Urdu Scholarship 2026: Monthly Stipend for Rajasthan Students
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Quick answer
The Urdu Scholarship provides a monthly stipend to students in Rajasthan who study Urdu as an optional subject. Undergraduate girls receive ₹100, while postgraduates (male or female) receive ₹150. Apply by submitting the offline form to your college.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹100/₹150 Monthly Stipend |
| Ministry / department | Higher Education Department |
| Level | State Government (Rajasthan) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Urdu Scholarship is a state‑level scheme launched by the Higher Education Department of Rajasthan to encourage the study of Urdu. It offers a modest monthly stipend to students who take Urdu as an optional subject, with separate rates for undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The scholarship is open to native residents of Rajasthan, and it requires regular enrollment in recognised colleges or universities.
Benefits
- ₹100 per month for undergraduate students
- ₹150 per month for postgraduate students
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Native residents of Rajasthan
- Studying Urdu as an optional subject at graduation or post‑graduation level
- Undergraduate: female students only
- Postgraduate: male and female students
- Undergraduate: minimum 50% marks in qualifying exam
- Postgraduate: passed graduation/post‑graduation with at least second division
- Regularly enrolled in recognised colleges/universities
Who cannot apply
- Students receiving other government scholarships
- Students from other states
- Incomplete or outdated applications
Documents required
- Passport-size Photo
- Secondary Examination Marksheet/Birth Certificate (self‑attested copy)
- Caste Certificate (issued by relevant authority)
- Aadhaar Card
- Jan Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Certified Copy of the Mark Sheet of the Previous Examination
- Resident Certificate (issued by relevant authority)
- Admission Form in the Prescribed Format (indicating date of admission)
- Hostel Certificate (signed by the warden and attested by the Head of the Institution, if applicable)
- Photocopy of the Bank Passbook (indicating student’s name, account number, IFSC code, and bank details)
How to apply
- 1Download the application form from the official website
- 2Fill all mandatory fields and attach required documents
- 3Submit the signed form with documents to the related college
- 4Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the college
- 5The college forwards the application to the Higher Education Department
- 6For renewal, submit the renewal form with required documents
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Urdu Scholarship?+
The scholarship is payable only to girl students at the graduation level and to both male and female students at the post‑graduation level, provided they are studying Urdu as an optional subject.
What is the amount of the scholarship?+
The scholarship amount is ₹100/- per month for degree-level students and ₹150/- per month for postgraduate students.
Is it mandatory to study Urdu to receive the scholarship?+
Yes, studying Urdu as an optional subject is mandatory for all applicants at both graduation and post‑graduation levels.
Is there any minimum academic requirement?+
Yes, the applicant must secure at least 50% marks and pass in second division.
Can a student receiving another government scholarship apply?+
No, students receiving any other government scholarship are not eligible.
Is the scholarship renewed automatically every year?+
No, students must apply for renewal and meet academic requirements.
Is there any income limit to apply for the scholarship?+
Yes, students are required to submit an income affidavit certified by a First Class Magistrate or a Notary Public.
Can a student from another state apply?+
No, only native residents of Rajasthan are eligible.
Can a student apply for the scholarship in the second or third year of study?+
Yes, if the student was sanctioned the scholarship in the previous year and fulfills the renewal criteria.
What happens if I fail to secure 50% marks?+
The applicant will not be eligible for renewal.
What are the conditions for renewal of the scholarship?+
Only those who received the scholarship last year and secured at least 50% marks with a second division pass are eligible for renewal.
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