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Distance Education Scheme for Girls

The scheme aims to support girls' higher education through distance learning by reimbursing their course fees for UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and PG Diploma undertaken by girls through distance education in Rajasthan.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Rajasthan

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Reimbursement of full course fees for distance Education in: | - Undergraduate (UG) courses | - Postgraduate (PG) courses | - Diploma courses | - Certificate and PG Diploma courses | Note: No other additional grant will be payable. | Duration of Fee Disbursement: | - After selection, the candidate's fee will be reimbursed on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode on annual basis on satisfactory academic performance of the student. | - The fee reimbursement would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a girl student.; The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.; The applicant should be enrolled in UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate or PG Diploma courses under distance education mode.; The applicant should be studying in a state-funded university or government institution in Rajasthan, including IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University).; The applicant who is availing of other fee reimbursement in State Government Schemes during the same tenure is not eligible in this scheme. But these students will get reimbursement of difference amount of "Existing Scholarship" and "Distance Education Scheme for Girls".; Students holding prize/incentive scholarships are not excluded from applying for this scheme.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who is eligible for the scheme?

Girl students who are residents of Rajasthan and have enrolled in distance education courses at state-funded universities or IGNOU.

Is there any age limit to apply?

No, there is no age limit under this scheme.

Which courses are covered under this scheme?

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and PG Diploma courses offered through distance education.

Are private universities eligible under this scheme?

No, only state-funded universities recognized under UGC Act sections 2(f) & 12(B) and IGNOU are eligible.

How do I apply for the scheme?

Applications must be submitted online once a year via the HTE portal/ SSO portal under the "DE-HE" category.

Will incomplete applications be accepted?

No, incomplete applications will be rejected after scrutiny.

Who verifies the submitted application?

The university or institution where the student is enrolled verifies the online application.

Is the scheme applicable for regular mode students?

No, only distance education mode students are eligible.

What is the selection criteria?

Selection is based on fund availability, with 30% of the annual budget reserved for UG students.

What is the seat-wise distribution under the scheme?

Undergraduate (UG): 16,000 seats, Postgraduate (PG): 5,300 seats, Diploma: 10,000 seats, PG Diploma: 3,000 seats, Certificate Courses: 2,000 seats