Overview | Private Tuition Coaching Assistance
The Private Tuition Coaching Assistance scheme on the Digital Gujarat Portal supports economically weaker students from SC, ST, and SEBC categories who require private coaching or tuition fees for competitive examinations, university entrance tests, or academic subjects. The scheme acknowledges that private coaching is often needed to bridge academic gaps and prepare for government jobs and higher education entrance exams.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must belong to SC, ST, or SEBC category in Gujarat
- Must be enrolled in a recognised coaching institute or receiving private tuition from a recognised tutor
- Annual family income within the scheme's prescribed limit (check current year scheme notification at digitalgujarat.gov.in for exact figure)
- Permanent resident of Gujarat with valid domicile certificate
- Not availing duplicate coaching assistance from another government source
Documents Required
Caste Certificate
SC/ST/SEBC certificate from Mamlatdar
Income Certificate
From Mamlatdar - within scheme income limit
Domicile Certificate
Gujarat resident proof (Vas Praman Patra)
Coaching Enrollment / Admission Proof
Certificate from coaching institute
Coaching Fee Receipt
Receipt of fees paid to coaching institute
Aadhaar Card + Bank Passbook
For DBT payment to bank account
How to Apply
Log in to Digital Gujarat Portal
Visit digitalgujarat.gov.in → Citizen Login → log in or register as new user.
Scholarship Services → SC/ST/SEBC → Private Tuition Coaching Assistance
Click Service tab → Scholarship Services → your category (SC/ST/SEBC) → Private Tuition Coaching Assistance scheme.
Fill form, upload documents, submit
Fill personal, academic, and coaching details. Upload all documents. Submit and note the application reference number for tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Private Tuition Coaching Assistance scheme on the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) provides financial support to SC, ST, and SEBC-category students for private coaching and tuition fees. It covers coaching for competitive exams (UPSC, GPSC, SSC) and academic tuition. Apply under Scholarship Services → your category (SC/ST/SEBC) → Private Tuition Coaching Assistance.
Eligible students: (1) Must belong to SC, ST, or SEBC category in Gujarat; (2) Must be enrolled in a recognised school, college, or coaching institute; (3) Annual family income within the scheme's limit (check current year notification for exact limit); (4) Permanent resident of Gujarat with valid domicile certificate. Different income limits apply for SC, ST, and SEBC categories.
Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in: (1) Log in as a citizen, (2) Go to Service tab → Scholarship Services → your category (SC/ST/SEBC), (3) Find Private Tuition Coaching Assistance scheme, (4) Fill application form with personal, academic, and coaching details, (5) Upload required documents - caste certificate, income certificate, coaching institute admission proof, bank passbook, Aadhaar, (6) Submit. Payment via DBT.
Required: Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC from Mamlatdar), Income Certificate (from Mamlatdar), Domicile Certificate, admission/enrollment proof from coaching institute, fee receipt from coaching institute, Aadhaar Card, bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded for DBT), passport-size photo, and latest marksheet.