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Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes

FBAMESNTDNT

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 3 Oct 2026

Food Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this education scheme

The scheme supports students from Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes pursuing full-time Medical or Engineering courses in Gujarat by reducing their living expenses. Eligible students receive Rs. 1,500/- per month for up to 10 months each academic year to cover mess or canteen expenses.

The โ€œFood Bill Assistance for Medical and Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribesโ€ scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to reduce the burden of living expenses for students belonging to the Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes (NTDNT) communities who are pursuing full-time Medical or Engineering courses within the state. Under this scheme, eligible students receive a monthly food allowance of Rs. 1,500/- for up to 10 months each academic year to help cover mess or canteen expenses.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameFood Bill Assistance for Medical & Engineering Students of Nomadic Tribes & Denotified Tribes (FBAMESNTDNT)
Launched bySocial Justice and Empowerment Department
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState ยท Gujarat
Official portaldigitalgujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Family income limitUp to Rs. 6 lakh per year
Age21 to 45 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 21 to 45 years
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธDNT
  • ๐Ÿ˜๏ธRural
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐIncome Rs. 6 lakh tak
  • ๐ŸŽ“Students only
  • ๐Ÿ“Online

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

What you receive

  • Monthly assistance up to Rs. 1,500/- for 10 months per academic year.

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  2. The applicant should be a student.
  3. The applicant should belong to a Notified Tribe or Deโ€‘Notified Tribe (NTDNT) community of Gujarat.
  4. The applicant should be pursuing a Medical or Engineering degree course within the state of Gujarat.
  5. The applicantโ€™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 โ€˜Registerโ€™ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page.

Step 3: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on โ€˜Saveโ€™.

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 โ€˜My Profileโ€™ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information.

Step 6: After filling in profile details, click on โ€˜Update Profileโ€™. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP).

Step 7: Now under services, select โ€˜Scholarship Servicesโ€™ and then click on โ€˜SC Schemeโ€™.

Step 8: Select the Financial Year for which you want to apply for and then click on โ€˜Change Financial Yearโ€™.

Step 9: Select the scheme, read the interaction carefully, and then click on โ€˜Continue to Serviceโ€™.

Step 10: Fill in the application form completely and upload all the relevant documents.

Step 11: Now, click on โ€˜Save as Draftโ€™ and agree with the terms & conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on โ€˜Confirm & Final Submitโ€™.

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 to apply for the scheme?

Eligible applicants must be residents of Gujarat, belong to a Notified Tribe or Deโ€‘Notified Tribe (NTDNT) community, and be pursuing a full-time Medical or Engineering degree within the state.

How many months is the allowance paid?

Up to 10 months each academic year.

Is it necessary for the applicant to be a resident of Gujarat?

Yes, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Is there any income limit for applying to the scheme?

Yes, the applicantโ€™s annual family income must not exceed Rs. 6,00,000.

Can part-time or diploma course students apply for this scheme?

No.

What type of courses are eligible under the scheme?

Only full-time Medical and Engineering degree courses pursued within Gujarat are eligible.

Is there any application fee?

No, applying is free of cost.

Where can I apply for the scheme?

The applicant visits https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in.

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What documents are required to apply?

Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Last Yearโ€™s Marksheet, Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque, etc.

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