Urdu Scholarship

Urdu Scholarship is a state-level scheme of the Rajasthan government made to promote the Urdu language by providing monthly money help to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students who study Urdu as an optional subject.

The scheme is run by the Higher Education Department of the government of Rajasthan. Girl students at the graduation level and all eligible students at the postgraduate level can get this support, as long as they are enrolled in a recognised college or university and have chosen Urdu as a subject. For the 2026-27 academic year, applications are taken through the offline process, mostly in February, and the amount reaches the student's bank account through DBT payment.

For instance, if Sunita is a final-year B.A. student studying Urdu in Jaipur, she may qualify for this support, provided she meets the academic passing criteria. The scheme helps lighten the money burden of an educational journey while encouraging a deeper connection with regional literature and linguistics.

Since this is an offline scheme, there is no online registration for this scholarship. Filled forms are submitted to the college, and the college forwards them to the Higher Education Department. Students who already receive the scholarship have to submit the renewal form every year.

Urdu Scholarship - Introduction

This scholarship gives small but steady support to students who want to continue Urdu studies. It is available only to permanent residents of Rajasthan who study Urdu as an optional subject in a recognised college or university. The latest scheme updates and application forms are published by the Higher Education Department, and the official Rajasthan Scholarship Portal shows the complete list of running scholarship schemes of the state.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme gives direct money help to students, and the amount depends on the level of study:

The amount is sent directly to the bank account of the student through DBT payment. Students can use it for books, stationery and other study related expenses.

Eligibility

Students need to meet these conditions to apply for the support:

1. Applicant should be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
2. Applicant should be a regular student of a recognised college or university.
3. Applicant should be studying Urdu as an optional subject.
4. At the undergraduate level, only girl students can apply, and they need at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying exam.
5. At the postgraduate level, both male and female students can apply if they passed their previous exams with at least a second division.
6. Students receiving any other government scholarship cannot apply for this scheme.

Application Process

Application for this scheme is done through the offline process. Students should download the latest form, fill it and submit it to the college. Follow these steps:

STEP 1 - Download the new application form from the official page using this link: Urdu Scholarship new application form.

STEP 2 - Fill in all the details correctly and attach copies of the required documents, self-attested wherever needed.

STEP 3 - Submit the completed and signed form to the college office.

STEP 4 - Collect a formal receipt from the college as proof of submission. The receipt should show the date, time and submission ID, if applicable.

STEP 5 - The college forwards the application to the Higher Education Department. After verification, the scholarship amount is paid directly to the student's bank account through DBT.

Students who already get this scholarship need to apply for renewal every year using the Urdu Scholarship renewal form, provided they passed their latest exams with at least a second division.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before filling the application form:

1. Recent passport-size photograph.
2. Self-attested copy of the secondary examination marksheet or birth certificate.
3. Caste certificate from a competent authority.
4. Aadhaar card and Jan Aadhaar card.
5. Income certificate as per guidelines.
6. Certified copy of the most recent examination marksheet.
7. Resident certificate.
8. Admission proof showing the date of joining.
9. Hostel certificate, if applicable, signed by the warden.
10. Photocopy of the bank passbook clearly showing the account number and IFSC code.

References

For official updates and application forms, students can check these resources:

• Rajasthan Scholarship Portal for the latest scholarship notifications of Rajasthan.
• Urdu Scholarship new application form.
• Urdu Scholarship renewal application form.

Students looking for more scholarship options in Rajasthan can also check the Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship Scheme.

FAQ's

Who is eligible for Urdu Scholarship?

The scholarship is available to girl students at the graduation level and to both male and female students at the postgraduate level who study Urdu as an optional subject and are permanent residents of Rajasthan.

What is the amount of the scholarship?

Undergraduate students receive ₹100 per month, and postgraduate students receive ₹150 per month through DBT payment.

Is studying Urdu required?

Yes, choosing Urdu as an optional subject is a primary requirement for all applicants.

What is the academic qualification required?

At the graduation level, at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying exam is required. At the postgraduate level, passing with at least a second division is required.

Can a student receiving another scholarship apply?

No, students who receive any other government scholarship cannot apply for this scheme.

Do I need to apply for renewal every year?

Yes, renewal has to be done every year with the renewal form, and academic progression requirements must be met.

Are students from other states eligible?

No, this scheme is exclusively for permanent residents of Rajasthan.

What happens if I do not pass with at least 50% marks in the renewal year?

The student will not be eligible to continue receiving the scholarship for the following year.

What is the application period?

As per the latest updates, applications for this offline scholarship are usually taken in February for the academic year. Students should check with the college or the official portal for the exact dates.