Sarkari Yojana

Distance Education Scheme for Girls

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Rajasthan
Quick Summary: Rajasthan's Distance Education Scheme for Girls reimburses the full course fee for girls studying UG, PG, diploma or certificate courses by distance mode at state-funded universities or IGNOU. Fees are repaid yearly via DBT on satisfactory progress.

About Distance Education Scheme for Girls

In 2022, the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, introduced the “Distance Education Scheme for Girls”. It opens up distance learning to girls and women who cannot attend college or university regularly because of family or other circumstances. Rajasthan girls studying through distance education have their undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate course fees reimbursed. Objectives:

  • Backing the education of the girl child in UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate courses under ODL (open and distance learning) through fee reimbursement.
  • Raising the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) and improving the balance of female-to-male representation in higher education, known as the Gender Parity Index (GPI).

Target Group:

  • Rajasthan’s girl students admitted to distance-mode courses in state funded Universities/ State Government Institutes, IGNOU included.
  • Only state funded Universities of Rajasthan covered under section 2(f) & and 12(B) of the UGC Act, and IGNOU, are permitted under the scheme.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

09 Sep 2022

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Distance Education Scheme for Girls, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only girl students may apply

Only girl students may apply.

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The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan

The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.

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Enrolment in UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate or PG…

Enrolment in UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate or PG Diploma courses in distance education mode is required.

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The applicant must study at a state-funded university…

The applicant must study at a state-funded university or government institution in Rajasthan, IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) included.

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Students already receiving fee reimbursement under another State…

Students already receiving fee reimbursement under another State Government Scheme for the same period cannot claim under this scheme; they will, however, be reimbursed the difference between the "Existing Scholarship" and the "Distance Education Scheme for Girls".

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Holders of prize/incentive scholarships may still apply

Holders of prize/incentive scholarships may still apply. Note: A student eligible for a distance education course under the Post Matric/Other Scheme of the Social Justice Department, Govt. of Rajasthan, will be reimbursed through the existing Social Justice Department/ Other Department process, and will not receive reimbursement from the SJE portal under the "DE-HE" category.

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

Benefits Provided

Distance Education Scheme for Girls provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Full course fee reimbursement for distance Education in:

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Undergraduate (UG) programmes

Undergraduate (UG) programmes

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Postgraduate (PG) programmes

Postgraduate (PG) programmes

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Diploma programmes

Diploma programmes

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Certificate and PG Diploma programmes Note

Certificate and PG Diploma programmes Note: No further grant of any kind is payable. Duration of Fee Disbursement:

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Once selected, the student is reimbursed yearly through…

Once selected, the student is reimbursed yearly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to satisfactory academic performance.

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Reimbursement applies from the course joining date certified…

Reimbursement applies from the course joining date certified by the University/Institution.

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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A valid proof of identity

A valid proof of identity

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Certificates of educational qualification

Certificates of educational qualification

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The Jan Aadhaar Card

The Jan Aadhaar Card

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Evidence of admission to the course

Evidence of admission to the course

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The receipt for fees paid

The receipt for fees paid

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account

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A recent passport-sized photograph

A recent passport-sized photograph

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An Income Certificate

An Income Certificate

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Caste Certificate, If applicable

Caste Certificate, If applicable

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A Domicile Certificate/proof of residence in Rajasthan

A Domicile Certificate/proof of residence in Rajasthan

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A non-judicial stamp paper of 100 Rupees (declaring…

A non-judicial stamp paper of 100 Rupees (declaring no other scholarship is received from another department)

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Any further document that may be asked for

Any further document that may be asked for

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

2022-09-09

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Distance Education Scheme for Girls through the online application process outlined below.

Registration

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Go to the official portal

Go to the official portal.

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Choose the “Register” option

Choose the “Register” option.

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The SSO registration page opens, presenting the option…

The SSO registration page opens, presenting the option below.
Citizen

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Continue using either Jan Aadhaar or Google

Continue using either Jan Aadhaar or Google.
Jan Aadhaar : Key in the Jan Aadhaar number and press the ‘Next’ button,
Pick your own name, the family head's name and those of the other members, and
Press the ‘Send OTP’ button. Type in the ‘OTP’ and
Press the ‘Verify OTP’ button to finish registration.
Google : Key in the Gmail ID and press the ‘Next’ button,
Type the password.
A new link is displayed; select the new SSO link.
Your SSO id is shown; set a password for it.
Key in the Mobile number and press registration. Apply

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Go to the official portal

Go to the official portal.

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On signing in, the dashboard appears

On signing in, the dashboard appears.

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Choose the “DE-HE" option

Choose the “DE-HE" option.

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Pick "Continue to RajSSP"

Pick "Continue to RajSSP".

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Choose "Apply for Scheme" on the screen

Choose "Apply for Scheme" on the screen.

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On the new page listing all schemes, choose…

On the new page listing all schemes, choose "SCHOLARSHIP (SJE)"

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Complete all relevant fields

Complete all relevant fields.

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Submit

Submit. Renewal Process:
Once the academic year ends, file the renewal application on the same portal.
Students who are not promoted to the next level cease to qualify for further reimbursement.
Switching courses ends fee reimbursement from the date of the switch.

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

Online - via CSC Application

Applicants can apply for Distance Education Scheme for Girls through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Collect copies of the documents the scheme requires

Collect copies of the documents the scheme requires.

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Go to the closest E-Mitra Center and complete…

Go to the closest E-Mitra Center and complete Biometric Verification Process there.

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Check that the E-Mitra Center operator fills every…

Check that the E-Mitra Center operator fills every compulsory field and uploads copies of all needed documents.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority handling the application, making sure it lists the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable). Renewal Process:
After the academic year is over, submit the renewal application on the same portal.
Reimbursement stops for students not promoted to the next level.
A change of course means fee reimbursement is forfeited from the date of change.

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

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References