The Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship Scheme was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families. The scheme supports the first one lakh eligible students who have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Class 12 and belong to economically weaker sections. The scholarship cannot be availed by students receiving any other financial aid or scholarship.
Benefits
- General Students: ₹500/- per month for 10 months (₹5,000/- per year).
- Disabled Students (40% or more disability): ₹1,000/- per month for 10 months (₹10,000/- per year).
- Scholarship is available for up to 5 years for students pursuing higher education in government or recognized non-government higher educational institutions.
Note: If a student discontinues their education before completing five years, they will only receive the scholarship for the previous years they completed.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- The applicant must be a regular student.
- The applicant must be studying at a government or recognized non-government higher or technical institute in Rajasthan.
- The applicant must have passed the 12th examination from the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer, in the current year with at least 60% marks.
- The applicant must be within the top one lakh students in the board’s merit list.
- Disabled students must have 40% or more disability.
- The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
- The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government of India or the Government of Rajasthan.
- The applicant must have a savings account in a nationalized bank.
- The applicant must possess a valid Aadhaar card and Jan Aadhaar Card (Bhamashah Card).
Application Process
Online Registration
- Visit the Official Website: Higher Technical Medical Education Rajasthan
- Register/Login:
- Click on the “Register/Login” tab at the top of the screen.
- If you are a new user, select “Registration” and choose an option under the ‘Citizen’ tab.
- Enter your Jan Aadhaar Number and complete the registration process.
- After successful registration, you will receive a User ID (SSO ID) and Password.
Application Submission
- Login to the Scholarship Portal using your SSO ID and Password.
- Update your profile with personal and academic details.
- Select the Scholarship Scheme and fill in the required details.
- Upload the required documents (see list below).
- Submit the application form online.
Important Notes:
- A Jan Aadhaar Card (Bhamashah Card) is mandatory for applying online.
- There is no application fee for this scholarship.
- The head of the educational institution will verify the student’s details before forwarding the application to the district nodal officer.
- If there are deficiencies in the application, the student will be responsible for correcting them.
- Students can use the same SSO ID profile for applying for multiple government schemes in Rajasthan.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Registration Number
- Passport-size Photograph
- Jan Aadhaar ID or Jan Aadhaar Registration Number
- Domicile Certificate of Rajasthan
- Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate)
- Education Qualification Certificates (Class 12 Marksheet)
- Income Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable, issued by the Medical Board)
- Bank Passbook/Bank Account Details
- Residence Proof
- Other necessary documents, if required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Permanent residents of Rajasthan who have passed Class 12 with 60% or more marks, fall within the top one lakh merit list, and belong to low-income families (income below ₹2,50,000/- per year). - Q: Is there a maximum duration for receiving the scholarship?
A: Yes, the scholarship is available for a maximum of 5 years, provided the student continues their higher education. - Q: What are the eligibility criteria for disabled students?
A: Students must have 40% or more disability, as certified by the Medical Board, and meet the other eligibility conditions of the scheme. - Q: Can students who are already receiving other scholarships apply for this scheme?
A: No, students who are receiving any other scholarship or financial aid from the state or central government are not eligible. - Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students can apply online through the Higher Technical Medical Education Rajasthan Portal. - Q: Is there any fee for applying for the scholarship?
A: No, there is no application fee for this scholarship. - Q: Do students need to have a Jan Aadhaar Card (Bhamashah Card) to apply?
A: Yes, a Jan Aadhaar Card is mandatory for application. - Q: What should students do if their educational institution is not listed on the SSO Portal?
A: Students should contact their institution and request them to register on the SSO Portal. - Q: How will the application be verified?
A: The head of the institution will verify the documents submitted online before forwarding the application to the district nodal officer for approval. - Q: What happens if there are deficiencies in the application?
A: If the application is incomplete or has errors, the student will be responsible for making the necessary corrections. - Q: Can students apply for the scholarship if they are studying outside Rajasthan?
A: No, this scheme is only for students studying in Rajasthan’s higher education institutions. - Q: Are there any restrictions on the type of higher education institutions?
A: Yes, students must be enrolled in a government or recognized non-government higher or technical institution in Rajasthan. - Q: Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?
A: No, only Rajasthan residents are eligible. - Q: How can students check the status of their application?
A: Students can log in to the SSO Portal using their SSO ID and Password to track their application status.