Rajasthan BSTC Counselling 2026: Key Dates and Procedures for Aspiring Teachers

Overview of Rajasthan BSTC Counselling 2026

Rajasthan BSTC Counselling 2026: Important updates have emerged for individuals aiming to become educators in Rajasthan. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), located in Kota, has commenced the counselling process for the Rajasthan Pre-D.El.Ed. program. The complete schedule for admissions into the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course has also been published.

Counselling Process Timeline

The counselling process kicked off on June 11, 2026, allowing candidates to register online and select their preferred colleges until June 16, 2026. This year, around 25,970 seats are available across various D.El.Ed. colleges in Rajasthan.

Eligibility for Participation

Who can participate in the counselling?
All candidates who have passed the examination are eligible to take part in the counselling. To participate, candidates must log in to the official portal using their counselling ID, roll number, mother's name, and date of birth.

Counselling Fee and Seat Allotment

₹3,000 Registration Fee Required
Before selecting colleges, candidates are required to pay a counselling registration fee of ₹3,000. College preferences can only be submitted after this fee is paid. The allotment of seats will depend on the candidate's merit in the exam, their reservation category, and the choices made during counselling.

Important Dates for Seat Allotment

First Seat Allotment List Release
The initial seat allotment list will be published on June 20, 2026. Candidates who receive a seat must pay an admission fee of ₹13,555 between June 20 and June 27, 2026.

Following this, candidates must report to their assigned institute, undergo document verification, and complete online certification by June 29, 2026. Provisional admission slips will also be available for download during this period.

Commencement of Classes

Classes Begin on July 1
According to the university's schedule, classes for the D.El.Ed. course will start on July 1, 2026. Candidates who secure a seat in the first phase can apply for 'upward movement' to seek admission to a preferred college.

Upward Movement Application Process

Application Dates:
July 3 to July 4, 2026
Result Declaration:
July 7, 2026
Reporting Dates:
July 7 to July 9, 2026

Key Dates Summary

Important Dates

Subsequent Rounds for Candidates

Opportunities in Second and Third Rounds
Candidates who do not secure a seat in the first round will automatically be considered for the following rounds.

Second Round: The second seat allotment list will be available on July 13, 2026. Selected candidates must pay the fees between July 14 and July 19 and report to their respective institutes by July 20.

Third Round: The third round seat allotment list will be published on July 22, 2026. Candidates must deposit the admission fee from July 22 to July 27 and complete the verification and reporting process by July 28.

Required Documents for Verification

Documents Needed:
During the counselling process, candidates must upload soft copies of the following:

• Original Class 10 mark sheet
• Original Class 12 mark sheet
• Self-declaration form
• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Special domicile certificate (if applicable)

Fee Refund Policy

What are the rules regarding fee refunds?
The university has stated that candidates who are not allotted a seat in any round can apply for a refund of their fees.