Financial assistance to Meritorious Scheduled Tribe Students who have Passed First Division from Board and University

Description
The "Financial Assistance to Meritorious Scheduled Tribe Students Who Have Passed in First Division from Board and University" scheme was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan. The objective of the scheme is to motivate meritorious Scheduled Tribe students of Rajasthan who are pursuing regular courses in colleges to achieve first division. The scheme is being implemented by the Commissionerate of College Education, Rajasthan, Jaipur, from the financial year 2023–24.

Benefits
• A one-time financial incentive of up to ₹3,500/- will be provided to students, at the rate of ₹350/- per month for a maximum of ten months.
• **Note:** The incentive amount will be directly transferred to the student's bank account linked with their Jan Aadhaar through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The applicant should have passed the 12th standard examination from the Madhyamik Shiksha Board/Central Board of Secondary Education with a first division, securing 60% or more marks.
3. The applicant should have secured at least 48% marks in the first year examination to be eligible for the incentive in the second year.
4. The applicant should have secured at least 48% marks in the second year examination to be eligible for the incentive in the third year.
5. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
6. The applicant's parents/guardian/husband should not be income tax payers.
7. The student should be a native of Rajasthan.
8. There should be no gap in the applicant's studies after passing the board examination.
9. The applicant should be enrolled as a regular student in general education in a government college.
10. Students residing in government hostels are not eligible for benefits under this scheme.
11. The applicant must possess a Jan Aadhaar Card and an Aadhaar Card.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
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Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest E-Mitra Center and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Online - via CSC
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest E-Mitra Center and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the E-Mitra Center agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
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Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the E-Mitra Center agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Online - via CSC
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Step 5: Step 1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.
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Step 1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.

Step 6: Step 2: Click on the option “Register”.
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Step 2: Click on the option “Register”.

Step 7: Step 3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.
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Step 3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.

Step 8: Step 4: Choose the either one option from the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.
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Step 4: Choose the either one option from the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.

Step 9: Step 1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.
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Step 1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.

Step 10: Step 2: After login, dashboard will open.
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Step 2: After login, dashboard will open.

Step 11: Step 3: Click on “IFMS-RAJSSP" option.
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Step 3: Click on “IFMS-RAJSSP" option.

Step 12: Step 4: Select "Continue to RajSSP".
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Step 4: Select "Continue to RajSSP".

Step 13: Step 5: Now click on "Apply for Scheme" on screen.
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Step 5: Now click on "Apply for Scheme" on screen.

Step 14: Step 6: In this new page, will get a list of names of all the schemes, and click on the name of "Scholarship (CE,TAD,MINORITY)"
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Step 6: In this new page, will get a list of names of all the schemes, and click on the name of "Scholarship (CE,TAD,MINORITY)"

Step 15: Step 7: Fill out all relevant details.
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Step 7: Fill out all relevant details.

Step 16: Step 8: Submit.
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Step 8: Submit.

Required Documents
• Income Self-Declaration Form (certified by a competent authority, stating that the parents/guardians/caretakers of the students above the poverty line are not income tax payers)
• Marksheet Copy (previous class)
• Fee Receipt (from the educational institution)
• Jan Aadhaar Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate
• Bank Details
• Academic Records
• Domicile Certificate/Residence proof
• Any other documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Scheduled Tribe students of Rajasthan who have passed their 12th standard and subsequent college years in first division and are regular students in a government college.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: Students receive a one-time financial incentive of ₹3,500 for each academic year they pass in the first division.

Q: Is there any income limit for the applicant's family?
A: Yes, the parents/guardian/husband of the applicant should not be income tax payers.

Q: Can students with a gap in their studies apply?
A: No, students with a gap in their studies after passing the board examination are not eligible.

Q: Is this scholarship available for students studying in private colleges?
A: No, the applicant must be a regular student in a government college.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Required documents include a self-attested income declaration, marksheets of previous examinations, fee receipt, Jan Aadhaar card, and Aadhaar card.

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

Q: How will the scholarship amount be disbursed?
A: The scholarship amount will be directly transferred to the student's bank account linked with their Jan Aadhaar through DBT.

Q: What happens if there is an error in the application form?
A: Incomplete or incorrect applications will be reverted to the student/institution for correction, and failure to rectify may lead to rejection.

Q: Can students residing in government hostels avail this scholarship?
A: No, students who are regular residents of government hostels are not eligible for this scheme.
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