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State Government Scheme

Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education

"Fee Waiver Scheme for SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education" provides free access to every SC/ST student, to the institutions of higher learning so that that no eligible SC/ST students are deprived of higher education for want of resources.

Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Goa
Category
Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education Scheme

"Fee Waiver Scheme for SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education" is a Fee Waiver Scheme by the Department of Education, Art & Culture, Government of Goa. This Scheme is framed in order to provide free access to every SC/ST student, to the institutions of higher learning. It shall be the endeavour of the Government to see that no eligible SC/ST students are deprived of higher education for want of resources. The Scheme is operated by Directorate of Higher Education for the students pursuing the courses of General Education and by Directorate of Technical Education for students pursuing Technical Education at the degree and post graduate level.

Benefits

  1. A full waiver of the fees supposed to have been paid by them in the institutions where they have sought admissions.
  2. The amount fee waiver shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any.

NOTE: All other charges and fees would be borne by the concerned student.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should have been born in Goa or resident of Goa for at least last fifteen years.
  2. The applicant should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the institutions located in Goa.
  3. The applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community of Goa.
  4. The applicant should be enrolled for the First Year of their Degree/PG Courses.

How to Apply for Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority at the institution.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 3: At the time of admission, submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: The concerned Institution shall process the applications of all such beneficiaries and sanction the fee waiver to them right at the time of admission itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education scheme?

"Fee Waiver Scheme for SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education" is a Fee Waiver Scheme by the Department of Education, Art & Culture, Government of Goa. This Scheme is framed in order to provide free access to every SC/ST student, to the institutions of higher lea…

Who is eligible for Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education?

The applicant should have been born in Goa or resident of Goa for at least last fifteen years. The applicant should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the institutions located in Goa. The applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community of Goa. The applicant should be enrolled for…

What benefits does Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education provide?

A full waiver of the fees supposed to have been paid by them in the institutions where they have sought admissions. The amount fee waiver shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any. NOTE: All other charges and fees would be borne by the concerned stude…

How can I apply for Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education?

Step 1: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority at the institution. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory docume…

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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