Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship For Academic Excellence

Key facts

Benefit	₹3 lakh (one-time advance)
Who	Residents of Rajasthan, aged up to 35
Income limit	₹8 lakh per annum
Implemented by	Government of Rajasthan
Official portal	hte.rajasthan.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Eligible students can receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹3 lakh for living expenses, in addition to coverage for tuition fees and other costs depending on their income bracket.

Who can apply

Age up to 35
Household income ≤ ₹8,00,000/year
Resident of Rajasthan
poor household
studying in government or aided school

Applicants must be residents of Rajasthan, aged below 35, and have a gross family income of less than ₹8 lakh per annum. They should have received an offer letter from a university ranked in the top 150 QS World Rankings.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the RajSSO Portal.

Log in to the RajSSO Portal using your SSOID.
If you do not have an SSOID, register on the RajSSO Portal to create one.
Update your SSO Profile upon first login.
Select the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship scheme from the options.
Fill in your personal details and select your bank account.
Upload the required documents including your domicile certificate and admission letter.
Click the 'SUBMIT' button to complete your application and receive a unique APPLICATION-ID.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Jan Aadhar Number
Offer letter of the applicable foreign university
Bonafide/ Domicile certificate
Gross family Income certificate
Income tax return proof
Affidavit for not filing ITR
10th mark sheet
Qualifying Degree, Mark sheet/Certificate of last passed exam
Self Declaration for Scholarships/ financial help etc. from other sources
Passport, if any
Visa, if any
Aadhar Number

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not submitted	Ensure all required documents are uploaded and the application is submitted before the deadline.
SSOID not available	Register on the RajSSO Portal to create an SSOID before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

Eligibility is limited to residents of Rajasthan who are under 35 years old and have an offer letter from a top 150 QS World University.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide several documents including a Jan Aadhar Number, offer letter from the foreign university, domicile certificate, and proof of family income.

Can I apply if my family income exceeds ₹8 lakh?

No, only applicants with a gross family income of less than ₹8 lakh per annum are eligible for this scholarship.

What is the maximum amount of financial assistance available?

Eligible students can receive a one-time advance of ₹3 lakh for living expenses, along with coverage for tuition fees depending on their income level.

How do I log in to the application portal?

To log in, you need your Jan Aadhar number and SSOID. If you do not have an SSOID, you must register on the portal first.

Is there a specific list of universities I can apply to?

Yes, only universities ranked in the top 150 QS World Rankings as of April 1 of the financial year are eligible.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.