MahaDBT Portal – Scholarships, Dates, Eligibility, Award and More

MahaDBT is a pioneering digital platform developed to manage the direct transfer of benefits such as scholarships, pensions, and subsidies to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries. The portal covers various departments, including Social Justice, Tribal Development, and Minority Development, among others. By digitising and centralising the process, MahaDBT eliminates intermediaries, reduces fraud, and ensures that benefits reach the intended recipients without delay. Students residing in Maharashtra can apply for a wide range of scholarships through the MahaDBT portal.

This unique platform consolidates departmental scholarships in one place, making it easier for students to access and apply. 

MahaDBT Key Highlights 

Particulars	Details
Name of the Portal	MahaDBT
Registration Process	Online
Beneficiaries include	Students belonging to reserved categories in the State of Maharashtra
Benefits	Variable benefits
Helpline Number	022-49150800
MahaDBT Portal Direct Link	mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

MahaDBT Dates 2025

The dates for the common application for MahaDBT 2025 have been released. The timeline is the same for both new and the renewal applications. To find out more about the MahaDBT dates 2025, refer to the table below. 

MahaDBT Important Dates 2025

Particulars	Details
Last date of renewal of MahaDBT application	July 15, 2025
Last date of new MahaDBT application	July 15, 2025

Department-wise Scholarship Schemes on MahaDBT

On the MahaDBT portal, the scholarships are listed under various departments. There are a total of 54 scholarships available for students across 12 departments. These scholarships offer benefits tailored to the candidate’s caste, religion, and economic background. To learn more about these scholarships, scroll down to know more. 

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department – Post Matric Level

On MahaDBT, there are six scholarships available under the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department that students can apply for. Before applying, you can read the eligibility details below. 

Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for the Students From the Scheduled Caste Categories 

Eligibility Criteria

• Admission must be secured through the PPP scheme at a Government Skill Development Institute or a Private Institute, with selection made via the central online admission process.
• Scholarships are not available for admissions through management quota-related.
• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category and provide a valid caste certificate.
• For the Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for the Students From the Scheduled Caste Categories the total family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• Orphan candidates must submit a ‘Recommendation Letter’.
• The candidate should not have previously received benefits for the same course from either a government or private ITI.
• The candidate must not have previously benefited from any training programs sponsored by the State/Central Government, departments, local bodies, companies, or corporations.
• The candidate must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra.
• Admission must be for DGT, New Delhi or MSCVT-approved courses.
• Meeting the attendance criteria is mandatory.
• The candidate must appear for each semester/annual exam. In case of a medical emergency, a certification or recommendation from the Institute’s Regional Joint Director is required.
• Candidates who demonstrate unsatisfactory academic progress due to misconduct, academic failure, or low attendance will be ineligible for the scholarship.

Benefits

• Students who have passed SSC with a family income of ₹2,50,000 or less are eligible for a scholarship as per the Government of India (GOI) norms.

• Students who have passed SSC and have a family income between ₹2,50,001 and ₹8,00,000 are eligible for 100% reimbursement of the course fee.
• Students who did not pass SSC but have a family income of up to ₹8,00,000 are also eligible for 100% reimbursement of the course fee.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• SSC/HSC Mark Sheet 
• Previous Year’s Mark Sheet (for renewal)
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate from a Competent Authority
• Caste Certificate

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• The annual income of parents/guardians must be less than or equal to ₹2,50,000.
• The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Neo-Buddhist (Navbouddha) category.
• The student must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra.
• The student must have passed the SSC or an equivalent matriculation exam.
• If the student fails once, they remain eligible for exam fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance. However, if the student fails the same class twice, they will no longer be eligible for any allowance. After two drops, if the student passes and advances to the next class, eligibility will be reinstated.
• Students studying outside Maharashtra are also covered under the same GOI rules.
• Only two professional courses are permitted under the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship.

Benefits

Benefits for Eligible SC/Neo-Buddhist Students are as under:

1. Maintenance Allowance:  

Provided according to Group I, Group II, Group III, and Group IV categories, from the date of admission to the date of the exam (maximum 10 months).

For Day Scholars:  

• Group I: ₹550 per month  
• Group II: ₹530 per month  
• Group III: ₹300 per month  
• Group IV: ₹230 per month

For Hostellers:  

• Group I: ₹1200 per month  
• Group II: ₹820 per month  
• Group III: ₹570 per month  
• Group IV: ₹380 per month

2. Additional Allowances for SC Students with Disabilities:  

As per the Government Resolution (GR), the following allowances are provided based on type of disability:

Blindness/Low Vision:  

• Group I & II: ₹150 per month  
• Group III: ₹125 per month  
• Group IV: ₹100 per month

Leprosy Cured (All Groups):

Transportation Allowance: Up to ₹100 (for students residing outside the hostel campus)  

• Escort Allowance: ₹100  
• Special Pay Allowance for Hostel Employee as Caretaker: ₹100

Hearing Impaired (All Groups):  

• Transportation Allowance: Up to ₹100 (for students residing outside the hostel campus)

Locomotor Disability (All Groups):

• Transportation Allowance: Up to ₹100 (for students residing outside the hostel campus)

Mental Retardation/Mental Illness (All Groups):

• Transportation Allowance: Up to ₹100 (for students residing outside the hostel campus)  
• Escort Allowance: ₹100  
• Special Pay Allowance for Hostel Employee as Caretaker: ₹100  
• Extra Coaching Allowance: ₹150

Orthopaedic Disability (All Groups):

• Transportation Allowance: Up to ₹100 (for students residing outside the hostel campus)  
• Escort Allowance: ₹100  
• Special Pay Allowance for Hostel Employee as Caretaker: ₹100

3. Coverage of Mandatory Fees:  

In addition to the maintenance allowance, all mandatory and compulsory fees (such as tuition fees, exam fees, and other related fees) payable by the student to the institute are covered under this scheme.

Documents Required

• Income Certificate (Provided by Tahesildar)
• Cast Certificate
• Mark sheet of the last examination
• Mark sheet for SSC or HSC
• Gap & Self Declaration (if required)
• Hostel fee payment slips (if required)
• Husband’s Income Certificate (if a girl is married)

Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)

Eligibility Criteria

• The student must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra.
• The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Neo-Buddhist category.
• The annual income of the parents or guardians should exceed ₹2,50,000 with no upper limit.
• The student must have passed the SSC or an equivalent matriculation exam.
• The institute must be located in Maharashtra and recognised by the government.
• For professional courses, the student must be admitted through the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) round only.
• A maximum of one academic failure is permitted throughout the entire curriculum under the Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship).

Benefits

The scheme covers tuition and exam fees, including other mandatory institutional charges payable by the student.

Required Documents

• Income Certificate (Provided by Tahsildar)
• Caste Certificate
• Caste Validity Certificate
• Mark sheet of the last appeared examination
• Mark sheet for SSC or HSC
• Death Certificate of parents (if required)
• Hostel Residency Certificate (if required)
• CAP round allotment letter

Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must be enrolled in a professional course to apply for the Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses.
• They must be a recipient of the Government of India scholarship.
• The annual family income should be less than or equal to ₹2.5 lakh, as per Government of India scholarship guidelines.
• Students must be residing in a hostel—government hostel, institute hostel, or private accommodation.

Benefits

The maintenance allowance can be used for professional course books, stationery, accommodation, and food expenses, covering the period from the hostel admission date to the exam date or a maximum period of 10 months.

For students residing in government hostels:

• Course duration of 4 to 5 years: ₹700 per month (₹7,000 per annum)
• Course duration of 2 to 3 years: ₹500 per month (₹5,000 per annum)
• Course duration of less than 2 years: ₹500 per month (₹5,000 per annum)

For students eligible for government hostels but not admitted:

• Course duration of 4 to 5 years: ₹1,000 per month (₹10,000 per annum)
• Course duration of 2 to 3 years: ₹700 per month (₹7,000 per annum)
• Course duration of less than 2 years: ₹500 per month (₹5,000 per annum)

Required Documents 

• Caste Certificate
• Parents’ Income Certificate
• College Admission Receipt
• Warden Letter (if the student is not admitted to a hostel)
• Registration/Application ID with the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• There is no income limit for eligibility.
• They must be enrolled in Class 11 or 12 to apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship.
• The student should have secured 75% or above in the Class 10 (SSC) examination.
• The applicant must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra.

Benefits

• Under this scheme, SC students who score 75% or more in the SSC examination and enroll in Class 11 will receive a scholarship of ₹300 per month. 
• The scholarship will be provided for 10 months per academic year, for a total of two years—specifically during Classes 11 and 12. 
• This scholarship is in addition to any Government of India (GoI) scholarships or freeships the student may receive. A freeship refers to a financial grant that covers all or part of the institution’s fees.

Required Documents

• Caste Certificate
• 10th Grade Mark Sheet
• Transfer Certificate/Leaving Certificate
• 11th Grade Admission Receipt

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability

Eligibility Criteria

• The student must have a disability of 40% or more.
• They must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability. 
• The applicant must be pursuing studies at a recognised university or institute.
• The scholarship is not applicable if the candidate fails or discontinues the course.
• The scholarship can be applied for only once per course (HSC/SSC/Degree) and is not available for repeat applications at the same level of education.
• Students pursuing studies in recognised institutes or colleges outside Maharashtra must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra.
• Students pursuing postgraduate medical education are eligible only if they are unable to practice outside the institute (e.g., during internship or housemanship).
• If a student from Arts, Science, or Commerce discontinues their course and later applies for a professional or technical course, the scholarship remains applicable except for Group A. However, students who have previously failed are ineligible.
• For Groups B, C, D, and E, a failed attempt results in ineligibility under this scheme.
• For Group A, a student may be eligible after one failure, but a second failure results in ineligibility for the entire course duration.
• Students pursuing distance education from a recognized university/institution are eligible for ₹500 annually for books and study materials, provided they have paid non-refundable fees.
• The scholarship can be combined with the Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, not with other schemes.
• Full-time employed candidates are ineligible for this scholarship.
• Government hostellers not receiving books and stationery from the hostel are eligible for an additional 1/3 of the hosteller maintenance allowance.
• Students residing in a college/institute or other recognised hostel and paying hostel fees will receive maintenance allowance at the hosteller rate.

Benefits

Maintenance Allowance:

Eligible students will receive maintenance benefits based on their group classification and whether they are a day scholar or hosteller, calculated from the admission date to the examination date (maximum of 10 months):

For Day Scholars:

• Group A: ₹550
• Group B: ₹530
• Group C: ₹530
• Group D: ₹300
• Group E: ₹230

For Hostellers:

• Group A: ₹1200
• Group B: ₹820
• Group C: ₹820
• Group D: ₹570
• Group E: ₹380

Additional Allowance for Blind Students (Vachak Bhatta):

• Group A, B, C: ₹100
• Group D: ₹75
• Group E: ₹50
• In addition to the maintenance allowance, all mandatory fees (Tuition and Exam Fees, and other compulsory fees) are covered under this scheme.
• For students pursuing professional & technical education, an additional amount up to ₹500 is provided per year for practice tours if it is a part of the educational course.
• If a project is a mandatory part of the course, an additional amount up to ₹600 is provided per year for printing and typing, with a mandatory principal certificate.
• For students enrolled in MPhil and PhD courses, the maintenance allowance is provided according to Post Graduation Group A, B, or C.
• Maintenance allowance is granted for the month if the student takes admission by the 20th of that month.

Required Documents

• Mark sheet of the most recent examination
• Domicile Certificate
• Disability Certificate
• Guardian Certificate
• Gap Certificate if there is an educational gap (For Group A) 

Tribal Development Department

There are a total of five scholarships available under the Tribal Development Department on the MahaDBT portal. Students can check the details of these scholarships by reading below. 

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India)

Eligibility Criteria

• This is applicable for the ST category only to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India). 
• The family income must be less than or equal to ₹2,50,000 to qualify.
• The minimum educational qualification required is a Class 10 pass.
• A continuous gap of two years in education will disqualify the candidate from applying.

Benefits

Allowances Per Month for [Hostellers/Day Scholars]:

• Group 1: ₹1200/₹550
• Group 2: ₹820/₹530
• Group 3: ₹570/₹300
• Group 4: ₹380/₹230

Additional Reader Allowance:

• Group 1-2: ₹240
• Group 3: ₹200
• Group 4: ₹160

Other Allowances:

• Escort Allowance: ₹160 per month
• Special Pay: ₹160 per month

For Mentally Retarded:

• Extra Coaching: ₹240 per month
• Study Tours: ₹1600 per annum
• Thesis Typing/Printing: ₹1600 per annum
• Book Grant: ₹1200 per annum

Required Documents

• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Previous Year’s Mark Sheet
• If a professional course is selected, a Caste Validity Certificate is mandatory

Tuition Fee &  Exam Fee for Tribal Students (Freeship)

Eligibility Criteria

• This scholarship is exclusively available for students from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. 
• The total annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000 to apply for the Tuition Fee &  Exam Fee for Tribal Students (Freeship). 

Benefits

• Tuition fees and exam fees as per the approved college fee structure will be provided to the student.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate
• The previous year’s marksheet

Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement

Eligibility

• Applicable for ST students only to apply for the Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement. 
• Family income must be less than or equal to ₹2,50,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Tuition fees and exam fees as per the approved college fee structure will be provided to the student.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate
• Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
• College Admission Certificate

Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance

Eligibility

• Applicable only for students from the ST (Scheduled Tribe) category.
• If the family income is ≤ ₹2,50,000, the student will receive the scholarship.
• If the family income is > ₹2,50,000, the student will receive a freeship instead of a scholarship to apply for the Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance.
• The student must pass the previous year’s examination to renew the scholarship.
• If the student fails in any academic year, the scholarship will not be paid for that particular year.

Benefits

• 4-5 Year Courses: ₹7,000 for Hostellers, ₹10,000 for Day Scholars per annum.
• 2-3 Year Courses: ₹5,000 for Hostellers, ₹7,000 for Day Scholars per annum.
• 2 Years or Less: ₹5,000 for both Hostellers and Day Scholars per annum.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Previous Year’s Marksheet
• Caste Validity Certificate
• Declaration from the Rector/Superintendent of the College

Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for the Students Belonging to Scheduled Tribe Category

Eligibility

• The student must belong to the ST category and provide a Caste Validity Certificate to apply for the Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for the Students Belonging to Scheduled Tribe Category.
• Submission of the original Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate is mandatory.
• The scheme is applicable for both SSC pass and SSC fail students.
• Admission should be taken through the PPP scheme in a Government Skill Development Institute or Private Institute, with the central Online Admission Process.
• No fee reimbursement will be provided for admissions under the Management Quota.
• The overall family income (father’s + mother’s income) will be considered.
• The applicant must not have previously received any benefits for the course from a Government or Private ITI.
• The applicant must not have received any benefits for training programs sponsored by the State/Central Government, Departments, Local Bodies, Companies, or Corporations.
• The candidate must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra.
• Admission must be for DGT, New Delhi or MSCVT-approved courses.
• The benefit is applicable to a maximum of two children per family.
• The student must meet the mandatory attendance criteria.
• The candidate is required to attend each semester/annual exam. If not, a recommendation or certification from the Student and Institute, along with the Project Officer from the Integrated Tribal Development Project, is required.
• If the student shows unsatisfactory educational progress due to misconduct (e.g., failure in an academic year or failure to meet attendance criteria), they will not be eligible for fee reimbursement.

Benefits

• SSC Pass with a family income of ₹2,50,000 or less will be eligible for the scholarship as per GOI norms.
• SSC Pass with a family income between ₹2,50,001 and ₹8,00,000 will be eligible for 100% reimbursement of the course fee.
• SSC Fail with a family income of up to ₹8,00,000 will be eligible for 100% reimbursement of the course fee.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• SSC/HSC Marksheet
• Previous Year Marksheet (for renewal)
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Caste Certificate and Caste Validity Certificate

Directorate of Higher Education

The Directorate of Higher Education has a total of 13 scholarships to choose from. All of them are listed below. 

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra. Candidates from the Maharashtra–Karnataka border areas are also eligible to apply.
• The family’s annual income must not exceed ₹8 lakh to apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme.
• Only the first two children in a family are eligible under this scheme, as per the Government Resolution.
• Applicants admitted under the General category are eligible.
• Only candidates pursuing courses listed in the Government Resolution dated 07/10/2017 (DHE courses) are eligible.
• The applicants must belong to either the General or SEBC category.
• They must not be receiving any other scholarships or stipends.
• The students enrolled in distance education, virtual learning, or part-time courses are not eligible.
• The courses must be approved by the Government, University, AICTE, PCI, COA, MCI, NCTE, etc.
• There should be no gap of more than 2 years during the course.
• The applicant must attempt every semester or annual examination.

Benefits

A) Tuition Fees:

Professional Courses:

• For families with an income up to ₹2.50 lakh: 100% fee coverage for government and non-government aided institutions; 50% coverage for partially aided/unaided and permanent unaided institutions.
• For families with an income between ₹2.50 lakh and ₹8 lakh: 50% fee coverage for all types of institutions.

Non-Professional Courses:

• For families with an income up to ₹8 lakh: 100% fee coverage for all types of institutions.

B) Exam Fees:

• Professional Courses: 50% of exam fees covered.
• Non-Professional Courses: 100% of exam fees covered.

Required Documents

• Domicile certificate issued by an authorised official
• The previous year’s annual income certificate issued by an authorised official
• CAP-related documents (only for B.Ed., Law, B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed. courses)
• Gap-related documents (if applicable)
• Family declaration certificate regarding the two-child policy
• Attendance certificate
• Previous year’s mark sheet

Other Opportunities

• Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship – Junior Level
• Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen
• Eklavya Scholarship
• State Government Open Merit Scholarship
• Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics/Physics
• Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship
• State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship
• Government Research Adhichatra
• Education Concession to the Children Freedom Fighter
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship
• Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Senior Level
• Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE)

Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Junior Level

Benefits

• AMS Junior Level: Scholarship amount varies from ₹1,600 to ₹2,300 per annum (11th-12th grade).
• AMS Senior Level: Scholarship amount ranges from ₹2,800 to ₹72,000 and more, depending on the course.

Eligibility

Junior Level

• Students in Class 11 or 12 who secure top ranks in secondary and higher secondary examinations.
• For renewal, the student must have at least 55% marks and admission to the next class.
• A DHE sanctioned letter is required.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are eligible to apply.

Senior Level

• Students after Class 12 who secure top ranks in secondary and higher secondary examinations.
• For renewal, the student must have at least 65% marks and admission to the next class.
• A DHE sanctioned letter is required.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are eligible to apply.

Documents Required

Students need to submit the following documents to apply for the Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Junior Level.

• Previous Year Marksheet
• Fee Receipt for the Current Year
• Hostel Fee Receipt
• DHE Scholarship Sanctioned Letter

Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen

Benefits

• 100% coverage for: Admission Fee, Semester Fee, Library Fee, and Laboratory Fee

Eligibility

• The applicant must be the son, daughter, wife, or widow of an ex-serviceman.
• The applicant must be enrolled in a government or aided college to apply for the Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible.

Documents Required

• Eligibility Certificate issued by the Collector and the President of the DSSA Board
• Admission Receipt
• Domicile Certificate

Eklavya Scholarship

Benefits

• ₹5,000 for all selected students (selection is based on merit) is offered under the Eklavya Scholarship.

Eligibility

• Students must have graduated in Law, Commerce, or Arts with at least 60% marks; for Science students, at least 70%.
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹75,000.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State.
• The beneficiary cannot have a part-time or full-time job.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible.

Documents Required

• Annual Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar
• Previous Year Marksheet
• Domicile Certificate

State Government Open Merit Scholarship

Benefits

• ₹100 per month is directly credited to the student’s bank account.
• Selection is based on merit in the respective faculty (Arts, Commerce, Science, etc.).

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State to apply for the State Government Open Merit Scholarship.
• The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks in Class 12.
• Applicable only for the Arts, Commerce, Science, and Law streams.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible.

Documents Required

• Previous Year Marksheet
• Domicile Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate

Scholarship to Meritorious Students Possessing Mathematics/Physics

Benefits

• ₹100 per month.
• Selection is based on merit.

Eligibility

• The applicant must have secured at least 60% in the Class 12 science exam and more than 60% in Mathematics and Physics.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State to apply for the Scholarship to Meritorious Students Possessing Mathematics/Physics.

Documents Required

• Previous Year Marksheet
• Domicile Certificate
• College Bonafide Certificate

Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship

Benefits

• ₹100 per month for students in Class 11-12 and after Class 12 (selection is based on merit).

Eligibility

• The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks in Class 10 to apply for the Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship.
• The student must have passed Class 10 from a State Government Vidyaniketan.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State.

Documents Required

• Previous Year Marksheet
• Entitlement Card from Vidyaniketan
• Bonafide Certificate from the admitted College
• Domicile Certificate

State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship

Benefits

• ₹250 per month (scholarship amount disbursed directly to the student’s bank account by DHE office).

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a graduate (from non-agricultural universities).
• Applicable to students from specified government colleges (e.g., Elphinstone College, Institute of Science, Sydenham College of Commerce, etc.).
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State to apply for the State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship on MahaDBT.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible.

Documents Required

• Previous Year Marksheet
• Bonafide Certificate for PG Admission
• Domicile Certificate
• For renewal: Progress report of 1st Year PG

Government Research Adhichatra

Benefits

• ₹750 per month
• ₹1,000 per year for other expenses
• Renewal: Same as above

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a postgraduate to apply for the Government Research Adhichatra on MahaDBT.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State.
• The applicant must have at least 60% marks in Post Graduation (B.A, B.Sc, B.Ed, M.A, M.Sc, M.Ed).
• For degrees below 60% marks, applicants are not eligible.
• Applicable to government science institutes (Mumbai-3, Nagpur-3, Aurangabad-3), government Vidarbha Gyan Vidnyan Science Institute (Amravati-1), Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalay College (Nagpur-1), and affiliated universities and colleges (quota mentioned in brackets).
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible.

Documents Required

• Name of the Guide
• Sanction letter of the university for the Guide
• Graduation and PG Marksheet
• For renewal: Annual progress report from the Guide
• Domicile certificate

Education Concession to the Children of Freedom Fighters

Benefits

• For Degree/PG: ₹50 per month
• For Engineering students: ₹60 per month
• Books allowance for Degree/PG: ₹200 per annum
• Books allowance for Engineering students: ₹400 per annum

Eligibility

• The applicant must be the son, daughter, wife, or widow of a freedom fighter.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are not eligible to apply for the Education Concession to the Children of Freedom Fighters on MahaDBT.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State.
• The benefit is available only after Class 12 course completion.

Documents Required

• Freedom Fighter Certificate
• Current Year Fee Receipt
• Domicile Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate

Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship

Benefits

• ₹8,000 per month
• ₹10,000 extra annually

Eligibility

• Maharashtrian students who studied at JNU can apply for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship.
• Only students pursuing Junior Research Fellowship are eligible.
• Only one student is selected per year, as decided by JNU.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State.

Documents Required

• Fee Receipt
• Domicile Certificate
• Previous Year Marksheet

Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Senior Level

Benefits

• AMS Junior Level: ₹1,600 to ₹2,300 per annum for Class 11 and 12 students.
• AMS Senior Level: ₹2,800 to ₹72,000 and more, depending on the course.

Eligibility

Junior Level

• Students in Class 11 or 12, securing top ranks in secondary and higher secondary examinations.
• For renewal, the student must have at least 55% marks and admission to the next class.
• A DHE-sanctioned letter is required to apply for the Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Senior Level. 
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are eligible to apply.

Senior Level

• Students after Class 12, securing top ranks in secondary and higher secondary examinations.
• For renewal, the student must have at least 65% marks and admission to the next class.
• A DHE-sanctioned letter is required.
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra are eligible to apply.

Documents Required

• Previous Year Marksheet
• Fee Receipt for the Current Year
• Hostel Fee Receipt
• DHE Scholarship Sanctioned Letter

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna

Benefits

Professional Courses:

• Quotas for students whose parents are small landholder farmers/registered labour, and economically backward class students (family income up to ₹1 lakh).
• Allowances based on location:
  • Food Allowance: ₹32,000 (cities) to ₹23,000 (talukas)
    
  • Residence Allowance: ₹20,000 (cities) to ₹10,000 (talukas)
    
  • Subsistence Allowance: ₹8,000 (cities) to ₹5,000 (talukas)
    
  • Total Amount: ₹60,000 (cities) to ₹38,000 (talukas)
    
• Non-Professional Courses: ₹2,000 per annum for 10 months for students with family income up to ₹1 lakh.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra State to fill the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojnaon on MahaDBT.
• For professional courses, the applicant should be a child of registered labor, a small landholder, or both, with a family income not exceeding ₹8 lakh.
• For non-professional courses, the family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
• The applicant must submit a Family Annual Income Certificate.
• The first two children in the family are eligible for the scheme.
• Courses must be approved by government bodies like AICTE, PCI, MCI, NCTE, or universities.
• The applicant must be a hosteller (Govt/Private hostel, Paying Guest, or Tenant).
• The applicant should not avail of any other Nirvah Bhatta benefit.
• Applicants must attempt every semester or annual exam and should not have a gap of 2 years during the course.

Documents Required

• Domicile Certificate
• Registered Labor Certificate/Alpabudharak Certificate/Family Annual Income Certificate
• Hosteller Document
• Annual Income Certificate (previous year)
• CAP-related documents (for B.Ed, Law, B.Ped, M.Ped)
• Gap-related Documents (if applicable)
• Family Declaration Certificate (for two children’s eligibility)
• Attendance Certificate
• Previous Year Marksheet

Directorate of Technical Education

The two scholarships under the Directorate of Technical Education are listed below. 

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC)

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be an Indian national.
• The candidate must be a resident of Maharashtra.
• They must be a bonafide student of an institute and admitted to a professional or technical course (Diploma/Graduation/Post-Graduation) as specified in the GR.
• Deemed and private universities are not eligible to apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC).
• Admission should be done through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
• The applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend to be able to apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC).
• Only two children per family are eligible for the scheme in the current academic year.
• The family’s total annual income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 50% attendance in the previous semester (except for first-semester students).
• There should be no gap of 2 years or more during the course duration.

Benefits

For students pursuing professional courses, an annual income limit of up to ₹8 lakh

• Male: 50% Tuition Fee, 50% Exam Fee
• Female: 100% Tuition Fee, 100% Exam Fee

Disbursement – The scheme benefits will be credited in 2 installments directly to the Aadhar-linked bank account through the MahaDBT Portal.

Required Documents

For Fresh Applications:

• Mark sheets of Class 10  (S.S.C) onward.
• Maharashtra State domicile certificate.
• Annual family income certificate for the previous year.
• An undertaking stating that no more than two beneficiaries are from the same family in the current year.
• CAP-related documents.

For Renewal Applications:

• Annual family income certificate for the previous year.
• Previous year’s mark sheet.

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE)

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be an Indian national and a domiciled resident in the State of Maharashtra.
• The candidate must be a bonafide student of the institute and enrolled in a professional or technical course (Diploma, Graduation, or Post Graduation) as specified in the GR.
• Deemed and Private Universities are not eligible.
• Admission must be secured through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
• The applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend.
• Only two children from the same family are eligible for the benefit from the scheme in the current academic year.
• The family’s or guardian’s total annual income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• The applicant must have at least 50% attendance in the previous semester (not applicable to newly admitted students).
• There should not be a gap of two or more years during the course duration to be eligible for the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE).
• Candidates admitted under the General category and SEBC category are eligible.

Benefits

For Children of Registered Labourers or Marginal Land Holders:

• For institutions located in MMRDA, PMRDA, Aurangabad City, or Nagpur City: ₹30,000 for 10 months.
• For institutions located in other areas: ₹20,000 for 10 months.

For families with an annual income up to ₹8 lakh:

• For institutions located in MMRDA, PMRDA, Aurangabad City, or Nagpur City: ₹10,000 for 10 months.
• For institutions located in other areas: ₹8,000 for 10 months.

Required Documents

• Mark sheets of Class 10 (S.S.C) onwards
• Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
• Registered Labor Certificate or Marginal Land Holder Certificate (If not applicable, a family annual income certificate is required).
• An undertaking stating, “No more than two beneficiaries from the family for the current year”.
• Documents related to CAP.
• Hosteller documents (for private hostel or paying guest arrangements, an agreement with the owner is necessary).

School Education and Sports Department

The School Education and Sports Department offers a total of two scholarships for students. 

Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in the SSC examination to apply for the Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students.
• Only the students who have passed the examination on their first attempt are eligible.

Benefits

Monthly Scholarship Benefits (For 10 Months)

• Hostellers (boys) will receive ₹140 per month, totalling ₹1,400 for the year.
• Non-hostellers (boys) will receive ₹80 per month, totalling ₹800 for the year.
• Hostellers (girls) will receive ₹160 per month, totalling ₹1,600 for the year.
• Non-hostellers (girls) will receive ₹100 per month, totalling ₹1,000 for the year.

Required Documents

• Income certificate approved by the Tahsildar
• SSC marksheet
• Previous year’s marksheet (required for renewal applications)

Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College

Eligibility Criteria

• This scholarship is open to students from all categories.
• The applicant must be currently pursuing studies in Class 11 or 12 to apply for the Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College.
• A minimum of 60% marks in the SSC examination on the first attempt is required.
• To continue receiving the scholarship, the student must maintain satisfactory progress and secure at least 50% marks by the end of the first year of Junior College.

Benefits

For students enrolled in Class 11 or 12, the scholarship provides ₹50 per month for ten months, totalling ₹500 annually.

Required Documents

• SSC mark sheet
• For renewal: Class 11 mark sheet

OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department

A total of nine scholarships are offered under the OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department on the MahaDBT portal.

Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant’s parent or guardian’s annual income must not exceed ₹1.5 lakh.
• The applicant must belong to the VJNT category and be a resident of Maharashtra.
• They must be pursuing a government-approved post-matric education course.
• Maintenance allowance and exam fees are provided if the applicant is promoted to the next class.
• If the applicant fails a particular year, they will receive tuition fees, exam fees, and maintenance allowance for that year but will not be eligible for further benefits until promoted.
• For professional courses, the applicant must secure admission through the CAP round.
• Only two male children from the same parents are eligible for the scholarship, with no restriction on the number of female children.
• The scholarship is not available if the applicant accepts another scholarship or stipend.
• The applicant must have at least 75% attendance for the current year.
• The scholarship is only available for a change from a non-professional to a professional course but not vice versa.
• The scholarship/freeship continues until the applicant completes one course (e.g., 11th, 12th Arts, B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.). If the applicant completes a B.A. and B.Ed. and later pursues an M.A., they are not eligible for the scholarship. However, if they pursue an MBA after B.Ed., they are eligible as it is a professional postgraduate course.
• If the applicant switches to a different course mid-academic year, they will no longer be eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students on MahaDBT.

Benefits

Eligible applicants from the VJNT category receive a maintenance allowance based on their selected course group.

• For Course Group A, hostellers receive ₹425 per month, while day scholars receive ₹190 per month.
• For Course Groups B and C, hostellers receive ₹290 per month, and day scholars receive ₹190 per month.
• For Course Group D, hostellers receive ₹230 per month, and day scholars receive ₹120 per month.
• For Course Group E, hostellers receive ₹150 per month, and day scholars receive ₹90 per month.
• This allowance is provided from the date of admission until the completion of exams.
• Tuition fees, exam fees, and maintenance allowance are fully covered for applicants enrolled in government, aided, and non-aided institutions offering professional and non-professional courses. However, if an applicant is admitted to a government hostel, only one-third of the hosteller’s allowance is provided.
• For B.Ed. and D.Ed. courses, 100% coverage of tuition fees, exam fees, and maintenance allowance is provided. For students in aided and unaided institutions offering these courses, the fee structure follows the government mandate.

Important Note: If an applicant is admitted on or before the 20th of any month, a maintenance allowance for that month will be issued. Otherwise, the allowance will be granted from the following month.

Required Documents

• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority (Government of Maharashtra), that also serves as proof of residence.
• An income certificate or declaration issued by a competent authority
• Caste Validity Certificate (mandatory for professional degree and postgraduate courses; not mandatory for non-professional courses)
• HSC or SSC mark sheet or the most recent examination mark sheet
• Gap certificate (only required if there is an education gap)
• Death certificate of the father/guardian, if applicable
• Ration card to verify the number of children in the family
• School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
• A declaration certificate from parents/guardians regarding the number of children benefiting from the scholarship.

Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students

Benefits

• Tuition fees and exam fees are reimbursed for applicants admitted to professional courses through CAP rounds in government-approved colleges.
• Applicants in deemed universities for professional courses are not eligible for this scheme.
• Application dates depend on the admission and examination schedule (varies by academic year).

Eligibility

• Applicants must be pursuing post-matric education to apply for the Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students on MahaDBT.
• Applicants must belong to the VJNT category.
• Applicants must be a resident of Maharashtra.
• The course must be approved by the government for post-matric courses.
• The applicant must have admission in government, government-aided, private non-aided, or permanently non-aided colleges.
• Degree Courses in Health Science (e.g., Medical, Dental, Homoeopathy, Unani, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy, Nursing): Eligibility for freeship depends on admission via the common entrance exams.
• Higher and Technical Education: Freeship applicable to engineering, pharmacology, HMCT, MBA, MCA, and other professional courses in unaided and government colleges.
• Agriculture and Allied Subjects: Applicable to students admitted through government quotas in private unaided or permanently unaided institutes.
• B.Ed and D.Ed Courses: 100% reimbursement for tuition and exam fees for students studying in aided or unaided colleges.
• Professional Courses: The applicant must be admitted through the CAP round.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
• HSC/SSC Marksheet or last examination mark sheet
• Gap Certificate (if applicable)
• Declaration Certificate from parents/guardians regarding the number of children beneficiaries
• Father’s death certificate (if applicable)
• CAP Allotment Letter (for professional courses)
• Caste Validity Certificate (for professional courses)
• Leaving Certificate
• Ration Card

Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostels

Benefits

For applicants staying in college-attached hostels (for 10 months):

• 4-5 year courses (e.g., Medical, Engineering, Agriculture): ₹700 per month (₹7,000 for 10 months)
• 2-3 year courses (e.g., Engineering Diploma, MBA, MSW): ₹500 per month (₹5,000 for 10 months)
• 2 years and lesser duration courses (e.g., B.Ed, D.Ed): ₹500 per month (₹5,000 for 10 months)

For applicants not staying in government hostels:

• 4-5 year courses: ₹1,000 per month (₹10,000 for 10 months)
• 2-3 year courses: ₹700 per month (₹7,000 for 10 months)
• 2 years and lesser duration courses: ₹500 per month (₹5,000 for 10 months)

Eligibility

• The applicant must be studying in a professional course (e.g., Engineering, Medical, Veterinary, Architecture, Agriculture).
• The applicant must belong to the VJNT or SBC category.
• The applicant must be eligible for post-matric scholarship.
• Family income should be ₹1 lakh or less per annum to apply for  the Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostels.
• The applicant must submit an application for government hostel admission.
• If the applicant is not in a government hostel, they must submit a certificate stating they could not get admission despite their eligibility.
• Failure Clause: If the applicant fails in the academic year, they will not receive benefits until they pass to the next class.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• College Admission Receipt
• Certificate for non-admission in government hostels (if applicable)
• Rent Agreement (if residing outside the government hostel)
• Student Affidavit (if residing outside the hostel)
• Principal Letter (if admitted in the attached hostel)
• Registration/Application ID with Post Matric Scholarship Scheme
• Caste Validity Certificate (for professional courses)
• Leaving Certificate

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for 11th & 12th VJNT and SBC Students

Benefits

• ₹300 per month for 10 months (₹3,000 total).
• Available for scholarship and freeship.

Eligibility

• The applicant must belong to the Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, or Special Backward Class.
• The applicant must be studying in 11th or 12th standard at a junior college.
• There is no income limit for this scholarship.
• The applicant must secure 75% or more marks in the 10th standard examination.
• The scholarship can be availed in addition to the Post Matric Scholarship.
• No education gap allowed for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for 11th & 12th VJNT and SBC Students.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate (certified by the Government of Maharashtra)
• SSC Marksheet or last examination mark sheet
• Leaving Certificate

Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students

Benefits

Maintenance allowance varies based on course group and residency:

• Course Group A: Hostellers ₹425 per month, Day Scholars ₹190 per month
• Course Group B: Hostellers ₹290 per month, Day Scholars ₹190 per month
• Course Group C: Hostellers ₹290 per month, Day Scholars ₹190 per month
• Course Group D: Hostellers ₹230 per month, Day Scholars ₹120 per month
• Course Group E: Hostellers ₹150 per month, Day Scholars ₹90 per month

Girls: 100% benefit applicable for female applicants.

Professional Courses: 50% Tuition and Exam Fees for students in non-government/unaided institutions, 100% for those in government/aided institutions.

Eligibility

• The applicant must belong to the OBC category to apply for the Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra.
• The applicant must be pursuing post-matric education in government-approved courses.
• Family Income: The applicant’s parents/guardians’ annual income should be ₹1.50 lakh or less.
• Admission: Applicants must have been admitted through CAP rounds for professional courses.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate (Issued by Government of Maharashtra)
• Income Certificate / Income Declaration (Issued by Competent Authority)
• Caste Validity Certificate (Mandatory for Professional Degree Courses)
• HSC/SSC Marksheet or last examination mark sheet
• Gap Certificate (if applicable)
• Father/Guardian’s Death Certificate (if applicable)
• Ration Card
• Leaving Certificate

Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students

Benefits

• Maintenance allowance based on course group and residency, similar to the OBC scholarship benefits.
• For Professional Courses: Freeship for students in government, government-aided, and unaided institutions, as per government-approved fee structures.

Eligibility

• The applicant must belong to the SBC category.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra.
• The applicant must be pursuing post-matric education in government-approved courses.
• Family Income: The applicant’s parents/guardians’ annual income should be ₹1.50 lakh or less to apply for the Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students.
• Admission: Applicants must have been admitted through CAP rounds for professional courses.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate (Issued by Government of Maharashtra)
• Income Certificate / Income Declaration (Issued by Competent Authority)
• Caste Validity Certificate (Mandatory for Professional Degree Courses)
• HSC/SSC Marksheet or last examination mark sheet
• Gap Certificate (if applicable)
• Father/Guardian’s Death Certificate (if applicable)
• Ration Card
• Leaving Certificate

Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Students

Benefits

• 80% reimbursement of the difference between private and government institute course fees.

Eligibility

• Applicants must belong to the OBC, SEBC, VJNT, or SBC categories.
• Family income must be ₹8 lakh or less per annum to apply for the Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Students.
• The applicant must not have availed of previous government or private ITI training benefits.
• The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra and admitted through the central online admission process.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• SSC/HSC Marksheet
• Income Certificate/Declaration
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
• Previous Year Marksheet (for renewal)
• Domicile Certificate

Directorate of Medical Education and Research

Students will find a total of four scholarships offered by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research. 

Education Fee Reimbursement for Open Category Students Affected Due to SEBC and EWS Reservation in Medical and Dental Colleges

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must belong to the Open category without being restricted by caste or social status. A total of 112 applicants will benefit from the scheme.
• Admission must have been secured through the CAP process to apply for the Education Fee Reimbursement for Open Category Students Affected Due to SEBC and EWS Reservation in Medical and Dental Colleges.
• Management quota admissions are not eligible for this scholarship.
• There is no income requirement for this scheme.
• The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• The students enrolled in deemed universities are not eligible.
• There should be no gap of two or more years in the course duration.
• The candidates will be disqualified if they fail in an academic year, engage in misconduct, or do not meet attendance requirements.

Benefits

The benefit provided will be the difference between the FRA-approved fee of the private institute and the fee approved for government institutes.

Required Documents

• Domicile certificate
• HSC and SSC mark sheets for new applicants
• Mark sheet of the previous year’s examination
• Aadhaar Card
• Student’s PAN Card (optional)
• Father’s PAN Card
• Mother’s PAN Card (optional)

Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Benefits

• 50% fee reimbursement (tuition fee + exam fee) will be provided under the Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme. 

Eligibility

• For MBBS/BDS and other courses, candidates whose family annual income is less than ₹8,00,000.
• Candidates must have taken admission under the General or SEBC category.

Documents Required

• Domicile Certificate
• New applicants need to submit HSC and SSC mark sheets
• Income certificate of parents
• Previous year’s mark sheet
• Affidavit 
• Aadhaar card
• Student’s PAN card (optional)
• Father’s PAN card
• Mother’s PAN card (optional)

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance

Benefits

For students with annual income ≤ ₹8,00,000:

• ₹3,000 per year for Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad
• ₹2,000 per year for other locations (for 10 months in an academic year).

For students whose parents are Alpabhudharak Shetkari/Registered Labourers:

• ₹30,000 per year for Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad
• ₹20,000 per year for other locations (for 10 months in an academic year).

Eligibility

• Applicable for students admitted to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPTH, B.Sc Nursing, BUMS, BP&O, BASLP courses in government-aided, corporation, or private unaided colleges.
• The family’s annual income must be ≤ ₹8,00,000 to apply for the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance. 
• Students whose parents are Alpabhudharak Shetkari/Registered Labourers are eligible for higher maintenance allowances.
• Not applicable for students admitted through management quota or institute-level admission.
• Candidates must be admitted under the General or SEBC category.

Documents Required

• Domicile Certificate
• New applicants need to submit HSC and SSC mark sheets
• Income certificate of parents
• Previous year’s mark sheet
• Affidavit
• Proof letter from Tahsildar or income certificate of parents for Alpabhudharak Shetkari/Registered Labourers
• Aadhaar card
• Student’s PAN card (optional)
• Father’s PAN card
• Mother’s PAN card (optional)

Reimbursement of Tuition Fee and Examination Fee for Girls under Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Tuition Fee Scholarship Scheme

Benefits

• 100% fee reimbursement (tuition fee + exam fee).

Eligibility

• For MBBS/BDS and other courses, candidates whose family annual income is less than ₹8,00,000.
• Candidates must have taken admission under the General or SEBC category to apply for the Reimbursement of Tuition Fee and Examination Fee for Girls under Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Tuition Fee Scholarship Scheme.

Documents Required

• Domicile Certificate
• New applicants need to submit HSC and SSC mark sheets
• Income certificate of parents
• Previous year’s mark sheet
• Affidavit
• Aadhaar card
• Student’s PAN card (optional)
• Father’s PAN card
• Mother’s PAN card (optional)

Minority Development Department

The Minority Development Department has a total of four scholarships in total that you can apply for. 

Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DTE)

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian nationality
• Maharashtra state domicile certificate
• SSC qualification from Maharashtra State
• Enrollment as a bonafide student in a recognised professional or technical course (Diploma/Graduation/Post-Graduation) as outlined in the GR
• Admission through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) or at the institute level
• No other scholarships or stipends are being received to apply for the Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DTE) on MahaDBT.
• Total annual family or guardian income not exceeding ₹8 lakh

Benefits

• For the technical course under Part-I of the GR, the scholarship offers up to ₹25,000 per annum or the actual tuition fees, whichever is lower. 
• From the academic year 2022-23 onward, for the same course, the scholarship amount has been updated to a maximum of ₹50,000 per annum, covering both tuition and exam fees, or the actual fees, whichever is less.

Required Documents

• Educational certificates from SSC (10th grade) onwards
• Income and minority status declaration via an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, an income certificate from the employer (if applicable), or a school leaving certificate as minority proof, or a self-declaration
• Proof of permanent residence, such as a domicile certificate or an election card
• For scholarship renewal, submission of an income declaration and the mark sheet from the previous examination is required.

State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE)

Benefits

• Total annual course fee or ₹5,000, whichever is less, will be provided as the scholarship amount.

Eligibility

• Graduation and post-graduation students from Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, and Education can apply.
• The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• Family income should be up to ₹8 lakh to apply for the State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE).
• Only 2,000 fresh applicants will be selected (quota).
• Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra cannot apply.

Documents Required

• Previous year’s Marksheet
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate
• 12th Year Marksheet
• Current Year Fee Receipt
• Self-declared Minority Certificate
• College Bonafide Certificate

Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER)

Benefits

• Total annual course fee or ₹50,000, whichever is less, will be provided as the scholarship amount.

Eligibility

• Students who have taken admission in MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTH, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, BPMT, Ophthalmic Asst., Optometry, and other courses affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.
• Family annual income must be ≤ ₹8,00,000 to apply for the Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER). 
• Admission should be through CET/competitive exam or based on HSC marks obtained.
• 30% of scholarships are reserved for girls.
• The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• If the targeted scholarship amount for a particular minority community is not reached, the remaining scholarship will be allocated to students from other minority communities.
• Applicable for students studying outside Maharashtra if they are domiciles of Maharashtra for at least 15 years.

Documents Required

• School Leaving Certificate
• New applicants must submit HSC and SSC mark sheets (not applicable for renewal)
• Income Certificate/Form No. 16
• Income certificate/Affidavit should clearly state that the candidate belongs to a minority community
• Domicile Certificate
• Student’s PAN Card (optional)
• Father’s PAN Card
• Mother’s PAN Card (optional)
• Aadhaar Card
• Previous Year Marksheet

For students studying outside Maharashtra, the following documents need to be submitted:

• Letter from the concerned council/authority stating the institute is recognized.
• Copy of FRA
• Bonafide Certificate for the current academic year

Scholarship for Student Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (MCAER)

Benefits

• Total annual course fee of ₹50,000, whichever is less, will be provided as the scholarship amount.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra to apply for the Scholarship for Student Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (MCAER).
• The candidate must have passed SSC from Maharashtra State.
• The applicant should be a bonafide student of the institute and admitted to a professional or technical course (graduation/post-graduation degree) as per the Government Resolution.
• The candidate should be admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) or institute-level admission.
• The applicant should not be availing any other scholarship/stipend.
• The total annual income of the family/guardian should be ≤ ₹8 lakh.
• Only two children from the same family are eligible for this scheme.

Documents Required

• Educational Certificates: SSC (10th), HSC (12th), and onwards
• Income Certificate/Form No. 16
• The income certificate/Affidavit should clearly mention that the candidate belongs to a minority community.
• Proof of permanent residence (e.g., copy of Domicile Certificate/Election Card)
• For renewal, the following documents are required:
  • Income declaration
  • Marksheet of the previous examination
• Student’s Aadhaar Card
• Previous Year Marksheet
• Copy of FRA

Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department

Check the two scholarships offered under the Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department below. 

Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for Students Belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Class and Open Category (Economically Weaker Section) Students

Benefits

• For family income between ₹2,50,000 and ₹8,00,000: 80% of the difference between the private institute course fee and the government institute course fee.
• For family income less than or equal to ₹2,50,000: 100% of the difference between the private institute course fee and the government institute course fee.

Eligibility

• Admission must be taken through the PPP scheme in a Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or a Private Industrial Training Institute (ITI) through the central online admission process.
• No scholarship for management quota admission.
• The student must belong to the OPEN category or Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
• Family income (Father + Mother) will be considered.
• Orphan candidates must provide a recommendation letter to be eligible for the Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for Students Belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Class and Open Category (Economically Weaker Section) Students.
• The candidate must not have received any previous benefits for the course from Government or Private ITIs.
• The candidate must not have received benefits for any training program sponsored by State, Central Government, Department, Local Body, Company, or Corporation.
• The candidate must be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• Admission must be taken for DGT, New Delhi or MSCVT approved courses.
• The benefit is applicable to only 2 children per family.
• Attendance criteria are mandatory.
• The candidate must attend each semester/annual exam. If there is any medical emergency, the Regional Joint Director should certify or recommend after reviewing the situation.
• Non-satisfactory educational progress due to misconduct (failure in the academic year, not fulfilling attendance criteria) will make the candidate ineligible for further scholarship.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• SSC/HSC Marksheet
• Previous Year Marksheet (for renewal)
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate from competent authority

Stipend of ₹500 per Month for Trainees in Craftsman Training Scheme in Govt ITI

Benefits

• ₹500 per month stipend.

Eligibility

• The trainee must be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• The annual income should not exceed ₹8 lakh (future amendments to the non-creamy layer criteria by the Government of Maharashtra will be applicable).
• Only two siblings per family are eligible for the Stipend of ₹500 per Month for Trainees in Craftsman Training Scheme in Govt ITI.
• The benefit will be provided in two installments.
• Maintaining an average attendance of 80% is mandatory.
• For trainees enrolled in a 2-year duration trade, passing the first year is necessary.
• SC trainees with an annual income of less than ₹2.5 lakh are also eligible for the Post Matric Scholarship.
• Trainees suspended or found non-eligible for the All India Trade Test (AITT) will not qualify.
• Trainees who leave the GITI will not be eligible from the date of departure.
• Having an Aadhaar-seeded savings bank account in a nationalized bank is mandatory.
• Trainee registration on the MAHA-DBT portal is compulsory.
• The scheme will be implemented exclusively through the MAHA-DBT portal.
• Trainees in Private ITIs (PITI) are ineligible for this scheme.

Documents Required

• Income Certificate
• Marksheet (as per course criteria)
• Aadhaar Card
• Domicile Certificate
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
• Caste Certificate

Directorate of Art

Below you will find the information about the two scholarships offered by the Directorate of Art. 

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra or belong to the Maharashtra-Karnataka border area.
• The family’s annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000.
• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme applies to the first two children of the family.
• The candidates admitted under the general category are eligible.
• The applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend.
• The students enrolled in distance education, virtual learning, or part-time courses are ineligible.
• There should not be a gap of 2 years during the course.
• The applicant must attempt all semester or annual exams.

Benefits

For applicants with an annual family income up to ₹2,50,000

• Government-aided: Full tuition coverage
• Non-government aided: Full tuition coverage
• Partially aided: 50% of tuition fees covered
• Permanent unaided: 50% of tuition fees covered

For applicants with an annual family income between ₹2,50,000 and ₹8,00,000

• Government-aided: 50% of tuition fees covered.
• Non-government aided: 50% of tuition fees covered.
• Partially aided: 50% of tuition fees covered.
• Permanent unaided: 50% of tuition fees covered.

For applicants with an annual family income up to ₹8,00,000

• Government-aided: 50% of exam fees covered.
• Non-government aided: 50% of exam fees covered.
• Partially aided: 50% of exam fees covered.
• Permanent unaided: 50% of exam fees covered.

Required Documents

• Domicile certificate issued by an authorised official
• Annual income certificate for the previous year issued by an authorised official
• CAP-related documents
• Documents related to any gaps in education (if applicable)
• Family declaration certificate confirming two children
• Attendance certificate
• The previous year’s mark sheet

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DOA)

Benefits

1. Professional Courses

Quota

• Students whose parents are Registered Laborers/Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder): All eligible students.
• Students whose parent’s Annual Family Income is up to ₹1 lakh: All eligible students.
• Students whose parent’s Annual Family Income is between ₹1 lakh and ₹8 lakh: 500 students per district (33% reserved for girls, based on course-wise merit).

Allowance

For students pursuing higher education in cities (Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Nagpur):

• Food Allowance: ₹32,000
• Residence Allowance: ₹20,000
• Subsistence Allowance: ₹8,000
• Total Amount: ₹60,000

For students pursuing higher education in other revenue divisional cities and C-class municipal areas:

• Food Allowance: ₹28,000
• Residence Allowance: ₹15,000
• Subsistence Allowance: ₹8,000
• Total Amount: ₹51,000

For students pursuing higher education in other districts:

• Food Allowance: ₹25,000
• Residence Allowance: ₹12,000
• Subsistence Allowance: ₹6,000
• Total Amount: ₹43,000

For students pursuing higher education in Talukas:

• Food Allowance: ₹23,000
• Residence Allowance: ₹10,000
• Subsistence Allowance: ₹5,000
• Total Amount: ₹38,000

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra to apply for the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DOA). 
• For professional courses, the applicant must be the child of a registered laborer, a child of Alpabhudarak, or both. The total annual income of the family/guardian should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• The applicant must submit a Family Annual Income Certificate.
• Only the first two children in the family are eligible for the scheme.
• Candidates must have taken admission under the general category.
• The applicant must be a hosteller (Government/Private Hostel, Paying Guest, or Tenant).
• The applicant must not avail any other Nirvah Bhatta benefit.
• During the course, the candidate should not have a gap of 2 years.
• The applicant must attempt every semester or annual exam.

Documents Required

• Domicile Certificate
• Family Annual Income Certificate
• Admission proof under the General Category
• Hostel Admission/Proof of being a Hosteller (Govt/Private Hostel/Paying Guest/Tenant)
• Proof of no gap in education (if applicable)

Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research (MCAER)

There is only one scholarship offered under the Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research (MCAER). You can learn about it below. 

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be an Indian national.
• The candidate must be a domiciled resident of the State of Maharashtra.
• The applicant must be a bonafide student of an institute, enrolled in a professional or technical course (Diploma, Graduation, or Post-Graduation) as specified in the GR.
• The applicants admitted to deemed and private universities are not eligible for Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
• The candidate should have been admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend.
• For the current academic year, only two children per family are eligible for the scheme.
• The total annual income of the family or guardian must not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• A minimum of 50% attendance in the previous semester is required (this does not apply to students newly admitted to the college).
• The candidate should not have had a break of two or more years during the course duration.
• The candidates admitted under the General or SEBC categories are eligible.

Benefits

For children of Registered Laborers or Alpabhudharaks (Marginal Land Holders):

• For institutions within MMRDA, PMRDA, Aurangabad City, or Nagpur City: ₹30,000 for 10 months.
• For institutions located outside these areas: ₹20,000 for 10 months.

For families with an annual income of up to ₹8 Lakhs:

• For institutions within MMRDA, PMRDA, Aurangabad City, or Nagpur City: ₹10,000 for 10 months.
• For institutions outside these areas: ₹8,000 for 10 months.

Required Documents

• Mark sheets from 10th grade (S.S.C) and onwards
• Domicile certificate of Maharashtra
• Certificate of Registered Labor or Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder) (If not applicable, submit the family’s Annual Income Certificate)
• An undertaking stating that no more than two beneficiaries from the family will receive benefits in the current year
• CAP-related documents
• For hostellers: If staying in a private hostel or as a paying guest, an agreement with the owner is required.

Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU)

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna is the only scholarship which is offered by the MAFSU. Read below to know more about this scholarship.

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC)

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicants must be an Indian national to apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC). 
• They should be domiciled in Maharashtra.
• They must be a bonafide student of an institute, admitted to a professional or technical course (undergraduate or postgraduate) as specified in the GR dated 01st March 2018 – 07th October 2017.
• The applicants admitted to deemed and private universities are not eligible.
• Admission should be done through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend.
• For the current academic year, only two children per family can benefit from this scheme.
• The total annual income of the family or guardian should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• They must have at least 50% attendance in the previous semester (newly admitted students are exempt).
• There should be no break of more than two years during the course.
• The candidates admitted under the general category are eligible.
• The applicants must attempt every semester or annual exam.

Benefits

For students with an annual family income up to ₹2,50,000

• Government-aided institutions: 100% tuition fees covered
• Non-government-aided institutions: 100% tuition fees covered
• Partially aided institutions: 50% tuition fees covered
• Permanent unaided institutions: 50% tuition fees covered

For students with a family income between ₹2,50,000 and ₹8,00,000

• Government-aided institutions: 50% tuition fees covered
• Non-government-aided institutions: 50% tuition fees covered
• Partially aided institutions: 50% tuition fees covered
• Permanent unaided institutions: 50% tuition fees covered

For exam fees:

• Students with a family income up to ₹8,00,000 receive 50% coverage across all types of institutions (government-aided, non-government-aided, partially aided, and permanently unaided).

Required Documents

• Mark sheet of 12th grade (H.S.C) and onwards
• Domicile certificate of Maharashtra
• Family annual income certificate issued by an authorised official
• Undertaking stating “No more than two beneficiaries from the family in the current year”
• CAP-related documents
• Attendance certificate
• Previous year’s mark sheet
• Documents related to any gaps (if applicable)

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department – Pre Matric Level

Scholarships	Benefits
Maintenance allowance for students studying in Sainiki School	For Satara, Nashik, and Pune government Sainik schools, the fee structure is provided by the School Education Department. For private Sainik schools, ₹15,000 will be disbursed annually. Disbursements will be made in two installments. Note: No additional benefits for attendance exceeding 10 months. For less than 10 months, the beneficiary will be paid only for the months attended from the date of admission.
Savitribai Phule Scholarship for Scheduled Caste girl’s students studying in 5th to 10th STD	Students in classes 5-7 receive ₹60 per month for up to 10 months. Students in classes 8-10 receive ₹100 per month for up to 10 months. Disbursements will be made in two installments. Note: No additional benefits for attendance exceeding 10 months. For less than 10 months, the beneficiary will receive payment only for the months attended from the date of admission.
Government of India Scholarship for 9th and 10th	For Hostellers: ₹350 per month for 10 months and ₹1,000 Adhoc Grant for books and study material. For Non-Hostellers: ₹150 per month for 10 months and ₹750 Adhoc Grant for books and study material. 60% share is from the Central Government and 40% from the State Government. Disbursement will be made only for the State share (40% of the total benefit) in a single installment. Note: No extra benefits for attendance exceeding 10 months. For less than 10 months, payment will be made only for the months attended from the date of admission.
Maharshi Vithhal Ramaji Shinde Tuition fees and Examination fees to Backward Class students studying in High Schools	For 1st to 4th grade: ₹100 per month for 10 months. For 5th to 7th grade: ₹150 per month for 10 months. For 8th to 10th grade: ₹200 per month for 10 months. Disbursement will be made in two installments. Note: No extra benefits for attendance exceeding 10 months. For less than 10 months, payment will be made only for the months attended from the date of admission.
Prematric Merit Scholarship for Students studying in Secondary Class (Std. Vth to Xth)	For 5th to 7th grade: ₹50 per month for 10 months. For 8th to 10th grade: ₹100 per month for 10 months. Disbursement will be made in two installments. Note: No extra benefits for attendance exceeding 10 months. For less than 10 months, payment will be made only for the months attended from the date of admission.
Pre-matric Scholarships to Children of those who are engaged in unclean occupation	For Hostellers: ₹700 per month for 10 months and ₹1,000 Adhoc Grant for books and study material. For Day-Scholars: ₹110 per month for 10 months and ₹750 Adhoc Grant for books and study material. 60% share is from the Central Government and 40% from the State Government. Disbursement will be made in one installment. Note: No extra benefits for attendance exceeding 10 months. For less than 10 months, payment will be made only for the months attended from the date of admission.

MahaDBT Registration Guide 

To register and apply for MahaDBT scholarships, ensure that you have scanned copies of your mark sheets, family income certificates, and other essential documents ready before beginning with the registration and login processes on the MahaDBT platform.

• Visit the MahaDBT portal (https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Login/Login)
• Click on the ‘New Applicant Registration’ option.

• Enter your name, username, password, confirm password, email ID, and mobile number.
• Click ‘Get OTP for Email ID Verification’ and ‘Get OTP for Mobile Number Verification’ after entering your email ID and mobile number.
• Enter the OTPs received in the respective fields.
• Complete the Captcha.
• Click on ‘Register‘.

MahaDBT Registration with Aadhaar Number

1. Visit the MahaDBT registration page (https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/home/flow)
2. You will see two registration options – UID-based registration and Non-UID-based registration.
3. If asked, “Do You Have an Aadhaar Card?“, choose ‘Yes’ if you have an Aadhaar number, or ‘No’ if you don’t.

Authentication Methods:

• OTP Authentication: If your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar, choose OTP as your authentication type.
• Biometric Authentication: If your mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar, opt for Biometric authentication.

For OTP Authentication:

• Click on “See How” next to the “Using OTP” button for guidance.
• If you have an Aadhaar number, select “Yes”.
• Enter your Aadhaar number, select the OTP option, and click “Send OTP”.
• Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• After the data is displayed, enter your username and password, and click on “Save”.

For Biometric Authentication:

• Click on “See How” next to the “Using Biometric” button for guidance.
• If you have an Aadhaar number, select “Yes”.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and select the “Biometric” option.
• Choose the “NITGEN” option under “Select option to capture”.
• Place your thumb on the Biometric Kit.
• Once your fingerprint is validated, the data will be displayed.
• Enter your username and password, and click “Save”.

Continuing with the Process of Registration

• Enter your Aadhaar number and click on “Send OTP“. The system will validate your Aadhaar number and send an OTP to your registered mobile number.

• A message will confirm that the OTP has been sent. Click on “OK“.

• Enter the OTP received and click on “Verify OTP“.

• After successful OTP verification, click on “OK” to proceed with the registration.
• The system will automatically populate your personal, address, and bank details from UIDAI.

• Create a username and password. The username should be 5 to 14 characters long, containing letters and numbers only.

• Enter your username, password, confirm password, complete the Captcha, and click on “Register“.
• After successful registration, a message will confirm, “Profile Created Successfully“. Use your registered username and password to log in to the MahaDBT portal.

(Note: If any of the details need to be updated, please contact UIDAI to make the necessary changes.)

Registration on MahaDBT without an Aadhaar Number

Visit the MahaDBT registration page (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/RegistrationLogin/RegistrationLogin)

A. Responding to Aadhaar Questions

Step 1: Handling the Aadhaar Card Question

• When asked, “Do you have an Aadhaar Card?“, select “No” and continue.

Step 2: Handling the Aadhaar Enrollment ID

• If you select ‘No’, the system will ask, “Do you have an Aadhaar Enrollment ID?“, if you select ‘Yes’, the system will further ask if you want to know the status of the Enrollment ID.

Step 3: Status Options

• If you choose ‘Yes’, the status screen will appear, and the UIDAI portal will open in a new tab.
• If you click ‘Generated’, you will proceed to the registration screen with the Aadhaar number.
• If you click ‘Under Process’, you will proceed to the registration screen for non-Aadhaar numbers.
• If you click ‘Rejected’, you will be directed to a new registration screen for the non-Aadhaar flow.

B. Proceeding Without an Aadhaar Number

Step 1: Responding to Aadhaar Questions:

• When asked, “Do you have an Aadhaar Number?“, select the “No” option and proceed.

• You will then be asked, “Do you have an Aadhaar Enrollment ID?” If you select “No,” you will be redirected to the New Registration (Non-Aadhaar flow) screen.

Step 2: New Registration (Non-Aadhaar) Process:

• When asked, “Do you have an Aadhaar Number?” select the “No” option and continue.

• After selecting “No,” you will be prompted with the question, “Do you have an Aadhaar Enrollment ID?” If you select “No” here, you will be redirected to the New Registration (Non-Aadhaar) flow.

• The New Registration (Non-Aadhaar) form page will then be displayed.

• Now, enter your personal mobile number. 
• This step is mandatory. Enter your mobile number and click on “Get OTP for Mobile Number Verification”.
• An OTP will be sent to your mobile number. Enter the OTP in the textbox and click on “Verify OTP for Mobile Number”. 

(Note: The OTP is valid for 30 minutes.)

Enter Email ID (Optional but Recommended):

• It is recommended to enter a valid email ID for receiving updates. 
• Enter your email ID and click on “Get OTP for Email ID Verification”.
• An OTP will be sent to your email address. Enter the OTP in the textbox and click on “Verify OTP for Email ID”. 

(Note: The OTP is valid for 30 minutes.)

Step 3: Fill in the Application Form

• Enter your Name.
• Select your Date of Birth.
• Choose your Gender from the dropdown options.
• Enter your Address.
• Select your State from the dropdown options.
• Select your District (based on the selected state).
• Select your Taluka (based on the selected district).
• Enter your Pin code.

Step 4: Upload Identification Proofs:

• Identity Proof: Select the appropriate option from the dropdown and upload the file (PDF: less than 256 KB, JPEG/JPG: 5 KB to 20 KB).
• Address Proof: Select and upload the file (PDF: less than 256 KB, JPEG/JPG: 5 KB to 20 KB).
• Birth Proof: Select and upload the file (PDF: less than 256 KB, JPEG/JPG: 5 KB to 20 KB).
• Relationship Proof: Select and upload the file (PDF: less than 256 KB, JPEG/JPG: 5 KB to 20 KB).

Step 5: Upload Photo and Signature:

• Upload a photo as per the portal’s requirements. If needed, click “Click here to Crop Photo” to adjust the image.
• You can also edit your signature and upload it.

Step 6: Final Steps

• Enter the CAPTCHA.
• Click on “Save” to complete the registration process.

MahaDBT Login Steps

To log into the MahaDBT portal, follow the steps provided below:

• Visit the official MahaDBT portal. 
• Click the “Applicant Login” button.
• Enter the Username and Password you created during registration.
• Type and enter the valid Captcha code.
• Click on “Login“.

MahaDBT Scholarship Required Documents 

For your MahaDBT Scholarship 2025 application, you will need to have the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate
• HSC and SSC Certificates
• Affidavit and Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card Details
• Fee Receipt
• College Bonafide Certificate
• Caste Validity Certificate
• CAP Allotment Letter
• Hostel Residency Certificate
• Scanned Photograph and Signature in JPEG Format

MahaDBT Photograph and Signature Scanning Guidelines

Before starting with the online application, applicants must have a properly scanned digital image of their photograph and signature that meets the following specifications. Your application will only be provisionally registered if these images are uploaded as per the guidelines.

Key Points:

• The application may be rejected if the photograph or signature is unclear.
• Applicants can re-upload their photo or signature after consulting the approval authority, provided this is done before the scrutiny process is finalised.
• Scanning Instructions for Photograph and Signature:
  • Camera/Scanner Resolution: Use a digital camera or scanner with a minimum resolution of 300 ppi (118 ppcm).
  • Color Settings: Ensure the image is in ‘True Color’ mode and meets the size requirements.
  • Image Cropping: Crop the photograph/signature to the edge and then use the upload editor to adjust the image size as needed.
• File Format: The images should be in JPG format (e.g., “image01.jpg”). You can check the image dimensions by listing the files in the folder or hovering over the file icon.
• For Windows users, photos and signatures can be saved in JPG format using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. If the file size exceeds 20KB, use the “Save As” option to reduce it by cropping and resizing under the ‘Image’ menu. Other photo editors also offer similar options.

(Note: ppcm stands for pixels per centimeter; ppi: pixels per inch; dpi: dots per inch.)

Uploading Photograph and Signature

During the online application, you will be prompted to upload your photograph and signature:

• Click on the link labeled “Upload Photograph/Signature.”
• Verify your personal details as displayed.
• Browse and select the file location where your scanned images are saved.
• Upload the files and view them on the server.
• After verification, save the uploaded files and proceed to the next steps.
• If the file size or format does not meet the prescribed standards, an error message will be displayed.

Photograph Specifications:

• The photograph must be a recent, passport-sized color picture, taken within the last six months.
• Use a light-coloured, preferably white, background with a front-facing, relaxed expression.
• Glasses should be clear with no reflections and the eyes must be visible.
• Avoid caps, hats, and dark glasses. Religious headwear is allowed, but the face must be visible.
• Dimensions: 35mm (width) x 45mm (height) or 420 x 525 pixels.
• File size: Between 10KB and 20KB.
• Ensure the scanned image does not exceed 20KB by adjusting scanner settings as needed.

Signature Specifications:

• Sign on a white paper using a black pen. The signature must be your own.
• Dimensions: 256 x 64 pixels (1.4” x 0.44”).
• File size: Between 10KB and 20KB.
• Ensure the scanned image does not exceed 20KB.
• For illiterate applicants: Women should provide a right-hand thumb impression, while men should provide a left-hand thumb impression.

Recovering Your MahaDBT Login Username

If you have forgotten the username for your MahaDBT login, you can retrieve it by adhering to the following steps:

• Access the official MahaDBT login portal.
• Select ‘Applicant Login’.
• On the Login page, choose the ‘Forgot Username’ option.
• Provide your full name (as per your profile), mobile number, and date of birth.
• Click on ‘Get Username’.
• A confirmation message will pop up, indicating that your username has been sent to your registered mobile number.
• You will receive an SMS with the message: “Dear [Applicant Name], your username is [Username]. Please save this information for future reference.”

Steps to Reset Your MahaDBT Scholarship Password

If you need to reset your MahaDBT password, here’s how you can do so:

• Visit the official MahaDBT login portal.
• Choose ‘Applicant Login’.
• On the Login page, select the ‘Forgot Password’ option.
• Enter your ‘Username’.
• A popup will confirm that an OTP has been sent to your registered mobile number.
• Acknowledge the popup by clicking ‘OK’.
• Input the OTP in the designated field beneath ‘Username’.
• A window labeled ‘Change Password’ will appear.
• Enter your old password, then input and confirm your new password.
• Click ‘Change Password’ to finalise.

Redeeming the MahaDBT Scholarship 2025

Once selected under the MahaDBT scholarship scheme, the candidates will receive a redemption link via SMS or email. To redeem the scholarship, follow these steps:

• Access the link provided, which will take you to the MahaDBT login page.
• Enter your username and password to log in.
• Navigate to the ‘My Applied Schemes’ section.
• Check the status of your redemption.
• Click on the ‘Redeem’ tab to complete the process.

Renewing Your MahaDBT Scholarship

To renew your MahaDBT scholarship, you need to:

• Open the MahaDBT login page and sign in with your credentials.
• Select your current course, then update it with the details of the new semester or year.
• Provide your previous qualifications or last examination information.
• Upload the required documents, such as your mark sheet and hostel details.
• Browse the available schemes and select the appropriate one.
• Confirm the renewal by choosing ‘Yes’ on the application form.
• Submit the updated application.

(Important Note: Only students who passed the previous examination are eligible for renewal. Failure in the previous year or semester disqualifies applicants from receiving the scholarship.)

MahaDBT FAQs

Who is eligible for MahaDBT scholarships?

Students with Maharashtra domicile studying in government or aided educational institutions in the state are eligible for MahaDBT scholarships.

What are the types of scholarships offered under MahaDBT?

MahaDBT offers various scholarships for different categories of students, including merit-based scholarships, need-based scholarships, and scholarships for specific courses or communities.

What is the last date to apply for MahaDBT scholarships 2025?

The last date to apply for MahaDBT scholarships is June 15, 2025.

How can I apply for MahaDBT scholarships?

You can apply for MahaDBT scholarships online on the official MahaDBT portal. You will need to create an account, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents.

How can I do MahaDBT login?

You first need to create your account on MahaDBT and then use the credentials you used to login on MahaDBT to get access to your account.

What are the income criteria for MahaDBT scholarships?

The income criteria for MahaDBT scholarships vary depending on the specific scholarship scheme. However, most scholarships have an income limit.

What is the minimum percentage required to become eligible for MahaDBT scholarships?

The minimum percentage required in order to become eligible for MahaDBT scholarships varies depending on the specific scholarship scheme. However, most scholarships require a minimum of 50% to 60% marks.

Am I eligible for MahaDBT scholarships if I am pursuing a distance education course?

It depends on the specific scholarship scheme. Some scholarships may be available for distance education courses, while others may not. It is best to check the information on the official MahaDBT portal.

Am I eligible for MahaDBT scholarships if I am pursuing a technical or professional course?

Yes, you are eligible for MahaDBT scholarships if you are pursuing a technical or professional course.

What are the documents required in order to apply for MahaDBT scholarships?

Common documents include an Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), mark sheets, admission letter, and bank account details.

How can I correct my application form if I have made a mistake?

You can edit/correct your application form before submitting it. However, if you have already submitted your application form, you may need to contact the MahaDBT authorities to make the corrections.

What should I do if I have lost my MahaDBT application form?

You can usually download a duplicate copy of your application form from the MahaDBT portal. However, if you are unable to download a duplicate copy, you may need to contact the MahaDBT authorities.

Can I apply for multiple MahaDBT scholarships?

Yes, you can apply for multiple MahaDBT scholarships as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.

How will I know if my application for MahaDBT scholarships has been approved?

You will receive a notification from the MahaDBT authorities if your application for scholarships has been approved. The scholarship amount will be credited to your bank account.

How is the MahaDBT scholarship amount determined?

The scholarship amount is determined on the basis of various factors, including the type of scholarship, the course you are pursuing, and your family income.

When will the scholarship amount be credited to my bank account?

The scholarship amount will usually be credited to your bank account within a few weeks of your application getting approved and you are selected for the award.

What happens if I fail to maintain the required minimum percentage?

If you fail to maintain the required minimum percentage, your scholarship may be discontinued.

Can I carry forward the unused portion of my scholarship to the next academic year?

It depends on the specific scholarship scheme. Some scholarships may allow you to carry forward the unused portion, while others may not.

Why is the MahaDBT portal not working?

If the MahaDBT portal is not working, there could be several reasons behind it. The issue might be with your internet connection, the website’s server could be temporarily down, or the portal may have been moved to a new URL.

How to check your scholarship status on MahaDBT Portal?

To check your scholarship application status you first need to login to your account. Then click on the ‘Track Application Status’ button on your screen. After that you will be able to see the MahaDBT scholarship application status.