Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme

Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme gives monthly accommodation support to students from SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories who study away from home in Rajasthan. SC and ST students get ₹2,000 per month while OBC, EWS, MBC and SBC students get ₹1,500 per month for up to 10 months each academic year, paid directly to the bank account through DBT.

Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan runs this scheme to help outstation students cover their rent and stay costs. The scheme is open for the 2026-27 academic year and students can apply online through the official portal.

Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme - Introduction

Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme was launched in the financial year 2021-22 by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme supports bright students who move to a divisional or district headquarters city for their studies and live in rented accommodation away from their home town.

Students enrolled in regular undergraduate or postgraduate courses at government or government-aided colleges in Rajasthan can get this support. The money is meant to make sure that rent and stay costs do not force a student to leave the course midway. For example, if Rahul from an SC category studies in a different city, he can get this monthly support to pay his landlord and continue his education without money problems.

The payment is released every month and goes straight to the bank account linked with Jan Aadhaar. This keeps the process clear and simple for every eligible student.

Key Information

Benefits

Under Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme, eligible students get steady monthly support to cover their stay during studies:

• Monthly Stipend: SC and ST students receive ₹2,000 per month, while OBC, EWS, MBC and SBC students receive ₹1,500 per month.
• Duration of Benefit: The support is given for up to 10 months each academic year, and a student can avail the facility for a maximum of 5 years.
• Direct Payment: The amount is transferred directly to the bank account linked with Jan Aadhaar through the DBT system.

The payouts happen monthly so that students always have money in hand for their rent.

Eligibility

To qualify for Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme, a student should meet the following requirements:

• Should be a bonafide resident of Rajasthan.
• Should belong to SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS or SBC category.
• Should be a regular full-time student (not correspondence or distance education) pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
• Should study at a government or government-aided college located in a divisional or district headquarters city.
• Should live in rented accommodation and should not stay in a government-run hostel.
• Should not have a home address in the same city where the college is located.
• If parents or guardians own a house in the city where the student is studying, the student is not eligible for this scheme.

Family annual income should be within these limits:

Application Process

Students can apply for Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme online through the official portal. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the official website at sje.rajasthan.gov.in or open the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in with the Jan Aadhaar number.

STEP 2 - Verify the Jan Aadhaar number with the OTP and open the Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme application form from the list of schemes.

STEP 3 - Select the category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, MBC or SBC) and enter the name of the institution and the city where the student is studying.

STEP 4 - Upload the required documents such as caste certificate, income certificate, domicile certificate and bonafide certificate from the college.

STEP 5 - Enter the bank account details linked with Jan Aadhaar and submit the application.

After submission, the college verifies the enrollment and the District Social Justice and Empowerment Office reviews and approves the application. Once approved, the monthly amount is credited through DBT.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

• Jan Aadhaar card and Aadhaar card copies.
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Income certificate issued by SDO or Tehsildar as per the category.
• Domicile certificate confirming the home address outside the college city.
• Bonafide certificate from the college or institution.
• Bank passbook of the student's own account linked with Jan Aadhaar.
• Admission letter or enrollment proof and latest marksheet.

References

Official guidelines can be downloaded from: Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme Official Guidelines. For the latest updates and online application, visit the official portal of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.

FAQ's

Who can apply for Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme?

Students from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS and SBC categories who study in government or aided colleges in Rajasthan and live in rented accommodation outside their home district's municipal limits can apply.

What is the amount provided under this scheme?

SC and ST students receive ₹2,000 per month, while OBC, EWS, MBC and SBC students receive ₹1,500 per month for up to 10 months each academic year.

How many students receive benefits annually?

The scheme has supported a large number of students across the state since it started in 2021-22, and the government keeps the application open each academic year.

Can I apply if I live in a government-run hostel?

No, if a student stays in any government-run hostel, the student is not eligible for this accommodation stipend.

How is the payment processed?

The stipend is transferred directly to the bank account linked with Jan Aadhaar through the DBT system every month.

What if my parents own a house in my college city?

If parents or guardians own a house in the same city where the college is located, the student will not be eligible to receive this voucher.