MahaDBT Login 2023 – Process, Reset Username and Password, Renew Scholarship

Mahadbt Login – MahaDBT or Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) is a commendable online scholarship portal by the Government of Maharashtra. It host around 38 post-matric scholarships for the reserved category students of Maharashtra’s domiciles. These scholarships are provided by 8 distinct departments of the State Government of Maharashtra. The scholarships are granted through the MahaDBT portal based on merit and category. 

Buddy4Study advises students to go through the detailed information and step-by-step MahaDBT login instructions to avoid any last-minute errors or mistakes. 

MahaDBT Login – Important Highlights

The MahaDBT Scholarship Scheme 2023-24 offers financial assistance to students of Classes 11 and 12. As per the scholarship notification, the student should score 75% or more in Class 10 to apply for this scholarship. 

Particulars	Details
Name of the Portal	MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer)
Other Name of Scholarship	Direct Benefit Transfer
Scholarship Granted by	Government of Maharashtra
Registration Process	Online
Beneficiaries include	Students belonging to reserved category in Maharashtra
Session	2023-24
Benefits	Variable  benefits
Official MahaDBT Login Web Portal	https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/login/login

Latest Update – The deadline for MahaDBT scholarship has been extended to 30th June 2023.

MahaDBT Registration – Step by Step Process

Students who wish to enrol themselves and apply for MahaDBT scholarships must have access to scanned copies of their marks card, family income certificates and other important documents before moving ahead to the registration and MahaDBT login process. 

There are two methods with the help of which students can register themselves for the MahaDBT scholarship programme.

Registration Method 1: 

MahaDBT Registration Options 

As per the first method, students can register on MahaDBT by following any of the 2 ways mentioned below:

• UID based Registration 
• Non-UID based Registration

Step 1 – Visit the MahaDBT login page

Step 2 – Then, students need to click on the ‘How to Apply Online?’ option present on the homepage 

Step 3 – Students will be redirected to a new window where they have to choose a ‘Registration Option’

UID based Registration

• In case of UID based Registration, students have to enter their Aadhar Number, select the OTP option and click on Send OTP button.
• They will receive OTP via SMS on the phone number, which is linked to their Aadhaar card number.

Non-UID based Registration

• For Non-UID based Registration, if the students choose that they do not have an Aadhar number or Aadhar registration ID, they will be asked to enter a valid email ID and click ‘Get OTP’ for Email ID verification.
• They will receive OTP at their provided email address.
• After entering the OTP, they have to enter a valid mobile number and again click ‘Get OTP’ for mobile number verification.
• Students need to enter the OTP received on their mobile phones, fill out the form and click ‘Save’ tab.

Registration Method 2: 

1. Visit the official Aaple Sarkar DBT or MahaDBT login portal

2. Click on the tab titled ‘New Applicant Registration’

3. Enter the required information such as the Name of the applicant, Username, Password, Confirm Password, OTP for Email ID and OTP for Mobile number

4. In case of Email ID and mobile number, a verification OTP will be sent to the email address and mobile number

5. Enter the OTP numbers

6. Click on ‘Register’.

7. The applicants will be redirected to UID based registration page

8. Enter the Aadhar number

9. The next step involves authentication. the aplicants can choose between biometric authentication or OTP (One Time Password) authentication

10. On choosing the OTP option, an OTP number will be sent to the registered mobile number. After verification, all the registered information will be displayed 

11. Now create a username and password for login purpose

How to Login to MahaDBT Scholarship Portal?

1. Visit the MahaDBT login page

2. Navigate to the ‘Applicant Login’ tab on the right-hand side of the MahaDBT login screen and click on it

3. A new Login window will open 

4. Enter the created Username and Password

5. Click on ‘Login’ tab

MahaDBT Login – How to Reset Login Name/User Name?

In case a student forgets the username that he/she had created for MahaDBT login ID, they need to follow these steps:

1. Visit the official MahaDBT login portal
2. Click on ‘Applicant Login’ 
3. When the Login page opens, click on ‘Forgot Username’
4. Enter details such as the Full name of the applicant (by profile), Mobile number and Date of birth
5. Click on ‘Get User Name’
6. A new pop up screen will be displayed with the message ‘Your Username Successfully sent to the registered mobile number’
7. The candidates will receive an SMS – ‘Dear “Applicant Name” your username is “user name”. Save the details for future reference

MahaDBT Login – How to Reset MahaDBT Password?

Candidates can reset their passwords by following the below instructions:

1. Visit the official MahaDBT login portal
2. Click on ‘Applicant Login’ 
3. When the Login page opens, click on ‘Forgot Password’
4. Now, enter the ‘Username’
5. A popup window will appear displaying ‘OTP has been sent Successfully to the registered Mobile number’
6. Click on ‘OK’ displaying on the popup window
7. Enter the OTP number in the box below ‘Username’
8. A new window ‘Change Password’ will open
9. Now enter the old password, and new password and confirm the new password
10. Finally, click on ‘Change Password’

Note: The password should contain alphabets and at least one symbol and number 

Documents required for MahaDBT Scholarship 2023-24 Application Process

• Domicile certificate
• Income certificate
• HSC and SSC certificates
• Affidavit and Aadhar card
• PAN card details
• Fee receipt
• College bonafide certificate
• Caste validity certificate
• CAP allotment letter
• Hostel certificate
• Scanned photograph of a candidate in JPEG format

How to Redeem MahaDBT Scholarship 2022-23?

• If a candidate is selected for the Aaple Sarkar DBT scholarship, they will receive a link to redeem the scholarships via SMS or email
• The candidate needs to click on the received link, which will direct him/her to the MahaDBT login page
• Log in using the username and password 
• Click on ‘My Applied Schemes‘.
• Check the redeem status option
• Click on the ‘Redeem’ tab

MahaDBT Login – Renewing MahaDBT Scholarship 2023-24

There is a set of procedures that students have to follow to renew their MahaDBT scholarship application.

• Visit the MahaDBT login page
• Enter the username and password
• Click on the current course and add the new semester/year
• Add the past qualification/last examination 
• Upload the required documents such as mark sheet, hostel details, etc.
• Choose among the current scheme
• Click ‘Yes’ for MahaDBT application form renewal
• Finally, click on ‘Submit’

Note: The applicants have to pass the previous examination to renew their application. In case a student fails in the previous year or semester, they will not be paid any scholarship.

MahaDBT Login – Scholarship Overview

Maharashtra Government hosts around 38 post-matric scholarship schemes. Students can find below a brief overview of what they can expect from various scholarship programmes.  

SI No.	Name of the Scholarship	Concerned Department	Eligibility	Monthly Benefits (in INR)
1	Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship	Social Justice and Special Assistance Department	Students should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Nav Bouddha category Family income should be less than or equal to INR 2,50,000.	Day Scholar: Group I  – 550 Group II  – 530 Group III  – 300 Group IV  – 230 Hosteller: Group I  – 1,200 Group II  – 820 Group III  – 570 Group IV  – 380
2	Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship		The students must belong to SC Students must be studying in Class 11 or 12. The applicants must secure 75% or above in Class 10.	300 per month for 10 months for two years. i.e. in Class 11 and 12
3	Post-Matric Scholarship for persons with disability		Students should be studying at a recognized university/institute. Students with 40% or above physical disability are eligible.	Day Scholar: Group A  – 550 Group B  – 530 Group C  – 530 Group D  – 300 Group E  – 230 Hosteller Group A  – 1,200 Group B  – 820 Group C  – 820 Group D  – 570 Group E  – 380
4	Post Matric Scholarship Scheme	Tribal Development Department	Students belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. Family income must be less than or equal to INR 2,50,000.	Hostellers Group 1  – 1,200 Group 2  – 820 Group 3  – 570 Group 4  – 380 Day Scholars Group 1  – 550 Group 2  – 530 Group 3  – 300 Group 4  – 230 Note – These students are also entitled to some other allowances.
5	Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics /Physics	Directorate of Higher Education (DHE)	Only students enrolled in Graduation with Maths or Physics as the main subject Students must not be availing any other scholarship.	100
6	State Government Open Merit Scholarship		The students must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Class 12.	100
7	Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme		Students must belong to General category. The annual family income limit of students should be up to INR 8,00,000. Only the first two children of the same family are eligible.	100% of exam fees waiver for non-professional courses 50% of exam fees waiver for professional courses
8	Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students	School Education and Sports Department	Students should clear the Class 10 examination in the first attempt. The applicants must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Class 10.	For hosteller  Boys – 140 per month for 10 months Girls – 160 per month for 10 months  For non-hosteller  Boys – 80 per month for 10 months Girls – 100 per month for 10 months
9	Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College		Students must be studying in Class 11 or 12. The applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% in the SSC exam.	50 per month for 10 months (Rs. 500 per Year)
10	Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students	VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department	Students must be a resident of Maharashtra. Students should belong to the SBC category 75% attendance is compulsory for the current year (Class 10) The annual family income of the students must not exceed INR 1,00,000.	Hostellers Group A – 425 Group B – 290 Group C – 290 Group D – 230 Group E – 150 Day Scholars Group A – 190 Group B – 190 Group C – 190 Group D – 120 Group E – 90
11	Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students		Students must belong to OBC category. The annual income of student’s parents should not exceed INR 1,00,000.	Day Scholars Group A – 190 Group B – 190 Group C – 190 Group D – 120 Group E – 90 Hostellers Group A – 425 Group B – 290 Group C – 290 Group D – 230 Group E – 150
12	Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students		Students must belong to VJNT category The annual income of student’s parents should be less or equal to Rs. 1 Lakh	Day Scholars Group A – 190 Group B – 190 Group C – 190 Group D – 120 Group E – 90 Hostellers Group A – 425 Group B – 290 Group C – 290 Group D – 230 Group E – 150
13	Scholarship Scheme for State Minority Communities Pursuing Higher Professional Education/All Post H.S.C Courses	Minority Development Department	The students should be ‘Bonafide Student of Institute’ and admitted for Professional and Technical course (Diploma / Graduation / Post Graduation Degree) Students should have passed SSC from Maharashtra.	For Technical Course – A maximum of 25,000/- per year or actual tuition fees, whichever is less.
14	State Minority Scholarship Part II		Students belonging to the domicile of Maharashtra. Family Income should be up to INR 8,00,000. Students who have enrolled in Graduation/Post graduation in Arts, Science or Commerce stream,	5,000 or total annual course fee, whichever amount is less will be scholarship amount

Read More: Detailed List of MahaDBT Scholarships

MahaDBT Login – FAQs

Q1. Who can apply for MahaDBT scholarship?

Any student who belongs to a minority category (SC/ST/OBC) and is a domicile of Maharashtra can apply for MahaDBT scholarship.

Q2. How can I change my login password?

Students who want to change their password need to visit the MahaDBT login page and click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option. Read the detailed procedure in the article above.

Q3. Do I need my Aadhar number to apply for MahaDBT scholarship?

Yes. Aadhar number is important to register for the MahaDBT Scholarship programme.