Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana 2026: Free Residential Education, Hostel & Meals for SBC Students in Rajasthan
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.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana” was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide free residential education to students from Special Backward Classes (SBC) i.e. Banjara, Baldia, Labana, Gadia-Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar, Gurjar, Raika, Rebari (Debasi), and Gadaria (Gadari, Gayari). Under this scheme, selected students admitted to Class 6 in government-approved schools receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, textbooks, and writing materials.
Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana : Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana Rajasthan |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Beneficiaries | Special Backward Class (SBC) Students |
| Admission Class | Class 6 (Based on Class 5 Merit – Minimum 50% Marks) |
| Benefits | Free Residential Education, Meals, Uniforms, Books & Study Materials |
| Application Mode | Offline (Through District Education Officer) |
Benefits
Under this scheme, eligible students receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, text books and study materials in government-approved schools.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native resident of Rajasthan.
The applicant’s family should not be a taxpayer.
The applicant must be a regular student in a government or non-government school.
The applicant must have passed class 5th with a minimum of 50% or above marks.
The applicant should belong to one of the following Special Backward Class (SBC) communities:
Banjara, Baldia, Labana
Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia
Gujar, Gurjar
Raika, Rebari (Debasi)
Gadaria (Gadri, Gyari)
Note 1: Only students who qualify on merit after clearing the pre-admission examination will be admitted to the 59 schools selected by the department.
Note 2: Students will be given admission in Class 6 as per their merit based on marks obtained in Class 5.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Education Officer (Secondary) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the principal of the District Education Officer (Secondary)
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Education Officer (Secondary) to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Note: Students will be admitted to class 6th based on their class 5th merit.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana School List
Under Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana, a total of 59 government-approved residential schools across Rajasthan have been selected to provide free education and hostel facilities to eligible SBC students.
Admission is granted in Class 6 based on Class 5 merit and pre-admission examination performance. The district-wise school list is available in the official notification provided below.
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Benefits
Under this scheme, eligible students receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, text books and study materials in government-approved schools.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Education Officer (Secondary) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the principal of the District Education Officer (Secondary)
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Education Officer (Secondary) to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Note: Students will be admitted to class 6th based on their class 5th merit.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana 2026: Free Residential Education, Hostel & Meals for SBC Students in Rajasthan |
| Short Title | DGYR |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Rajasthan |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | OBC |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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