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Updated on 20th June, 2024 , 3 min read

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2024

In honour of the former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi the Government of Rajasthan established the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence in 2024. The idea behind his renowned scholarship scheme was to provide financial help up to INR 10 lakh to credible students of not more than 35 years of age from economically weaker sections, whose annual family income is below 8 lakh, empowering them to pursue their studies abroad.

This scholarship scheme assists undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D, and postdoctoral students enlisted in foreign universities, supporting them in completing their education.
The Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence funds expenses including tuition fees, hostel fees, books, stationery allowance, and a monthly stipend throughout the course period. Based on a student’s academic performance in the qualifying exam and financial needs, eligible students are rewarded with this scholarship annually from 2021.

Overview of Rajiv Gandhi’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence  2024

The details are mentioned below:

Particulars

Details

Beneficiaries

Students of Rajasthan

Benefits

Up to INR 10,00,000

Last Date to Apply

Not Announced Yet

Maximum Age Limit

35 years

Mode of Application

Online

Name of the Scholarship

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2023

No. of Scholarships

200

Scholarship Provider

Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan

 

Eligibility Criteria of Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence in 2024

 

Candidates to be eligible for this scholarship should meet the following eligibility criteria:
 

  • The candidate must be a citizen of Rajasthan. 
  • The candidate must hold a 12th, bachelor’s, master's, or Ph.d degree from a renowned university/ board.
  • The applicant’s age must not be more than 35 years.
  • The candidate must be planning to study abroad at one of the institutions listed under this scholarship.
  • The annual income of the applicant’s family must be less than INR 8 lakh. 
  • This scholarship will be allotted to only students from each family.
     

 

Benefits & Allowances of Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence


The benefits given under the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence are intended based on the candidate’s family’s annual income. Students are distinguished into three sections: E1, E2, and E3.

Section

Awards (Tuition Fees, Bench Fees & Living Expenses)

E1 – Less than INR 8 lakh

Tuition & Bench Fees: Up to INR 50 lakh

Living Fees: INR 3 lakh

E2 – INR 8 lakh – INR 25 lakh

Tuition & Bench Fees: Up to INR 50 lakh

Living Fees: INR 6 lakh

E3 – Above INR 25 lakh

Tuition & Bench Fees: Up to INR 50 lakh

Living Fees: Note Provided

The allowances under this scholarship scheme are as follows:
 

  • The allowances under this scholarship scheme are mentioned below:
  • Annual Maintenance Allowance-Up to INR 10 lakh
  • Annual Emergency Allowance- Up to INR 10 lakh 
  • Visa Fees- Complete refund in Indian currency 
  • Tuition Fee- Full Fee Refund 
  • Medical Insurance Premium- Full Refund
  • Travel Cost- Full Refund  

Course Wise Slots of Rajiv Gandhi for Academic Excellence

The Course Wise Slots of Rajiv Gandhi for Academic Excellence are mentioned below:
 

  • There are 150 slots in humanities, social science, agriculture and forest science, nature and environmental science.
  • There are 25 slots in management and business administration, economics, and finance.
  • There are 25 slots in Pure Science and Public Health.
     

Steps to apply for the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence


Candidates who want to apply for this scholarship need to follow the following steps  to complete the application process:

Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2024.
Step 2: Students need to click on the ‘online scholarship’ option in the menu bar.
Step 3: Candidates need to click on the ‘apply now’ on the page.
Step 4: To move further with the registration process, students are required to sail to the citizen option on the ‘registration’ tab.
Step 5: Applicants are required to choose either the Jan Aadhar or Google option and proceed with registration by filling up the required details.
Step 6:  Applicants should verify their registered email address and mobile number for the login details 
Step 7: Candidates must click on the ‘login’ tab and access the portal to complete the scholarship application.
Step 8: Applicants are guided to save and download the application receipt for future reference.
 

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