Launched in memory of late Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the Rajasthan Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence provides financial aid to meritorious students of Rajasthan who are pursuing higher studies at the top 150 QS-ranked international universities. The scheme, started in 2021, supports undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and post-doctoral studies across all disciplines.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Name: Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence
• Launched By: Government of Rajasthan
• Academic Year: 2025–26
• Target Group: Bonafide residents of Rajasthan
• Education Level: UG, PG, PhD, Post Doc
• Eligible Universities: Top 150 QS World Ranking (as of April 1, 2025)
• Mode of Application: Online via RajSSO Portal
• Seats Reserved for UG in Technical Streams: 7.5% (i.e., 37 seats)
Benefits
Scholarship amounts are categorized based on gross annual family income:
E1 Category (Income < ₹8 Lakh/year)
• Tuition & Bench Fee: Up to ₹50 Lakh
• Living Expenses: ₹12 Lakh
• One-time advance: ₹3 Lakh (adjusted against living costs)
E2 Category (Income ₹8–25 Lakh/year)
• Tuition & Bench Fee: Up to ₹50 Lakh
• Living Expenses: ₹6 Lakh
E3 Category (Income > ₹25 Lakh/year)
• Tuition & Bench Fee: Up to ₹50 Lakh
• No support for living expenses
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a bonafide resident of Rajasthan
• Must be younger than 35 years as of July 1, 2025
• Must have secured admission/offer letter from any of the Top 150 QS World-Ranked Universities (as of April 1, 2025)
• All disciplines eligible – UG, PG, PhD, Post-Doctoral
• A maximum of 7.5% of seats are reserved for UG-level technical courses like engineering, medical, architecture, and dentistry
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide (Online Only)
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Visit the official RajSSO Portal
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Log in using your SSO ID. New users must register and update their profiles first.
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Navigate to the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence scheme.
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Select your name and bank account from the profile.
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Fill out personal, academic, and university details.
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Upload required documents (see list below).
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Click “Submit” to generate your Application ID.
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Save or print your application confirmation for future use.
Documents Required
• Jan Aadhar Number
• Offer Letter from the eligible foreign university
• Domicile/Bonafide Certificate
• Gross Family Income Certificate
• Income Tax Returns or affidavit for non-filing
• 10th Marksheet
• Qualifying Degree Certificate/Marksheet
• Self-declaration for not availing other scholarships
• Passport copy (if available)
• Visa (if issued)
• Aadhar Number
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can apply to the Scheme?
1. Students of the Rajasthan State domicile.
2. Less than 35 years as on 1st July of the financial year
3. Offer letter from one of the top 1-150 Universities (QS World Ranking University)
4. For Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, and Architecture Courses, Undergraduate
level, Offer letter from one of the top 1-150 QS World ranking universities, which
shall also be included in the top 25 QS World university rankings, subject-wise - Which courses are allowed in the Scheme?
1. Post Doc ( Max Course Duration: 1.5 Years.
2. Ph. Ph.D. ( Max Course Duration: 3 Years ).
3. PG ( Max Course Duration: 2 Years ).
4. UG ( Max Course Duration: 4 Years). - Which subjects are allowed in the Scheme?
1. For Post Doc/ PhD/PG/ UG, all subjects as prescribed by the top 1-150 QS World
ranking universities are allowed.
2. However, for Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, and Architecture at the UG level top 1-150 QS World University Ranking should also be included in the top 1-25 QS World. University Rankingsubject-wise. - Which documents are required to fill out the application on the portal?
1. Jan Aadhar Number.
2. Offer letter of the applicable foreign university
3. Bonafide/ Domicile certificate.
4. Gross family Income certificate.
5. Income Tax Return Proof.
6. Affidavit for not filing ITR.
7. 10th mark sheet.
8. Qualifying Degree, Mark sheet/Certificate of last passed exam.
8. Self Declaration for Scholarships/ financial help, et, from other sources.
9. Passport, if any.
10. Visa, if any.
11. Aadhar Number. - Which Universities are allowed in this scheme?
The top 150 QS World-ranked universities available as of 1st April of that financial year are allowed. - Will the list of applicable universities change from opening to closing of the portal?
No, university list available as on 1st April of a financial year and as decided by the government will be applicable for the whole financial year. - Will this scholarship help in getting admission to foreign universities?
No, this scholarship scheme only provides financial assistance after getting admission in foreign university. For admission, applicants will have to make efforts on own. It is advised to visit the websites of the respective universities for admission details. - How to apply for this scholarship?
You can apply online on the portal. Website link: https://hte.rajasthan.gov.in/online-scholarship - What do applicants need to log in to the portal?
Applicantneedsthe d Janaadhar number and SSOID. Please get the Janaadhar number and create an SSOID if not already available. - What will be the last qualifying exam document if I am applying for a postdoc?
It will be a PG degree. - Can the applicant edit the information already saved on the online portal, and up to what time?
Applicants can always edit the information before final submission.
