The Haryana government’s Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (RGSS) gives an incentive to meritorious students studying in government schools in the state. Under this scheme, the boy and the girl who secure the first position in each class from Class VI to Class XII receive a scholarship — Rs 750 per year for Classes VI to VIII and Rs 1,000 per year for Classes IX to XII (as per myScheme). The most important feature of this scheme is that the student does not have to apply at all — selection happens automatically on the basis of school records, and the amount is sent directly to the student’s bank account (DBT). This guide gives the eligibility, amount, complete selection process, status check and helpline — and wherever the information could not be confirmed from official sources, that is written clearly.
Scheme at a Glance
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (RGSS) |
| Started | Year 2005-2006 |
| State / level | Haryana / State scheme |
| Nodal department | School Education Department, Haryana |
| Implementing agency | Department of Education, Haryana |
| Who it is for | Students of Classes VI to XII in government schools of Haryana |
| Benefit | Cash scholarship — directly to the bank account through DBT |
| Amount | Classes VI–VIII: Rs 750 per year; Classes IX–XII: Rs 1,000 per year (as per myScheme) |
| Selection | One boy + one girl securing the first position in each class |
| Application | No separate application — automatic selection from school records |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Last date | No last date for students (school-side data-upload deadline is separate) |
This scheme runs under Education Encouragement for Excellence (EEE) — “incentive for excellence in education”. Its objective is clear: to encourage brilliant students and to inculcate a spirit of competition among students to excel in studies. The scheme has been running since 2005-2006 — more than twenty years — and thousands of students benefit from it every year. According to the department’s old document, 30,000 students were given the incentive in 2008-09 and 31,000 students were planned for 2010-11.
How Much Scholarship Will You Get
As per myScheme, the scholarship amount depends on the class in which the student is currently studying:
| Class (in which the student is currently studying) | Amount (per year) | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| Classes VI, VII, VIII (Middle) | Rs 750 | The boy and the girl securing the first position in each class |
| Classes IX, X, XI, XII (High / Senior Secondary) | Rs 1,000 | The boy and the girl securing the first position in each class |
Example: if a student is studying in Class VIII and had secured the first position in Class VII (with a first division), he will get Rs 750. If a girl is in Class X and had topped Class IX, she will get Rs 1,000. The amount is sent as a one-time annual incentive through DBT to the bank account — myScheme lists this scheme as a DBT scheme (dbtScheme: Yes). No fixed month for the payment is given on myScheme — it depends on the school sending the list and the Directorate’s process.
The Biggest Difference — Three Different Figures for the Amount
Three different figures appear for this scheme’s amount — and all three are from different times. This guide treats myScheme’s figure as the main one, but the other two are also given below so that readers are not confused:
| Source | When | Classes VI–VIII | Classes IX–XII | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| myScheme (current page) | Today (checked 9 November 2026) | Rs 750 per year | Rs 1,000 per year | This is the amount treated as main in this guide |
| Directorate of Education letter (2021-22 session) | April 2022 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,200 | NaukriNama, 18 April 2022; presumably per year |
| NDTV / Zee / Dainik Jagran reports | January 2025 | — | Rs 1,000 per month | Only for Classes IX–XII; not confirmed on myScheme or the department’s website |
Pay special attention to the Rs 1,000 per month report: the NMMS scholarship also gives Rs 1,000 per month to students of Classes IX–XII — and the January 2025 reports also mention NMMS. It is possible that the two schemes got mixed up in the reports. myScheme (checked 9 November 2026) still shows Rs 750 / Rs 1,000 per year today, and the December 2025 Buddy4Study page also records the same amount. That is why this guide does not present Rs 1,000 per month as the current amount — confirm the amount in writing from your school or District Education Officer before assuming it.
The 2022 letter’s amount (Rs 1,000 / Rs 1,200) also does not match myScheme. It is possible that it was an enhanced amount for one session, or that myScheme’s page is old. That is why this guide advises: confirm the amount from your school, and treat the amount actually received in the bank account as final.
Who Can Apply — Eligibility
myScheme gives four eligibility conditions — all four must be fulfilled together:
- The student should be studying in a government school in Haryana.
- The student should be studying in Class VI to Class XII.
- The student should have secured the first position in the preceding class.
- The student should have obtained a first division in the preceding examination.
Let us clarify a few points: first — this scheme is only for government schools; myScheme does not mention private or government-aided schools, so their position is unconfirmed — ask your school. Second — no income limit, no caste condition and no age limit is written on myScheme — a student of any category can be eligible, provided the four conditions above are met. Third — first division generally means 60% marks or more; the January 2025 reports’ 60% condition says the same thing. Fourth — one boy and one girl are selected from every class in every school; in co-education schools both, and in boys-only or girls-only schools one student of that category (as per the Directorate’s 2022 letter).
How to Apply — No Form to Fill
In this scheme, the student or parent does not have to fill any form or apply on any portal. Selection happens entirely from school records:
Step 1: The school identifies the boy and the girl who secured the first position in each class (VI–XII) from its records — on the basis of the preceding class’s result and first division.
Step 2: The school head verifies the list of eligible students and uploads it on the Education Department’s portal — on the MIS portal in 2021-22, and on the One School Portal app in the 2025-26 cycle (by 2 December).
Step 3: The District Education Officer (DEO) verifies the lists of the schools in the district and forwards them to the Directorate.
Step 4: The Directorate of Education finalises the list and sends the amount directly to the student’s bank account through DBT.
What the student/parent has to do: only three things — (1) ask your class teacher or school head whether your name is on the list; (2) keep the student’s bank account active with Aadhaar linked to it (Aadhaar seeding) — myScheme lists DBT: Yes, so a bank account is essential; (3) if your name is not on the list and you believe you are eligible, meet the school head immediately — it becomes difficult to add a name after the list has been sent.
Please note: this scheme does not run on the Har-Chhatravratti portal — there is no option to apply there. Nor is there an application for it on the NSP (National Scholarship Portal). Be careful of any website or person asking for an online application or a fee in this scheme’s name.
Documents Required
myScheme does not give any document list for this scheme — because the student does not have to apply at all. The school usually needs the following information while sending the list — this list is drawn up by us; the school’s list will be final:
- Student’s name, class and roll number
- Previous class marksheet / result (proof of first position and first division)
- Student’s bank account details (account number, IFSC) — for DBT
- Aadhaar Card (for linking with the bank account)
- School’s name and UDISE code (from the school’s side)
- Parent’s mobile number (for information)
Usually no document is asked from the parent — but if the student does not have a bank account, get one opened and give its details to the school. If Aadhaar is not linked to the bank account, the payment can get stuck — so get Aadhaar seeding done at the time of opening the account.
How to Check Your Status
There is no separate portal for students to check the status of this scheme — because there is no application. Ways to know the status:
- Ask your school’s class teacher or school head — whether the list has been sent, and whether your name is on it.
- Ask your district’s District Education Officer (DEO) office.
- Check whether the amount has come into the bank account from the bank passbook or SMS — DBT money comes directly into the account.
- The MIS portal / One School Portal is only for schools — students cannot see their status on it.
If the money has not come even several months after the list was sent, enquire through the school head at the DEO office — the delay is often caused by a mistake in the bank account details or by Aadhaar not being seeded.
Fee and Timelines
Application fee: No fee — neither from the student nor from the school. There is no application in the scheme at all, so the question of a fee does not arise. If anyone asks for a fee in this scheme’s name, it may be a fraud — complain to your school or the DEO office.
Last date: There is no last date for students — because the student does not apply. The deadline for schools to upload data is fixed by the department every year — in the 2025-26 cycle it was 2 December (on the One School Portal app). The date for the 2026-27 cycle is not yet confirmed — students should ask their school.
That is why vh_last_date is kept blank in this guide — there is no student-application last date at all.
Do Not Confuse These With Other Schemes
There are several schemes named “Rajiv Gandhi”, and several “topper scholarships” too — the names sound similar, but the benefit and eligibility are different. Do not waste time on the wrong scheme:
| Scheme | Who it is for | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (this guide) | Government school, Classes VI–XII, class topper | Rs 750 / Rs 1,000 per year | — |
| Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme | Government college UG/PG, top-3 per stream | Rs 2,000–Rs 5,000 per year | A college-level scheme, not a school scheme (our guide, post 7392) |
| CBSE First Position Incentive Scheme | First position in CBSE examinations | Fee reimbursement (up to Rs 25,000 for Classes XI–XII; up to Rs 1,00,000 for graduation) | For CBSE toppers; a separate scheme |
| Punjabi Language Scholarship Scheme | Merit in Punjabi subject in Class VIII / X board exams | Rs 50/month (Classes IX–X), Rs 75/month (Classes XI–XII) | Only for merit in the Punjabi subject; 30+30 scholarships |
| NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) | Class VIII students, selected by examination, income ≤ Rs 3.5 lakh | Rs 1,000 per month (Classes IX–XII) | A central scheme; an examination must be given (our news post 3858, Hindi) |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme | Dependants of ex-servicemen | Rs 2,500/month (boys), Rs 3,000/month (girls) | A Ministry of Defence scheme |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship | PhD research scholars of the SC category | Fellowship (UGC) | A central scheme; for higher education |
| Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Students of Rajasthan | Different | A Rajasthan scheme — not Haryana’s |
| Rajiv Gandhi Family Insurance Scheme | — | — | Discontinued on 31 March 2017; replaced by PMSBY |
Also see our other scholarship guides: monthly stipend for BPL students (post 7250), Lower Income Group post-matric scholarship (post 7333) and minority post-matric scholarship (post 7308) — all are separate schemes with different eligibility, and a student may be eligible for more than one scholarship (where the rules allow it).
Helpline
- Directorate of Secondary Education, Haryana: Shiksha Sadan, Plot No. 1/B, Sector 5, Panchkula – 134109; Phone: 0172-2560246; Email: [email protected]
- Your school’s head / class teacher — first contact for selection and the list
- Your district’s District Education Officer (DEO) office — for enquiries about the list and payment
- Department’s website: schooleducationharyana.gov.in
The phone number 0172-2560246 is printed on the Directorate’s own letters; 0172-2560269 is also recorded in several places as the Directorate of School Education’s number. If one number does not connect, try the other — or contact your school directly, because selection starts from the school itself.
Please Note — These Points Could Not Be Confirmed
Every figure in this guide is taken from an official source (myScheme, the department’s document). Still, there are some important points that were not found in any official source — we are not inventing them; please confirm them in writing from your school:
- Three figures for the amount: myScheme Rs 750 / Rs 1,000 per year; the Directorate’s 2022 letter Rs 1,000 / Rs 1,200; January 2025 reports Rs 1,000 per month (Classes IX–XII). This guide treats myScheme’s amount as main — confirm the real amount from your school.
- The Rs 1,000 per month report: it may be confused with NMMS (Rs 1,000/month, Classes IX–XII) — it is not confirmed on myScheme or the department’s website.
- “Per year” vs “per month”: myScheme writes “per annum” with the amount; the 2022 letter does not clearly state the period.
- First division vs 60%: myScheme says “first division”; the January 2025 reports say “minimum 60%” — in practice both mean the same thing, but the words are different.
- Single-sex schools: myScheme says “one boy and one girl in every school”; as per the 2022 letter, in a boys-only or girls-only school one student of that category is selected — this clarification is not on myScheme.
- No document list: myScheme gives no document list — the list above is drawn up by us; the school’s list will be final.
- No status portal for students: the MIS / One School Portal is only for schools; students cannot see their status online.
- No fee, no RTS timeline, no student last date: none of these is written on myScheme — nothing has been invented.
- Government-aided schools: myScheme says only “government school” — the position of aided schools is unconfirmed.
- Fresh selection every year: as per myScheme, selection is on the first position in the preceding class — so selection is fresh every year; it is not automatic the next year once received.
- Bank account / Aadhaar seeding: myScheme lists DBT: Yes, so a bank account is essential — but the account and Aadhaar conditions are not written in detail on myScheme.
- Date for the 2026-27 cycle: the 2 December deadline belongs to the 2025-26 cycle; the date for the 2026-27 cycle is not yet confirmed.
- The guideline PDF is old: the department’s guideline PDF is a scanned copy of the 2009-11 plan document — it carries only the original 2005 amounts; no newer guideline was found.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much is given under the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship?
As per myScheme, the class topper of Classes VI–VIII gets Rs 750 per year and the topper of Classes IX–XII gets Rs 1,000 per year. The Directorate’s 2022 letter mentions Rs 1,000 / Rs 1,200, and the January 2025 reports mention Rs 1,000 per month for Classes IX–XII — these figures are given above in the “Biggest Difference” section; confirm the real amount from your school.
2. How do I apply for this scholarship?
There is no application at all. Selection happens automatically from school records — the school head uploads the list of eligible students on the department’s portal, and the amount comes to the bank account through DBT. The student only has to check that his name is on the list and that his bank account is active.
3. Are private school students eligible for this scheme?
No — as per myScheme, this scheme is only for students of government schools in Haryana. The position of government-aided schools is also unconfirmed — ask your school.
4. Will this scholarship continue automatically every year?
No — selection is fresh every year. Every year, new toppers are selected on the basis of the first position and first division in the preceding class. Receiving it one year does not mean it will come automatically the next year — you have to top again the next year.
5. When and how will the money come?
The amount is sent through DBT directly to the student’s bank account — after the school’s list and the Directorate’s process are complete. No fixed month for the payment is published. Aadhaar must be linked to the bank account, otherwise the payment can get stuck.
6. My name did not come on the list, although I topped my class — what should I do?
Meet your class teacher or school head immediately — there may be a mistake in the list or your data may not have been uploaded. The mistake can be corrected before the list is sent to the Directorate. After that, enquire at your district’s DEO office.
7. Is this scholarship available on the Har-Chhatravratti portal?
No — this scheme does not run on Har-Chhatravratti or NSP. There is no online application for it at all. Be careful of anyone asking for an online form or a fee in this scheme’s name.
8. What is the Rs 1,000 per month news — has the amount been increased?
In January 2025, NDTV, Zee and Dainik Jagran reported that toppers of Classes IX–XII would get Rs 1,000 per month. But myScheme (checked 9 November 2026) still shows Rs 750 / Rs 1,000 per year. This report may also be confused with the NMMS scholarship (Rs 1,000/month, Classes IX–XII). Until there is written confirmation from the department, do not treat Rs 1,000 per month as this scheme’s amount.
Official Links
- myScheme scheme page: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/eees
- Department’s document page: https://schooleducationharyana.gov.in/document/scholarship-scheme-rajiv-gandhi-scholarship-for-high-sr-sec-schools-eee-6th-to-12th/
- Department’s guideline PDF (2009-11 plan document): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3cf2226ddd41b1a2d0ae51dab54d32c36/uploads/2021/06/2021060221.pdf
- NDTV report (January 2025): https://www.ndtv.com/education/school-scholarship-2025-this-state-government-to-give-rs-1-000-per-month-to-students-7565953
- NaukriNama (18 April 2022): https://naukrinama.com/employment-news/Haryana-Education-Directorate-decision-students-from-class/cid7178565.htm
- Department’s website: https://schooleducationharyana.gov.in/
Disclaimer: This information is prepared on 9 November 2026 from myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) and the documents of the Department of Education, Haryana. Points such as the amount, documents and timelines could not be fully confirmed from official sources — please confirm them in writing from your school or District Education Officer before taking any step. If the rules change, the Department’s notice will apply.
