The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria and applications submitted.
Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence (RGS), Rajasthan 2023
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Eligibility
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D. and Postdoctoral students
Region
India
Award
Annual tuition fees, bench fees, and living expenses
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence (RGS), Rajasthan 2023 is an initiative of the Government of Rajasthan, for undergraduate, master's, Ph.D., and postdoctoral degree students. The scholarship supports studies in specified subjects at the graduate level including master's, Ph.D., and postdoctoral programs at 150 approved universities aborad. Selected students will receive tuition fees, bench fees (if applicable), and living expenses.
Source: Higher Technical and Medical Education Portal, Government of Rajasthan
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a citizen of India
- be domiciled in Rajasthan
- be below 35 years of age as of July 1st of the application year
- hold an offer letter from one of the top 150 universities according to the QS World Ranking
- possess an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, or Architecture
- meet the following annual income criteria:
- Less than INR 8,00,000 (E1 category)
- Between INR 8,00,000 and INR 25,00,000 (E2 category)
- More than INR 25,00,000 (E3 category)
Note:- E1, E2, and E3 represents different income brackets that are bein used to determine the level of financial assistance awarded.
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive tuition fees, bench fees, and living expenses as follows:
| Income Category | Annual Financial Assistance* |
| E1: Family gross annual income less than INR 8,00,000 |
Tuition fees and bench fees - Up to INR 50,00,000 |
| Living expenses - INR 12,00,000 | |
| One-time advance of INR 3,00,000 to students who will start their course after application on the portal (adjusted against living expenses) | |
| E2: Family gross annual income INR 8,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 |
Tuition fees and bench fees - Up to INR 50,00,000 |
| Living expenses - INR 6,00,000 | |
| E3: Family gross annual income above INR 25,00,000 |
Tuition fees and bench fees - Up to INR 50,00,000 |
| No living expenses |
*Note:- For more details refer to clause 10 of guidelines dated 8th June 2023.
Documents
- Jan Aadhaar Number (if applicable)
- Passport (if required)
- Visa (if required)
- Offer letter from the relevant foreign university
- Domicile certificate (Shortened "Bonafide/domicile certificate")
- Gross family income certificate (authenticated by an executive magistrate and witnessed by two gazetted officers)
- Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2022-23 (applicable for applications submitted in the financial year 2023-24)
- Affidavit for not filing ITR (use the provided format)
- Marksheet/certificate of the last passed examination
- Self-declaration for scholarships/financial aid received from other sources (if applicable)
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Apply Now' button and click on it.
Step 4: Navigate to the 'Registration' section on the right-hand side.
Step 5: Click on 'Jan Aadhaar' or 'Google' to 'Register'.
Step 6: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:- 30th June 2023
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- A total of 200 scholarships are available each year.
- An offer letter from a top university is required for application.
- Providing false or misleading information or documents will disqualify applicants.
- Mandatory participation in online interactions may be required.
- Students are expected to adhere to all program guidelines and the indemnity bond.
Contact Details
Government of Rajasthan
Department Of College Education, Jaipur
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Shiksha Sankul,
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302015
Email ID: RGS.CCE@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN | Phone Number: (+91) 9414238325
Important Links
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