scheduled Caste category. Girls from these communities studying in Classes 1-10 with at least 70% school attendance are eligible.
Eligibility: (1) Must be a girl student belonging to the specific SC communities listed (Valmiki, Hadi, Nadiya, Turi, Senva, Vankar Sadhu, Garo-Garoda, Dalit-Bava, Tirgar/Tirbanda, Turi-Barot, Matang, Thori); (2) Studying in Classes 1 to 10 at a recognised school in Gujarat; (3) Minimum 70% school attendance; (4) Permanent resident of Gujarat. Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under SC Scholarship Services.
The SC Girls Pre-Matric Scholarship provides maintenance allowance, stationery support, and fee assistance for girl students from Classes 1-10 in specific SC communities. The scholarship amount varies by class level and hosteller/non-hosteller status. Verify exact current-year amounts at digitalgujarat.gov.in when the portal opens in June 2026.
Yes. For post-matric education (Class 11 onwards), SC girl students can apply for: BCK-5 (Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girls, State Government scheme, income between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 6 lakh); BCK-6.1 (GoI Post Matric Scholarship for SC students, income ≤ Rs 2.5 lakh, for both boys and girls). Both are available at digitalgujarat.gov.in under SC Scholarship Services.
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