Rajasthan Pre-Matric Scholarships 2025–26 : Eligibility, Benefits, Documents and How to Apply

Rajasthan Pre-Matric Scholarships 2025–26: Eligibility, Benefits, Documents and How to Apply. The Directorate of Elementary Education, Rajasthan (Bikaner) has released detailed guidelines for pre-matric scholarships for the 2025–26 academic year. These schemes support students in government and recognized private schools across Rajasthan, especially those from SC, ST, OBC, Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), children of ex-servicemen and personnel with disabilities, and children of families engaged in cleaning/sanitation and health-risk occupations.

Below is a clear, updated guide to eligibility, scholarship amounts, documents, deadlines, and the application process.

Key scholarships and who can apply

SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship for Classes 6–8

Eligibility :

•   Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST).
•   Regular student of Class 6, 7, or 8 in a government school or a recognized private school in Rajasthan.
•   Parents/guardian should not be income tax payers.
•   Not receiving any other scholarship for the same study.
•   Not residing in any government-run or government-aided hostel.
•   Benefit is available only once per class (no repetition).
•   Applicable to students of state-run model schools as per 18-12-2014 order.
•   Domicile and income verification are mandatory.

Scholarship amount :

•  Boys : Rs 75 per week (up to 10 months)
•  Girls : Rs 125 per week (up to 10 months)
• Last date for schools to complete online verification/lock on Shala Darpan: 30-09-2025

2) Central Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC (Classes 9–10)

Eligibility :

•   Must belong to OBC.
•   Regular student in Classes 9 or 10 in a government school.
•   Annual family income ≤ Rs 2.50 lakh.
•   No other scholarship for the same purpose; not staying in government/aided hostel.
•   One academic year per class only; valid for model schools too.
•   Domicile and income proof required.

Amount :

• Rs 4,000 per student per year
• Deadline (school portal verification/lock on Shala Darpan) : 30-09-2025

3) Pre-Matric Scholarship for Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) – Classes 6–10

– Covered groups (as notified in the circular): examples include Banjara, Baldiya, labana gadiya-lohar; Gadolia-Lohar; Gujjar/Gurjar; Raika/Rebari (Devasi); Gadriya (Gadri) etc.

Eligibility :

•   Belong to the specified EBC sub-groups.
•   Regular student of Classes 6–10 in a government or recognized private school.
•   Annual family income ≤ Rs 2.00 lakh.
•   No other scholarship for the same purpose; not in government/aided hostel.
•   One academic year per class; applicable to model schools.
•   Domicile and income proof required.

Amount :

• Classes 6–8: Boys Rs 50/week; Girls Rs 100/week (max 10 months)
• Classes 9–10: Boys Rs 60/week; Girls Rs 120/week (max 10 months)
• Deadline : 30-09-2025

4) Scholarship for children of ex-servicemen and personnel with disabilities (paramilitary/defense)

Beneficiaries :

  Children of ex-servicemen from post-Kargil period (on/after 01-04-1999) and children of personnel with temporary/permanent disabilities from recognized defense/paramilitary agencies.

Eligibility :

• Regular student in Classes 1–12 in a government or recognized private school (Classes 9–12 linked to Rajasthan Elementary Education Board where applicable).
• Not availing any other scholarship; not in government/aided hostel.
• One academic year per class; applicable to model schools.
•  Domicile verification required.

Amount :

• Rs 180 per month (up to 10 months)
• Deadline : 30-09-2025

5) Scholarship for daughters of ex-servicemen (Classes 11–12)

Eligibility :

•  Must be a daughter of an ex-serviceman.
•  Regular student in Class 11 or 12 in a government or recognized private school.
•  Minimum 55% marks in the previous class.
•  No other scholarship for the same study; not in government/aided hostel.
•  One academic year per class; applicable to model schools.
•  Domicile verification required.

Amount :

•  Rs 100 per month (up to 10 months)
• Deadline: 30-09-2025

6) Central Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC (Classes 9–10)

Eligibility:

•  Belong to Scheduled Caste (SC).
•  Regular student in Class 9 or 10 in a government or recognized private school.
•  Annual family income ≤ Rs 2.50 lakh.
•  No other scholarship; not in government/aided hostel.
•  One academic year per class; model schools included.
•  Domicile and income proof required.

Amount:

• Day scholar: Rs 3,500 per year
• Hosteller: Rs 7,000 per year
• Deadline: 30-09-2025

7) Central Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST (Classes 9–10)

Eligibility :

•  Belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST).
•  Regular student in Class 9 or 10 in a government or recognized private school.
•  Annual family income ≤ Rs 2.50 lakh.
•  No other scholarship; not in government/aided hostel.
•  One academic year per class; model schools included.
•  Domicile and income proof required.

Amount :

• Day scholar : Rs 225 per month (up to 10 months) + Rs 750 per year for books/magazine kit
• Hosteller : Rs 525 per month (up to 10 months) + Rs 1,000 per year for books/magazine kit
• Deadline : 30-09-2025

8) Scholarship for children of parents engaged in cleaning/sanitation and health-risk occupations

Who is covered :

  Children whose parents/guardians are certified as engaged in scavenging, hazardous cleaning, or sanitation-linked occupations (certificate from competent authority required).

Eligibility :

• Regular student from Class 1 to 10 in a government or recognized private school (Classes 9–10 linked to Rajasthan Elementary Education Board).
• No other scholarship for the same study; not in government/aided hostel.
• One academic year per class; model schools included.
• Domicile verification required.

Amount :

• Day scholar (Classes 1–10): Rs 3,500 per year
• Hosteller (Classes 3–10): Rs 8,000 per year
• Deadline: 30-09-2025

Common rules for all scholarships

• Only regular, enrolled students in the specified classes are eligible.
• Benefits are not allowed if the student already receives any scholarship/stipend for the same course from any source (central/state/public/other).
• Students residing in government-run or government-aided hostels are ineligible.
• Scholarship is provided only once per class (no benefit on repeating the same class).
• Domicile and income verification are compulsory wherever specified.
• Schemes cover government and recognized private schools, including state model schools (as per order dated 18-12-2014).
• Schools must keep verified copies of documents as per Rajasthan Financial and Accounts Rules (Part 1, Rule 327).
• School heads must complete Shala Darpan portal data entry, verification, and lock by 30-09-2025.

Required documents (keep ready)

• Caste certificate (as applicable: SC/ST/OBC/EBC).
• Income certificate (where required).
• Domicile/residence proof and Aadhaar.
• Specific certificates where applicable:
• Ex-serviceman or disabled personnel certificate (for relevant schemes).
• Certificate proving engagement in cleaning/sanitation or hazardous occupations (for relevant scheme).
• The school will keep verified copies as per rules.

How to apply : step-by-step

• Step 1: Contact your school. Inform the head of institution about your eligibility. Schools will guide the process on the Shala Darpan portal.
• Step 2: Submit documents. Provide caste, income, domicile, Aadhaar, and category-specific certificates.
• Step 3: Verify details. Ensure names, category, income, and class match official records to avoid rejection.
• Step 4: Track the deadline. Schools must complete portal verification and lock by 30-09-2025; submit documents well in advance.

Why these scholarships matter

These Rajasthan pre-matric scholarships reduce financial barriers, improve retention in Classes 1–12, and offer targeted support to historically marginalized communities, children of ex-servicemen and disabled personnel, and families working in health-risk and sanitation-linked occupations. Weekly and annual rates, book support, and hostel-specific benefits align assistance with real student needs.

View Government Order for more details about Scholarship –