Sarkari Yojana

Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana

Rajasthan
Quick Summary: Rajasthan's Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana admits meritorious SBC students who passed Class 5 with at least 50% marks to Class 6 in 59 selected schools, providing free education, hostel, meals, uniforms and books.

About Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana

Launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, the “Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana” offers free residential schooling to students from Special Backward Classes (SBC), i.e. Banjara, Baldia, Labana, Gadia-Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar, Gurjar, Raika, Rebari (Debasi) and Gadaria (Gadari, Gayari). Students selected for Class 6 in government-approved schools get free tuition, lodging, food, uniforms, textbooks and stationery.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The student must be a native resident of…

The student must be a native resident of Rajasthan.

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The student's family must not pay income tax

The student's family must not pay income tax.

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The student must be studying regularly in a…

The student must be studying regularly in a government or non-government school.

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The student must have cleared class 5th with…

The student must have cleared class 5th with 50% or more marks.

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The student must come from one of these…

The student must come from one of these Special Backward Class (SBC) communities:
Banjara, Baldia, Labana
Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia
Gujar, Gurjar
Raika, Rebari (Debasi)
Gadaria (Gadri, Gyari) Note 1: Admission to the 59 schools chosen by the department is given only to students who pass the pre-admission examination on merit. Note 2: Class 6 admissions follow merit, based on the marks scored in Class 5.

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

Benefits Provided

Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Selected students get free schooling, boarding, meals, uniforms,…

Selected students get free schooling, boarding, meals, uniforms, textbooks and study materials at government-approved schools.

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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Certificate of Rajasthan domicile

Certificate of Rajasthan domicile

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Class 5 marks certificate

Class 5 marks certificate

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Family income certificate

Family income certificate

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Caste certificate from the competent authority

Caste certificate from the competent authority

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Jan Aadhaar card of the family

Jan Aadhaar card of the family

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Receipt for school fees paid

Receipt for school fees paid

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Any further documents that may be requested

Any further documents that may be requested

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the District Education…

During office hours, go to the District Education Officer (Secondary) and ask the staff member in charge of applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of…

Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of all required documents, self-attested where needed.

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Hand in the completed, signed form with the…

Hand in the completed, signed form with the documents to the principal of the District Education Officer (Secondary)

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Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the District…

Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Education Officer (Secondary), making sure it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number, if applicable. Note: Admission to class 6th is decided on the basis of class 5th merit.

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