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Government of India Pre-Matric Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26

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Eligibility

Students studying in Class 9 and 10

Region

India

Award

Up to ₹350 per month and Ad hoc Grant of ₹1,000

Deadline

31-Mar-2026

About The Program

The Government of India Pre-Matric Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an initiative of the Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, for SC category students studying Classes 9 and 10 at government or private institutions. The selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹350 and Adhoc grant up to ₹1,000. 

Source: prematric.mahait.org

EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Mar-2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be an Indian citizen
  • be a domicile of Maharashtra
  • belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
  • be studying in Class 9 and 10 at government, government-aided, private, or non-aided schools or institutions  
  • have an annual family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000
Benefits

The selected candidates will receive the awards in the following manner:-

Particulars Scholarship per month (10 months) Adhoc Grant
Hostellers ₹350 ₹1,000
Non-Hostellers ₹150 ₹750
Documents
  • Domicile certificate.
  • Income certificate
  • Caste 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: After successful registration on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 4: Log in using the username and password, and select the respective scholarship.
Step 5: Fill in the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria.

Contact Details

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: 022-22843665, 220231652

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FAQ's

Question: Who is offering this scheme?
Answer:
 The Government of Maharashtra, through its Social Justice and Special Assistance program, is offering this scholarship.


Question: What are the awards for this scholarship?
Answer:
 The selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹350 and an Adhoc grant of ₹1,000.


​​​​​Question: Can a domicile outside Maharashtra apply for this scheme?
Answer:
No, the domicile of Maharashtra is mandatory for this scholarship.


Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer:
 The application is online through the official MahaIT portal.

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