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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Multiple government scholarship schemes are available to support students from all backgrounds. Most students at Government Polytechnic Palanpur receive some form of financial assistance.

Available Scholarships

Digital Gujarat – Scholarship for SC/ST Students

Government of Gujarat

SCST
Amount / Benefit:

Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance

Eligibility:

Students belonging to SC/ST category; enrollment in government recognized institution; income criteria as per scheme

Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)

Government of Gujarat

GeneralSEBCEWS
Amount / Benefit:

Up to Rs. 2,00,000/year for tuition + hostel

Eligibility:

Family annual income ≤ Rs. 6,00,000; Minimum 80% in SSC (10th); Gujarat domicile

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – Pre & Post Matric

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India

SCSTOBCMinorities
Amount / Benefit:

Varies – Full fee + maintenance up to Rs. 1,200/month

Eligibility:

Specified reserved categories; income limit; enrolled in recognized institution; 50%+ in previous year

Free-Ship Card (Tuition & Exam Fee Waiver)

Government of Gujarat / SJE

SCST
Amount / Benefit:

Full waiver of tuition and examination fees

Eligibility:

SC/ST students; Gujarat domicile; annual family income ≤ Rs. 2,50,000

SEBC / OBC Scholarship

Government of Gujarat (SEBC Department)

SEBCOBC
Amount / Benefit:

Partial fee reimbursement; as per scheme notification

Eligibility:

SEBC/OBC certificate required; income below Rs. 1,50,000/year (non-creamy layer)

Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India

Minority
Amount / Benefit:

Rs. 10,000–20,000/year

Eligibility:

Muslim / Christian / Sikh / Buddhist / Parsi / Jain students; income ≤ Rs. 2,00,000/year; enrolled full-time

How to Apply for Scholarship

  1. 1

    Get admission confirmation from ACPDC portal

  2. 2

    Collect category certificate (Caste / Income) from Mamlatdar / Taluka office

  3. 3

    Register on relevant scholarship portal (Digital Gujarat / NSP / MYSY)

  4. 4

    Fill application form with all required documents

  5. 5

    Submit bank account details (in student's name) and Aadhaar

  6. 6

    Upload mark sheets, fee receipts, and bonafide certificate

  7. 7

    Track application status online; respond to queries promptly

For scholarship-related assistance, contact the college office or SC/ST Cell:
Shri Chiragkumar Amin · Smt. Payal Chauhan · Shri Yagnik Rana

Office Hours: 10:30 AM – 6:10 PM (Mon – Sat) · Phone: (02742) 262115