The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
DOA Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra 2024-25
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Eligibility
Wards of marginal farmers or registered laborers pursuing professional courses
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹30,000 for 10 months
Deadline
31-May-2025
About The Program
DOA Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra 2024-25 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 recognized institutions within the state. Selected students can receive up to ₹30,000 for 10 months.
Source: Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-May-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Maharashtra
- be the child of a registered laborer 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-center (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 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 a duration of 10 months as follow:-
| Category | For child of Registered Labor/Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder) (in ₹ for 10 months) | For students having an annual family income of up to ₹1,00,000 (in ₹ for 10 months) | For students having an annual family income of between ₹1,00,000-₹8,00,000 (in ₹ for 10 months) |
| For institute in MMRDA/PMRDA/Aurangabad City/Nagpur City | 30,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| For institutes in other areas | 20,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
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 for the scholarship through the following 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 at 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 captch 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: 31st May 2025
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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