Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra 2017-18

What is Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra 2017-18?

The Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra invites applications for Eklavya Scholarship 2017-18 from graduate students in arts, law, commerce, and science who have taken admission in a postgraduate degree program. 

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must -

• Be a resident of Maharashtra.
• Have obtained at least 60% marks in a graduate program in arts, commerce and law and 70% marks in graduation in science. 
• Have taken admission in a Postgraduate program. 
• Have annual family income less than INR 75,000 from all sources. 
• Not be working either full-time or part-time. 

Note: For renewal, the students must secure at least 50% marks in their PG first year. 

How can you apply ?

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship online through following steps -
Step 1: Click here to register as a new user (Note: Candidate should have a mobile number registered with their Aadhaar card to ensure seamless and fast application process.)
Step 2: Complete the Aadhaar authentication process either through OTP or biometric. 
Step 3: The candidates will receive an OTP on their registered mobile number if they opt for OTP authentication.
Step 4: Complete the registration process by filling in all required details. 
Step 5: Log in using username or password. 
Step 6: Complete the application process for the scholarship.   

Terms and Conditions

Documents required

• Marksheet of the previous examination passed 
• Income Certificate issued by the Tehsildar 

Important Links

• Apply online link
• Latest scholarship link