Sarkari Yojana

Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme

Rajasthan
Quick Summary: Rajasthan pays SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS students at district-level government colleges ₹2,000/- a month for up to 10 months a year towards rented accommodation, for up to 5 years, covering 5,000 students annually.

About Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme

Introduced in the financial year 2021–22 by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, the “Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme” helps students from SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories meet their housing costs. It covers those studying regularly in undergraduate or postgraduate courses at district-level government colleges in Rajasthan. Eligible students who live in rented rooms are paid ₹2,000 a month for up to 10 months in each academic year.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jul 2021

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be residents of Rajasthan

Applicants must be residents of Rajasthan.

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Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC),…

Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Most Backward Class (MBC) or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.

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The applicant must be studying an academic course…

The applicant must be studying an academic course at a district-level government college.

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The student must be a regular enrollee in…

The student must be a regular enrollee in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a government college.

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The academic course must be pursued at a…

The academic course must be pursued at a government college situated at the district level.

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Students living within the Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council…

Students living within the Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council or Municipality of the district where they study cannot apply.

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A student whose parent/guardian has a house in…

A student whose parent/guardian has a house in the city or town of study is ineligible.

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Students staying in government-run hostels cannot receive the…

Students staying in government-run hostels cannot receive the benefit.

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A student can receive the benefit for no…

A student can receive the benefit for no more than five years.

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Yearly family income of the applicant must be…

Yearly family income of the applicant must be within:
SC/ST/MBC: ₹2,50,000/-
OBC: ₹1,50,000/-
EWS: ₹1,00,000/-

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance:

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₹2,000/- a month, for not more than 10…

₹2,000/- a month, for not more than 10 months in an academic year. Note: Payments to students are made on a monthly/monthly basis. Duration of Benefit:

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Up to 5 years for each student

Up to 5 years for each student. Total Number of Beneficiaries:

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5,000 students every year

5,000 students every year.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Domicile Certificate from a competent authority

Domicile Certificate from a competent authority

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Caste Certificate from a competent authority

Caste Certificate from a competent authority

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Income Certificate by self-declaration (in line with the…

Income Certificate by self-declaration (in line with the category's requirement)

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The family's Jan Aaadhar Card

The family's Jan Aaadhar Card

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Aadhar Card to verify identity

Aadhar Card to verify identity

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Bank particulars (Bank Name, Account Number, IFSC Code,…

Bank particulars (Bank Name, Account Number, IFSC Code, Branch Name)

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Certificate showing regular enrolment at a government college

Certificate showing regular enrolment at a government college

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Rent proof certified by the student (Rental Agreement/Receipt)

Rent proof certified by the student (Rental Agreement/Receipt)

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Marksheet from the most recently passed examination

Marksheet from the most recently passed examination

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Other documents if needed

Other documents if needed

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2021-07-01

How to Apply

Online - via CSC Application

Applicants can apply for Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Collect copies of all the documents the scheme…

Collect copies of all the documents the scheme requires.

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Go to the nearest E-Mitra Center and undergo…

Go to the nearest E-Mitra Center and undergo the Biometric Verification Process.

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Make sure the E-Mitra Center operator fills in…

Make sure the E-Mitra Center operator fills in every compulsory field of the form and uploads copies of all required documents.

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Ask for a receipt or acknowledgment from the…

Ask for a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority where the application is lodged, and check that it shows key details like the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). College-Level Verification: The student's government college checks the application and sends it on to the District Social Justice and Empowerment Office. Approval Process: Applications are approved by the Deputy Director/Assistant Director (District Magistrate) as per the allocation for each category.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration

Step-1: Go to the official portal.

Step-2: Select “Register”.

Step-3: The SSO registration page will open, showing these options.

Citizen

Step-4: Proceed with either Jan Aadhaar or Google.

Jan Aadhaar : Type the Jan Aadhaar number and press ‘Next’,
Pick your name, the family head's name and the names of all other members, then
Press ‘Send OTP’. Type the ‘OTP’ and
Press ‘Verify OTP’ to finish registering.

Google : Type your Gmail ID and press ‘Next’,
Type the password.
A new link will be displayed; click the new SSO link.
Your SSO id will be shown; set a password.
Type the Mobile number and press registration.

Apply

Step-1: Go to the official portal.

Step-2: The dashboard opens after you log in.

Step-3: Select the “IFMS-RAJSSP" option.

Step-4: Choose "Continue to RajSSP".

Step-5: Press "Apply for Scheme" on the screen.

Step-6: A list of all schemes appears on the new page; click the name of the "Yojana"

Step-7: Enter all the relevant details.

Step-8: Submit the application.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References