The Rajasthan Schedule Caste Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Class 6 to 8) is a welfare initiative by the Government of Rajasthan to provide financial support to Scheduled Caste (SC) students. The scheme is designed to encourage continued education among SC students by providing monthly stipends to those studying in Classes 6, 7, and 8 in government or recognized schools. It especially benefits children from low-income families whose parents are not income taxpayers.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: Schedule Caste Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Class 6 to 8)
• Launched By: Government of Rajasthan
• Beneficiaries: SC Boys & Girls studying in Classes 6 to 8
• Assistance Type: Monthly Scholarship
• Mode of Application: Online via RajSSO Portal
• Income Limit: Parents should not be income taxpayers
• Other Criteria: Not receiving any other scholarship from central/state/public sources
Benefits
• SC Boy Students: ₹75 per month
• SC Girl Students: ₹125 per month
Note: Scholarship is awarded for 10 months in an academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• Should be a regular student of Class 6 to 8 in a government or recognized school (Central/State/Municipal/Private aided)
• Parents or guardians must not be income taxpayers
• The student must not be receiving any other scholarship from central/state/public sources
• The student must not have failed in the previous academic year
• If the student fails, the scholarship will be discontinued but may be reapplied upon clearing the same class
Application Process
🖥️ Online – Through RajSSO Portal
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Visit the RajSSO Portal
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Login using your SSOID. New users should first register and complete the SSO Profile.
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After login, search for the SC Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Class 6 to 8 under “Apply for Services.”
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Select the scheme, enter all personal and academic details, and bank details.
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Upload all mandatory documents.
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Click on the “SUBMIT” button to complete the application.
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Income Certificate (Non-Tax Payee declaration)
• Jan Aadhaar Card (Student & Family)
• Bank Account Details linked with Jan Aadhaar
• Caste Certificate
• Birth Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the scope of this scheme?
In the year 1998, Rajasthan Government started a scholarship to encourage the education of Schedule Cast. - What are the benefits under the scheme ?
1. For Schedule Cast Boy Students Rs. 75/- per month.
2. For Schedule Cast Girl Students Rs. 125/- per month. - Who can get the benefits of the scheme ?
The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category and full fill the eligibility criteria. - Is other than SC student get the benefits of the scheme ?
No, The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category only. - What Is The Education Qualification For The Scheme ?
The student should study as a regular student in classes 6 to 8 in schools run by the Central Government, State Government, Municipalities and schools recognized by the Department of Education. - Can other education scheme beneficiaries also get benefits from this scheme?
Only those Students may get the benefit of the schemes that are not Getting Any Other Type Of Scholarship Or Allowance For Study From Central, State / Public Sources. - What is the financial eligibility for applicant ?
Student guardians should not be income taxpayers. - How To Apply For The Scheme ?
1. Applicant to log in to RajSSO Portal using his/her SSOID.
2. After successful authentication/login and updation of the SSOID Profile and select the scheme name.
3. Select his/her name, the bank account and fill in personal details.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Click on the “SUBMIT” button. - What Documents Are Needed ?
1. Aadhaar Card (Optional / Mandatory).
2. Annual Income Of The Parent / Guardian – Non-Tax Payee.
3. Janaadhaar Card Details Of Family And Student.
4. Bank Details Linked With Janaadhaar Card Of Either The Family Head Or Student.
5. Caste Certificate.
6. Birth Certificate. - What is the official web portal to apply ?
Use the fellow URL.
Link : https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin