If you’re a student from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or other reserved categories, mark your calendar: the last date to apply for Post Matric Scholarship Maharashtra 2025-26 is March 31, 2026. Applications opened on June 30, 2025 giving you ample time to gather documents and submit your form.
The Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Maharashtra for the academic year 2025-26 is a lifeline for students from marginalised communities pursuing higher education. Students can apply for scholarships offered by different departments via the official MahaDBT portal.
The applicants can apply for the PMS scholarship for Maharashtra students through the Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal. The applicants are advised to go through the instructions carefully and get acquainted with all the requirements prior to filling up the scholarship form.
Latest Updates: Applications for the academic year 2024-25 (fresh/renewal) and re-application for the year 2023-24 will close on October 31, 2025. Apply here
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Maharashtra – Complete List
MahaDBT hosts post-matric schemes offered by 11 departments, like social justice, tribal development, and higher education. Below is the full list of post-matric scholarships available on MahaDBT, categorised by department:
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
| Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship |
| Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship) |
| Maintenance Allowance for students 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 |
| Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category Students |
Directorate of Higher Education
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme |
| Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship – Junior Level |
| Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen |
| Eklavya Scholarship |
| Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics /Physics |
| Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship |
| State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship |
| Government Research Adhichatra |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship |
| Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship – Senior Level |
| Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE) |
| State Government Open Merit Scholarship |
Directorate of Technical Education
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna(EBC) |
| Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna(DTE) |
VJNT, OBC and 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 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 Students |
| Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students |
| Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for the OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department students |
Directorate of Medical Education and Research
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme |
| Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance |
| Education Fee reimbursement for open category students affected due to SEBC and EWS reservations in medical and Dental colleges |
Directorate of Arts
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DOA) |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna(EBC) |
Minority Development Department
| State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE) |
| Scholarship for students of minority communities pursuing Higher and Professional courses (DTE) |
| Scholarship for students of minority communities pursuing Higher and Professional courses (DMER) |
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (AGR) |
MAFSU Nagpur
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) Students |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (MAFSU) |
Skill Development, Employment And Entrepreneurship Department
| Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for the students belonging to the socially and educationally backward class and Open Category (Economically Weaker Section) students |
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Maharashtra – Eligibility Criteria
Below is the general eligibility criteria (i.e. common/basic requirements) for the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS), Maharashtra, especially under the Government of India/MahaDBT scheme:
- The applicant must be a resident (domicile) of the state of Maharashtra.
- The applicant must belong to the relevant eligible community/category (for example, Scheduled Caste (SC) or Neo-Buddhist under the SC/Neo-Buddhist PMS scheme).
- The total annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardian (from all sources) must not exceed a specified ceiling (for SC/Neo-Buddhist scheme in Maharashtra, this is ₹2,50,000).
- The applicant must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC / Class 10) examination or an equivalent matriculation examination.
- The applicant must be studying in a post-matriculation course (i.e. classes beyond 10th, e.g. Class 11, 12, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional courses, etc.).
- In case of professional courses, only up to two professional courses are allowed under this scholarship scheme.
- If the applicant fails a year or fails in the same class more than once, eligibility for maintenance or allowances may be restricted (for example, if the applicant fails twice in the same class, they may not receive allowance for that year).
- If the student is studying outside Maharashtra, the eligibility rules will be applied as per the Government of India guidelines.
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Maharashtra – Benefits
The selected students will receive a monthly/annual financial assistance depending on the eligibility criteria and other related factors such as annual income, etc.
| Department | Scholarship Name | Benefits |
| Social Justice and Special Assistance Department | Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship, Maharashtra | Monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 for 10 months; full reimbursement of tuition, exam, and other mandatory fees; and additional disability allowances. |
| Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra | 100% reimbursement of tuition fees, exam fees, and other compulsory institutional fees (full for government-aided; 50% for non-aided professional courses). | |
| Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses, Maharashtra | Monthly allowance of ₹500–₹1,000 for 10 months (₹5,000–₹10,000 annually) for hostel residents in professional courses; covers books, stationery, residence, and food. | |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra | ₹300 per month for 10 months (₹3,000 annually) for two years in Classes 11–12; in addition to other GOI scholarships. | |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra | Monthly maintenance up to ₹1,200 for 10 months; full tuition/exam fees; additional allowances for study materials and disability support. | |
| Tribal Development Department | Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India, Maharashtra | Maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200/month for 10 months; full tuition, exam, and other fees reimbursement. |
| Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra | Full reimbursement of tuition and exam fees for vocational courses (e.g., Engineering, Pharmacy, MBA). | |
| Tuition Fee and Examination Fee for Tribal Students (Freeship), Maharashtra | 100% reimbursement of tuition and exam fees as per the approved college structure. | |
| Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance | Monthly allowance up to ₹500 for 10 months for vocational course students. | |
| Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for SC Students, Maharashtra | 100% course fee reimbursement for SC students in vocational training via PPP scheme in ITIs. | |
| Directorate of Higher Education | Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme | Up to 100% reimbursement of tuition and exam fees for EBC students in graduate/postgraduate courses. |
| Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Junior Level, Maharashtra | Annual scholarship of ₹1,600–₹2,300 for top-ranking students in Classes 11–12. | |
| Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen, Maharashtra | 100% waiver on admission, semester, library, and lab fees in government-aided colleges. | |
| Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra | One-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 for postgraduate students in Law, Arts, Commerce, or Science. | |
| State Government Open Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra | ₹100 per month for undergraduate students in Arts, Commerce, Science, or Law (merit-based). | |
| Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics/Physics | ₹100 per month for science graduates with Maths/Physics as main subjects (minimum 60% in Class 12). | |
| Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship | ₹100 per month for post-matric students who passed Class 10 from Government Vidyaniketan schools. | |
| State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship | ₹250 per month for postgraduate students in 76 government institutions (non-agricultural sciences). | |
| Government Research Adhichatra | ₹750 per month + ₹1,000 annually for other expenses for PhD students in government colleges/universities. | |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship | ₹8,000 per month + ₹10,000 annually for Maharashtra students pursuing JRF at JNU. | |
| Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship – Senior Level | Annual scholarship of ₹2,800–₹72,000 based on course and merit for post-Class 12 students. | |
| Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE) | Up to ₹32,000 for 10 months (₹3,200/month in major cities) for EWS/SEBC hostellers in professional courses. | |
| Directorate of Technical Education | Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) | Up to 100% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for EBC students in diploma/degree/postgraduate technical courses via CAP. |
| Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE) | Up to ₹32,000 for 10 months for EWS/SEBC hostellers in technical courses (children of marginal farmers/registered labourers prioritised). | |
| VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department | Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students | Maintenance up to ₹425/month for 10 months; full tuition/exam fees (50% for non-aided professional). |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students | 100% reimbursement of tuition, exam, and other compulsory fees. | |
| Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges | ₹500–₹1,000/month for 10 months (₹5,000–₹10,000 annually) for hostellers in professional courses. | |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for students studying in 11th & 12th standard of VJNT & SBC category | ₹300/month for 10 months (₹3,000 annually) for two years. | |
| Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students | Maintenance up to ₹425/month for 10 months; full tuition/exam fees (50% for non-aided professional). | |
| Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students | Maintenance up to ₹425/month for 10 months; full tuition/exam fees (50% for non-aided professional). | |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students | 100% reimbursement (50% for non-aided professional; full for girls). | |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students | 100% reimbursement of tuition, exam, and other compulsory fees. | |
| Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for the OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department students | Up to 100% course fee reimbursement for vocational training via PPP in ITIs. | |
| Directorate of Medical Education and Research | Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme | 50% fee reimbursement for EWS students in MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/etc. |
| Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance | Up to ₹30,000 annually (₹3,000/month in major cities) for hostellers with income <₹8 lakh; higher for marginal farmers/registered labourers. | |
| Education Fee reimbursement for open category students affected due to SEBC and EWS reservations in medical and Dental colleges | Full course fee reimbursement for MBBS/BDS/PG Medical in private unaided colleges for affected open category students. | |
| Directorate of Arts | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DOA) | Up to ₹32,000 for 10 months for EWS/SEBC hostellers in arts professional courses. |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) | Up to 100% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for EBC students in arts graduate/postgraduate courses. | |
| Minority Development Department | State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE), Maharashtra | Up to ₹5,000 annually (or full course fee, whichever less) for 2,000 new graduate/postgraduate students. |
| Scholarship for students of minority communities pursuing Higher and Professional courses (DTE) | Up to ₹25,000 annually (or full tuition, whichever less) for technical diploma/degree/postgraduate courses. | |
| Scholarship for students of minority communities pursuing Higher and Professional courses (DMER) | Up to ₹50,000 annually (or full course fee, whichever less) for health science courses (MBBS/BDS etc.). | |
| Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri | Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) | Up to 100% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for EBC students in agriculture courses. |
| MCAER Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (AGR), Maharashtra | Up to ₹30,000 annually for children of marginal farmers/registered labourers in agriculture hostels. | |
| MAFSU Nagpur | MAFSU Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) Students, Maharashtra | Up to 100% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for EBC students in veterinary/animal sciences courses. |
| MAFSU Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra | Up to ₹32,000 for 10 months for EWS/SEBC hostellers in MAFSU courses. | |
| Skill Development, Employment And Entrepreneurship Department | Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement Scholarship for SEBC and EWS Students, Maharashtra | 100% course fee reimbursement for income <₹2.5 lakh; 80% course fee reimbursement for income with ₹2.5-8 lakh in PPP ITI vocational training. |
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Maharashtra – Documents Required
Students applying for the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS), Maharashtra, are required to keep the following documents handy while filling the PMS Maharashtra application form –
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- SSC (Class 10) Marksheet & Certificates
- HSC (Class 12) Marksheet & Certificates
- Previous Year’s Marksheet
- Admission Letter/Proof
- Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Fee Receipt
- Hostel Fee Receipt
- Disability Certificate
- Aadhaar Consent Form (If Aadhaar is not linked or for minors, as per MahaDBT guidelines)
- GAP Certificate (if applicable)
- Self-Declaration Form
- Course Completion Certificate (For vocational/professional course applicants, if required by the scheme)
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Maharashtra – How to Apply?
The applicants can follow the steps below to apply for the scholarships on the Maha DBT portal:
Step 1: Visit the official website.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Postmatric scholarship’ and navigate to the ‘New Application Registration’ tab.
Step 3: Fill in the required details (aadhaar number/enrollment ID) and click on the ‘Register’ to complete the registration process.
Step 4: Choose the ‘Applicant Login’ tab and enter the valid Username, Password, and Captcha code.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Login Here’ tab.
Step 6: Fill in the required details on the personal information page and click on the ‘Create Profile’ button.
Step 7: Click on ‘All Schemes’ and choose the preferred scheme.
Step 8: Fill in the required details to apply for the scheme.
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS), Maharashtra – Important Links
| Particulars | Links |
| New Applicant Registration | Click Here |
| Applicant Login | Click Here |
| Find Eligible Scheme | Click Here |
| Forgot Password | Click Here |
| Forgot Username | Click Here |
| Aadhaar Mapping Process | Click Here |
| Instructions for Cropping Photo and Signature | Click Here |
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS), Maharashtra – FAQs
What is the eligibility criteria for Post-Matric Scholarship in Maharashtra?
To qualify, students must be Maharashtra residents pursuing post-Class 10 education (e.g., Class 11+, diploma, UG/PG courses) in government-approved institutions. Category-specific income limits apply: SC/ST up to ₹2.5 lakh annually; OBC/VJNT/SBC up to ₹1.5 lakh. Students must have passed SSC or equivalent and not have failed the same class twice.
How to apply online for the Post-Matric Scholarship Maharashtra?
Visit the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in), register using Aadhaar/mobile/email, select the relevant scheme (e.g., GOI PMS for SC/ST), fill the form, upload documents (income certificate, caste validity, marksheets, and fee receipt), and submit. Institute verification follows.
What are the benefits under the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students in Maharashtra?
The Post-Matric Scholarship Maharashtra provides comprehensive financial assistance to eligible students. It covers full tuition and examination fees (100% in aided colleges; 50% in non-aided professional courses) and offers a monthly maintenance allowance ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200 (₹2,300–₹12,000 annually for 10 months), depending on the course type and whether the student is a hosteller or pursuing a professional degree. An additional reader allowance is available for visually impaired students. All benefits are directly credited via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
What is the last date to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship 2025-26 in Maharashtra?
The application window for Post-Matric Scholarship Maharashtra 2025-26 will close on March 31, 2026. Students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the scholarship by visiting the official scholarship portal of Maharashtra - mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
What documents are required for the Post-Matric Scholarship application in Maharashtra?
Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, income certificate, caste certificate/validity, SSC/HSC marksheets, admission letter, fee receipt, bank passbook, and bonafide certificate are required to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarships, Maharashtra. For professional courses, add CAP allotment letter. All must be self-attested; renewals need the previous year's income proof.