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Award to Scheduled Castes Students Who Secured Top Ranks at State and District Level in Standard X & XII (Sahuji Maharaj Assistance)

Under the scheme, Scheduled Castes Category students who have Secured Top Ranks at State and District Levels in Gujarat in Standard X & XII are given cash prizes. Cash prizes are awarded to the first three students who secure the highest ranks in both Standard X and Standard XII across all streams.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Award/Cash Prizes Details at State Level: | Sl. No.Student’s RankAward for Standard XAward for Standard XII (For All Stream)1First₹41,000/-₹31,000/-2Second₹21,000/-₹21,000/-3Third₹11,000/-₹11,000/-Award/Cash Prizes Details at District Level: | Sl. No.Student's RankAward for Standard XAward for Standard XII (For All Stream)1First ₹6,000/-6,000/-2Second₹5,000/-5,000/-3Third₹4,000/-4,000/-

Who can apply

The students should belong to the Scheduled Castes Category of Gujarat.; The students who have Secured Top Ranks at the State and District Levels in Gujarat in Standard X & Standard XII across all streams are eligible for cash prizes.; There is no income limit.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who initiated this scheme?

The scheme is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.

What are the benefits of the scheme?

Cash prizes are awarded to students who secure the highest ranks in both Standard X and Standard XII across all streams at both state and district levels.

What are the award details for state-level rankers?

For Standard X, the first three students receive [?]41,000/-, [?]21,000/-, and [?]11,000/-. For Standard XII, the prizes are [?]31,000/-, [?]21,000/-, and [?]11,000/- respectively.

What are the award details for district-level rankers?

For Standard X, the first three students receive [?]6,000/-, [?]5,000/-, and [?]4,000/-. For Standard XII, the prizes are [?]6,000/-, [?]5,000/-, and [?]4,000/- respectively.

Who is eligible for these cash prizes?

Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes Category of Gujarat who secure top ranks at both state and district levels in Standard X & XII exams are eligible.

Are there any income limits for eligibility?

No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.

How can students avail the benefits of this scheme?

The list of eligible students is obtained from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board, and cash awards are given to selected students accordingly.

How are the winners selected?

Winners are selected based on their rankings provided by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board.