- Provide 75% coaching fee reimbursement.
- It will help students to prepare for professional courses.
Summary of the Scheme | |
|---|---|
| Name of Scheme | Goa Eklavya Prashikshan Yojana |
| Benefits | 75% coaching fee reimbursement. |
| Beneficiary | ST Students of Class 10th, 11th, and 12th. |
| Nodal Agency | Department of Tribal Affairs |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | through an offline application form. |
Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview
The Goa Eklavya Prashikshan Yojana functions as a dedicated government coaching scheme designed to empower Scheduled Tribe students preparing for board exams and competitive entrance tests. Launched by the Government of Goa in September 2022, this tribal welfare scheme provides financial assistance for coaching classes to Class 10, 11, and 12 students across the state. The program directly addresses educational inequality by reimbursing 75% of coaching fees, making quality academic training accessible to ST students regardless of their family's financial status.
This Goa government scheme eliminates the financial burden associated with expensive coaching institutes, enabling tribal learners to access expert guidance for competitive examinations leading to professional careers in engineering, medicine, law, and chartered accountancy. Students pursuing regular education in recognised schools and coaching institutes approved by the Directorate of Education receive substantial coaching fee assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer. The Goa Eklavya Parshikshan Yojana primary benefit includes partial fee reimbursement capped at Rs. 10,000-12,000 annually per subject, ensuring talented ST students develop academic excellence and secure admission to premier professional courses without financial hardship.
Scheme Benefits
- Provide 75% coaching fee reimbursement.
- Up to Rs. 10,000 per annum per subject in rural areas.
- Up to Rs. 12,000 per annum per subject in urban areas
- First instalment of 50% disbursed during the first term upon the submission of the fee receipt from the coaching institute
- The second instalment of 25% will be disbursed upon submission of the first-term attendance certificate from the coaching institute.
- Applicable for professional course preparation: Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Law, Chartered Accountancy, Paramedical Sciences
- Accepted at coaching institutes recognised by the Directorate of Education or registered under the Goa Coaching Classes Regulation Act, 2001
- No income ceiling; applicable across all districts of Goa
Coaching Fee Reimbursement Subjects
| Class (Stream) | Eligible Subjects |
|---|---|
| Class 10th - General | Mathematics, Science, English |
| Class 11th- Science | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Class 12th- Science | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Class 12th- Commerce | Accountancy, Mathematics |
| Class 12th- Arts | English, Economics |
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category as notified by the Government of Goa
- Currently enrolled in Class 10, 11, or 12 in recognised schools/institutions
- Pursuing regular, full-time education (not through open schools or distance learning)
- A coaching institute must be registered with the Directorate of Education or under the Goa Coaching Classes Regulation Act, 2001
- Reimbursement will be provided for notified subjects.
- Benefit available only once per academic class (no duplicate support for repeated classes)
- Stream change in Class 11 or 12 allows fresh eligibility with benefits once more
Required Documents
- Valid Scheduled Tribe Certificate
- Birth Certificate (self-attested)
- Aadhar Card with consent form (self-attested)
- Bank Passbook copy with account details and bank mandate form.
- Student identity card from an educational institution
- Coaching institute fee receipt with the details of the fees paid
- Coaching institute fee structure document
- Coaching institute registration certificate
- Four passport-size photographs with the student's signature on one
Steps to Apply
- Collect the Goa Eklavya Parshikshan Yojana application form from the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Panaji or the Deputy Director Margao office
- Fill Part A with personal information, Aadhar details with consent, bank account details, and course/subject information
- Submit Part A with all documents to the coaching institute head for verification
- The coaching institute completes Part B verification and certification on your application form.
- Submit a fully completed application to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Panaji or the Deputy Director, Margao, during office hours
- Department verifies eligibility as an ST student with a recognised coaching institute enrollment
- Director of Tribal Welfare approves and sanctions the coaching scheme benefit
- Receive 50% coaching fee reimbursement via Direct Benefit Transfer to your bank account
- Submit the first-term attendance certificate from the coaching institute to claim the remaining 25% reimbursement
Relevant Links
- Goa Eklavya Parshikshan Yojana Application Form.
- Goa Eklavya Parshikshan Yojana Guidelines.
- Goa Chief Minister Scholarship Portal
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme reimburses 75% of actual coaching fees paid, subject to ceiling limits of Rs. 10,000 per annum per subject in rural areas and Rs. 12,000 per annum per subject in urban areas. The 75% reimbursement is calculated on total fees actually paid, whichever is lower.
No, the scheme explicitly excludes students pursuing education through open schools or any alternative schooling modes. Only students enrolled in regular, full-time education at recognized institutions are eligible.
Students who discontinue coaching must refund the entire reimbursed amount to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare before the end of the academic year. The refund is mandatory to maintain scheme integrity and prevent misuse.
No, there is no income limit whatsoever. Students from families of all income levels are eligible provided they meet other criteria including ST category status and enrollment in recognized educational institutions.
No, students who fail in a class and repeat it are not eligible for scheme benefits during the repetition year. The scheme provides support only once per academic class.
The scheme disburses 50% of approved fees as the first instalment during the first academic term upon submission of fee receipts. The remaining 25% is transferred as the second instalment after submission of the first-term attendance certificate from the coaching institute.
Only coaching institutes recognised by the Directorate of Education, Government of Goa, or registered under the Goa Coaching Classes Regulation Act, 2001, are eligible. Students must verify the institute's registration status before enrollment.
Students changing streams receive the scheme benefit once more for subjects in the new stream. If they previously availed the benefit in their original stream, they can apply again for the new stream.
Its application form can be submitted offline and submitted to the office of the Director/Deputy Director, Department of Tribal Affairs of Goa.
The scheme application form can be collected from the Goa Tribal Affairs Department office.
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