Rajasthan Government Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme 2025–26 – Full Details & Application Steps

Published On: November 24, 2025

The Government of Rajasthan, through the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, has announced the official schedule for the Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for the academic session 2025–26. These scholarship programs support students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes, Denotified Tribes, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities, as well as Mirasi and Bhishti communities. Additionally, the Chief Minister’s Universal Higher Education Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is also included. The scholarships aim to ensure that financially weak students of Rajasthan can continue their higher education in recognized government and private institutions within and outside the state. All applications are accepted only through a fully online, paperless system.

Important Dates

Portal Opening for Institutions (Registration, Renewal, Course Mapping, Fee Structure Update):
10 November 2025
Last Date for Institutions to Complete Registration, Renewal, Mapping & Fee Updates:
31 December 2025

These dates are mandatory for all government and private recognized institutions. Students can apply only after their institution completes all portal requirements.

Objectives of the Scheme

The Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes aim to:

Provide financial assistance to students belonging to economically and socially weaker sections.
Enable marginalized communities to pursue higher education without financial burden.
Ensure equal access to recognized government, private, and national-level educational institutions.
Promote inclusive education by supporting students in professional, technical, and higher academic courses.
Facilitate complete digitization of the scholarship application and verification process for transparency and efficiency.

Key Features of the Scheme

Fully Online, Paperless Application Process through designated scholarship portals.
Applicable for students of Rajasthan studying in recognized institutions inside or outside the state (except Class 11 & 12).
Covers multiple categories including SC, ST, OBC, EBC, SBC/Most Backward Classes, DNT, Nomadic & Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Mirasi, Bhishti, and beneficiaries under the CM Universal Higher Education Scheme.
Covers a wide range of courses: undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, technical, medical, engineering, law, diploma, ITI, etc.
Benefit transferred directly to the student’s bank account through DBT.
Mandatory institutional verification to ensure authenticity of student details.
Fee structure mapping ensures transparency and prevents overcharging.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount varies depending on:

Student’s category
Type of course
Hosteller or day scholar status
Government or private institution

Benefits generally include:

Reimbursement of tuition fees, admission fees, exam fees
Maintenance allowance for hostellers and day scholars
Additional allowance for disabled students (as per specific disability norms)
Books, stationery, and other essential academic support

The exact amount is determined according to government-approved rates for each course and category.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme 2025–26, a student must:

Be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
Belong to one of the eligible categories: SC, ST, OBC, EBC, MBC, DNT, Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Mirasi, Bhishti, or beneficiaries of CM Universal Higher Education Scholarship.
Be admitted to a recognized government or private institution within or outside Rajasthan.
Be pursuing a course after Class 10 (Class 11 and 12 not covered).
Have valid income certificates as per the category norms (varies by category).
Not be availing any other centrally-funded or state-funded scholarship for the same course.
Have all required documents in updated and valid form.

Reservation Policy

The scholarship follows the reservation norms of the Government of Rajasthan. Benefits are targeted toward:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC)
Most Backward Classes (MBC)
Economically Backward Classes (EWS)
Denotified Tribes (DNT)
Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities
Mirasi and Bhishti Communities

Each category receives scholarship support according to government-approved rules, fee structures, and income limits.

Distribution of Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on:

Student’s category and caste certificate
Course type and institution category
Approved fee structure of the institution
Income certificate validation
Verification by institution, district, and the Social Justice Department

After successful multi-level verification, scholarship funds are transferred directly to the student’s bank account via DBT.

Application Process (Step-by-Step Guide)

Step 1: Student Registration

Create an account using your personal details, Aadhaar, mobile number, and other required information.

Step 2: Student Login

Step 3: Fill the Scholarship Application Form

Provide accurate information including:

Personal details
Institution and course details
Category and income details
Bank account details
Upload required documents

Step 4: Upload Documents

Typical documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Rajasthan Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Admission Receipt
Previous Mark Sheets
Bank Passbook
Institution-issued Bonafide Certificate
Fee Structure (auto-linked from institution’s portal updates)

Step 5: Submit Application for Institutional Verification

Submit the form online.
Your institution will verify the details, documents, and enrollment.

Step 6: District/Department Level Verification

After institutional verification, the application goes to district and department officers for scrutiny.

Step 7: Final Approval & Scholarship Disbursement

Once approved at all levels, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.