The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
DOA Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra 2025-26
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Eligibility
Wards of marginal farmers or registered laborers pursuing professional courses
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹32,000 for 10 months
Deadline
31-Mar-2026
About The Program
DOA Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra 2025-26 is a scheme offered by the Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra, aimed at providing financial assistance to students from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category who are pursuing professional courses in recognised institutions within the state. Selected students can receive up to ₹30,000 for 10 months.
Source: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Mar-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Maharashtra
- be the child of a registered labourer or Alpabhudarak (marginal landholder)
- be enrolled in a professional course at a government, non-government aided, partially aided-unaided, or permanently unaided college, or a non-agricultural university or sub-centre (excluding private or self-financed private universities) under the Directorate of Art Department
- have taken admission under the general category
- be a hosteller (staying in a government/private hostel, paying guest accommodation, or as a tenant)
- have an annual family income of less than ₹8,00,000
- attempt every semester or annual exam
Non-Eligibility:
- Applicants must not be availing of any other Nirvah Bhatta benefits.
Students should not have a gap of more than 2 years during the course.
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive the following benefits for 10 months:-
| Category | Allowances | Students pursuing studies in Mumbai suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur | Students pursuing studies in other revenue divisional cities and remaining C-class municipal areas | Students pursuing studies in other districts | Students pursuing studies in Talukas |
| For students of Registered Labour/Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder) (in ₹ for 10 months) | Food allowance | 32,000 | 28,000 | 25,000 | 23,000 |
| For students having an annual family income of up to ₹1,00,000 (in ₹ for 10 months) | Residence allowance | 20,000 | 15,000 | 12,000 | 10,000 |
| For students having an annual family income of between ₹1,00,000-₹8,00,000 (in ₹ for 10 months) | Subsistence allowance | 8,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 |
| Total | 60,000 | 51,000 | 43,000 | 38,000 | |
Documents
- Domicile certificate
- Registered labourer certificate/Alpabudharak certificate/Family annual income certificate
- Hosteller document
- CAP-related document
- Attendance certificate
- Previous year's marksheet
- Gap-related document (if applicable)
- Previous year's annual income certificate
- Family declaration certificate for two children
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Fill in all required details, verify the email and the phone number, enter the captcha and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 5: After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 6: Log in using the username and password.
Step 7: Fill in the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- 33% of the seats are reserved for girls.
- The Government Resolution states that the scheme is only available to the first two children of a family.
- Students who benefited from the scholarship last year are eligible to apply for renewal.
- To renew the application, students must use their assigned application ID. The published list is available on the Department of Art's website.
Contact Details
Director of Art, Government of Maharashtra
411, Fourth Floor, Mantralaya Annex,
Madam Cama Road, Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400032
Phone Number: (022)-22025301
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra is offering the scholarship.
Question: Can students with gap years apply?
Answer: Students with a gap of 2 years are ineligible.
Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: All the candidates will receive equal benefits.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official MahaDBT portal.
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