Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Minority Castes

Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Minority Castes provides annual cash support to students from minority communities in Gujarat. For the 2026-27 academic year, pupils studying in classes 1st to 10th in government or aided schools can apply through the official Gujarat scholarship portal and receive a fixed yearly amount to manage school expenses.

The scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, to help minority caste students stay in school. By lowering dropout rates in primary and secondary education, it makes sure that money problems do not push children out of the classroom.

For example, if young Aarav is in class 5th at a government-aided school, he can receive the prescribed scholarship amount to buy books, uniforms and other study material. Similarly, girls in classes 6th to 10th get a higher yearly amount, which encourages more girls to continue their studies.

Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Minority Castes - Introduction

This state-level scholarship is a part of the education support offered to minority communities through the Digital Gujarat system. Students must belong to a recognised minority community, study in a government or aided school, and meet the income conditions for higher classes. The amount is transferred to the student or school bank account after verification.

Applicants can also check the complete list of state schemes on the Gujarat Mari Yojana portal page on this website. For this scholarship, the official source remains the Digital Gujarat system.

Key Information

Benefits

The yearly scholarship amount is fixed by the department based on the class and gender of the student. The amount is paid after the application is checked and approved.

Boys in classes 1st to 8th receive ₹750 per year and boys in classes 9th to 10th receive ₹1,000 per year. Girls in classes 1st to 5th get ₹500 per year and girls in classes 6th to 10th get ₹1,000 per year.

Eligibility

Any student who meets the following conditions can apply for this scholarship:

1. Applicant must belong to a minority community recognised by the government of Gujarat.
2. Must be studying in a government or aided primary or secondary school inside the state.
3. Must be enrolled between class 1st and class 10th in the academic year 2026-27.
4. Students in classes 1st to 8th can apply without any family income limit.
5. Students in classes 9th and 10th must have an annual family income of ₹6,00,000 or less.

Application Process

Applications are accepted only online through the Digital Gujarat portal. Follow these steps to fill and submit the form for the 2026-27 academic year:

STEP 1 - Visit the official Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal and click on Register to create an account if you are a new user.

STEP 2 - Enter your mobile number, email address and a secure password, then save the registration details.

STEP 3 - Log in using your mobile number or email and password.

STEP 4 - Open My Profile and fill in all required personal details, then update the profile after OTP verification.

STEP 5 - Under services, select Scholarship Services and click on SC Scheme.

STEP 6 - Choose the financial year for which you are applying and click on Change Financial Year.

STEP 7 - Select the scheme, read the terms carefully and click on Continue to Service.

STEP 8 - Fill in the application form completely and upload all required documents.

STEP 9 - Save the form as draft, review the details and agree to the terms and conditions.

STEP 10 - Click on Confirm and Final Submit to submit the application for verification.

Important Reminders

Make sure every detail is accurate, because wrong or misleading information leads to rejection. Only one application per student is accepted, and the school cannot be changed after final submission. Scan documents clearly because unreadable uploads can be rejected by the department. For students studying inside the state, direct individual submission is not accepted; they apply through their school, and students living outside the state may submit the form to their native district office.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting the online application:

• Passport-size photograph with signature.
• Aadhaar card for identity verification.
• Income certificate for students in classes 9th and 10th.
• Marksheet of the relevant standard.
• Caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
• First page of bank passbook or cancelled cheque showing account and IFSC details.
• Any other document mentioned on the portal.

References

Guidelines (Scheme No. 392)

Pre-Matric Scholarship Application Form PDF

FAQ's

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

Minority caste students studying in classes 1st to 10th in government or aided schools inside Gujarat can apply.

Is there an income limit?

Students in classes 1st to 8th can apply without any income limit. For classes 9th and 10th, the annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000.

Can students apply offline?

No, the application is accepted only through the online portal.

Is there any application fee?

No, applying for this scholarship is free.

Can a student from a private school apply?

No, the scheme is only for students of government and government-aided schools.

What documents are required?

Students need Aadhaar card, minority caste certificate, income certificate, marksheet, school details and bank account details.

How much scholarship is provided?

The yearly amount is between ₹500 and ₹1,000 depending on the class and gender of the student.

Where can students apply for this scheme?

Students can apply online through the official Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal.