Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra 2024-25
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Eligibility
Disabled students studying in Class 11 to Ph.D. level
Region
India
Award
A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits
Deadline
31-May-2025
About The Program
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra 2024-25 is an initiative of the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. It provides financial assistance to disabled students enrolled in Class 11 to Ph.D. Selected scholars 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
- have a disability of 40% or more, as certified by a competent authority
- be studying in Class 11 to Ph.D. level at a government or government-aided institution in Maharashtra
- have been admitted through the CAP process
Benefits
The selected students will receive the following benefits:-
| Groups | Maintenance Allowance for Hostellers (in ₹ per month for 10 months) | Maintenance Allowance for Day Scholars (in ₹ per month for 10 months) | Additional Allowance for Blind Students |
| Group A | 1,200 | 550 | 100 |
| Group B and C | 820 | 530 | 75 |
| Group D | 570 | 300 | 75 |
| Group E | 380 | 230 | 50 |
- In addition to the maintenance allowance, all mandatory fees including tuition, exam, and other compulsory fees payable by the student to the institute are covered under this scheme.
- A project typing expense of up to ₹600 per annum will also be provided to students.
- Candidates pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses will receive a maintenance allowance as per postgraduation Groups A, B, and C.
Documents
- Marksheet and certificates for the last appeared examination
- Domicile certificate
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Guardian certificate
- Gap Certificate (if applicable) (For Group A only)
How can you apply?
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.
Important Dates
Scholarship Deadline: 31st May 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- The scholarship will not be applicable if the candidate fails or quits the same course/incomplete course.
- The scholarship will not be applicable for a second time if the candidate applies based on HSC/SSC/Degree criteria. (Note:- Applications should be progressive; only one course is allowed per application.)
- Students studying in a recognised institute or college outside Maharashtra are eligible, but they must be residents of Maharashtra.
- Students pursuing post-graduation in the medical field who are not allowed to practice outside the institute e.g., interns or residents receiving a stipend are eligible.
- If a student in arts, science, or commerce discontinues their course and applies for a professional course, a technical education certificate/diploma/degree is applicable for the scholarship. However, if the candidate fails in Group A, the scholarship will not be applicable.
- For Groups B, C, D, and E: If the student fails, they will not be eligible for this scheme.
- For Group A: If the student fails once, they may be eligible for this scheme, but they will not be eligible if they fail a second time during their entire education.
- Students enrolled in distance education from a recognised university/institution where non-refundable fees must be paid will receive an annual grant of ₹500 for book and material purchases.
- Candidates can only apply for the Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship with this scheme. They cannot apply for another scheme concurrently.
- If a candidate is working full-time, they are not eligible.
- If a candidate is a government hosteller and does not receive books and stationery from the hostel, they are eligible for an additional 1/3 of the maintenance allowance allocated for hostel residents.
- Students residing in a college/institute hostel or any other recognised hostel who pay hostel fees will receive the maintenance allowance at the hosteller rate.
Contact Details
Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, 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 | Helpline Number: (022)-22025251
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