The MahaDBT Scholarship, widely known as the Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer Scholarship or the Aaple Sarkar MahaDBT is an umbrella term for various post-matric scholarships offered by the Maharashtra Government. It is open for the students who belong to economically weaker background and are not able to afford their studies.
The awards or benefits under the MahaDBT Scholarship range between INR 100 to INR 25,000 depending upon the type of scholarship and the eligibility criteria of the applicant. The mode of application for the scholarship is online and the last date to apply for the same is 31st March 2023.
This article will provide students with detailed information about the scholarship and key things one must consider while applying. It will also give an insight into the scholarship scheme in terms of its eligibility criteria, application procedure, scholarship benefits, important documents and other related information. Read the complete article to get a detailed understanding of the scholarship and related information.
MahaDBT Scholarship – Important Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Name | MahaDBT |
| Department | Maharashtra Government Departments |
| Scholarship Given | Post-Matric Scholarships |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Beneficiaries | Reserved and General Category Students |
| Application begins from | 21st September 2022 |
| Application ends on | 31st March 2023 |
MahaDBT Scholarship – List of Schemes
MahaDBT Scholarship has been divided into 14 department-wise schemes. The list of these schemes is as follows:
Directorate of Technical Education
- Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC)
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE)
OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department
- Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students
- Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students
- Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students studying in Professional Courses and living in the hostel attached to Professional Colleges
- Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for students studying in 11th & 12th standard of VJNT & SBC category
- Post Matric Scholarship to OBC and SBC Students
- Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC and SBC Students
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
- Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship
- Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
- Maintenance Allowance for student Studying in professional courses
- Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
- Post-Matric Scholarship for persons with disability
Tribal Development Department
- Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government Of India)
- Tuition Fee & Exam Fee for Tribal Students (Freeship)
- Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement
- Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance
Directorate of Medical Education and Research
- Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme
- Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance
Other departments –
- Minority Development Department
- Skill Development, Employment And Entrepreneurship Department
- Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
- Directorate of Art
- MAFSU Nagpur
- Department Of Agriculture
- Department of Disability
MahaDBT Scholarship – Benefits
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship
Day Scholars-
- Group I INR 550
- Group II INR 530
- Group III INR 300
- Group IV INR 230
Hosteller-
- Group I INR 1200
- Group II INR 820
- Group III INR 570
- Group IV INR 380
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
- INR 300 per month for 10 months for two years INR i.e. in class 11 and 12
Post-Matric Scholarship for persons with disability
Day Scholar-
- Group A INR 550
- Group B INR 530
- Group C INR 530
- Group D INR 300
- Group E INR 230
Hosteller-
- Group A INR 1200
- Group B INR 820
- Group C INR 820
- Group D INR 570
- Group E INR 380
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme
Hostellers-
- Group 1 INR 1200
- Group 2 INR 820
- Group 3 INR 570
- Group 4 INR 380
Day Scholars-
- Group 1 INR 550
- Group 2 INR 530
- Group 3 INR 300
- Group 4 INR 230
*Entitled for some other allowances too
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme
- 50% of Exam Fees waiver for Professional courses
- 100 % of Exam Fees waiver for non-professional courses
State Government Open Merit Scholarship
- INR 100 per month
Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics /Physics
- INR 100 per month
Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College
- INR 50 per month for 10 months
Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students
Day Scholars-
- Boys/Girls – INR 80/100 per month for 10 months
Hostellers-
- Boys/Girls – INR 140/160 per month for 10 months
Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students
Hostellers-
- Group A INR 425
- Group B INR 290
- Group C INR 290
- Group D INR 230
- Group E INR 150
Day Scholars-
- Group A INR 190
- Group B INR 190
- Group C INR 190
- Group D INR 120
- Group E INR 90
Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
Hostellers-
- Group A INR 425
- Group B INR 290
- Group C INR 290
- Group D INR 230
- Group E INR 150
Day Scholars-
- Group A INR 190
- Group B INR 190
- Group C INR 190
- Group D INR 120
- Group E INR 90
Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students
Hostellers-
- Group A INR 425
- Group B INR 290
- Group C INR 290
- Group D INR 230
- Group E INR 150
Day Scholars-
- Group A INR 190
- Group B INR 190
- Group C INR 190
- Group D INR 120
- Group E INR 90
State Minority Scholarship Part II
- Total annual course fee or INR 5000 whichever amount is less will be scholarship amount
Scholarship Scheme for State Minority Communities Pursuing Higher Professional Education/All Post-H.S.C Courses
- For Technical Course – Maximum INR 25,000 per annum or Actual Tuition Fees whichever is less
MahaDBT Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra.
- They must have scored at least 60% marks in Classes 10 and 12.
- The annual family income of the applicant must be between INR 2 Lakh to INR 8 Lakh (depending on the scholarship).
MahaDBT Scholarship – Important Documents
The list of important documents required for applying for the MahaDBT Scholarship is given below.
- Scanned photo and signature
- Aadhar Card
- School/college leaving certificate
- Cap allotment letter
- College fee receipt
- Marksheet of Class 10
- Marksheet of Class 12
- Previous Year Marksheet
- All semester marksheets
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate of current financial year (from Tehsildar)
- Bank passbook
- Self declaration certificate
- Certificate of domicile
- Ration card
- Hostel certificate (if required)
- Gap certificate (if required)
- Handicap certificate (if required)
MahaDBT Scholarship – Application Process
The applicants need to make sure that they follow the correct procedure while applying for the scholarship so that they can receive the benefits under the scholarship scheme. Here are the steps to follow while applying for the scholarship:
- Visit the official site of Mahadbt- mahadbtmahait.gov.in.
- Click on the post-matric scholarships tab shown on the right side of the window.
- Click on the new applicant registration tab and register on the site by filling up the required information.
- Once done, the applicant can go to the login tab and log in to the site and proceed with the application process.
- Upload all the necessary documents.
- Submit the form, take a print out and save it for future reference.
MahaDBT Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for the scholarship?
The last date to apply for the scholarship is 31st March 2023.
How many scholarships are available under this scholarship scheme?
A total of 45 scholarships are made available under this scholarship scheme by Maharashtra Government.
Is there any age limit for applying for the MahaDBT Scholarship?
No, there is no age limit laid down for application under this scholarship.
What is the mode of application for the scholarship?
The mode of application for the scholarship is online. The applicants can apply for it by going on the official website.
Can a candidate edit or make changes in his/her application form after submitting the same?
Yes, editing a scholarship application is possible and the candidates can do so by checking the status of their application on their dashboard. In case the status of the application shows that the application has been sent back from the institution, the candidates can go to the edit profile option and make the required rectifications and upload all the necessary documents. Once done, the candidates can re-submit the form.