- Eligible Sahariya students studying regularly in Rajasthan government colleges receive ₹20,000 annually.
- Assistance includes ₹1,000 for stationery, ₹2,000 for fees, and ₹17,000 for living expenses.
- Applicants must be Rajasthan residents belonging to the Sahariya tribe of Baran district.
- Department of College Education Helpline Number: 0141-2706106
- Department of College Education Helpdesk Email: dce.oap@gmail.com
- College Education Department, Rajasthan Contact Details
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Rajasthan Economic Help to Sahariya Tribal Students for Higher Education (College Level) |
| Benefits | ₹20,000 Annual Higher Education Assistance |
| Beneficiary | Sahariya Tribal Government College Students |
| Nodal Agency | Commissionerate of College Education, Rajasthan |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online through the SSO Portal |
Rajasthan Economic Help to Sahariya Tribal Students for Higher Education (College Level)
Many Sahariya families in Rajasthan find it hard to send their children to college, because fees, stationery, and the rent of a room in a town add up quickly. The Economic Help to Sahariya Tribal Students for Higher Education (College Level) scheme, run by the Commissionerate of College Education, Rajasthan, gives these students direct financial support so that money does not stop them from completing their studies. The Rajasthan Government bears 100% of the cost, and the scheme has been running since 2023-24.
Latest Update
Online applications for the 2026-27 session are open from 1 October 2026 and close on 30 November 2026. Eligible students should apply well before the last date.
Key Benefits
Eligible students receive ₹20,000 per year, divided as follows:
| Component | Amount (per year) |
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| Stationery | ₹1,000 |
| College fee | ₹2,000 |
| Monthly expense grant (rent, food, etc.) | ₹17,000 |
| Total | ₹20,000 |
- BA/MA students get ₹20,000 in each of the first, second, and third year.
- The money is paid directly to the bank account linked with the student’s Jan Aadhaar.
- There is no application fee.
Who Can Apply?
- Students belonging to the Sahariya tribe of Baran district
- Native residents (mool niwasi) of Rajasthan
- Students studying regularly in a government college
- Students whose parents or guardians are not income tax payers
- Students with a valid Jan Aadhaar and Aadhaar card, with caste, domicile, bank details, and mobile number updated in Jan Aadhaar
Students living in government-run hostels cannot take this benefit.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Jan Aadhaar card
- Previous class marksheet
- Self-declaration (in the prescribed format, attested by a competent authority) stating that parents or guardians are not income tax payers
- Fee receipt of the college
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only through the Rajasthan SSO portal.
- Log in to the Rajasthan SSO portal with your SSO ID (register first if you do not have one).
- Open the Citizen App (G2C) and click “Scholarship (CE)”.
- Select “Economic Help to Sahariya Tribal Students for Higher Education (College Level)”.
- Fill in your personal, academic, and college details carefully.
- Upload the self-declaration, marksheet, and fee receipt.
- Review everything, submit the form, and note down your application number.
What Happens After You Apply
- College verification: The college head checks your documents against the originals.
- Nodal college: The verified application is forwarded to the district nodal college.
- Online sanction: The sanctioning officer approves eligible applications, or sends incomplete ones back for correction.
- Payment: The treasury transfers the amount to your Jan Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Helpful Tips
- Fill the form carefully. If an application is rejected because of a deficiency in the form, the student is responsible for it.
- College not on the portal? Ask your registrar or principal to complete the college’s registration. Students of unregistered colleges cannot apply online.
- Add your own bank account in Jan Aadhaar. Otherwise, the amount goes to the account of the head of the family.
- Keep KYC complete and the bank account active.
Contact
Department of College Education, Rajasthan
Helpline: 0141-2706106
Email: dce.oap@gmail.com