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Need and Merit Scholarship

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About this scheme

The "Need and Merit Scholarship" launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to support meritorious and financially weak students who have passed the Secondary/Higher Secondary examinations by offering monetary assistance to continue their higher education in recognized institutions.

Benefits

Basic Scholarship:

  • Monthly Stipend: 120/- per month- Hostel Allowance: 200/- per month

    Post-Graduate (P.G.) Scholarship:

  • For Admission: 240/- per month- Hostel Allowance: 600/- per month


Who is Eligible

  • The applicant must be a native resident of Rajasthan.
  • The applicant must have passed the Secondary or Higher Secondary examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer, or the Upadhyay (Sanskrit) examination with 60% or more marks.
  • The applicant must have passed the undergraduate examination from a college located in Rajasthan.
  • The annual income of the applicant’s parents from all sources must not exceed ₹20,000/-.

How to Apply

Offline

  • Students should download the Application Form and Submit the form to his/her related college.

Documents Required

  1. Certified Copy of Previous Examination Mark Sheet.
    1. Recent Income Certificate.
    2. Admission Certificate in the Prescribed Format (indicating the date of admission).
    3. Hostel Certificate (if residing in a hostel) mentioning admission date, residence date, room number, DD number, date, and amount of fee payment, signed by the warden and countersigned by the head of the institution.
    4. Original Hostel Fee Receipt (signed by the institution head).
    5. Photocopy of Bank Statement (including student’s savings account number, bank name, address, and IFSC code).

Special Conditions for Income Certificate:

  • Income of parents and the student will be considered.
  • Salaried employees must obtain a certificate from their employer, including salary and all allowances.
  • Pensioners must attach a copy of their pension order and pension certificate with dearness allowance details.
  • Individuals with other sources of income must attach a certificate from the Income Tax Department showing actual annual income of the previous year.
  • Applicants earning from agriculture must attach a certificate from the Revenue Officer (Tehsildar) showing actual annual agricultural income of the previous year.

Who Is Not Eligible

  • The student who is getting the scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarship.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of this scheme?

The main objective is to encourage students to continue their studies by providing scholarships based on merit and economic need.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Students who are residents of Rajasthan and meet the academic and income criteria can apply.

Who implements this scheme?

The scheme is implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan.

What is the minimum percentage required for eligibility?

The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination.

What is the maximum income limit to apply?

The annual income of the applicant’s parents should not exceed ₹20,000 from all sources.

Can students receiving another scholarship apply for this scheme?

No, students receiving any other scholarship are not eligible for this scheme.

Is the scholarship applicable for students studying outside Rajasthan?

No, the applicant must be studying in a college located in Rajasthan.

How can students apply for this scholarship?

Students can download the application form from the official website and submit it to their college.

What happens if there is a gap in the student’s studies?

The scholarship will not be payable if there is any gap in regular studies.

Who verifies and forwards the application?

The head of the institution verifies the application and forwards it to the Directorate in both hard and soft copy format.

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