Padmaakshi Award 2026: Shala Darpan Deadline & Link

The Padmaakshi Award 2026 (formerly known as the Indira Priyadarshini Award) has become a primary focus for schools across Rajasthan this February. As a crucial initiative by the Balika Shiksha Foundation (BSF), it honors the academic excellence of girl students who have topped their respective categories in Class 8, 10, and 12 Board Exams.

With the Shala Darpan BSP Portal now active for session 2025-26, schools must ensure that every eligible “meritorious girl” is registered before the looming deadline. This guide provides the most current technical instructions and official links to ensure no student misses out on this life-changing scholarship.

Portal: ‘Padmaakshi Award 2026: Key Dates & Status’

As of February 11, 2026, the Shala Darpan portal is officially accepting data verification and locking for the Padmaakshi scheme.

Event	Tentative Date / Status
Portal Opening	January 2026
Data Verification Deadline	February 28, 2026
Selection List Release	March 2026
Award Ceremony	Basant Panchami / Scheduled Date

Critical Update: The Rajasthan Education Department has integrated the scheme into the Beneficiary Scheme Portal (BSP). Schools no longer need to fill fresh applications; instead, they must verify auto-generated student lists.

Scholarship Amount & Reward Structure

The Padmaakshi Puraskar is designed to provide substantial financial backing to girls from General, SC, ST, OBC, Minority, BPL, and PwD categories.

• Class 8 (District Topper): ₹25,000 cash.
• Class 10 (District Topper): ₹50,000 cash.
• Class 12 (District Topper): ₹75,000 cash + Certificate of Excellence.

Note: For Class 12, toppers are selected from each stream, including Arts, Science, and Commerce.

Eligibility Criteria for 2025-26

To qualify for the Padmaakshi Award 2026, a student must meet the following Rajasthan Education Department standards:

1. Academic Standing: Must be the district-level topper in her respective category.
2. School Type: Must be a regular student of a government school, Sanskrit school, or model school in Rajasthan.
3. Continuation of Study: The student must be currently enrolled in the next higher class (e.g., a Class 10 topper must be enrolled in Class 11).
4. Category Verification: Must possess a valid caste/category certificate updated on the portal.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply via Shala Darpan BSP Portal

Schools must follow this precise technical path to ensure the scholarship is successfully processed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

1. Access the Portal: Visit the official Integrated Shala Darpan Portal.
2. Login: Click on the ‘School/Office Login’ and enter your credentials.
3. Beneficiary Schemes: Locate and click on the ‘Beneficiary Scheme Portal (BSP)’ tab on the dashboard.
4. Select Scheme: Under the ‘Schemes’ section, select “Padmaakshi Award Scheme.”
5. Verify Student Data: The system will display the names of potential toppers. Cross-check the Jan-Aadhaar number and bank details.
6. Final Locking: Once verified, click the ‘Final Lock’ button. This forwards the application to the District Education Officer (DEO) for final approval.

Required Documents for Verification

While the process is semi-automated, the school must keep physical copies of these documents for audit purposes:

• Board Marksheet: Copy of the 2025 Board Result.
• Jan-Aadhaar Card: Must be linked with the student’s active bank account.
• Aadhaar Card: For identity verification.
• Caste Certificate: Issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan.
• Proof of Admission: Current session’s fee receipt or admission letter.

How to Check Padmaakshi Selection List 2026

Parents and students often search for the “District Wise Topper List.” You can check this without a login:

1. Open the Shala Darpan Citizen Window.
2. Click on ‘Search Beneficiary’ or ‘Scholarship Portal’.
3. Select the District and Category.
4. View the list of approved students for the Padmaakshi Award.

Common Troubleshooting & Errors

• “Student Name Not in List”: Ensure the school has updated the “Board Result” section in the main Shala Darpan portal. Names are pulled automatically based on these marks.
• “Jan-Aadhaar Mismatch”: The name on the marksheet must match the Jan-Aadhaar record. If not, update the Jan-Aadhaar first.
• “Bank Account Inactive”: Ensure the student’s bank account is KYC-compliant to avoid DBT failure.

Frequently Asked Questions