Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana

Description
The scheme "Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide free residential education to students from Special Backward Classes SBC i.e. Banjara, Baldia, Labana, Gadia-Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar, Gurjar, Raika, Rebari Debasi , and Gadaria Gadari, Gayari . Under this scheme, selected students admitted to Class 6 in government-approved schools receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, textbooks, and writing materials.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, eligible students receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, text books and study materials in government-approved schools.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native resident of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant&#39;s family should not be a taxpayer.
3. The applicant must be a regular student in a government or non-government school.
4. The applicant must have passed class 5th with a minimum of 50% or above marks.1. The applicant should belong to one of the following Special Backward Class (SBC) communities:
5. - Banjara, Baldia, Labana
6. - Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia
7. - Gujar, Gurjar
8. - Raika, Rebari (Debasi)
9. - Gadaria (Gadri, Gyari)
10. **Note 1:** Only students who qualify on merit after clearing the pre-admission examination will be admitted to the 59 schools selected by the department.
11. **Note 2:** Students will be given admission in Class 6 as per their merit based on marks obtained in Class 5.

Required Documents
• Domicile Certificate
• Educational certificate (Marks Certificate of Class 5)
• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Jan Aadhaar Card
• Receipt of School Fees
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Students from Special Backward Classes (SBC), who have passed Class 5 with at least 50% marks.

Q: Which communities are eligible?
A: Banjara, Baldia, Labana, Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar, Gurjar, Raika, Rebari (Debasi), and Gadaria (Gadri, Gyari).

Q: Can students from private schools apply?
A: Yes, if the school is recognized by the Rajasthan Government.

Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: Applications should be submitted to the District Education Officer (Secondary) of the applicant's district.

Q: Is there any fee for applying to this scheme?
A: No, there is no application fee for this scheme.

Q: Can a student reapply if they fail in Class 5th?
A: No, once a student is admitted, they must meet academic performance requirements to continue.

Q: Where can I get more details?
A: Visit the official website of the Directorate of Secondary Education, Rajasthan: www.rajshiksha.gov.in.

Q: What documents are required?
A: Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Jan Aadhaar Card, and Class 5 Marksheet.

Q: How many schools are covered under this scheme?
A: 59 schools have been selected by the government for this scheme.

Q: How are students selected?
A: Selection is based on merit and performance in the pre-admission examination.