Digital Gujarat Scholarship
Last Date 2026 | All Deadlines
Quick Answer
The Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and OBC students (AY 2026–27) has a reopened deadline of 30 March 2026. For ST students, the deadline is 31 March 2026. Pre-Matric applications for 2025–26 closed in November 2025. New AY 2026–27 applications are expected to open in July–August 2026. Always verify at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
✓ Last verified: 3 April 2026
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Window Closed
Post-Matric SC & OBC Students | AY 2026–27
30 March 2026
Reopened window for students who did not apply earlier. Apply immediately if not submitted.
Window Closed
Post-Matric ST Students | AY 2026–27
31 March 2026
Reopened window for ST students who did not apply in the original window.
The deadlines above have now passed (as of 3 April 2026). New applications for AY 2026–27 are expected to open in July–August 2026. Keep checking this page or sign up for free alerts to be notified the moment new windows open.
Complete Reference
All Digital Gujarat Scholarship Deadlines 2025–26
This table covers all schemes for AY 2025–26. Filter by status to find open windows.
| Scheme Name | Category | AY | Application Start | Last Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC) - Reopened | SC | 2025–26 | 16 Mar 2026 | 30 Mar 2026 | Closed |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC) - Reopened | OBC | 2025–26 | 16 Mar 2026 | 30 Mar 2026 | Closed |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (ST) - Reopened | ST | 2025–26 | 9 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | Closed |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship (SC Girls) | SC | 2025–26 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship (ST) | ST | 2025–26 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC) | OBC | 2025–26 | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 | Closed |
| MYSY - Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana | All (Merit) | 2025–26 | Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed |
| SEBC Post-Matric (Std 11–12) | SEBC | 2025–26 | Aug 2025 | Oct 2025 | Closed |
| EWS / EBC Scholarship | EWS | 2025–26 | Aug 2025 | Oct 2025 | Closed |
| NTDNT Scholarship | NTDNT | 2025–26 | Aug 2025 | Oct 2025 | Closed |
| Minority Post-Matric Scholarship | Minority | 2025–26 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric (SC) | SC | 2025–26 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | Closed |
| Research Scholarship (SC/ST PhD) | SC / ST | 2025–26 | Jul 2025 | Sep 2025 | Closed |
| NMMS Scholarship | All (Class 8) | 2025–26 | Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | Closed |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC) - New Year | SC | 2026–27 | Jul 2026 (Expected) | Nov 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship - All Categories | All | 2026–27 | Aug 2026 (Expected) | Nov 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| MYSY Scholarship - New Year | All (Merit) | 2026–27 | Jul 2026 (Expected) | Nov 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
* Upcoming dates are estimates based on previous years' patterns. Actual dates will be announced on digitalgujarat.gov.in. This table is updated as official notifications are released.
Annual Calendar
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Annual Timeline
Understanding the typical annual cycle helps you plan and never miss a deadline.
June – July
Portal Opens for New Academic Year
The Digital Gujarat portal typically opens for new applications in June or July after the academic year begins. MYSY and Post-Matric scholarship windows usually open first.
AY 2026–27 Expected: Jun–Jul 2026
August – September
Pre-Matric & Most Schemes Open
Pre-Matric scholarships (Std 1–10) and remaining Post-Matric schemes typically open in August. This is the busiest application period. Apply early to avoid portal congestion.
October – November
Main Application Deadline
Most scholarship schemes close between October and November. This is the most critical deadline. Apply before October to be safe, the portal becomes extremely slow in the final week.
November – December
Institute Verification & Approval
Applications submitted are verified by institutions and district committees. First installment payments (typically for Pre-Matric) are released around November–December.
January – March
Reopened Windows & Post-Matric Payments
The government frequently reopens windows for categories that had low application rates. Post-Matric scholarship payments for the current year are processed. Students who missed the original deadline may get a second chance.
2025–26: SC/OBC to 30 Mar · ST to 31 Mar
April – May
Academic Year Ends · Renewal Preparation
Final payments for the academic year are processed. Students should collect all documents (updated marksheets, renewed income/domicile certificates) for the next year's renewal application.
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FAQs
Deadline FAQs
For AY 2025–26, the last dates were: Post-Matric SC/OBC: 30 March 2026. Post-Matric ST: 31 March 2026. Pre-Matric and most other schemes closed in October–November 2025. For AY 2026–27, new applications are expected to open in July–August 2026. Verify at digitalgujarat.gov.in as dates are announced officially on the portal.
If you miss the deadline, you cannot apply until the portal opens the next window, either a reopened window (as happened for SC/OBC/ST in March 2026) or the new academic year window (July–August 2026). Missing the deadline means waiting another academic year, potentially missing a full year's scholarship. Sign up for alerts on this page or set calendar reminders for July–August every year.
Yes, the Gujarat government frequently extends deadlines or reopens windows, it has done so consistently in recent years. However, never assume an extension will happen. Apply before the original deadline. Extensions and reopened windows are bonuses for students who missed the deadline, they are not guaranteed every year or for every category.
Based on the historical pattern, Digital Gujarat Scholarship for AY 2026–27 is expected to open in July–August 2026. MYSY typically opens first, followed by Post-Matric schemes, and then Pre-Matric schemes in August–September. Sign up for our free deadline alerts (above) to be notified the moment the portal opens for 2026–27.
If the portal has reopened a window for the previous year (as happened for SC/OBC/ST in March 2026), yes, you can apply during that window. If no such reopened window exists, you generally cannot apply retroactively for a previous year. Check digitalgujarat.gov.in for any current open windows, or contact the helpline at 1800-233-5500.
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