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Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26
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Eligibility
Graduate students from Law, Commerce, Science & Arts
Region
India
Award
A one-time financial grant of ₹5,000
Deadline
31-Mar-2026
About The Program
Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra to provide financial assistance to graduates in Law, Arts, Commerce, and Science streams who have been admitted to postgraduate degree courses. Selected scholars will receive a one-time merit-based financial assistance of ₹5,000.
Source: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Mar-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a graduate domiciled in Maharashtra
- have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Law, Commerce, or Arts, and 70% in Science, from a recognised Maharashtra institution/university
- have an annual family income of ₹75,000 or less
- not be employed part-time or full-time
Note:- Students domiciled in Maharashtra, studying outside the state, are ineligible.
Benefits
Selected scholars will receive a one-time merit-based financial assistance of ₹5,000.
Documents
- Income certificate issued by Tahsildar
- Marksheet and certificates of the last qualifying examination
- Domicile certificate
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
Contact Details
Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), 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 scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The Directorate of Higher Education, the Government of Maharashtra, is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Graduate students from Law, Commerce, Science & Arts can apply for this scholarship.
Question: What is the amount provided by this scholarship?
Answer: Selected students will receive a one-time financial grant of ₹5,000.
Question: What is the application deadline for this scholarship?
Answer: The application deadline for this scholarship is 31 March 2026.
Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: Students can apply through the official website of Maha DBT.
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