Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 has been introduced by Higher Education Department of Rajasthan. It is also known as the Rajasthan CM Higher Education Scholarship. The objective of this initiative is to financially help meritorious students belonging to Rajasthan in completing their higher education. The scholarship also aims to reduce the education dropout rate in Rajasthan.
As per the survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) of the Indian government regarding the dropout rate in India, 1 out of every 8 students drops out from their school or college before completing it. As per the data, approximately 63% of students dropout at their high school, and approximately 62% of students dropout at the school level.
The above-listed data indicates that approximately 60% of students in India face obstacles in pursuing their higher education. So, considering this problem, the Indian government has launched various schemes to promote higher education (graduation or post-graduation level). On the same lines, the Rajasthan government has also introduced the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana for helping meritorious students achieve their career dreams. Students can read the article and explore more about the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Ucch Shiksha Yojana.
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Siksha Yojana 2022-23 – An Overview
There are numerous talented students who drop out from their colleges due to financial problems or are unable to even make a start. Keeping this in mind the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana has been launched by the Rajasthan state government.
Under this scholarship, the Rajasthan government offers:
- Financial assistance to the economically weak students belonging to Rajasthan
- Scholarship of INR 500/month for 10 months to students for completing higher education
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 – Key Details
| Scholarship Name | Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Provider Name | Government of Rajasthan |
| Beneficiary | Graduate and Post-graduate students of Rajasthan |
| Awards | INR 500/month for 10 months |
| Application Process | Online and Offline |
| Official Website | hte.rajasthan.gov.in |
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 – Objective
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana is an initiative by the Rajasthan government. This scholarship is for meritorious students of Rajasthan with an economically weak family background. This scheme aims at the fulfillment of the following objectives:
- Providing financial assistance to the student in completing higher studies, with annual family income equal to or less than INR 2,50,000
- Helping physically disabled students in completing their higher education
- Encouraging the students of Rajasthan to pursue higher studies
- Decreasing the school/college dropout rate in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 – Important Features
The Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana is for the students who secured a place in the first 1 lakh students merit list approved by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Ajmer. To know more features, the students can go through the points listed hereunder.
- Under this scheme the meritorious students gets INR 500/month for 10 months, i.e INR 5,000 per year to pursue higher studies
- To avail the benefits of this scheme, students should not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship
- The Rajasthan government also provides this scholarship to physically disabled students to pursue higher studies
- Disabled students are entitled to get INR 1,000/month for 10 months, i.e INR 10,000 per year
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 – Eligibility
Students must fulfill the following criteria to apply for the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana:
- Open for only students who are a permanent residents of Rajasthan
- Student must have secured 60% marks in the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Ajmer examination
- Student’s name must be in the list of top 1 lakh students provided by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Ajmer
- Student must have an active account in any Indian bank
- The student’s family income should be less than or equal to INR 2,50,000 per year
- Disabled students must have a disability certificate verifying 40% disability
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 – Documents Required
To get the benefits of Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana, students need to submit the following documents:
- Aadhar card
- Passport size photograph
- Parent’s income certificate
- Disability certificate (if any)
- Class 10 and 12 marksheet
- Bhamashah card (provided by the Rajasthan government)
- Bank account number and IFSC code
- Mobile number of student
How to Apply Online for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23?
The students of Rajasthan can apply online for Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana. Students can follow the steps given below.
- Visit the official website of Rajasthan higher technical and medical education
- Click on the ‘Online Scholarship’
- Scroll down to the ‘Scholarship Portal’ option
- Click on the ‘Register’ button (if registering for the first time on SSO)
- Click on the ‘Login’ button (if already registered on SSO)
Registration Process on SSO
- Click on the ‘Register’ button
- Choose one option of registering from Aadhar Card, Bhamashah ID, Google Account, or Facebook Account.
- Enter the ‘ID Number’ of the option you have chosen
- Click on the ‘Proceed’ option
- The application form for higher education scholarship scheme will appear on the screen
- Fill all the details in the application form (name address, aadhar card number, mobile number etc.)
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button
Login Process on SSO
- Click on the ‘Login’ button
- Enter SSO ID/username, password, and captcha code
- Click on the ‘Login’ option on the bottom
How to Apply Offline for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23?
The students of Rajasthan can also apply offline for Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana. Students can follow the steps given below to proceed for an offline application.
- Download the application form from the official website
- Print out of the application form and fill the required details
- Attach the self attested copies of the required documents
- Submit the offline application form to the principal of your college
Note: Students must submit the offline application form before the last date.
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 – What is an SSO Profile?
SSO stands for Single Sign On profile of a user. A user gets one digital identity for all applications through an SSO profile. Basically, ‘Single Sign On’ is a user and session authentication process which permits a user to use one set of login credentials to access multiple applications. It includes the name of the user and password.
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana 2022-23 – How to Update SSO Profile?
Students need to update their scholarship profile after registration. The registration for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha will be declined if the SSO profile is not updated. Students can follow the steps given below for SSO profile updation.
- Visit the official website of Rajasthan higher technical and medical education
- Click the ‘Login’ option on the home page
- Students need to enter their digital identity (SSOID), password and captcha code
- After filling the details click on the ‘Login’ option
- The student’s profile will appear on the screen
- Update the important information (like mobile number, date of birth, Aadhar number, Jan Aadhar ID, etc.)
- After updating the profile click on the ‘Submit’ option
Note: For further queries, students can directly contact the Rajasthan Higher Education Department. Students can call on 01412706106 or send an email to dce.egov@gmail.com.
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Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana – FAQs
What is the scholarship amount in Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana?
Students get a scholarship of INR 5,000/year, i.e, 500/month for 10 months. Also, physically disabled students are entitled to get a scholarship of INR 10,000/year, i.e, 1000/month for 10 months.
Can a student studying in Rajasthan apply for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana?
Yes, a student studying in Rajasthan can apply for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana only if he/she has a domicile in Rajasthan.
Can I apply offline for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana?
Yes, students can apply offline for this scheme.
What are the documents required for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana application?
A student needs to submit an Aadhar card, parent’s income certificate, passport size photograph, disability certificate (if any), Class 10 and 12 marksheet, bank account details (account number and IFSC code), Bhamashah card, and mobile number.
Where can I apply online for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchh Shiksha Yojana?
Students can apply for this scheme through the official website of Rajasthan government: hte.rajasthan.gov.in.