Ambedkar DBT Voucher Yojana — Rajasthan Rent Aid

What is Ambedkar DBT Voucher Yojana?

Ambedkar DBT Voucher Yojana is a Rajasthan state scheme that provides monthly rent assistance to SC/ST/OBC/EWS students who leave their villages to study in divisional headquarters cities (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Ajmer). Since the cost of living is high in these cities, this DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) voucher helps cover accommodation costs.

Key Benefits

Who is Eligible?

Student criteria:

• Belongs to SC, ST, OBC, MBC, or EWS category
• Studying in a government college, university, or recognized institution in one of the 7 divisional HQ cities
• Studies: Graduation (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech), Post-graduation, Diploma
• Does not reside in the same city as the institution (migrated from outside)
• Not staying in a government hostel (if already in govt hostel, not eligible)

Family income criteria:

• SC/ST: No income limit
• OBC/MBC: Family income below ₹1.5 lakh per year
• EWS: Family income below ₹8 lakh per year

Age: Up to 35 years

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card
2. Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC as applicable) from competent authority
3. Income certificate (for OBC/EWS categories) from Tehsildar
4. Bonafide certificate from college/university (current enrolment)
5. Rent agreement / accommodation proof (with landlord name and address)
6. Bank passbook (student's account — Aadhaar linked)
7. Photograph

How to Apply

Step 1 — Online Application

Go to sje.rajasthan.gov.in or SSO Rajasthan portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in):

• Login with SSO ID
• Navigate to: Social Justice → Ambedkar DBT Voucher Yojana
• Fill application with personal, caste, education, and accommodation details
• Upload all documents

Step 2 — College Verification

The applying student's college/university verifies the bonafide status through the online portal.

Step 3 — District Social Justice Office Verification

The District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer (DSJEO) verifies caste certificate and income documents.

Step 4 — Voucher Disbursement

After verification and approval, monthly amount is credited directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account each month.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted at the start of each academic session (typically July–September). Late applications may also be accepted — check sje.rajasthan.gov.in for the current year's deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am an OBC student studying BTech in Jaipur but I come from Sikar. Am I eligible?

Yes. You are migrated to Jaipur (a divisional HQ) from outside, studying in a recognized institution, and belong to OBC — you are eligible. Check that your family income is below ₹1.5 lakh/year and you are not staying in a government hostel.

2. I am already in a government hostel. Can I also claim the voucher?

No. If you are provided government hostel accommodation, you are not eligible for the DBT voucher — you are already receiving housing support.

3. I study in Kota coaching. Do I qualify?

The scheme is for students enrolled in recognized colleges/universities, not just coaching institutes. If you are also enrolled in a college in Kota, and the coaching is concurrent, discuss with the college. Pure coaching students without college enrollment are not eligible.

4. Can I change my accommodation address after applying?

Yes, but you need to update the portal with the new rent agreement. The voucher is linked to your accommodation status.

5. Is this the same as the post-matric scholarship?

No. This is a separate rent/accommodation voucher scheme on top of the post-matric scholarship. You can receive both if eligible.

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