Rajya Pratibha Khoj Pariksha Chhatravriti Yojana

Description
The scheme "Rajya Pratibha Khoj Pariksha Chhatravriti Yojana" was implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, students are provided with scholarships or a one-time incentive for pursuing education up to the postgraduate level, after being selected through the State Talent Search Examination organized by the Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan, Ajmer. Students studying in Classes 10 and 12 in all government schools, recognized private schools, and Swami Vivekanand Model Schools in the state, who have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Classes 9 and 11 respectively, are eligible to apply for the examination. Students selected through this examination will be entitled to the benefits provided under the scheme.

Benefits
• Type of Benefit: Scholarship and One-Time Incentive
• NOTE:
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account.
• Monthly (for up to 10 months per academic year).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant should be a student currently enrolled in Class 10 or Class 12.
3. The student should be studying in a government school, a recognized private school, or a Swami Vivekanand Model School located in Rajasthan.
4. For Class 10 applicants, a minimum of 50% marks should have been secured in Class 9. For Class 12 applicants, at least 50% marks should have been obtained in Class 11.
5. The applicant should have appeared for and qualified in the State Talent Search Examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan.
6. To be considered for selection, the applicant should have scored a minimum of 80% marks in the Talent Search Examination.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card Copy
• Jan Aadhaar Card or Bhamashah Card Copy
• Educational Qualification Marksheet or Certificate Copy
• Residence proof
• Any Other Document if Required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Students of Class 10 or 12 in Rajasthan’s government, private recognized schools, or Swami Vivekananda Model Schools.

Q: What is the minimum academic requirement to apply?
A: A minimum of 50% marks in the previous class (Class 9 or 11 as applicable).

Q: Are service or residential quotas applicable?
A: No, selection is purely merit-based.

Q: Can I apply offline for the exam or scholarship?
A: No, only online applications are accepted.

Q: Till when is the scholarship available after selection?
A: It continues up to postgraduate level, subject to eligibility and academic progress.

Q: Is there any application fee for this scheme?
A: No, the application form is free of cost.

Q: What is the selection criteria for the scholarship?
A: Selection is based on performance in the State Talent Search Examination.

Q: Who conducts the examination?
A: The Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan, Ajmer.

Q: What is the mode of scholarship disbursement?
A: Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Q: How many students are selected from each stream?
A: 50 students from each stream – Arts, Commerce, and Science – and 50 from class 10th.