Rajasthan Urdu Scholarship 2025: Monthly Financial Support for Urdu Language Students

The Urdu Scholarship Scheme 2025, launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to encourage the study of the Urdu language by providing monthly scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses with Urdu as an optional subject. The scheme is part of the state’s initiative to preserve linguistic diversity and promote higher education among Urdu language learners, especially female students at the graduation level.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• State: Rajasthan
• Launched by: Higher Education Department, Govt of Rajasthan
• Target Group: Urdu language students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Gender Restriction: Only female students are eligible at the UG level; both genders are eligible at the PG level
• Monthly Scholarship Amount: ₹100 (UG), ₹150 (PG)
• Mode of Application: Offline
• Subject Requirement: Urdu must be taken as an optional subject

Benefits

• Undergraduate Level: ₹100 per month (Only for girl students)
• Postgraduate Level: ₹150 per month (For both male and female students)
• Scholarship Duration: Applicable for the current academic year (subject to renewal criteria)

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan
• Urdu must be taken as an optional subject in the course
• Must be a regular student in a recognized college/university in Rajasthan

For Undergraduate Level (UG):

• Only female students are eligible
• Minimum 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination

For Postgraduate Level (PG):

• Both male and female students are eligible
• Must have passed graduation/post-graduation with at least a second division

Exclusions

• Students not studying Urdu as an optional subject
• Non-Rajasthan residents are not eligible
• Applications with incomplete or outdated documentation will be rejected
• Students who fail to secure a minimum marks 50% are not eligible for renewal

Application Process (Offline)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Download Application Form

   • Visit the official website of the Higher Education Department

   • Download the New or Renewal Application Form

2. Fill and Attach Documents

   • Complete the form with accurate details

   • Attach all required self-attested documents

3. Submit to the Institution

   • Submit the form to the Head of your Institution/College

   • Request an acknowledgment receipt mentioning date, time, and application ID (if provided)

4. Forwarding Process

   • The college will forward the application to the Higher Education Department for processing

Renewal Instructions:

• Only students who were sanctioned for the scholarship in the previous year are eligible
• Must have passed with at least 50% marks and a second division
• Submit the Renewal Form through your college

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Marksheet / Birth Certificate (self-attested copy)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card & Jan Aadhaar Card
• Income Certificate
• Certified Marksheet of the last exam passed
• Resident Certificate
• Admission Form Copy with date of admission
• Hostel Certificate (if applicable)
• Bank Passbook Copy with the student’s name and IFSC

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who is eligible for the Urdu Scholarship?
  The scholarship is payable only to girl students at the graduation level and to both male and female students at the post-graduation level, provided they are studying Urdu as an optional subject.
• What is the amount of the scholarship?
  The scholarship amount is ₹100/- per month for degree-level students and ₹150/- per month for postgraduate students.
• Is it mandatory to study Urdu to receive the scholarship?
  Yes, studying Urdu as an optional subject is mandatory for all applicants at both graduation and post-graduation levels.
• Is there any minimum academic requirement?
  Yes, the applicant must secure at least 50% marks and pass in the second division.
• Can a student receiving another government scholarship apply?
  No, students receiving any other government scholarship are not eligible.
• Is the scholarship renewed automatically every year?
  No, students must apply for renewal and meet academic requirements.
• Is there any income limit to apply for the scholarship?
  Yes, students are required to submit an income affidavit certified by a First Class Magistrate or a Notary Public.
• Can a student from another state apply?
  No, only native residents of Rajasthan are eligible.
• Can a student apply for the scholarship in the second or third year of study?
  Yes, if the student was sanctioned for the scholarship in the previous year and fulfills the renewal criteria.
• What happens if I fail to secure 50% marks?
  The applicant will not be eligible for renewal.
• What are the conditions for renewal of the scholarship?
  Only those who received the scholarship last year and secured at least 50% marks with a second division pass are eligible for renewal.

Sources and References

• Official Website
• Application Form
• Application Form – Renewal