Coaching Sahay Yojana Gujarat 2025

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Coaching Sahay Yojana Gujarat 2025: Financial Help for SEBC Students Preparing for Competitive Exams

✅ Overview

The Coaching Sahay Yojana 2025 is a welfare scheme launched by the Gujarat State Government under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department to support SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class) students in Gujarat. This scheme provides financial assistance for coaching to prepare for competitive exams like UPSC, GPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, NEET, JEE, and GUJCET.

The government aims to bridge the gap between opportunities and resources by providing coaching fee reimbursement and stipends directly to eligible students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

🎯 Objectives of Coaching Sahay Yojana

  • To promote equal opportunities in education and employment for SEBC candidates.
  • To financially assist meritorious students in taking professional coaching from reputed institutes.
  • To increase SEBC student participation in civil services and competitive exams.
  • To reduce the financial burden on low-income families.

📌 Key Features

Feature Details
Scheme Name Coaching Sahay Yojana Gujarat 2025
Department Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Govt. of Gujarat
Beneficiaries SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class) students
Assistance Up to ₹20,000 per student (or actual coaching fee) via DBT
Coaching Covered UPSC, GPSC, NEET, JEE, SSC, Banking, etc.
Application Mode Online via Digital Gujarat or e-Samaj Kalyan portal

📋 Eligibility Criteria

To apply under Coaching Sahay Yojana, the candidate must fulfill the following:

  • ✅ Must belong to the SEBC (OBC) category as recognized by the Government of Gujarat.
  • ✅ Should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
  • ✅ Must have completed graduation (for UPSC/GPSC coaching) or be eligible for entrance-based coaching (JEE/NEET).
  • ✅ The candidate’s annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000.
  • ✅ Must have enrolled in a recognized coaching institute with proper registration, PAN, GST number, and biometric attendance.

🎁 Benefits Under the Scheme

  1. Financial Assistance:
    • Maximum of ₹20,000 per student or the actual coaching fee—whichever is lower.
    • Paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s bank account.
  2. Monthly Stipend (for full-time coaching):
    • May vary between ₹10,000–₹15,000, depending on the course and duration.
  3. Support for Professional Exams:
    • For IAS/IPS, NEET, JEE, GUJCET, and other government job exam preparations.

📂 Required Documents

Applicants need to upload the following documents during the online application:

  • SEBC/OBC Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate (not older than 3 years)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Domicile Certificate of Gujarat
  • Graduation Marksheet (for UPSC/GPSC coaching)
  • Coaching Institute Admission Proof (Fee receipt or Admission Letter)
  • Bank Account Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
  • Passport-size Photograph

🖥️ How to Apply Online

Option 1: Via e-Samaj Kalyan Portal

  1. Visit https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
  2. Register as a new user with Aadhaar and mobile number.
  3. Log in and choose “Coaching Sahay Yojana for SEBC”.
  4. Fill in personal and academic details.
  5. Upload required documents.
  6. Submit the application and note the application number for future tracking.

Option 2: Via Digital Gujarat Portal

  1. Go to https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
  2. Create an account or log in with existing credentials.
  3. Navigate to the scholarship section and select “Coaching Assistance Scheme”.
  4. Complete and submit the form online.

📆 Important Dates (Expected for 2025)

Activity Tentative Dates
Scheme Launch April 2025
Application Start May 2025
Last Date to Apply July 2025
DBT Transfer Timeline Within 30–45 days of approval

✅ Note: Dates are subject to change. Keep checking the official portals for updates.

🔍 Selection & Monitoring

  • Applications are verified and approved by the District Social Welfare Officer.
  • Coaching institutes must submit student attendance, performance reports, and fee receipts to the department.
  • Random verification may be done by government officials.

📈 Impact of Coaching Sahay Yojana

  • Encourages SEBC youth to compete in high-level exams with equal preparation.
  • Reduces the financial barrier for underprivileged students.
  • Increases representation from backward communities in civil services and government jobs.
  • Helps create a more inclusive, educated, and empowered Gujarat.

📞 Contact for Help

For technical issues or support:

  • Helpline: 1800-233-5500
  • Email: sebc-helpline[at]gujarat[dot]gov[dot]in
  • Visit: Your district’s Social Welfare Office for offline assistance

🔗 Useful Links

📌 Conclusion

The Coaching Sahay Yojana Gujarat 2025 is a powerful initiative that ensures no capable student is left behind due to financial constraints. If you are a SEBC student in Gujarat aiming to crack competitive exams, this scheme can be a game-changer for your future.

*ગુજરાત સરકાર દ્વારા સામાજિક અને શૈક્ષણિક રીતે પછાત વર્ગના તાલીમાર્થીઓને સરકારી નોકરી મેળવવામાં મદદ કરવા માટે એક અનોખી યોજના લાવવામાં આવી છે. ગુજરાત જાહેર સેવા આયોગ (GPSC), ગુજરાત ગૌણ સેવા પસંદગી બોર્ડ (GSSSB), રાજ્ય પોલીસ ભરતી, ગુજરાત પંચાયત સેવા પસંદગી બોર્ડ (GPSSB) જેવી રાજ્ય કક્ષાની તેમજ કેન્દ્ર કક્ષાની બેંકિંગ, રેલવે, આર્મી ભરતી, સેન્ટ્રલ પોલીસ ફોર્સ (CRPF, BSF, CISF) અને સ્ટાફ સિલેક્શન કમિશન (SSC) વગેરે દ્વારા લેવાતી વર્ગ-1, 2 અને 3 ની ગુજરાત સરકાર અને ભારત સરકારની તમામ સ્પર્ધાત્મક પરીક્ષાઓની પૂર્વ તૈયારી માટે ₹20,000/- સુધીની પ્રોત્સાહક સહાય આપવામાં આવે છે.*

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