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Financial assistance to Meritorious Scheduled Tribe Students who have Passed First Division from Board and University

The objective of the scheme is to motivate meritorious Scheduled Tribe students of Rajasthan by providing one-time financial assistance of ₹3,500/- to those pursuing regular college courses and achieving first division.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Rajasthan

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- A one-time financial incentive of up to ₹3,500/- will be provided to students, at the rate of ₹350/- per month for a maximum of ten months. | Note: The incentive amount will be directly transferred to the student's bank account linked with their Jan Aadhaar through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Who can apply

The applicant should be a student.; The applicant should have passed the 12th standard examination from the Madhyamik Shiksha Board/Central Board of Secondary Education with a first division, securing 60% or more marks.; The applicant should have secured at least 48% marks in the first year examination to be eligible for the incentive in the second year.; The applicant should have secured at least 48% marks in the second year examination to be eligible for the incentive in the third year.; The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.; The applicant's parents/guardian/husband should not be income tax payers.; The student should be a native of Rajasthan.; There should be no gap in the applicant's studies after passing the board examination.; The applicant should be enrolled as a regular student in general education in a government college.; Students residing in government hostels are not eligible for benefits under this scheme.; The applicant must possess a Jan Aadhaar Card and an Aadhaar Card.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?

Scheduled Tribe students of Rajasthan who have passed their 12th standard and subsequent college years in first division and are regular students in a government college.

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

Students receive a one-time financial incentive of ₹3,500 for each academic year they pass in the first division.

Is there any income limit for the applicant's family?

Yes, the parents/guardian/husband of the applicant should not be income tax payers.

Can students with a gap in their studies apply?

No, students with a gap in their studies after passing the board examination are not eligible.

Is this scholarship available for students studying in private colleges?

No, the applicant must be a regular student in a government college.

What documents are required to apply for this scheme?

Required documents include a self-attested income declaration, marksheets of previous examinations, fee receipt, Jan Aadhaar card, and Aadhaar card.

Is there any application fee for this scholarship?

No, there is no fee to apply for this scholarship.

How will the scholarship amount be disbursed?

The scholarship amount will be directly transferred to the student's bank account linked with their Jan Aadhaar through DBT.

What happens if there is an error in the application form?

Incomplete or incorrect applications will be reverted to the student/institution for correction, and failure to rectify may lead to rejection.

Can students residing in government hostels avail this scholarship?

No, students who are regular residents of government hostels are not eligible for this scheme.