The candidates will be selected based on their merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Postgraduate degree holders
India
A monthly scholarship of up to ₹750, with an additional ₹1,000 annually for other expenses
31-Mar-2026
Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an initiative of the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Maharashtra, aimed at providing financial assistance to students who have completed their postgraduate studies and wish to pursue a Ph.D. in government institutions. Selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹750 and an additional annual allowance of ₹1,000 for other expenses.
Source: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note:- For applicants with degrees other than those listed above, a minimum of 60% marks is not required.
The selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹750 and an annual stipend of ₹1,000 for additional expenses.
Note:- For renewal, students must submit an annual progress report from their guide and a progress report of their own from the last academic year.
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 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
The candidates will be selected based on their merit and 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 scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The Directorate of Higher Education, the Government of Maharashtra is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Postgraduate degree holders of Maharashtra can apply for this scholarship.
Question: What is the amount provided by this scholarship?
Answer: Selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of up to ₹750, with an additional ₹1,000 annually for other expenses.
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.