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Saraswati Vidya Yojana: Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses - DNH&DD

“Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/ Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses'' under “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”, implemented by the Directorate of Education, Of DNH & DD, aims to provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses.

State Cash

States / UT: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Nodal department: Education Department

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2021-02-25

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Student, Girls, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation, Professional Courses, Reimbursement Of Fees, College, University

Details

“Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses'' under the “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”has been implemented by the Directorate of Education, U.T. Administration Of DNH & DD. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses of the U.T. Administration.

Objective of the "Saraswati Vidya Yojana”:

The UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has launched “Saraswati Vidya Yojana” on 25th February, 2021, for the girl students of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The scheme aims to encourage girl students to continue education keeping in view the aim of:- “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”.

Objective of the "Reimbursement of Fees for Diploma/Graduation and Post-Graduation Professional Courses" Sub-scheme:

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing higher education in professional courses thereby reducing gender disparity in the society. The reimbursement shall be made annually through Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiaries.

Benefits

  • Full Reimbursement for Low Income:
  • 100% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband& 39;s income is below ₹1,50,000/-. Partial Reimbursement for Higher Income:
  • 50% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband& 39;s income is above ₹1,50,000/-. Maximum Reimbursement Limits:
  • For diploma and undergraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year
  • For postgraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,50,000/- per year. Extended Reimbursement for 1.5-Year Courses:
  • For graduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,75,000/- per academic year
  • For postgraduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹5,25,000/- lakh per academic year. Additional Hostel Allowance:
  • An additional allowance covering 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges), capped at ₹30,000/- per year, will be provided. This allowance is in addition to the maximum reimbursement limits specified above. Note:
  • The accommodation fees of the students staying as paying Guest or in a flat system shall not be reimbursed
  • While calculating Tuition and Academic Fees, the fees such as Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee and Development Fee will not be considered
  • In case the Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and the same is not mentioned separately in Fee Receipt, the Hostel Charges will be considered as 50% of the total amount of the fee receipt with the capping of ₹30,000/- per Year. Therefore, 50% of the benefit of the considered 50% amount will be reimbursed

Full Reimbursement for Low Income:

  • 100% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/-.

Partial Reimbursement for Higher Income:

  • 50% of tuition and academic fees will be reimbursed to girl students whose parental or husband's income is above ₹1,50,000/-.

Maximum Reimbursement Limits:

  • For diploma and undergraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year.
  • For postgraduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,50,000/- per year.

Extended Reimbursement for 1.5-Year Courses:

  • For graduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹3,75,000/- per academic year.
  • For postgraduate professional courses with a 1.5-year academic session, the maximum reimbursement is ₹5,25,000/- lakh per academic year.

Additional Hostel Allowance:

  • An additional allowance covering 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges), capped at ₹30,000/- per year, will be provided. This allowance is in addition to the maximum reimbursement limits specified above.

Note:

  • The accommodation fees of the students staying as paying Guest or in a flat system shall not be reimbursed.
  • While calculating Tuition and Academic Fees, the fees such as Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee and Development Fee will not be considered.
  • In case the Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and the same is not mentioned separately in Fee Receipt, the Hostel Charges will be considered as 50% of the total amount of the fee receipt with the capping of ₹30,000/- per Year. Therefore, 50% of the benefit of the considered 50% amount will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a girl.
  • The applicant should be a student.
  • Parents/Husband/Guardian must be domiciled residents of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for the girl student.
  • The student should have studied continuously for five years in any High School/Higher Secondary School in the UT, including the qualifying examination (SSC/HSC).
  • Only the first two daughters of a family are eligible for benefits under this scheme.

Exclusions

  • The Scheme will not cover the student pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode.
  • The benefit will not be provided to those girl students who have failed in any annual/semester examination of that academic year for which the reimbursement has been claimed.
  • This scheme shall not cover the students pursuing double graduation.

Application Process

Online

Step 1: The application advertisement can be accessed on the official website: https://ddd.gov.in/
Step 2: The application must be submitted online through the prescribed website/portal.
Step 3: All mandatory documents, along with a recent photograph, must be uploaded (self-attested wherever required).
Step 4: The application should be submitted online only, along with all required documents, before the due date as notified by the competent authority from time to time.

Postal Address Of District Education Office Of Respective District:


Dadra and Nagar HaveliDamanDiuDistrict Education Office, Room No. 110, 1st Floor, Lekha Bhawan, 66KV Rd. Amli, Silvassa, DNH Pin Code - 396230, Ph.-0260-2642098, Email-id: doc-dnh@nic.inDirectorate of Education, Shiksha Sadan, B/h Collectorate, Dholar Moti Daman, Daman. Pin Code - 396220 Ph.- 0260 2230126, Email: id- diredu-dd@nic.inDistrict Education Office, Collectorate (Old Girl's High School Campus), Nr. Shreeji Store, Diu. Pin Code - 362520, Ph.-02875-252199, Email-id-edn-diu@yahoo.in

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for reimbursement of tuition and academic fees under this scheme?
Girl students whose parental or husband's income is below ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 100% reimbursement of tuition and academic fees. Those with incomes above ₹1,50,000/- per year are eligible for 50% reimbursement.
What are the maximum reimbursement amounts per year for different levels of courses?
For Diploma/ Graduate professional courses, the maximum reimbursement is ₹2,50,000/- per year. For Post Graduation professional courses, it is ₹3,50,000/- per year.
How does the reimbursement work for academic sessions that are 1.5 years long?
For academic sessions of 1.5 years, reimbursement is capped at ₹3,75,000/- per academic year for Graduate professional courses and ₹5,25,000/- per academic year for Post-Graduation professional courses.
Is there any additional allowance provided under this scheme?
Yes, an additional allowance of 50% of hostel charges (excluding mess charges) up to a maximum of ₹30,000/- per year is provided. This is in addition to the ceiling limits mentioned earlier (₹2,50,000/-/₹3,50,000/-, etc.).
Can I apply for reimbursement if I have failed in any examination during the academic year?
No, reimbursement will not be provided to girl students who have failed in any annual/ semester examination of the academic year for which they are seeking reimbursement.
Are more than two daughters eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
No, Only First two Girl Child of the family will be eligible for the benefits under this scheme.
Will the Scheme cover students pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode?
No, the Scheme does not cover students pursuing education through correspondence or distance mode.
Are there any conditions regarding academic performance for reimbursement?
Yes, reimbursement will not be provided to girl students who have failed in any annual/semester examination of the academic year for which reimbursement is claimed.
What types of accommodation fees are eligible for reimbursement under the Scheme?
Only hostel accommodation fees availed in respective college hostels and private registered students/youth hostels will be reimbursed. Accommodation fees for students staying as paying guests or in a flat system are not covered under the Scheme.
Will this scheme cover students pursuing double graduation?
No, this scheme shall not cover students pursuing double graduation.
What fees are excluded while calculating Tuition and Academic Fees?
Capitation Fee, Infrastructure Fee, and Development Fee will not be considered.
How are Hostel Charges reimbursed?
If Hostel Charges are inclusive of Mess Charges and not separately mentioned in the Fee Receipt, 50% of the total Hostel Charges will be considered, capped at Rs. 30,000 per year. Reimbursement will be 50% of this considered amount.
How will applications be processed?
The Scrutiny Committee will thoroughly review each application and supporting documents to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
When will the Scholarship be disbursed?
The Scholarship will be disbursed after the approval from the Hon‘ble Administrator, UT of D&NH and DD.
When should applications be submitted?
Applications should be submitted during the month of October for the immediate previous (one) Academic Year.

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