The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Merit Scholarships for EBC Students, Maharashtra 2026-27
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Eligibility
Class 11 or 12 students
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹160 per month for 10 months
Deadline
30-Sep-2026
About The Program
Open Merit Scholarships for EBC Students, Maharashtra 2026-27 is an initiative of the School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra, to provide financial assistance to Economically Backward Classes (EBC) category students studying in Class 11 or 12. The key objective of the scholarship is to enable students to continue their higher education. The selected students will receive a scholarship of up to ₹160 per month for a period of 10 months.
EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Sep-2026
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian citizen
- be a domicile of Maharashtra
- belong to the Economically Backwards Class (EBC) category
- be studying in Class 11 or 12
- have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the SSC examination
- have passed the examination in the first attempt
Benefits
The selected students will receive scholarship awards in the following manner:-
| Particulars | Scholarship Amount (per month for 10 months) | |
| Hostelers | Day Scholars | |
| Boys | ₹140 | ₹80 |
| Girls | ₹160 | ₹100 |
Documents
- Income certificate approved by Tahasildar
- SSC marksheet
- Previous year marksheet (For renewal)
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: Click on the blue colour register button. Fill in your Aadhaar number, tick the checkbox, and click on 'Send OTP'.
Step 4: Verify the OTP you receive and complete your registration.
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: 30th September 2026
Note: The application deadline is subject to change at the discretion of the programme provider.
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Contact Details
School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra
Email ID: educom-mah@mah.gov.in | Phone Number: (+91) 9665568500, 8373916657, 7838793125
Source : https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra is offering this opportunity.
Question: Are there any extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: All candidates will receive equal benefits.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the MahaDBT portal.
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