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This article will explain everything you need to know about the Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26, often referred to as the Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana. This guide covers the eligibility requirements, benefits such as the free scooty, application process, important dates, and the official contact details. This guide will be beneficial for girls who have passed Class 12 in Rajasthan and are interested in pursuing higher education. |
Introduction: Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26
The Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26 is a major program of the Government of Rajasthan to support and potentially rewards deserving students looking to pursue higher education. This program recognizes and supports meritorious students pursuing higher education and is designed specifically to uplift academically bright students from economically weaker sections of society. This scholarship scheme aims to remove financial hurdles and incentivize students to pursue some form of higher education after completing Class 12.
In 2025, education on the focus agenda of the state is, the Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Yojana enables the identification of meritorious students and attempts to champion equal opportunity for the deserving student population across Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship is a great success contributing to educated, skilled and empowered youth.
What is Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship?
The Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship is a scholarship program developed by the Government of Rajasthan. The scholarship helps talented students from the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Special Backward Classes (SBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), Minority Communities & Denotified/Nomadic/Semi-Nomadic Tribes.
Students that meet the eligibility requirements and have strong class 12 results have a chance to receive support in pursuing their undergraduate programs besides MBBS studies from colleges or universities in Rajasthan.
Objectives of the Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26:
- To promote academic excellence among school and college students.
- To support access to the resources that meritorious students from low-income families need.
- To support the accesses that female and marginalized students need to complete higher studies.
- To reduce the after-secondary dropout rate.
- To support the State's initiative to ensure that all should have access to quality education.
Eligibility Criteria for Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26
Educational Qualification:
- Applicants must have passed the class 12 board exam in the 2024-25 session.
- RBSE students must achieve 65% marks, while CBSE students must achieve 75% marks.
- The Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra scholarship is open to students enrolled in any legitimate undergraduate degree program, including MBBS, at any recognized college or university in Rajasthan as a regular student only.
Income Criteria
- The total annual family income of the candidate shall not be more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources.
Domicile Requirement
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan and have a valid domicile certificate.
Targeted Categories
- The scholarship is directed towards students in the following categories:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Economically Backward Classes (EBC)
- Minority Communities
- Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
Required Documents
Candidates will be required to upload the following documents in the application form:
- Jan-Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Class 12 Mark Sheet
- College Admission Fees Receipt
- Bank Account Information
- Caste Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
Benefits of Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26
Financial Assistance
- ₹500/month (₹5,000 a year) for the rest of 10 months per year;.
- For students with disabilities: ₹1,000/month (₹10,000 a year);.
- Assistance up to 5 years of regular studies;.
- Cannot be combined with other scholarship(s);.
- The students must not be in receipt of any other scholarships or financial assistance.
Other Benefits
The scholarship may even cover:
1.Allowances for books to facilitate educational studies.
2.Allowances for maintenance to help with living expenses.
3.Reimbursement of non-refundable mandatory fees.
4.Costs for tours of study, if applicable.
Application Process for Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26
Simple Steps to Fill Out the Online Application
1.Register on the Rajasthan SSO Portal:
- Go to the Rajasthan SSO portal.
- Select the 'Register', create your account with your Jan Aadhaar ID, Bhamashah ID, or Google credentials.
- Sign in with your Credential's after you register.
2.Access the Scholarship Application:
- Once you have logged in, you will need to select 'Scholarship'.
- Select in the list of available scholarships 'Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26'.
3.Complete the Application Form:
- You will need to fill in your personal, academic & bank details completely and correctly.
- You will need to upload scanned copies of required documents (see below) at the request of the application form.
- Review your details and work to check that it is all correct.
4.Submit the Application:
- When you have checked all your detail's, you will need to submit the application form.
Important: Keep your reference number for later communication.
5.Monitor your Application Status:
- You can follow the status of your application through the official scholarship portal.
Important Dates for Academic Year 2025-26
- Application Start Date: Anticipated to begin in November 2025
- Application Submission Last Date: To be determined; students are required to check the official portal regularly.
Note: These dates are provisional. Please refer to the official scholarship portal for the most up-to-date information.
Selection Procedure for Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship 2025-26
Criteria for Selection of Beneficiaries
Candidates for the Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship will be selected based on the criteria outlined below:
- Academic Achievements: Candidates must have achieved 65% in class 12, as per Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education or 75% on the Central Board of Secondary Education.
- Annual Family Income: Candidates must have a maximum annual family income of ₹2,50,000.
- Domicile: Candidates must be permanent residents of Rajasthan.
- Category: The scholarship is for eligible candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes only.
Weightage Given to Academic Performance and Family Income
The selection panel is not publicly disclosing the specific weightage percentages for academic performance and family income but it is safe to say academic performance and family income are the key factors considered in the selection process. The higher a candidate's academic performance, the better their chances of selection provided the family income indicator is also fulfilled. Where multiple applicants have the same or similar academic attainment, selection preference may be given to the candidate with the lower family income indicator.
Timeline for Results Announcement
Based on previous years timelines:
- Application Period: Usually opens in November and closes in December.
- Verification and Selection: Usually held in January and February.
- Announcement of Results: Final merit lists are usually published in March.
Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana (Girls Only)
The Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana is a separate one-time benefit scheme exclusively for meritorious girl students from vulnerable groups. It provides a scooty in recognition of the academic excellence of girl students in Class 12.
Target Categories
- SC
- ST
- OBC
- SBC
- Minority Communities
Eligibility Conditions
- Must be a girl student from Rajasthan.
- Must have passed Class 12 with at least -
- 65% marks (RBSE)
- 75% marks (CBSE)
Benefit: A one-off award of a scooty to improve mobility and accessibility to an education.
Important Note:
Not Renewable: While the benefit can be used all your life, it is a one-time benefit only - it does not renew annually like the Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship.
Contact Details
- Radhakrishnan Shiksha Sankul,
- Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg,
- Jaipur, Rajasthan 302015
- Email ID: dce.oap@gmail.com | Phone Number: (0141)-2706106
Conclusion: Empowering Future Leaders of Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship and Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana are a flagship initiative of the Rajasthan government to support and empower academically talented, socio-economically challenged students. The Rajasthan Medhavi Chhatra Scholarship provides continued financial support through the course of their higher education while the Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana supports direct mobility for girls for their academic journey. In doing this, both solutions are there to uplift the youth in Rajasthan and help provide equitable access to education to support all youth.
