Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility, Amount, Documents and How to Apply

Digital Gujarat Scholarship form is open for SC, OBC, EBC, NT-DNT and ST students. Check eligibility, amount, documents and how to apply online.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility, Amount, Documents and How to Apply

Digital Gujarat Scholarship is not one single scheme. It covers many post-matric scholarships on the Digital Gujarat portal. These schemes are for SC, Developing Caste students (SEBC, OBC, EBC, NT-DNT, Minority) and ST students. Each scheme has its own income limit and amount. SC and Developing Caste students can apply from 6 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. ST students can apply from 1 September 2026 to 30 November 2026. This applies to students at any college, such as Gujarat University or MSU Baroda. Our article will explain eligibility, amount, documents and the apply process for each scheme.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Overview

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Eligibility

Each scheme has different rules. Check category, income and course before you apply.

Basic rules for most schemes:

• Student must belong to Gujarat.

• Student must be SC, ST, or a Developing Caste category.

• Course must be Std 11 or above, or college, ITI, Diploma or a professional course.

• Family income must be within limit for that scheme.

• Caste and income certificate must come from a competent authority.

• Bank account must be Aadhaar-linked.

Most schemes cover students in government, grant-in-aid or self-financed colleges, such as Nirma University or St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad.

Income limit table (SC and Developing Caste):

Income limit table (ST):

Students with income up to INR 2.50 lakh must apply in central scheme. This means BCK-6.1 for SC, PM-YASASVI for OBC/EBC/DNT, and VKY-8 for ST. Students above this income should apply in the state scheme instead, like BCK-5, BCK-5A or BCK-78. Freeship Card holders must pick the Freeship Card version of their scheme. If you pick the wrong version, you may not get the full amount later.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Amount 

SC Schemes

SC students can get a scholarship or assistance under these schemes. Pick the one that matches your income and course.

Developing Caste Schemes

OBC, EBC, SEBC and NT-DNT students can check their scheme and amount here, whether they study at St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad or another recognised college.

ST Schemes

ST students have their own schemes and dates. Amounts are given below.

For BCK-6.1, BCK-5, BCK-5A, VKY-8 and VKY-6, there is no single fixed amount. The amount depends on course and hosteller or day-scholar status.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Documents Required 

Keep these documents scanned and ready:

• Caste certificate

• Income certificate of guardian

• Marksheets from Std 10 onward, year by year

• Bank passbook first page or cancelled cheque

• Break declaration, if there was a gap in studies after Std 10

• Hosteller certificate, if staying in hostel

• Disability certificate, if applicable

• Fee receipt (not needed for Freeship Card students)

• Passport size photo

• Marriage certificate, for married female students

• Aadhaar number and ration card number

Upload only original documents. Use a copy only if the original is not available.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship OTR and Aadhaar eKYC

Some schemes need extra steps before you apply. Check which ones apply to you.

OTR: Needed only for BCK-6.1 and VKY-8. Get your OTR number from the National Scholarship Portal first. Then enter it on Digital Gujarat.

Aadhaar eKYC: Needed only for BCK-6.1 and VKY-8. Your eKYC status must show Yes. You can do this through the My Ration app, Mamlatdar office, Gram Panchayat VCE, or your school.

Family ID: For BCK-5, enter your Aadhaar, ration card number and member ID. Click Get Details to fetch your data.

Bank seeding: Link your Aadhaar with your bank account before applying. Payment only goes to Aadhaar linked accounts.

How to Apply for Digital Gujarat Scholarship Online

1. Go to digitalgujarat.gov.in and click Login. Then click New Registration.

2. Fill My Profile section.

3. Click Services, then Scholarship Services, then Request a New Service.

4. Choose 2026-27 year.

5. Choose category based on: income and course, such as Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology or any government college.

6. Add Registration, Bank, Academic and Disability details.

7. Add all required files and your photo.

8. Confirm your mobile OTP, then click Final Submit.

9. Print your form and give it to college with documents.

If you got the scholarship last year, you may see it in Renewal mode. If not, apply fresh for 2026-27.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Dates

Application dates are different for each category. Check your window below.

How to Check Digital Gujarat Scholarship Status

1. Log in to Digital Gujarat Portal.

2. Go to Services, then Scholarship Services.

3. Select the year to see your form.

4. Check status: Submitted, Under Verification, Approved, or Paid.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Rejection Reasons and Mistakes to Avoid

Many applications get rejected for small errors. Avoid these common mistakes.

• Wrong scheme. You may not get the full amount later.

• Aadhaar not linked to bank. Payment will fail.

• Dormant bank account. Scholarship cannot be credited.

• Wrong college or course selected. This can send your form to the wrong place, such as another institution instead of Parul University or your actual college.

• Form not final submitted. Your application will not count.

• Freeship Card students in wrong scheme. Always pick the Freeship Card option.

• eKYC not showing “Yes”. You cannot submit BCK-6.1 or VKY-8 without this.

• Waiting till the last date. Apply early to avoid portal issues.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship Helpline Number

For any problem, contact these numbers.