The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Class 11 or 12 students
India
Up to ₹160 per month for 10 months
31-Mar-2026
Open Merit Scholarships for EBC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an initiative of the School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra, to provide financial assistance to Economically Backwards 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.
Source: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:-
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 |
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.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra
Email ID: educom-mah@mah.gov.in | Phone Number: (+91) 9665568500, 8373916657, 7838793125
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.