Goa Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana: Extra Monthly Support for ST, SC, and Dhangar Students

Benefit amounts, eligibility, documents, online application steps, and the 2026-27 deadlines, which are still open.

The maintenance allowance under the Post Matric Scholarship often falls short of what students actually spend on food, travel, and daily living. The Goa Government’s Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana is designed to fill that gap with an additional monthly allowance. This post explains how it works, who can apply, and how to apply before the deadlines.

What Is the Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana?

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. 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. It also offers an additional disability allowance to students with disabilities, since the disability support under the Post Matric Scholarship does not fully cover their expenses. The overall aim is to help students from these communities stay in college without financial pressure pushing them to drop out.

Two departments run the scheme: the Directorate of Tribal Welfare handles ST students, and the Directorate of Social Welfare handles SC and OBC (Dhangar) students.

Scheme at a Glance

• Scheme name: Goa Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana
• Benefit: Additional monthly scholarship assistance over the Post Matric Scholarship
• Beneficiaries: ST, SC, and OBC (Dhangar) students
• Nodal agencies: Directorate of Tribal Welfare and Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa
• Payment period: 10 months in an academic year
• Payment mode: Aadhaar Bridge Payment System, into an Aadhaar-seeded bank account
• Mode of application: Online only, through the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal
• Social Welfare helplines: 0832-2232257 and 0832-2223784

Latest Update: Deadlines for 2026-27

Applications are currently open for all three categories:

• ST students: 7 September 2026 to 15 November 2026.
• SC and OBC (Dhangar) students: open for 2026-27, with the last date at 30 November 2026.

The notice states that no further extension will be granted, so apply well before the deadline for your category.

How Much Do You Get?

The amount depends on your category, whether you live in a hostel, and whether you have a disability.

Category	Day scholar (per month)	Hosteller (per month)	Disability allowance (per month)
ST	Rs 900	Rs 1,800	Rs 900
SC and OBC (Dhangar)	Rs 750	Rs 1,500	Rs 750

Over the 10 payment months, this works out as follows:

• ST: Rs 9,000 (day scholar), Rs 18,000 (hosteller), and Rs 9,000 disability allowance.
• SC and Dhangar: Rs 7,500 (day scholar), Rs 15,000 (hosteller), and Rs 7,500 disability allowance.

The department will not credit any payment if your Aadhaar is not seeded with your bank account.

Who Is Eligible?

ST Students

• Must be eligible for the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship in the current academic year.
• Must belong to the Scheduled Tribes community in the State of Goa.
• Annual income of parents or guardians must not exceed Rs 5 lakh.
• Must be a regular, full-time student of a recognised institution or university.
• The disability allowance applies only to students who hold a disability certificate from the competent authority.
• Students repeating a class are not eligible, since the scholarship for any class is available for only one year.

SC Students

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

OBC (Dhangar) Students

• Must belong to the Dhangar community.
• Must have availed of, or be eligible for, the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship in the current academic year.

In every case, a student can get the scholarship for a particular class only once.

Documents You Will Need

All documents must be uploaded in digital format on the portal. Upload scans of the original documents, not photocopies.

ST Students: Fresh Application

• Passport-size photograph
• Self-attested copy of the 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 the Scheduled Tribe certificate
• Receipt of hostel fees paid (hostellers only)
• Receipt of fees paid for the current year’s admission
• Self-attested copy of the bank passbook seeded with Aadhaar (a nationalised bank account is recommended)
• Aadhaar Consent Form verified by the recognised institution or university
• Disability certificate from the competent authority (only for persons with disabilities)

ST Students: Renewal Application

• Self-attested copy of the mark sheet or passing certificate of the preceding academic year
• Income certificate for the year
• Receipt of hostel fees paid (hostellers only)
• Receipt of fees paid for the current year’s admission
• Disability certificate (only for persons with disabilities)

SC and OBC (Dhangar) Students

• Aadhaar card, seeded with the 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 the 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

How to Apply: Fresh Application

Applications are accepted only online on the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal. The departments do not accept offline or manual forms.

1. Open the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal.
2. Click the Register tab on the homepage, and under Student Registration, click Click Here.
3. Complete registration by entering your basic details.
4. Log in with your registered credentials.
5. Choose the Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana that matches your category: ST, SC, or Dhangar.
6. Enter your personal, academic, income, hostel, and bank details carefully.
7. Scan and upload all required documents.
8. Submit the application online to your institute for verification.
9. The Institute Nodal Officer (INO) checks your uploaded documents against the originals and forwards the application.
10. The Directorate of Tribal Welfare does district-level verification for ST students, and the Directorate of Social Welfare processes SC and Dhangar applications.
11. After approval, the allowance is credited to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

How to Apply: Renewal

1. Log in to the portal with your existing credentials.
2. Fill in the renewal application for the current academic year.
3. Upload the renewal documents, such as the latest mark sheet, income certificate, and fee receipts.
4. Submit the application to your institute.
5. The institute’s Nodal Officer verifies and completes it.
6. The department then processes the application and releases the payment.

How to Track Your Application

1. Visit the scholarship portal.
2. Click the Track Application tab.
3. Enter the academic year, your Aadhaar number, and your date of birth.
4. View your current application status.

Important Points to Remember

• Seed your Aadhaar with your bank account before applying. Otherwise, the money will not be credited.
• Apply only once, through one route. Institute Nodal Officers monitor duplicate applications.
• Upload your disability certificate if you want the additional disability allowance.
• Do not miss your deadline. The notice says there will be no further extension.
• Repeating a class means no scholarship for that class again.

Tips for Applicants

• Check your Post Matric Scholarship status first, because Gagan Bharari is available only on top of it.
• Keep your income certificate valid. It must be issued by the competent authority for the relevant year, and the Rs 5 lakh limit applies to ST students.
• Scan clear copies of the originals, as the Nodal Officer compares them with the originals.
• Ask your institute’s Nodal Officer to verify your application early.
• Choose the right category when selecting the scheme on the portal.
• Apply early, since the portal can slow down close to the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs the scheme? The Directorate of Tribal Welfare for ST students, and the Directorate of Social Welfare for SC and OBC (Dhangar) students.

How much do SC and Dhangar students get? Rs 750 per month as day scholars, Rs 1,500 per month as hostellers, and Rs 750 per month as a disability allowance.

Is the Post Matric Scholarship mandatory? Yes. Only students who receive or qualify for the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship in the current academic year can claim Gagan Bharari benefits.

What is the last date for 2026-27? 15 November 2026 for ST students, and 30 November 2026 for SC and OBC (Dhangar) students. No further extension will be given.

Can I apply offline? No. Only online applications through the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal are accepted.

Can a student who repeats a class get it again? No. The scholarship for a particular class is available only once.

Do hostellers get more? Yes. Hostellers receive double the day-scholar amount.

Do I need to apply every year? Yes. Continuing students submit a renewal application each year.

Is Aadhaar seeding mandatory? Yes. Payment will not be credited without it.

Who can I contact for help? The Directorate of Social Welfare helplines are 0832-2232257 and 0832-2223784. ST students can contact the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Goa.