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State Government Scheme

Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC

The Government of Gujarat provides financial assistance to students belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) who are studying in self-financed medical and engineering colleges/universities.

Other Backward Class (OBC) Rural area
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Gujarat
Category
Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Online

About the Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC Scheme

The "Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC" scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial relief for food expenses to SEBC category students pursuing higher education in the medical and engineering fields. Under this scheme, financial assistance per month for a maximum of 10 months is provided to eligible students.

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Benefits

  • Financial Assistance:
  • ₹300/- per month (₹3,000/- annually) towards mess charges for most eligible SEBC students.
  • ₹700/- per month (₹7,000/- annually) towards mess charges for selected students (limited number of beneficiaries).
  • ₹1,500/- per month (₹15,000/- annually) for SEBC students studying in self-financed medical/engineering colleges and residing in hostels (with a fixed ceiling on the number of beneficiaries).
  • Duration: Maximum of 10 months in an academic year.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a student.
  2. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
  3. The applicant must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
  4. The applicant should be pursuing a Medical or Engineering degree in a recognized institution.
  5. The applicant must have passed HSC (Class 12th).1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
  6. The applicant who is already availing similar mess assistance under any other government scheme is not eligible.

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How to Apply for Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC

Application mode: Online

&gt; Application Process:

Step 1: The applicant may visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/

Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page.

Step 3: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on ‘Save’.

Step 4: After successful registration, the applicant can login through his/her User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password.

Step 5: Now, click on ‘My Profile’ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information.

Step 6: After filling in profile details, click on ‘Update Profile’. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP).

Step 7: Now under services, select ‘Scholarship Services’ and then click on ‘SC Scheme’.

Step 8: Select the Financial Year for which you want to apply for and then click on ‘Change Financial Year’.

Step 9: Select the scheme, read the interaction carefully, and then click on ‘Continue to Service’.

Step 10: Fill in the application form completely and upload all the relevant documents.

Step 11: Now, click on ‘Save as Draft’ and agree with the terms &amp;amp; conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on ‘Confirm &amp;amp; Final Submit’.

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&gt; Instructions:

Note 1: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory.

Note 2: Application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed.

Note 3: Only one application per applicant will be acceptable for a scholarship. If any student submits more than one application either from a single institute or from multiple institutions his/her all applications will be rejected by the competent authority and no request from any side will be entertained.

Note 4: In case of any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities.

Note 5: All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given.

Note 6: The student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully.

Note 7: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject the student application.

Note 8: Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students studying inside the state. Only outside students have to fill out their form online and submit his/her application form to their native district officer.

User Manual- English

User Manual- Gujarati

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC scheme?

The &quot;Food Bill Assistant for Medical &amp; Engineering Students of SEBC&quot; scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial relief for food expenses to SEBC category students pursuing higher…

Who is eligible for Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC?

The applicant should be a student. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat. The applicant must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). The applicant should be pursuing a Medical or Engineering degree in a recognized institution. The applicant must have passed…

What benefits does Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC provide?

Financial Assistance: ₹300/- per month (₹3,000/- annually) towards mess charges for most eligible SEBC students. ₹700/- per month (₹7,000/- annually) towards mess charges for selected students (limited number of beneficiaries). ₹1,500/- per month (₹15,000/- annually) for SEBC students studying in s…

How can I apply for Food Bill Assistant for Medical & Engineering Students of SEBC?

&gt; Application Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page. Step 3: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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