Quick answer: who is eligible for Gujarat scholarships?
Eligibility in Gujarat depends on your category, education level, marks and family income. After Class 10 or 12, SC, ST and SEBC students need family income up to ₹2.5 lakh, minority students up to ₹2 lakh, and MYSY and MKKN (all categories) up to ₹6 lakh with 80 percentile in Class 12. Class 8 students can target NMMS (income up to ₹3.5 lakh). All need Gujarat residency and a Mamlatdar income certificate.
Which Gujarat Scholarship Can I Apply For?
Answer three questions. Results use the published limits below and are a guide, not an official decision.
Gujarat Scholarship Eligibility Comparison Table 2026-27
| Scheme | Who | Income limit | Marks / merit | Benefit (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric SC | SC, UG/PG/Diploma/ITI | ₹2.5 lakh | 33% in previous exam | Tuition + allowance, up to ~₹50,000 |
| Post-Matric ST | ST, UG/PG/Diploma/ITI | ₹2.5 lakh (up to ₹6 lakh for some professional courses) | 33% | Up to ~₹60,000 |
| Post-Matric SEBC/OBC | SEBC/OBC, UG/PG/Diploma/ITI | ₹2.5 lakh | 33% | Tuition + ₹200–₹750/month |
| Post-Matric Minority | Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi | ₹2 lakh* | 33% | Up to ~₹20,000 |
| MYSY | All categories, diploma/degree/professional | ₹6 lakh | 80 percentile in Class 12 | Up to ₹2 lakh/year (MBBS) |
| MKKN | Girls, MBBS only | ₹6 lakh | 80 percentile in Class 12 | Up to ₹4 lakh total |
| Food Bill Assistance | SC/ST/SEBC hostellers in professional courses | ₹2.5 lakh | Hostel stay required | Up to ~₹15,000 |
| NMMS | Class 8, government/aided schools | ₹3.5 lakh | Pass NMMSE (SEB exam) | ₹12,000/year to Class 12 |
| Gyan Sadhana | Studied Class 1-8 in government/aided/RTE school | Per notice* | Merit exam, 80% attendance | Annual award to Class 12 |
| Gyansetu | Completed Class 5 in government/aided/RTE school | Not stated in sources | Pass state CET merit list | ₹22,000–₹25,000/year (Class 9-12) |
*Minority limit appears as ₹2 lakh on most pages but ₹1.2 lakh on one. Gyan Sadhana income is listed as ₹1.2 lakh (rural) and ₹1.5 lakh (urban) in older sources. MYSY marks are stated as 80 percentile by the state portal; some aggregators say 80%.
Post-Matric Scholarship Eligibility (SC, ST, SEBC, Minority)
These four Digital Gujarat scholarships share the same basic rules: Gujarat residency, 33% marks in the previous exam, the right category certificate, and an income certificate. Only the income ceiling and certificate differ.
SC students
Income up to ₹2.5 lakh. Digital SC caste certificate. Management-quota admissions are generally excluded.
ST students
Income up to ₹2.5 lakh, relaxable up to ₹6 lakh for some professional courses. Digital ST certificate.
SEBC/OBC students
Income up to ₹2.5 lakh. Digital SEBC/OBC caste certificate. See the SEBC guide.
Minority students
Income up to ₹2 lakh. Minority self-declaration needed. Central minority schemes apply separately at momascholarship.gov.in.
MYSY and MKKN Eligibility
MYSY is open to all categories if you are a Gujarat domicile with family income up to ₹6 lakh and at least 80 percentile in Class 12, and you join a recognised diploma, degree or professional course. Support varies by course, from about ₹25,000 for non-professional degrees up to ₹2 lakh for MBBS.
MKKN (Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi) is only for girls admitted to MBBS in Gujarat, with the same ₹6 lakh income limit and 80 percentile rule. The award is up to ₹4 lakh.
NMMS, Gyan Sadhana and Gyansetu Eligibility
NMMS (Class 8)
Government or aided school, income up to ₹3.5 lakh, pass the State Examination Board exam. ₹12,000 a year to Class 12.
Gyan Sadhana (Class 9-12)
Studied Class 1-8 in a government, aided or RTE school and completed Class 8. Merit exam, 80% attendance, income per current notice.
Gyansetu (Class 6-12)
Studied Class 1-5 in a government, aided or RTE school, passed the state CET, and joined Class 6. About ₹22,000–₹25,000 a year at Class 9-12.
Common Eligibility Rules for Gujarat Scholarships
Four checks before you apply
1. Residency: Gujarat domicile or permanent residence.
2. Income proof: annual certificate from the Mamlatdar or Tahsildar, in the parent or guardian's name. Plain-paper declarations and private employer letters are rejected.
3. DBT bank account: active and Aadhaar-seeded, since payment is by direct transfer only.
4. Institute verification: your college or school must verify the profile on the portal.
Apply for post-matric schemes on digitalgujarat.gov.in. Merit schemes such as MYSY, Gyan Sadhana and NMMS have their own portals or school-based processes.
Gujarat Scholarship Eligibility: Common Questions Answered
What is the income limit for Gujarat scholarships?
It depends on the scheme: ₹2.5 lakh for SC, ST and SEBC post-matric, ₹2 lakh for minority post-matric, ₹3.5 lakh for NMMS, and ₹6 lakh for MYSY and MKKN.
Who is eligible for MYSY scholarship in Gujarat?
Gujarat-domiciled students with family income up to ₹6 lakh and 80 percentile in Class 12, joining recognised diploma, degree or professional courses.
Which Gujarat scholarship has no caste requirement?
MYSY, MKKN, NMMS, Gyan Sadhana and Gyansetu are open to all categories, subject to income, marks and school or course conditions.
Can I get more than one Gujarat scholarship?
Rules differ and many state schemes do not allow overlapping benefits. Check each scheme's guidelines or ask your institute first.
Which certificate is accepted as income proof?
A Mamlatdar or Tahsildar income certificate in the parent or guardian's name. Private letters and plain-paper declarations are not accepted.
Which scholarship is for girls studying MBBS?
Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi (MKKN), with family income up to ₹6 lakh and 80 percentile in Class 12.
Which scholarship can a Class 8 student apply for?
NMMS (income up to ₹3.5 lakh, ₹12,000 a year) and the Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship for eligible government, aided or RTE school students.
Found a Scheme That Fits?
Get your income and category certificates ready, then apply on the official portal.
Go to digitalgujarat.gov.in