Candidates will be selected based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Wards, wives, or widows of freedom fighters pursuing PG courses
India
A monthly scholarship of up to ₹60 and an annual book allowance of up to ₹40
31-Mar-2026
Education Concession for Children of Freedom Fighters, Maharashtra 2025-26, is an initiative of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra. It provides financial assistance to wards, wives, or widows of freedom fighters pursuing graduation or postgraduation courses. Selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of up to ₹60 and an annual book allowance of up to ₹400.
Source: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note: Students studying outside Maharashtra are ineligible for this scholarship.
The selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-
Courses | Scholarship (monthly) | Book allowance (annually) |
Degree & Postgraduate | ₹50 | ₹200 |
Engineering | ₹60 | ₹400 |
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.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Candidates will be selected based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Directorate of Higher Education
412, E, Bahirat Patil Chowk
Model Colony, Shivaji Nagar
Pune - 411016
Email ID: director.dhepune@nic.in | Phone Number: (020) 26122119
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Directorate of Higher Education, the Government of Maharashtra, is offering this opportunity.
Question: Are students outside of Maharashtra eligible?
Answer: Only students domiciled in Maharashtra are eligible.
Question: Will disabled students receive any extra benefits?
Answer: All candidates will receive equal benefits.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official MahaDBT portal.