Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana
Typically opens around August. Verify on the Goa CM Scholarship portal each year.
✔ Independently verified on 06 Aug 2026.
- Amount
- Additional maintenance allowance (ranging from ₹7,500 to ₹10,000) on top of the Post-Matric Scholarship.
- Who can apply
- ST students and Dhangar community students in Goa who are eligible for the central Post-Matric Scholarship scheme.
- Income limit
- Family income up to ₹5 lakh per annum.
- Study level
- Class 11-12, College / UG, Professional courses
- Apply through
- CM Scholarship Portal Goa
- Notes
- Scheme details compiled from public sources. Confirm the current year's notification on the official portal before applying.
About this scholarship
The Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana is a targeted welfare scheme launched by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare in Goa to provide supplementary financial aid to Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Dhangar community students. It functions as a vital add-on to the central Post-Matric Scholarship, offering an additional maintenance allowance to students pursuing higher secondary, college, and professional education. While the central scheme covers baseline fees, Gagan Bharari provides crucial extra funds—often ranging from ₹7,500 to ₹10,000—to help cover the real-world costs of commuting, books, and daily living in Goa. To be eligible, a student must already qualify for the central Post-Matric Scholarship, and the scheme's own family income ceiling is ₹5 lakh per annum. The application is seamlessly integrated into the Goa CM Scholarship Portal, allowing ST students to access enhanced state support without needing to navigate a completely separate bureaucracy.
Documents you need
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Dhangar community certificate issued by a competent Goa authority
- Income certificate confirming family income up to ₹5 lakh per annum
- Proof of admission in a post-matric course
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook in the applicant's name
How to apply
- Ensure you are applying for or have been approved for the central Post-Matric Scholarship.
- Log in to the CM Scholarship Portal Goa.
- Select the Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana under the Tribal Welfare schemes.
- Submit the required details, relying on your existing digital profile for caste and income verification.
Why applications get rejected
- Attempting to apply for Gagan Bharari without fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the central Post-Matric scheme first.
- Uploading an income certificate that exceeds the ₹5 lakh ceiling.
- Forgetting to link the bank account with Aadhaar, which will block the state from transferring the maintenance allowance.
Common questions
When does Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana open for 2026?
Typically opens around August. Verify on the Goa CM Scholarship portal each year.
What is the last date to apply for Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana?
The closing date is announced for each cycle rather than fixed in advance, so it is not the same every year. Typically opens around August. Verify on the Goa CM Scholarship portal each year.
How do I apply for Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana?
Applications are submitted through CM Scholarship Portal Goa. Ensure you are applying for or have been approved for the central Post-Matric Scholarship.
Is Gagan Bharari a replacement for the Post-Matric Scholarship?
No, it is a supplementary scheme. It provides an additional maintenance allowance on top of what you receive from the central scheme.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
It is specifically designed for ST students and students from the Dhangar community who are residents of Goa.
What is the maximum income limit?
Your family income must not exceed ₹5 lakh per annum.
How much extra allowance will I get?
The amount varies by course, typically providing an additional ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 to help with daily educational expenses.
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