The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Maharashtra 2024-25
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Eligibility
Students studying in Class 11 and above
Region
India
Award
A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits
Deadline
31-May-2025
About The Program
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Maharashtra 2024-25 is an initiative of the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra to support SC/Neo-Buddhist students pursuing studies beyond Class 10 within the state. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students and reduce dropout rates in educational institutions. Selected students will receive a monthly maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 and other benefits.
Source: Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-May-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Maharashtra
- belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Navbouddha community
- be studying in Class 11 or above
- have completed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent matriculation
- have an annual income of less than or equal to ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Note: Students can pursue only two professional courses under this scheme.
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive the benefits below for a duration of 10 months in a year:-
| Groups | Monthly Amount in ₹ | ||
| Day Scholars | Hostellers | Additional Disability Allowance | |
| I | 550 | 1,200 | 150 |
| II | 530 | 820 | 125 |
| III | 300 | 570 | 125 |
| IV | 230 | 380 | 100 |
Other Additional Disability Allowances for All Groups:-
| Type of Disability | Transport Allowance for Students Residing Outside Hostel Campus as per GR (B) of Additional Allowances | Special Pay Allowance for Caretakers | Escort Allowance | Extra Coaching Allowance |
| Leprosy cured | Up to ₹100 | ₹100 as per GR (B, C, & D) of additional allowances | ₹100 | - |
| Mental retardation/illness | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹150 as per GR (B, C, D & E) of additional allowances | |
| Orthopaedic disability | ₹100 as per GR (B, C, D) of additional allowances | ₹100 | - | |
| Hearing impaired | - | - | - | |
| Locomotor disability | - | - | - |
In addition to the maintenance allowance, all mandatory fees/compulsory payable fees i.e. tuition fees, exam fees & other fees of the student to the institutes will be covered under this scheme.
Documents
- Income certificate issued by Tahsildar
- Caste certificate
- Marksheet for the last appeared examination
- Marksheet for SSC or HSC
- Income certificate (if required)
- Gap and self-declaration certificate (if required)
- Hostel certificate (if required)
- Husband's income certificate (if the applicant is a married female)
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates 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: Click on the 'New Applicant Registration' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 4: Fill in all required details, and verify the email and phone number.
Step 5: Complete the Aadhaar authentication process either through OTP or biometrics.
Step 6: After completing the authentication process, fill in all the required details in the 'Register' tab.
Step 7: Now, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 8: Log in using the username and password.
Step 9: Fill in the necessary details, upload the specified documents, and submit.
Important Dates
Scholarship Deadline: 31st May 2025
Selection Criteria
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Terms and Conditions
- Students who fail to be promoted to the next class on the first attempt are eligible for reimbursement of the exam fee and maintenance allowance.
- Students who pass and are promoted to the next class after two attempts are still eligible for this scholarship.
- Students who fail the same class twice are ineligible for the scholarship benefits.
Contact Details
Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra
1st Floor, Annex Building,
Mantralay, Madam Cama Road,
Hutatma Rajguru Chowk,
Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400032
Email ID: min.socjustice@maharashtra.gov.in | Phone Number (Office): 022-22025251, 22028660 | Phone Number: (022)-22843665, 220231652
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