Rajasthan government continues to run its Scheme for Study in Abroad for top-ranking girl students from state government schools, giving them full support to complete a four-year graduate degree at a foreign university. Under this scheme, the top three girls from the Class 10 merit list of Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan get up to ₹10 lakh per year for course costs, plus SAT coaching, exam fees, university accommodation and yearly return airfare to visit their parents.
Department of Secondary Education picks the girls purely on merit. Names of the top six girl students from government schools are shared with the Director of Secondary Education by 15 July every year. From this list, the top three girls and their families are contacted, and if any one refuses, the next name on the merit list is called. So there is no separate online form to fill before the board results are out.
About Rajasthan Scheme for Study in Abroad
Scheme for Study in Abroad is a state-level scheme of Rajasthan government run by Education (Elementary and Secondary) Department. It works as a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, so approved amounts are paid directly to the student's bank account or to the foreign university on actual-expenditure basis. Fixed upper limits are set for each component, so the department does not give a lump sum but pays real bills up to the cap.
Scheme has been running since 2011 and is still active as of 2026 under the current guidelines listed on the official Rajasthan schemes portal. Selection is fully merit-based on Class 10 board results, and only girl students from government schools are considered. Similar support schemes for girls in the state are the Rajasthan Aapki Beti Yojana for school-level support and the Devnarayan Girls Scooty Yojana for higher education students.
Highlights of Rajasthan Study in Abroad Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Scheme for Study in Abroad |
| Launched By | Rajasthan Government |
| Nodal Department | Education (Elementary and Secondary) Department |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiaries | Top 3 girl students of Class 10 from Rajasthan government schools |
| Benefit Amount | Up to ₹10 lakh per year for course costs plus SAT and travel support |
| Payment Mode | DBT (actual-expenditure basis) |
| Application Mode | Offline through District Education Officer |
| Official Website | jankalyan.rajasthan.gov.in |
Benefits Under Rajasthan Scheme for Study in Abroad
Support is paid on actual-expenditure basis with a maximum cap for each item. Money is not handed over as a single lump sum, but real bills are cleared for coaching, exam fees, university application costs and yearly course costs. Here is the cost coverage under the scheme:
| Item | Maximum Limit |
|---|---|
| SAT Coaching Expenses | ₹30,000 |
| SAT Registration Fees | ₹50,000 |
| Foreign University Application Fees | ₹25,000 |
| Annual Course Cost | ₹10 lakh per year |
Once a foreign university accepts you, the department also covers full accommodation at the university campus and one economy-class return airfare per year so you can visit your parents in India. All these payments are made against real bills, subject to the caps mentioned above.
Selection and SAT Preparation
Girls picked under this scheme are expected to finish their Class 11 at a school in Jaipur and prepare for the SAT during that time. State government offers a free hostel seat at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, if you and your parents agree. If you would rather stay somewhere else, you can arrange your own accommodation and still get the SAT coaching and registration support.
Eligibility for Rajasthan Study in Abroad Scheme
Only girl students from Rajasthan government schools who top the state merit list are picked under this scheme. Below are the main rules you need to check before your name can be considered:
- You must be a girl student who is currently studying in or has passed Class 10 from a government school under Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan.
- You must rank in the top three positions in the state merit list of Class 10 board results.
- You must be willing to complete Class 11 at a Jaipur school and prepare for SAT during that time.
How to Apply for Rajasthan Scheme for Study in Abroad
Since selection is fully based on Class 10 board merit, you do not need to submit anything before results are out. Once the department reaches out to your family with the consent letter, use the following steps to complete the paperwork:
STEP 1 - Go to the official Jankalyan portal at jankalyan.rajasthan.gov.in and search for Scheme for Study in Abroad under the Secondary Education Department listing.
STEP 2 - Open the scheme guidelines PDF and download the application form. The form starts from page number 12 of the guidelines document linked on the official page.
STEP 3 - Fill in all details carefully. Enter your personal details, Class 10 marks, parents' details, address and bank account information exactly as per your records.
STEP 4 - Attach copies of all required documents like Aadhaar, address proof, domicile certificate, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passport with the filled form.
STEP 5 - Submit the completed form along with documents to your District Education Officer. Take a stamped receipt as proof of submission and keep a copy of the full application for your records.
Documents Required
Keep the following list of documents ready before you go to your District Education Officer:
- Aadhaar Card of the student
- Age proof, usually the Class 10 board certificate
- Address proof of parents or guardian
- Bonafide or Domicile certificate of Rajasthan
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Valid Indian passport of the student
References
Full official scheme rules, guidelines PDF and the application form are available on the Rajasthan department portal at schemes.rajasthan.gov.in/scheme/detail/332. For a broader look at all state schemes and services in one place, you can also check the Rajasthan Jan Soochna Portal.
FAQ's
Is Rajasthan Scheme for Study in Abroad still running in 2026?
Yes, the scheme is still active under Education Department of Rajasthan and is run every year for the top three girl toppers of Class 10 board results.
How much money does the scheme give per student?
Selected girls get up to ₹10 lakh per year for the four-year foreign degree, ₹30,000 for SAT coaching, ₹50,000 for SAT registration, ₹25,000 for foreign university application fees, university hostel and yearly airfare to visit parents.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Only girl students who study in a Rajasthan government school and rank in the top three of Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan Class 10 merit list are eligible.
Can girls from private schools or CBSE schools apply?
No, only girls who studied at a Rajasthan government school under the state Board of Secondary Education are considered under this scheme.
Do I need to apply before Class 10 results come out?
No, the department picks names from the merit list after results and contacts the top three girls directly, so there is no pre-application step.
Where does SAT preparation happen?
You have to complete your Class 11 at a school in Jaipur and prepare for SAT during that time. Free hostel is offered at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur.
Which foreign universities can I apply to?
You can apply to any recognised foreign university offering a four-year graduate degree. The scheme does not fix a specific list of universities.
How can I download the application form?
Download it from the scheme guidelines PDF linked on the Rajasthan schemes portal at schemes.rajasthan.gov.in/scheme/detail/332. The form is on page 12 of that document.
Who runs and pays for this scheme?
Rajasthan government runs the scheme through Education (Elementary and Secondary) Department. Payments are made under DBT mode to the student's account or directly to the foreign university on actual-bill basis.