Beneficiary Type: Student
The Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana aims to encourage students from economically weaker and middle-income families in Gujarat to pursue higher secondary education in the Science stream The scheme seeks to reduce dropout rates after Class 10 by offering financial assistance to meritorious students who have secured at least 50% marks in their Class 10 examinations. By providing a total scholarship of ₹25,000 during Classes 11 and 12, the scheme promotes scientific education and helps build a strong foundation for students aspiring to careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM) It reflects the government's commitment to nurturing young scientific talent and strengthening the future workforce in science and innovation sectors.
The purpose of the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana is to financially support and motivate students from economically weaker and middle-income families to pursue education in the Science stream after Class 10. The scheme aims to reduce dropout rates promote scientific learning, and help build a skilled and knowledgeable youth ready for careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine) fields.
The Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana provides financial assistance of ₹25,000 to students studying in Class 11 and 12 in the Science stream. Under this scheme, students receive ₹10,000 in Class 11 and ₹15,000 in Class 12, including a bonus amount of ₹5,000 upon successfully passing Class 12. The amount is directly transferred to the student's or their mother's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring transparency and timely support. This benefit is available even if the student is receiving other government scholarships. The scheme is designed to reduce dropout rates after Class 10 and to increase enrollment in Science education. By supporting students from economically weaker and middle-income families, the scheme plays a key role in developing a strong base of future professionals in fields like science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM).
Minimum 50% marks in Class 10 Must be studying in Science stream (regular students only) Belong to economically weaker or middle-income families Resident of Gujarat
Gujarat(Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Botad, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod, Dang, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gandhinagar, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Kutch, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Narmada, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Tapi, Vadodara, Valsad)
The application process for the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana in Gujarat is not open for individual student submissions but is instead managed entirely through schools.
Domicile certificate (Gujarat) Income certificate Caste certificate (if applicable) Aadhar card Bank account details Educational marksheets (Class 10 and ongoing)
| Gender | Male,Female |
| Age | 13 to 25 |
| Caste | General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class ,Economically Weaker Sections |
| Economic Status | APL,BPL,Both |
| Occupation | Student |
| Sector | Education Sector |
| Income Criteria | Less than Rs 6,00,00/- lacs per annum |
| Citizen | Non Senior Citizen |
