Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra 2025-26

EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Mar-2026

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 from 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 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 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.

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Important Dates

Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Important documents

Scholarship Guidelines

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

Important Links

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FAQ's

Question: What is the Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability?
Answer: It is a financial assistance scheme by the Government of Maharashtra, aimed at supporting students with disabilities (having 40% or more disability) to pursue post-matric education, including higher secondary, diploma, graduate, and postgraduate courses in recognised institutions in Maharashtra.

Question: What educational levels does this scholarship cover?
Answer: From Class 11 and 12 (Higher Secondary) to Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional, and Ph.D. courses.

Question: Is there an income limit to apply?
Answer: The scheme generally requires the family income to be within prescribed limits applicable under social justice schemes (usually up to ₹2.5 lakh per annum), but this varies with category and course.

Question: What happens if a student fails in the academic year?
Answer: The scholarship is generally discontinued if the student fails in the qualifying exam or course; students must maintain passing status to continue receiving benefits.

Question: Can this scholarship be availed together with other scholarships?
Answer: No, the student should not be receiving any other similar government scholarship concurrently.

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