All Gujarat Scholarship Schemes Available to Bhavnagar Students
Students from Bhavnagar (Bhavnagar district) access all Gujarat government scholarships through the same portal as the rest of Gujarat: digitalgujarat.gov.in. There is no separate Bhavnagar-specific scholarship portal, all 33+ schemes are available centrally. Here are the most important schemes:
MYSY | Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana
For students scoring 60%+ in Class 12. Family income ≤₹6 lakh. Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Diploma courses.
Post-Matric Scholarship | SC
For SC students from Class 11 to PhD. Income ≤₹2.5 lakh. Government of India + State schemes (BCK-6.1 + BCK-5).
Post-Matric Scholarship, ST
For ST students from Class 11 to Graduation. Income ≤₹2.5 lakh. Covers tuition + maintenance allowance.
Post-Matric Scholarship, OBC
For OBC students from Class 11 to PG. Family income ≤₹1 lakh. Central government PMS scheme (BCK-81A).
BCK-13 SC ITI Stipend
For SC students in government ITI courses. Income: Rural ≤₹47K / Urban ≤₹68K. Swami Vivekanand Scholarship.
NAMO E-Tablet Yojana
First-year college/polytechnic students. Acer/Lenovo tablet at ₹1,000. Apply via college + Digital Gujarat Portal.
EBC Fee Exemption
Graduation level. 60%+ in Class 12: full fee exemption; 55-59%: half fee exemption. Income ≤₹2.5 lakh.
Fellowship SC/SEBC MPhil/PhD
For SC students pursuing MPhil (₹25,000) or PhD (₹30,000). Income ≤₹2 lakh. Research fields: science subjects.
Bhavnagar MYSY Scholarship | Gujarat's Largest Merit Scheme
The MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana) is Gujarat's biggest merit scholarship, covering students from all categories pursuing engineering, medical, pharmacy, diploma, and other professional courses. Bhavnagar students from Bhavnagar district are fully eligible.
- Amount: Up to ₹2,00,000 per year (full fees + maintenance)
- Eligibility: Scored 60%+ in Class 12 (or 65%+ for diploma) from a Gujarat board; family income ≤₹6 lakh per year
- Apply: mysy.guj.nic.in or digitalgujarat.gov.in
- Last Date: Typically August–September each year (check portal for current year)
Bhavnagar Post-Matric Scholarships (PMS)
Post-Matric Scholarships (PMS) are the largest scholarship category for economically weaker students from SC, ST, OBC, and SEBC categories in Bhavnagar and across Gujarat. Apply via digitalgujarat.gov.in under Scholarship Services → your category.
- SC/ST PMS: Full tuition fees + maintenance allowance (₹200–₹700/month depending on course). Income ≤₹2.5 lakh.
- OBC PMS (BCK-81A): Maintenance support. Income ≤₹1 lakh.
- SEBC PMS: Multiple schemes - boys and girls separately. Income varies by scheme.
Bhavnagar ITI / Vocational Scholarship
For Bhavnagar students pursuing ITI vocational courses, the BCK-13 Swami Vivekanand Scholarship provides ₹400/month for SC students in government ITI courses (income ≤₹47K rural / ≤₹68K urban). Also see the Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI (VKY-158) for SEBC/NTDNT/Minority students.
How Bhavnagar Students Can Apply for Scholarships
Register at digitalgujarat.gov.in
Go to digitalgujarat.gov.in → New Registration (Citizen) → enter mobile, name, date of birth → verify OTP → create password.
Complete My Profile
Log in → My Profile → fill all sections: permanent address (Bhavnagar, Bhavnagar), caste/category, family income, Aadhaar details, bank account. This is mandatory before any scholarship application.
Service tab → Scholarship Services → select scheme
Click Service tab → Scholarship Services → select your category (SC/ST/SEBC/OBC/EWS/General) → select the appropriate scheme → fill the form.
Upload documents and submit
Upload: caste certificate, income certificate (from Mamlatdar), domicile certificate, admission letter, latest marksheet, Aadhaar, bank passbook, and photo. Submit and note the application reference number.
FAQ
All Gujarat state scholarships are available for Bhavnagar students through the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in). Key schemes: MYSY (₹2 lakh merit scholarship, 60%+ in Class 12, income ≤₹6 lakh); Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC; BCK-13 ITI stipend (₹400/month, SC category); NAMO E-Tablet Scheme (₹1,000 tablet for 1st-year college students). Bhavnagar is in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat.
Students from Bhavnagar apply for Gujarat scholarships at digitalgujarat.gov.in, log in or register → complete My Profile → go to Service tab → Scholarship Services → select your category (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS/General) → select scheme → fill form → upload documents → submit. For offline help, visit any Jan Seva Kendra (JSK) in Bhavnagar or your district collector office in Bhavnagar.
MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana) scholarship: Up to ₹2,00,000 per year for engineering, medical, pharmacy, and diploma courses. Eligibility: scored 60%+ in Class 12 (or 65%+ for diploma), family income ≤₹6 lakh. Full scholarship for 60%+; half for 55-59%. Available to all students across Gujarat including those from Bhavnagar.
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) income limits: SC/ST, annual family income ≤₹2.5 lakh; OBC - ≤₹1 lakh; SEBC - varies by scheme (typically ≤₹2.5 lakh). SC/ST PMS covers fees + maintenance. OBC PMS covers basic maintenance. Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in under Scholarship Services → your category.