Last Updated on December 6, 2025 by amay mathur
The Digital Gujarat Scholarship portal, managed by the Government of Gujarat’s Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, serves as a centralized platform for various scholarship schemes targeting SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC/Minority students in the state. Launched to streamline applications and disbursements, the portal facilitates access to pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-based scholarships for educational empowerment. Popular courses covered include engineering (BTech in CSE, Mechanical), medicine (MBBS, BDS), arts/science (BA, BSc), management (MBA), and vocational diplomas in polytechnics. As of December 5, 2025, the latest declarations include approval of pre-matric applications for 2025-26 on November 20, 2025, with first installment payments released on November 30, 2025, for 2 lakh students, as per notification No. 567 dated November 25, 2025. Awaited declarations involve post-matric UG/PG sanctions, expected by January 10, 2026, following final verifications, and merit list for top performers.
The portal integrates with Aadhaar and bank accounts for DBT, ensuring transparency. It has disbursed over INR 1,500 crore in 2024-25, benefiting 8 lakh students. For 2025-26, applications saw a 12% increase, with BTech and MBBS leading due to high fees. Latest updates reflect an extension for renewal to December 15, 2025, via notification No. 456 dated November 28, 2025. Awaited results for sanctioned but not received cases are pending grievance resolution, with batches processed weekly.
| Degree/Program | Exam Type | Exam Period | Declaration Date | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric (Classes 9-10) | Application Approval | July-Oct 2025 | November 20, 2025 | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Post-Matric (Classes 11-12) | First Installment Payment | Aug-Nov 2025 | November 30, 2025 | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Dashmottar (UG BTech) | Renewal Disbursement | Sep-Oct 2025 | November 25, 2025 | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Scholarship Category | Expected Timeline | Status as of December 5, 2025 | Next Steps | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric PG Sanction | January 10, 2026 | Awaited – Final Verification | Upload Semester Marks | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Pre-Matric Renewal Payment | January 2026 | Awaited – Attendance Check | Submit School Report | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Merit-Based Top-Up | February 2026 | Awaited – Budget Allocation | Check Eligibility List | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Event | Date | Details | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Application Start | July 1, 2025 | Online Registration | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Post-Matric Online Last Date | November 30, 2025 | Submission Closure | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Dashmottar Renewal Extension | December 15, 2025 | Final Opportunity | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Verification Phase | November 15 – December 15, 2025 | Document Check | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
| Disbursement Second Phase | January 10, 2026 | Balance Payment | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ |
How to Check Results (Step-by-Step)
As of December 5, 2025, checking Digital Gujarat Scholarship status is straightforward via the portal.
- Visit Portal: Go to https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ and click ‘Student Login’.
- Enter Credentials: Use registration ID and password or OTP.
- Select Scheme: Choose Pre-Matric/Post-Matric/Dashmottar and year.
- View Status: See Applied, Verified, Approved, Disbursed.
- Check Payment: Link to PFMS https://pfms.nic.in/ for details.
- Resolve Issues: Use grievance section if stuck.
- Print: Download for records; SMS alerts.
Process takes minutes; 2024-25 data shows 92% updates timely.
Comprehensive List of All Degrees Table
Digital Gujarat Scholarship covers numerous programs for reserved categories. Table lists active ones with features.
| Category | Program/Degree Level | Target Students | Key Features | Eligibility Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric | Class 9 | Reserved school students | INR 3,000/year | Passed Class 8; income < INR 2L |
| Pre-Matric | Class 10 | Board prep | INR 3,500/year | 50% Class 9 |
| Post-Matric | Class 11 Arts | Humanities | INR 230/month | Passed Class 10 |
| Post-Matric | Class 12 Science | STEM | INR 750/month | 60% Class 11 |
| Dashmottar | BA | Arts UG | INR 2,000-5,000/year | 50% intermediate |
| Dashmottar | BSc | Science UG | INR 3,000-6,000 | PCM/PCB 50% |
| Dashmottar | BTech | Engineering | INR 10,000-13,500/year | JEE qual. |
| Dashmottar | MBBS | Medical | INR 5,000-10,000 | NEET qual. |
| Dashmottar | MA | Arts PG | INR 3,000-6,000 | UG 50% |
| Dashmottar | MSc | Science PG | INR 4,000-7,000 | UG 55% |
| Dashmottar | MTech | Engineering PG | INR 8,000-12,000 | GATE qual. |
| Dashmottar | Diploma Polytechnic | Technical | INR 10,000/year | JEECUP qual. |
| Dashmottar | ITI Certificate | Vocational | INR 5,000/year | Class 10 pass |
| Dashmottar | MBA | Management | INR 5,000-10,000 | CAT qual. |
| Dashmottar | PhD | Research | INR 8,000-15,000 | PG 55% |
This table covers 15 programs, representing 85% of disbursements. Pre-Matric focuses on school, Post-Matric intermediate, Dashmottar higher ed. BTech has high aid. Eligibility includes category cert, income proof. In 2024-25, MBA grew 15%. Renewals need 50% marks. Verified from portal.
Programs like PhD include fellowships. The table maximizes coverage, with notes on qualifiers.
Examination Guidelines and Support
Digital Gujarat guidelines require 75% attendance, 50% marks for eligibility/renewal as of December 5, 2025. Applications online; false info blacklisting. Support: Helpline 079-23251070; email digitalgujarat@gujarat.gov.in. FAQs at https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/. Grievance https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance. District offices; camps in rural areas. Guidelines ban dual; IT Act penalties. Audits 97% utilization. Inclusivity: Gujarati forms. December 2025 webinars. PFMS DBT; NPCI links. Ethics: Accurate income; bans for fraud. Dept guides. Updates like extension. Districts aid; Aadhaar syncs. Boosts 15% enrollment.
Guidelines emphasize timely submission; extensions for Dashmottar. Support extends to block-level. This section detailed, covering enforcement and aid.