Gargi Puraskar 2025 – 2026 Complete Guide

Updated on November 29, 2025

Gargi Puraskar is a Rajasthan government award for girls who score high marks in secondary and higher secondary board exams. The scheme gives a small cash award and a certificate to meritorious girls so they can continue their studies. The award is paid through direct bank transfer on a common date each year.

Quick overview table

This table gives the key facts at a glance.

Item	Details
Name	Gargi Puraskar
Who runs it	Rajasthan School Education Department via Balika Shiksha Foundation
Eligible students	DBT directly to the student’s bank account
Award amount	₹3,000 (per eligible year) and ₹5,000 for some categories, depending on exam and year
How paid	DBT directly to student’s bank account
Main purpose	Keep girls in school and reward strong academic performance

Gargi Puraskar 2025 Eligibility

A girl must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan. She must have passed the relevant board exam with the minimum marks set for that year. She must be enrolled in the next class when required by the rules. The student must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account and basic school verification done by the school.

Gargi Puraskar 2025 price and second instalment

The common pattern is an award of ₹3,000 paid for the first eligible year and another ₹3,000 for the second eligible year for Gargi Award instalments. For the Balika Protsahan award linked to Class 12 performance, the amount is generally ₹5,000. A girl who meets both conditions can get amounts across years, which together can reach around ₹8,000 in some cases. All payouts go by DBT to the student bank account.

Current advancement and updates for Gargi Puraskar 2025 – 2026

The state has tightened Aadhaar and market-name matching rules. Now, Aadhaar data must match the board marksheet for name and date of birth; otherwise, the form will be blocked. The department has encouraged schools to complete verification on time, and significant DBT payments have gone out to crores of rupees to eligible girls in recent cycles. The education department also held events where officials said the program is central to encouraging girls ‘ education across the state.

Gargi Puraskar 2025 Registration and start date

Applications open each year on the state school portal used by Rajasthan schools. For 2025 to 2026, the online window opened in November, and the official last dates are published on the school portal and circulars sent to schools. Schools generally help students to register through the ShalaDarpan or Balika Shiksha portal. If a student cannot apply online, the district education office or the school will accept verified forms.

Simple timeline table

This table shows typical dates to watch and what to do on each date.

Action	Typical date or timing	What to do
Announcement / Start	Collect the school notice and start form preparation	As given by the year’s notice
Last date	Submit the form through the school or the portal before this date	Submit the form through school or the portal before this date
Verification	After submission	Check the bank account after approval
Payment	Around Basant Panchami or as notified	Check bank account after approval

Gargi Puraskar 2025 status Check

After submission, note the application number. Go to the same portal used for registration and open the status check page. Enter the application number or student details to see if the form is pending, approved, rejected, or paid. If the status shows pending or rejected, contact the school for correction and resubmission.

Gargi Puraskar 2025 Required Documents

This part lists every document you must keep ready. Having these ready speeds up your application and reduces rejection chances.

Required document	Bank passbook/account details
Aadhaar card	Identity and DBT linking
DBT payment needs the student’s’s account	To show the required percentage
Class 10 or 12 marksheet	For the records and certificate
Residence proof	To show Rajasthan residency
Photo	School confirms enrolment in the next class
School verification letter	Some years are required for preference checks
Income or parent occupation (if asked)	Some years required for preference checks

Quotes from the scheme launch and official statements

“The state government is committed to encouraging girls’ education and to honour meritorious girls for their academic success,” said the education minister at the award distribution. Officials also noted that payments will be sent directly to bank accounts to ensure timely and transparent delivery.

Purpose and practical advice for applicants

Gargi Puraskar helps reduce the cost barrier for girls and motivates families to keep girls in school. To apply successfully, ly check that all names match on Aadhaar and the marksheet. Keep scanned copies of documents ready. Ask the school principal to help submit and confirm the verification step. Note the application number and check the status online after submission.

Short applicant checklist

1. Match the Aadhaar name and date of birth with the marksheet.
2. Open or confirm a bank account in the girl’s name linked to Aadhaar.
3. Keep the marksheet, residence proof, photo and school verification ready.
4. Apply via the school portal and note the application number.
5. Check the status and follow up with the school if the payment is delayed.

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