Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan · Rajasthan
| Scheme Name | Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students |
| Provided By | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Eligibility Summary | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI · SC · Rajasthan residents · Family income up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year |
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About the Program
Detailed guide to the Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students. Learn about Jan Aadhaar requirements, SJE portal guides, and income limits.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹50k+
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial assistance, including 100% reimbursement of compulsory tuition and non-refundable fees. Additionally, it offers a monthly maintenance allowance, which is ₹1,200 for hostellers and ₹550 for day scholars in higher courses. Other benefits may include study tour charges (up to ₹1,600) and book allowances for distance learners. Divyang (disabled) students receive an additional 10% allowance. The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after the application's approval by the Department Level Officer (DLO).
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Full tuition fee reimbursement.
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Monthly maintenance allowance of ₹250 to ₹1,200 (DBT).
Note: Requires digital SC caste certificate and Jan Aadhaar.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI |
| Course / Stream | All Streams |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | SC |
| Domicile State | Rajasthan |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Caste Certificate (Digital SC)
- ✓Jan Aadhaar Card
- ✓Tahsildar Income Certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs)
- ✓College Bonafide and Nodal approved fee structure
- ✓Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook
- ✓Marksheets
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria for the scholarship
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The application undergoes verification by the verifier of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department (SJE), District Education Officer (DEO), or District Social Empowerment Officer (DSEO), and requires final approval by the Department Level Officer (DLO-SJE).
Renewal Policy
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Students who received the scholarship in the previous year are eligible for renewal
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They must log in to the Rajasthan Scholarship Portal and re-apply for the scholarship, rather than applying as fresh candidates
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Renewal is subject to maintaining good academic standing, successfully passing annual examinations, and achieving a minimum of 75% attendance in every academic year
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Attendance is verified through an Aadhaar-based attendance system
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Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for renewals if it was not provided during the initial admission
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In cases of illness preventing appearance in annual examinations, renewal may be considered upon submission of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority and its acceptance by the institution/college.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Registration and Application
* Visit the official Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal: `https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in`. * Log in using your SSOID. If you don't have one, register for a new SSOID. * Once logged in, open the 'Scholarship (SJE)' application icon. * Create or update your student profile, ensuring your Jan Aadhaar is linked. * Select the 'SC Post Matric Scholarship' option from the available schemes. * Fill out the scholarship application form with all required personal, academic, and bank details. Ensure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). * Upload the necessary documents. These typically include: valid SC Caste Certificate (digital), current Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar/SDM, annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh), Rajasthan Domicile Certificate, Marksheets of the previous qualifying examination, current year's fee receipt (with clear break-up, colored scanned copy in JPG/JPEG/PDF, less than 1MB), Jan Aadhaar card details of family and student, Aadhaar Card, and Bank Passbook (first page showing account details linked with Aadhaar). * For verification, the process uses biometric or Aadhaar OTP verification. You can also use the 'DOIIT Face Authorize' app (downloadable from Play Store) to scan a QR code and verify your face if a biometric machine is unavailable. * Verify all sections carefully and click 'Final Submit'. * Save your unique application ID for future reference. **
- 2Status Tracking
* Visit the official SJE portal: `sje.rajasthan.gov.in` or directly `https://sjmsnew.rajasthan.gov.in/scholarship/Portal/ScholarshipApplicationStatus.aspx`. * Log in using your SSOID. * Go to the 'Application Status' section. * Enter your application ID or SSOID to check for updates. Regularly check for updates online or through the helpline. * Be prepared for objections; address them promptly if your application status shows any issues.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What does the Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students cover?
The scholarship provides full reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (tuition, enrolment, examination, etc.) and a monthly maintenance allowance. Hostellers receive ₹1,200 per month, while day scholars in higher courses receive ₹550 per month. Additional benefits may include study tour charges (up to ₹1,600) and book allowances. Divyang (disabled) students are eligible for a 10% extra allowance. The funds are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) upon application approval.
What are the key eligibility criteria for this scholarship?
To be eligible, an applicant must be a domicile of Rajasthan and belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The student must be enrolled in Class 11, 12, or any post-matric course (diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional courses) at a recognized institution. The annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000. Additionally, the student should not be receiving any other centrally funded scholarship for the same course.
How can I renew my Post-Matric Scholarship for the next academic year?
If you received the scholarship in the previous year, you are eligible for renewal. You do not need to apply as a fresh candidate. Instead, you must log in to the Rajasthan Scholarship Portal (via SSOID) and re-apply for the scholarship. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing, passing your annual examinations, and having at least 75% attendance, which is verified through an Aadhaar-based attendance system. Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for renewals if it wasn't provided during initial admission.
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