Introduction The Janjati Chhatraon Ko Uchch Shiksha Hetu Arthik Sahayata Yojana is a state government initiative designed to encourage girls from Scheduled Tribe communities to continue their college education. The scheme is administered by the Department of College Education, Rajasthan, and its entire cost is borne by the state government. The scheme aims to reduce financial barriers that may prevent tribal girls from pursuing higher studies after school. Eligible students enrolled in regular general education courses at government or private colleges can receive financial assistance to help cover education-related expenses. Under the scheme, eligible students receive assistance calculated at ₹500 per month for up to 10 months, amounting to a maximum of ₹5,000 per academic year. The approved amount is paid as a lump sum through the government payment system to the bank account linked with the student's Jan Aadhaar, subject to the applicable payment conditions. For the 2026-27 academic session, the application window stated in the supplied notice is 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2026. Students should check the official portal for the latest application status, instructions and deadlines before submitting their forms. Benefits The scheme offers financial support to eligible tribal girl students to help them continue their regular college education. Annual assistance: Up to ₹5,000 per academic year. Monthly calculation: ₹500 per month for a maximum of 10 months. Lump-sum payment: The approved assistance is paid in one instalment through the government payment process. Direct bank transfer: Payment is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account linked with Jan Aadhaar, subject to verification. Alternative payment account: If the student's own bank account is unavailable through Jan Aadhaar, payment may be made to the family head's linked account, as permitted under the scheme. Government-funded scheme: The Rajasthan Government bears the full cost of the scheme. No application fee: Students can apply without paying a scheme application fee. Yearly application: Eligible students may apply each academic year while continuing their studies and meeting the prescribed conditions. Eligibility Applicants must meet the following conditions to qualify for assistance under the Rajasthan Janjati Chhatraon Ko Uchch Shiksha Hetu Arthik Sahayata Yojana: Gender and category: The applicant must be a girl belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. Domicile: She must be a native resident of Rajasthan. Course and institution: She must be pursuing regular general education at a government or private college. Income-tax condition: Her parents, guardian, custodian or husband, as applicable, must not be income-tax payers. Study continuity: There must be no gap in studies after passing the board examination. Identification: She must have a valid Aadhaar card and Jan Aadhaar card. Not eligible: Students residing in government-operated hostels are excluded under the conditions stated in the supplied scheme information. Applicants should verify the current official guidelines if their circumstances are different or unclear. Documents Students should keep the following documents and details ready before starting the online application: Aadhaar card. Jan Aadhaar card with updated caste, domicile, bank account and mobile number details. Marksheet of the previous class or qualifying examination. College fee receipt issued by the institution where the student is enrolled. Self-declaration in the prescribed format confirming that the parents, guardian, custodian or husband, as applicable, are not income-tax payers. Bank account details linked with Jan Aadhaar. Important: Ensure that the information on Jan Aadhaar is accurate and the linked bank account is active, with the required KYC completed. The college may ask to verify original documents before forwarding the application. Process to Apply Eligible students can submit their applications online through the Rajasthan SSO Portal. Follow these steps: Visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal. Log in using your SSO ID and password through the login page. Register first if you do not have an SSO ID. Open the Citizen App (G2C) section and select the Scholarship (CE) service. Choose “Janjati Chhatraon Ko Uchch Shiksha Hetu Arthik Sahayata” from the available scholarship schemes. Enter the required Jan Aadhaar, personal, college and course details. Upload the previous class marksheet, college fee receipt and prescribed self-declaration, along with any other documents requested on the portal. Review the application to ensure all details are correct, then submit it online. Save or print the submitted application and acknowledgement for future reference. The college verifies the application against the original documents and forwards eligible applications to the district nodal college. The designated sanctioning officer reviews the application. Incomplete forms may be returned for correction or further action. Once approved, the department processes the payment through the treasury, and the assistance is transferred to the eligible student's Jan Aadhaar-linked bank account. Application period for 2026–27: The supplied notice lists 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2026. Submit your application within the notified period and check the official portal for any revised dates or instructions. Payment conditions: The bank account linked with Jan Aadhaar should be active, and its KYC should be complete. If the student's own account is not available through Jan Aadhaar, the payment may be routed to the family head's linked account under the applicable procedure. Important Links and Contact Official Department: Department of College Education, Rajasthan Rajasthan SSO Portal: Open the SSO Portal Applicant Login: Log in to Rajasthan SSO Higher Technical and Medical Education Portal: Visit the Portal Scheme Guidelines: Download the Scheme Guidelines Scheme Notice: View the Official Notice Helpline Number: 0141-2706106 Helpdesk Email: dce.oap@gmail.com For assistance with eligibility, documents or application status, contact the Department of College Education, Rajasthan, or consult the official scheme guidelines. FAQs Q1. What is the Rajasthan Janjati Chhatraon Ko Uchch Shiksha Hetu Arthik Sahayata Yojana?It is a Rajasthan Government scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible Scheduled Tribe girl students pursuing regular higher education. Q2. How much financial assistance is available under the scheme?Eligible students can receive up to ₹5,000 per academic year, calculated at ₹500 per month for a maximum of 10 months. Q3. Who is eligible to apply?Rajasthan-resident girls belonging to the ST category who study regularly at a government or private college and satisfy the scheme's other conditions may apply. Q4. Can students studying in private colleges apply?Yes. The supplied scheme information includes eligible students studying in both government and private colleges, provided they meet the prescribed conditions. Q5. Is there an income-related eligibility condition?Yes. The applicant's parents, guardian, custodian or husband, as applicable, must not be income-tax payers under the conditions described in the scheme information. Q6. Which documents are required to apply?Common requirements include Aadhaar, updated Jan Aadhaar details, the previous class marksheet, college fee receipt and the prescribed self-declaration concerning income-tax status. Q7. How can I apply for the scheme online?Log in to the Rajasthan SSO Portal, open Citizen App (G2C), select Scholarship (CE), choose the scheme and submit the application with the required details and documents. Q8. What is the application period for the 2026–27 session?The supplied notice lists the application period as 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2026. Check the official portal for any updates or changes. Q9. How is the scholarship amount paid?After verification and approval, the department processes the payment through the treasury and transfers the amount to the bank account linked with the student's Jan Aadhaar, subject to the applicable payment rules. Q10. Whom can I contact for scheme-related assistance?You can contact the Department of College Education, Rajasthan, at 0141-2706106 or email dce.oap@gmail.com for assistance.