Objectives and Financial Coverage Structure
The scheme aims to empower meritorious youth from all socio-economic backgrounds to access premier international academic institutions without financial distress.
Financial assistance covers tuition fees, living stipends, international travel, and health insurance.
- Tuition Fee Assistance: Full or substantial coverage of annual academic tuition fees at recognized foreign universities
- Living Allowance: Monthly stipend supporting accommodation, food, and academic supplies abroad
- Travel & Insurance: Reimburses round-trip economy airfare and comprehensive international student health insurance
- Top Global Universities: Applicable to institutions ranked in the top 150 or top 500 of global university ranking frameworks (QS / THE rankings)
Eligibility Criteria and Category Reservations
Applicants must be bonafide residents of Rajasthan with confirmed admission letters from eligible international universities.
The scheme allocates specific category quotas, prioritizing students from disadvantaged economic backgrounds and reserving 30% seats for women.
- Domicile Requirement: Must possess a valid Bonafide Resident Certificate of Rajasthan
- Income Slabs: Students with family income under statutory lower-income ceilings receive 100% financial support; higher income tiers receive partial assistance
- Reservation Norms: Quotas allocated for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and General categories, with 30% reservation for female scholars
- Academic Disciplines: Covers humanities, social sciences, agricultural sciences, law, engineering, and medical sciences
Application Flow on Rajasthan Higher Education Portal
Applications are submitted online through the Rajasthan Higher Education departmental portal and the state SSO gateway.
An expert state screening committee reviews academic credentials and university offer letters before issuing formal scholarship award letters.
- Required Documentation: Jan Aadhaar card, unconditional foreign university admission letter, academic transcripts, family income certificate, and passport
- Online Portal: Apply via the Higher and Technical Education portal (hte.rajasthan.gov.in) using Rajasthan SSO credentials
- Direct Disbursal: Tuition fees are remitted directly to foreign universities, while living allowances are transferred to student bank accounts
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Common questions
What is the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence (RGS)?
It is a Rajasthan government scholarship providing full or partial funding for meritorious students from the state to study at top foreign universities abroad.
Is there a reservation for female students under the RGS scheme?
Yes, 30% of total scholarship slots are reserved specifically for eligible female applicants.
Which universities are eligible under the RGS scheme?
Institutions listed within top global university rankings (such as QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education) are eligible.
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