Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students in Gujarat
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students is administered by the Tribal Development Department (or Social Justice Department), Government of Gujarat. It provides financial assistance to ST-category students from Class 1 to Class 10, helping them continue their school education without financial burden. Applications are submitted online at the Digital Gujarat Portal.
Scholarship Benefits
| Class Level | 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 |
Eligibility
- Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in Gujarat
- Currently enrolled in Classes 1–10 at a recognised school in Gujarat
- Annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per year
- Permanent resident of Gujarat with domicile certificate
- Valid ST caste certificate (issued by Mamlatdar, valid up to 3 years)
- Must have regular school attendance (75% minimum)
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 Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Gujarat covers Classes 1 to 10. It provides financial assistance including maintenance allowance and stationery support to ST students from economically weaker families. Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh (check current year for exact limit). Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under ST Scholarship Services. Portal opens June 2026, last date 31 August 2026.
The annual family income limit for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students in Gujarat is generally Rs 2.5 lakh (Rs 2,50,000) per year from all sources. Some sub-schemes may have a limit of Rs 2 lakh. The income certificate must be issued by the Mamlatdar office and must be current (not more than 1 year old). Confirm exact income limit at digitalgujarat.gov.in for the current academic year.
The ST Pre-Matric Scholarship portal on digitalgujarat.gov.in opens in June 2026. The last date for application is 31 August 2026, extendable to 15 September 2026. Dates may be revised, always confirm at digitalgujarat.gov.in before applying.
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students provides: monthly maintenance allowance (amount varies by class and hosteller/non-hosteller status), book and stationery allowance, and fee support. Day scholars and hostellers receive different rates. Verify exact current-year amounts at digitalgujarat.gov.in.