Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education

"Fee Waiver Scheme for SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education" provides free access to every SC/ST student, to the institutions of higher learning so that that no eligible SC/ST...

Department: · Level: state · State: Goa

Benefits

1. A full waiver of the fees supposed to have been paid by them in the institutions where they have sought admissions. 1. The amount fee waiver shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any. **NOTE:** All other charges and fees would be borne by the concerned student.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should have been born in Goa or resident of Goa for at least last fifteen years. 1. The applicant should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the institutions located in Goa. 1. The applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community of Goa. 1. The applicant should be enrolled for the First Year of their Degree/PG Courses.

How to Apply

**Offline** **Step 1:** Take a print of the [proforma ](https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Dayanand-Bandodkar-Scheme-for-Orphans.pdf)of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority at the institution. **Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required). **Step 3:** At the time of admission, submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority. **Step 4:** The concerned Institution shall process the applications of all such beneficiaries and sanction the fee waiver to them right at the time of admission itself.

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