1. Under this scheme, ₹20,000/- or the actual fee to be paid, whichever is less.
2. The assistance amount is directly credited to the student's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Eligibility Criteria for Student:

1. The students should belong to Scheduled Castes Category.
2. The student should have passed the graduation exam with 50% or more marks.
3. The age limit will be a maximum of 35 years for males and a maximum of 40 years for females.
4. The applicant or the applicant's parents should not be in government employment.
5. The applicant will not be able to pursue full-time studies, job/business, etc. at any other place during the training.
6. The benefit of this scheme will be available to the applicant only once.

Eligibility Criteria for Institution:

1. The Institution should have more than three years of experience.
2. The Institution should have a GST Number/PAN Card.
3. Institutions should have biometric (fingerprint) machines for student attendance.
4. For competitive recruitment examinations, the faculty should have at least graduation and general knowledge.
5. A training institution should be registered under any one of the following Acts.

• Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950
• Companies Act, 1956
• Shops and Establishments Act, 1948

1. Passport-size Photograph
2. Aadhaar Card of the applicant
3. Caste Certificate
4. Certificates in which percentage can be calculated including the last mark sheet of graduation passed
5. Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/License/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
6. Income certificate
7. Copy of first page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Check (in applicant's name)
8. A photograph showing the board of the institution to which admission is sought
9. A certificate/letter from the institution in which the individual wants to study
10. Any other documents as required