Goa Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Goa Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana is a State Government scholarship scheme that gives extra monthly financial assistance to post-matric students from the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) and OBC (Dhangar) communities of Goa. The scheme does not replace the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship. Instead, it works as a top-up over it, so only students who receive or qualify for the Post Matric Scholarship in the current academic year can claim Gagan Bharari benefits.

The Government of Goa launched this scheme because the maintenance allowance under the Post Matric Scholarship falls short of what students actually spend on food and travel. The scheme aims to bridge that gap with an additional maintenance allowance, and it also aims to provide an additional disability allowance to students with disabilities, since the disability support under the Post Matric Scholarship does not fully cover their expenses. In short, the scheme helps students from these communities stay in college without financial pressure forcing them to drop out.

Two departments run the scheme. The Directorate of Tribal Welfare handles the scheme for ST students, while the Directorate of Social Welfare handles it for SC and OBC (Dhangar) students. The benefit amounts differ by category. ST students receive Rs. 900 per month as a day scholar or Rs. 1,800 per month as a hosteller, along with Rs. 900 per month as a disability allowance. SC and Dhangar students receive Rs. 750 per month as a day scholar or Rs. 1,500 per month as a hosteller, along with Rs. 750 per month as a disability allowance. The department pays these amounts for ten months in an academic year, and the money reaches the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System.

The application process for Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana is fully online. Students apply on the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) verifies the application, and the department then completes the district or department-level verification before releasing the payment. The Directorate of Tribal Welfare has clearly stated that it will not accept any manual forms. A student can get the scholarship for a particular class only once, so a student who repeats a class cannot claim it again for that same class.

Besides the Goa Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana, the Government of Goa also runs two other welfare schemes for students - the Mukhyamantri Bahujan Utkarsh Yojana, which provides financial help to students from weaker sections, and the Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Dnyanvruddhi Shishyavrutti (Bursary Scheme), which offers up to ₹40,000 per year to eligible students with family income below ₹5 lakh. Interested students can check the complete details of both schemes here.

Latest Update

The Directorate of Tribal Welfare has opened the application window for ST students under Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana. Students belonging to the ST category can now apply from 7 September 2026 to 15 November 2026. For SC and OBC (Dhangar) students, Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana under the Social Welfare schemes is also open for the academic year 2026-27. The last date for students to submit applications is 30 November 2026. No further extension will be granted. Applications are currently open for all three categories (ST, SC and OBC-Dhangar). Students are strongly advised to complete and submit their applications well before the respective deadlines to avoid last-minute issues.

Scheme Benefits

The Goa Gagan Bharari Shiksha Scheme gives eligible students a fixed monthly allowance over and above the Post Matric Scholarship, and the amount depends on the student's category, hostel status, and disability status. The details of the monthly allowance are as follows:

Benefits for ST Students

• Day Scholars: Additional maintenance allowance of Rs. 900 per month (Rs. 9,000 for 10 months).
• Hostellers: Additional maintenance allowance of Rs. 1,800 per month (Rs. 18,000 for 10 months).
• Students with Disabilities: Additional disability allowance of Rs. 900 per month, which adds up to Rs. 9,000 in an academic year.

Benefits for SC and OBC (Dhangar) Students

• Day Scholars: Additional maintenance allowance of Rs. 750 per month (Rs. 7,500 for 10 months).
• Hostellers: Additional maintenance allowance of Rs. 1,500 per month (Rs. 15,000 for 10 months).
• Students with Disabilities: Additional disability allowance of Rs. 750 per month (Rs. 7,500 for 10 months).

Payment Details

• The department pays the allowance for 10 months during the academic year.
• The amount goes directly to the student's bank account through the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System.
• The department will not credit the payment if the student has not seeded Aadhaar with the bank account.

Eligibility Requirements

A student must meet the common conditions as well as the category-specific conditions given below to qualify for Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana.

Eligibility for ST Students

• The student must be eligible for the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.
• The student must belong to the Scheduled Tribes community in the State of Goa.
• The annual income of parents or guardians must not exceed Rs. 5.00 lakh.
• The student must be a regular, full-time student of a recognised institution or university.
• The disability allowance applies only to students with disabilities who hold a disability certificate from the competent authority.
• Students repeating a class are not eligible for the scheme, since the scholarship for any class is available only for one year.

Eligibility for SC Students

• The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
• The student must have availed of, or be eligible for, the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.
• The student must be pursuing a post-matric course.

Eligibility for OBC (Dhangar) Students

• The student must belong to the Dhangar community.
• The student must have availed of, or be eligible for, the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.

Required Documents

Students must upload all documents in digital format on the portal while applying for the Gagan Bharari Shiksha Scheme as per their respective category. The required documents are as follows:

Documents for ST Students: Fresh Application

• Passport-size photograph
• Self-attested copy of mark sheet or passing certificate of the exam passed in the preceding academic year
• Income certificate issued by the competent authority for the year
• Self-attested copy of Scheduled Tribe certificate issued by the competent authority
• Receipt of hostel fees paid (for hostellers only)
• Receipt of fees paid (current year admission)
• Self-attested copy of bank passbook seeded with Aadhaar (nationalised bank account recommended)
• Copy of Aadhaar Consent Form verified by the recognised institution or university
• Copy of disability certificate issued by the competent authority (only for Persons with Disabilities)

Documents for ST Students: Renewal Application

• Self-attested copy of mark sheet or passing certificate of the exam passed in the preceding academic year
• Income certificate issued by the competent authority for the year
• Receipt of hostel fees paid (for hostellers only)
• Receipt of fees paid (current year admission)
• Copy of disability certificate issued by the competent authority (only for Persons with Disabilities)

Documents for SC and OBC (Dhangar) Students

• Copy of Aadhaar card (seeded with bank account)
• Caste certificate (a provisional certificate stays valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
• Income certificate (valid for 3 years from the date of issue)
• Attested copies of mark sheet
• Copy of fees paid
• Copy of the student's bank account
• Hostel certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photograph
• Pre-receipt signed by the student and countersigned by the Head of the Department (as listed in the Social Welfare Citizen Charter)

Steps to Apply

Students can apply for Goa Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana only online through the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal; the departments do not accept offline or manual forms. To understand the complete process, you can follow the steps below.

Fresh Application Process

• Open the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal.
• On the homepage, click on the Register tab. Then, under the Student Registration section, click on Click Here.
• Complete the registration by entering your basic details on the portal.
• Log in to the portal with your registered credentials.
• Choose the Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana scheme that matches your category, namely ST, SC, or Dhangar.
• Enter your personal, academic, income, hostel, and bank details carefully.
• Scan and upload all required documents in digital format and upload scans of original documents, not photocopies.
• Submit the application online to your institute for verification.
• The Institute Nodal Officer checks the uploaded documents against the originals and forwards the application.
• The Directorate of Tribal Welfare carries out district-level verification for ST students, while the Directorate of Social Welfare processes SC and Dhangar applications.
• After approval, the department credits the allowance to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Renewal Application Process

• Log in to the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal with your existing credentials.
• Fill out the renewal application for the current academic year.
• Upload the renewal documents, such as the latest mark sheet, income certificate, and fee receipts.
• Submit the application to your institute.
• The Nodal Officer of the institute verifies the application and completes it.
• The department then takes further action to process the application and release the payment.

Note: Applications for Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana are currently open for ST, SC, and OBC (Dhangar) students. ST students can apply from 7 September to 15 November 2026. SC and OBC (Dhangar) students must apply by 30 November 2026. No further extension will be given. Students are advised to apply well in time.

Important Points to Remember

• Seed your Aadhaar number with your bank account before applying, as the department will not credit the payment otherwise.
• Do not apply for the same scheme through more than one route. Institute Nodal Officers monitor duplicate applications.
• Students with disabilities must upload their disability certificate to receive the additional disability allowance.
• Submit the application before the last date, as the Social Welfare notice clearly states that no further extension will be given.

How to Track Application Status

Students can track their application status on the same portal by following the steps below.

• Visit the Scholarship Portal.
• Click on the Track Application tab.
• Enter the academic year, Aadhaar number, and date of birth.
• View the current status of your application.

Relevant Links

• Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana Goa Registration
• Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana in Goa Login
• Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana Details
• Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana SC and OBC (Dhangar) Notification
• Guidelines of Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for ST Students

Contact Information

• Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Goa Contact Details
• Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa Helpline Numbers:
  • 0832-2232257
  • 0832-2223784