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

About This Scheme

The "Financial Assistance to Meritorious Scheduled Tribe Students Who Have Passed in First Division from Board and University" scheme was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan. The objective of the scheme is to motivate meritorious Scheduled Tribe students of Rajasthan who are pursuing regular courses in colleges to achieve first division. The scheme is being implemented by the Commissionerate of College Education, Rajasthan, Jaipur, from the financial year 2023–24.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a student. 1. 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. 1. The applicant should have secured at least 48% marks in the first year examination to be eligible for the incentive in the second year. 1. The applicant should have secured at least 48% marks in the second year examination to be eligible for the incentive in the third year. 1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category. 1. The applicant's parents/guardian/husband should not be income tax payers. 1. The student should be a native of Rajasthan. 1. There should be no gap in the applicant's studies after passing the board examination. 1. The applicant should be enrolled as a regular student in general education in a government college. 1. Students residing in government hostels are not eligible for benefits under this scheme. 1. The applicant must possess a Jan Aadhaar Card and an Aadhaar Card.

Benefits

- 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).

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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