What do you get under Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
The UT pays back 100% of tuition and academic fees for girls in diploma, degree and post-graduate professional courses if family income is below ₹2.5 lakh a year, and 50% if it is above (up to ₹2.5 lakh a year for diploma or degree and ₹3.5 lakh for post-graduation), plus half of hostel charges up to ₹30,000 a year.
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Saraswati Vidya Yojana: latest updates
- Online applications invited on svy.ddd.gov.in for A.Y. 2025-26 from 15 June to 15 July 2026; girls whose 2024-25 marksheets came after 20 January 2026 could also apply. official source
- Revised scheme notified: 100% fee reimbursement below ₹2.5 lakh family income, 50% above it, online-only applications in two windows. official source
Who is eligible for Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
- Girl students whose father, husband, guardian or mother (widow or divorced) is a domicile of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Studied class 8 to 12 in schools of the UT (or class 6 to 10 if she did a diploma after class 10).
- Pursuing a diploma, graduation or post-graduation professional course in an institution recognised by UGC, AICTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, NCTE, the Nursing Council and similar bodies.
- Passed the previous year’s exams in the first attempt; only the first two girl children of a family are covered.
Also check:
- Correspondence and distance courses are not covered, and only one course at a time.
- Capitation, infrastructure and development fees are not reimbursed; rent for paying-guest or flat stays is not covered.
- Any other scholarship for the same year (including post-matric) is deducted from this benefit.
Documents needed for Saraswati Vidya Yojana
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How to apply for Saraswati Vidya Yojana
- Apply online only on svy.ddd.gov.in during the application window (Window I: 15 June to 15 July; Window II: 15 December to 15 January) for the previous academic year.
- Upload original fee receipts, the domicile certificate, the income certificate from the Mamlatdar (needed for 100% reimbursement), the schooling certificate, the latest marksheet, Aadhaar and an Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, and the declarations.
- A district committee checks the forms; the money is paid to the student’s bank account by DBT.
How to check Saraswati Vidya Yojana status
- Log in on svy.ddd.gov.in to see your application, or call the helpdesk on +91 9205540352 or +91 1206544004 during office hours.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
Girl students whose father, husband, guardian or mother (widow or divorced) is a domicile of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Studied class 8 to 12 in schools of the UT (or class 6 to 10 if she did a diploma after class 10). Pursuing a diploma, graduation or post-graduation professional course in an institution recognised by UGC, AICTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, NCTE, the Nursing Council and similar bodies. Passed the previous year’s exams in the first attempt; only the first two girl children of a family are covered.
How much do I get under Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
The UT pays back 100% of tuition and academic fees for girls in diploma, degree and post-graduate professional courses if family income is below ₹2.5 lakh a year, and 50% if it is above (up to ₹2.5 lakh a year for diploma or degree and ₹3.5 lakh for post-graduation), plus half of hostel charges up to ₹30,000 a year. The revised rules of 23 April 2026 replace all earlier notifications. Window I for A.Y. 2025-26 ran from 15 June to 15 July 2026; under the rules Window II opens on 15 December and closes on 15 January. Watch ddd.gov.in for the advertisement.
What documents do I need for Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
Education certificates (marksheets); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Income certificate; Proof of admission or fee receipt; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
Apply online only on svy.ddd.gov.in during the application window (Window I: 15 June to 15 July; Window II: 15 December to 15 January) for the previous academic year. Upload original fee receipts, the domicile certificate, the income certificate from the Mamlatdar (needed for 100% reimbursement), the schooling certificate, the latest marksheet, Aadhaar and an Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, and the declarations. A district committee checks the forms; the money is paid to the student’s bank account by DBT. Official site: https://svy.ddd.gov.in/
How do I check Saraswati Vidya Yojana status?
Log in on svy.ddd.gov.in to see your application, or call the helpdesk on +91 9205540352 or +91 1206544004 during office hours.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much fee is reimbursed under Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
100% of tuition and academic fees if the family income is below ₹2.5 lakh a year, and 50% if it is above, up to ₹2.5 lakh a year for diploma or degree and ₹3.5 lakh for post-graduation. Half of hostel charges, up to ₹30,000 a year, is also paid.
When can I apply for Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
Online on svy.ddd.gov.in in two windows: 15 June to 15 July and 15 December to 15 January, for the previous academic year.
Who is eligible for Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
Girls whose parent or husband is a domicile of DNH and DD, who studied class 8 to 12 in the UT, and who study a recognised professional course. Only the first two daughters of a family are covered.
Official sources
- Directorate of Education, DNH and DD: Revised Saraswati Vidya Yojana notification No. DE/DNHDD/Revised SVY/2025-26/1034 dated 23.04.2026
- Directorate of Education, DNH and DD: Advertisement for A.Y. 2025-26 dated 09.06.2026
- UT Administration of DNH and DD: Directorate of Education documents
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.