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Assistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses

APEIMETDC

Published: Sep 2026

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Published by Shrish, Editor · First published: 22 Sep 2026

Assistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses
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About this education scheme

The scheme aims to provide annual financial assistance of Rs. 15,000, Rs. 10,000, and Rs. 5,000 for ST students in medical, engineering, and diploma courses, respectively.

The "Assistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students to purchase necessary educational instruments to pursue higher education in medical, engineering, and technical diploma courses.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameAssistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses (APEIMETDC)
Launched byTribal Development Department
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState · Gujarat
Official portaldigitalgujarat.gov.in (see References at the end)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateNot given in the official listing
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Family income limitUp to Rs. 6 lakh per year

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤All genders
  • 🏷️ST
  • 💰Income Rs. 6 lakh tak
  • 📝Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

Financial Assistance Amounts:

  • Medical Students: Rs. 15,000 annually.
  • Engineering Students: Rs. 10,000 annually.
  • Diploma Students: Rs. 5,000 annually.

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  2. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
  3. The applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination.
  4. The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized medical, engineering, or technical diploma course.
  5. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed Rs. 6,00,000/-.

Who is not eligible

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Registration walkthrough

Online

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 & conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on ‘Confirm & Final Submit’.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Scheduled Tribe students in Gujarat enrolled in medical, engineering, or technical diploma courses.

Is this scheme available for all students in Gujarat?

No, it is only for students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

How do I apply for this scheme?

Apply online via the Digital Gujarat Portal.

Do I need to visit any office to submit the form?

No, the entire application process is online.

Is this benefit given every year?

Yes, assistance is provided annually for the duration of the course.

Is there a fee for applying?

No, the application is completely free.

Can non-ST students apply?

No, the scheme is strictly for Scheduled Tribe students.

Where can I check my application status?

On the Digital Gujarat Portal www.digitalgujarat.gov.in under the application tracking section.

What if my course is not recognized?

Students enrolled in unrecognized institutions are not eligible.

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