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The scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of Rajasthan to provide free coaching to students from economically weaker sections (EWS) and socially backward communities for various competitive exams such as IAS, RAS, and other government job recruitment exams.

Benefit: Under the scheme, the following are the details of the amounts provided for the preparation of various exams: Sl. No.ExaminationAmountDurationMinimum Qualification1Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSCThrough reputed institutes- ₹75,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 70% marks in class 12Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSCThrough other institutions- ₹50,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 60% marks in class 122RAS or Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination conducted by RPSCThrough reputed institutions – ₹50,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 65% marks in class 12RAS or Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination conducted by RPSCThrough other institutions – ₹40,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 55% marks in class 123Sub Inspector examination conducted By RPSC, earlier on Grade Pay of ₹3,600/- and currently on Pay Matrix Level-10 and above other examinations₹20,000/-6 Months1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 50% marks in class 124REET Examination₹15,000/-4 Months1. B.Ed/STC 2. 50% marks in class 125Examinations conducted by RSSB such as Patwari, Junior Assistant for previous grade pay ₹2400 and the current above pay level 5 and for previous grade pay ₹3600 and other examinations below pay level 10₹10,000/-4 Months1. Studying in Graduation/12th and RSCIT or Computer Course or O Level/Higher Computer Level Certificate/Diploma 2. 50% marks in class 126Constable Examination₹10,000/-4 Months50% marks in Class 107Entrance Examination of Engineering/MedicalThrough reputed institutes- ₹70,000/- per year2 years (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th)70% marks in Class 10Entrance Examination of Engineering/MedicalThrough other institutions – ₹55,000/- per year2 years (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th)60% marks in Class 108CLAT ExaminationThrough reputed institutes- ₹40,000/- per year1 Year60% marks in Class 10CLAT ExaminationThrough reputed institutes- ₹25,000/- per year1 Year50% marks in Class 109CAFCThrough reputed institutes- ₹40,000/- per year1 year (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th for students of the Commerce subject)60% marks in Class 1010CSEETThrough reputed institutes- ₹25,000/- per year1 year (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th for students of the Commerce subject)60% marks in Class 1011CMFACThrough reputed institutes- ₹25,000/- per year1 year (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th for students of the Commerce subject)60% marks in Class 10

The scheme aims to provide handholding support in the form of remedial coaching to students studying in government academic institutions or institutions receiving grant-in-aid support from the Government, who belong to minority, OBC or SC communities of the State of Manipur.

Benefit: The scheme provides free-of-cost remedial coaching to selected students. The coaching aims to help eligible students who are weak in studies to achieve higher grades/marks in English, Mathematics, and Science subjects. The duration of the coaching program for each class is 6 months. Mode of Disbursement: Fund will be released to the Coaching Centres (CC) as cost for conducting coaching classes. Frequency of Disbursement: The fund will be released in installments. The first installment, amounting to 40% of the cost, will be released in advance upon commencement of classes after signing a contract agreement with the Implementing Agency. The second installment, amounting to 40% of the cost, will be released upon utilisation of 90% of the first installment of funds and continuation of coaching of at least 90% of the initial number of beneficiary students enrolled after completion of two months of the course. The third installment, amounting to 10% of the cost, will be released upon completion of the course and after assessment of the quality of the coaching classes as satisfactory, based on measured feedback from the students, to be made by the Implementing Agency. The final installment of 10% of the cost will be released after at least 80% of the beneficiary students taking their final academic assessment examination in their respective schools have cleared the same.

The scheme aims to support Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) and Economically Backward Class (EBC) students with coaching fee assistance. Up to ₹20,000 or actual fee is provided for one exam preparation.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹20,000/- or actual coaching fee paid, whichever is lower. Applicable Exams: NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test) Mode of Disbursement: Amount is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s bank account.

Coaching schemes for students belonging to SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes) (non-creamy layer), and minority communities are implemented to provide them with equal opportunities and support in pursuing higher education.

Benefit: The institutions can apply for one or more components of the scheme according to the number of enrolment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Minorities Communities Students. If, the number of students in a particular class is more, additional section(s) may be included. Financial assistance is available for the following items: Non-recurring items: A “one-time” grant up to Rs. 5.0 lakhs for each scheme during the XII Plan period for the following items: Books and Journals Audio-visual and teaching/ learning aid material Computers with Printer Photocopier Generator or Inverter Recurring Items: Rs.7.00 lakhs for universities for each scheme per annum for expenditure on the following items: Honorarium to the Coordinator of the schemes @Rs. 2000/- per month Remuneration to teachers and scholars Part-time staff with computer knowledge (on a contract basis) @ 6,000/- p.m. Part-time Peon/Attendant.@ Rs.1000/- p.m Contingency - Rs 50,000/- per annum Remuneration at the rate of Rs. 300/- per hour per subject to the teachers and Rs.200 /- per hour to postgraduate students/ Research Scholars could be paid for theory classes and Rs.150/-per hour respectively for practicals. Generally, a faculty member should not teach for more than 2 hours a day. However, in exceptional cases where an eminent educationist is invited for a Special lecture, the remuneration @ Rs.500/- per hour and admissible T.A. could be paid with the approval of the Head of the Institution. The payment of remuneration to the participating teachers, PG students, and research scholars may be paid regularly every month without waiting for the pending grant from the UGC. The final amount of grant to be allocated would depend upon the number of schemes, the number of students enrolled for the schemes in the proposal, and the decision of the Committee appointed for serving the applicants for these schemes.

"Composite Loan Scheme" aims to provide need-based financial support to individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and PwDs to help them pursue various income-generating activities. The scheme encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Benefit: Maximum Permissible Loan Amount For the SC category, the need-based loan is up to ₹3,00,000/-. For OBC, Minority and PwD categories, the need-based loan amount is up to ₹1,00,000/-.

The Scheme aims at providing hostel facilities to students belonging to socially and educationally backward classes, especially from rural areas, to enable them to pursue secondary and higher education.

Benefit: The cost per hostel seat in different areas under the scheme are as follows:- North Eastern Region: ₹3,50,000/- per seat Himalayan Regions: ₹3,50,000/- per seat Rest of country: ₹3,00,000/- per seat (OR) as per the schedule of the rates for the concerned State Government, whichever is lower. There will also be a one-time non-recurring grant of ₹2,500/- per seat for providing furniture/equipment to the hostels constructed under the Scheme. The funding pattern as per the guidelines are: - The cost of construction of hostels for Boys has to be shared between the Centre and the State in 60:40 ratio. - There will be 90% central assistance to State Governments in case of Girls Hostels and 10% of cost will be borne by the State Governments. - In case of Union Territories, the Central Assistance shall be 100% and for North Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), it shall be 90%. - For Central Universities/Institutes, the share will be 90% by Government of India and 10% by the Central University/Institute for both Boys and Girls Hostels. - The amount of grant will be released in 3 installments in 50:45:5 ratio, of which 5% grant will be released after completion of the work and occupation of the rooms by the OBC Boys and Girls. Note: The construction work of the Hostel has to be completed within eighteen months from award of work order or two years from the release of 1st installment of Central assistance, whichever is earlier. In no case the time will be extended beyond 2 years. Any cost escalation due to delay in the project will be borne by the State/Institute. Proposals for 2nd installment must be received in this Ministry within one year from the date of release of 1st installment after completing construction work up to roof level.

The scheme aims to provide free residential education to students from Special Backward Classes. Under this scheme, selected students receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, books, and study materials in government-approved schools.

Benefit: Under this scheme, eligible students receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, text books and study materials in government-approved schools.

In Rajasthan, the Post-matriculation scholarship scheme is run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for the educational upliftment of students.

Benefit: Reimbursement of maintenance allowance and fee according to the time of course.

In Rajasthan, the Pre-Matriculation scholarship scheme is run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for the educational upliftment of Very Backward Class students.

Benefit: Selected students have to study according to the approved syllabus by State Government. As per the rules Education, Accommodation, Meal, Dress, text writing material and books will be provided Free of cost. CategoryClassScholarship AmountBoy StudentsClass 6 to Class 8Rs. 50/- per monthGirl StudentsClass 6 to Class 8Rs. 100/- per monthBoy StudentsClass 9 to Class 10Rs. 60/- per monthGirl StudentsClass 9 to Class 10Rs. 120/- per month

"Dilli Swarojgar Yojna" provides loans up to ₹5,00,000/- at 6% interest for income-generating activities. The scheme targets individuals from SC, ST, OBC, and Minority communities. The loans are disbursed for activities such as vegetable/fruit/flower shops, dairy products, tailoring shops, etc.

Benefit: Need-based loans up to ₹5,00,000/- at an interest rate of 6% per annum to support an [income-generating activity](https://dsfdc.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/dsy_scheme_details.pdf) mentioned in the scheme guidelines.

The scheme provides complimentary iron boxes to support individuals from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) engaged in washing work, aiming to improve their livelihood.

Benefit: Free provision of iron boxes to eligible individuals.

The scheme provides interest subsidy to the students belonging to the OBCs and EBCs on the interest payable for the period of the moratorium for the Education Loans for overseas studies to pursue approved courses of studies abroad at Masters, M.Phil. and PhD level.

Benefit: Under the scheme, interest payable by the students availing the education loans of the IBA for the period of moratorium (i.e. course period, plus one year or six months after getting a job, whichever is earlier) as prescribed under the Education Loan Scheme of the IBA, shall be borne by the Government of India. For a student, the eligible loan component shall be the actual loan taken subject to a maximum of ₹ 20,00,000 for the purpose of an Interest subsidy claim. NOTE 1: After the period of moratorium is over, the interest on the outstanding loan amount shall be paid by the student, in accordance with the existing Educational Loan Scheme as may be amended from time to time. NOTE 2: The candidate will bear the Principal instalments and interest beyond the moratorium period. Release of Funds The funds will be released to the applicants on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to a maximum amount to be worked out every year based on the total budget made available that year, under the scheme.

This scheme is being implemented to encourage the merit amongst the students of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Nomadic, DNTs, Semi-Nomadic, Vimukt Jaati and Tapriwas Jaati and to produce a feeling of competition amongst them and motivate them to earn more and more marks from the middle to post.

Benefit: For Students of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Nomadic, DNTs, Semi-Nomadic, Vimukt Jati, and Tapriwas Jaati, scholarship ranging from Rs. 8000/- to 12000/- is awarded for Metric/10th,10+ and Graduation. For Students of Backward Classes Block ‘A’, scholarship of amount Rs 8000 is awarded for metric qualified students. For Students of Backward Classes Block ‘B’, scholarship of amount Rs 8000 is awarded for metric qualified students. For Meritorious students of other social classes to be given scholarship at par with Students of Backward Classes Block ‘B’, scholarship of amount Rs 8000 is awarded for metric qualified students.

The scheme “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students” was started by Dept. of Education, H.P. Under the scheme, scholarship is given to top 1000 meritorious students of OBC declared as such in the result of Matric Examination conducted by H.P. Board.

Benefit: Under this scholarship scheme, an amount of ₹18,000/- will be given to each eligible student per year for two successive years after matric.

Objective of the Scheme to recognise and reward meritorious SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing graduation in recognised institutions.

Benefit: A cash award of ₹25,000 will be provided to students who secure the top position among SC/ST/OBC/Minority students in each discipline of a professional or technical degree course.

The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Dept. Tamil Nadu. The aim is to abolish caste & community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹50,000 given to the newly married couple. 1 Sovereign (8 gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: ₹30,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹20,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate.

"Education Loan Scheme" provides financial assistance to the SC/ST/OBC/PwD students for pursuing professional and technical education in India and abroad, with loan limits of ₹7,50,000/- and ₹15,00,000/- respectively. Delhi residents with an annual family income below ₹5,00,000/- are eligible.

Benefit: Need-based finance with a ceiling of ₹7,50,000/- for studies in India. Need-based finance with a ceiling of ₹15,00,000/- for studies abroad. _No promoter’s contribution required for loans up to ₹4,00,000/-._ _For loans above ₹4,00,000/-, 5% contribution is required for studies in India and 15% for studies abroad._ _Loan repayment period is up to 10 years after the commencement of repayment or until the date of employment, whichever is earlier._ _The applicant has the option to repay the loan earlier if desired._

The scheme aims to provide education loans to members of the Backwards Classes for pursuing professional and technical education. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of education loans is provided to eligible Backwards Class students.

Benefit: Education loan for pursuing professional and technical education at the graduate and higher levels. The maximum loan amount provided is ₹15,00,000/- for studies in India. The maximum loan amount provided is ₹20,00,000/- for studies abroad. The interest rate is 4% per annum. For girl students, the interest rate is 3.5% per annum.

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to launch UP Fee Reimbursement Scheme to reimburse fees and give scholarships to students from backward classes.

Benefit: Course group-wise maximum amount payable for fee reimbursement - In Group -1, the maximum payable annual fee reimbursement is Rs. 50,000/- under the following course : Degree and Master Degree Courses, M. Fil.-Ph.D., Courses of all medical therapies, Technology, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Allied Sciences, Business Finance, Management Administration, Computer Science etc, C.P.L. Courses, Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Management, C.A., I.C.W.A., C.S., I.C.F.A., LL.M., D. Lit, D.S.C. etc. - In Group -2, the Maximum payable annual fee reimbursement is Rs. 30,000/- under the following course :Graduate/Post Graduate level Degree Diploma, certificate courses like Pharmacy, Nursing, LL.B., B.F.S., Para-Medical like rehabilitation, Diagnosis etc, Mass-Communication, Hotel Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Commercial Art, Tourism Hospitality, Financial Services (e.g. Banking Insurance, Taxation etc.), in which minimum qualification is Intermediate or equivalent and postgraduate courses which are not included in Group-1 like M.A./M.Sc./M. Com./M. Ed./M. Pharma/B. Ed. Etc. - In Group -3, the Maximum payable annual fee reimbursement is Rs. 20,000/- under the following course :All graduate level courses which are not included in Group-I and II, like B.A., B. Sc. and B. Com./B.T.C etc. - In Group -4, the Maximum payable annual fee reimbursement is Rs. 10,000/- under the following course :All non-degree level courses, where-in the minimum entrance qualification, is High School, like I.T.I. and three year diploma courses (Polytechnic) etc.

Welfare scheme of Department For The Welfare Of SC/ST/OBC’s/Minorities to provide help for purchase of stationery to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Students of 1st to 12th class studying Govt. of India/GNCT of Delhi/Aided Recognized schools.

Benefit: The amount of financial assistance is as followed: I to VIII class – Rs. 1000/- P.A. IX to XII class – Rs. 2000/- P.A.