Scholarship Alert: Application Deadline May 31 for Academic Session 2025-26; Minister Avinash Gehlot Urges Students to Apply on Time

Jaipur | May 12, 2026

This is the final opportunity for students seeking the Post-Metric Scholarship for the academic session 2025-26. The Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Avinash Gehlot, has clarified that the application deadline has been extended to May 31, 2026.

Key Benefits for Specific Student Groups

Minister Gehlot shared updates regarding recent improvements made to the scholarship portal to help more students:

• Students Studying Outside Rajasthan: Domicile residents of Rajasthan pursuing studies in institutions located outside the state can now apply, as their registered institutions have been approved at the departmental level on the portal.
• ITI Students: Based on data provided by the Department of Skill, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, ITI institutions are now live on the scholarship portal, allowing these students to apply with ease.

Important Application Guidelines

• Final Deadline: May 31, 2026 (No further extensions will be granted).
• Eligibility: Domicile residents of Rajasthan who meet the specific criteria for the Post-Metric Scholarship.
• Guidelines: Detailed information regarding updated state and central government rules is available on the official websites.

Official Websites for Application

Students can visit the following portals for detailed information and to submit their applications:

1. SJMS Portal: www.sjmsnew.rajasthan.gov.in/scholarship
2. Departmental Website: sje.rajasthan.gov.in

Conclusion

Students are strongly advised to complete their applications well before May 31 to avoid potential technical issues or server downtime during the final days. The inclusion of more institutions on the portal has cleared the path for thousands of additional students to receive financial aid.

Disclaimer: This information is based on the official press release issued by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan.