The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students, Maharashtra 2025-26
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Eligibility
VJNT category students studying in Class 11 and above
Region
India
Award
A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹425 and other benefits
Deadline
31-Mar-2026
About The Program
Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an opportunity provided by the VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra to financially help the students studying in Class 11 and higher. The scheme enables the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) category students to pursue higher education by providing them with a monthly maintenance allowance of up to ₹425 and other benefits.
Source: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Mar-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian citizen
- be a domicile of Maharashtra
- belong to the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) category
- be studying in Class 11 and higher in courses by the government
- have secured 75% attendance for the current year
- have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹1,50,000
Benefits
The selected scholars will receive the maintenance allowance as follows:-
| Course | Hostlers (₹ per month) | Day Scholars (₹ per month) |
| Group A | 425 | 190 |
| Group B | 290 | 190 |
| Group C | 290 | 190 |
| Group D | 230 | 120 |
| Group E | 150 | 90 |
Note:-
- The scholarship amount will be given to the students from the admission date to till exam completion date.
- The students will receive 100% of the tuition fee, exam fee, and maintenance allowance to study in government/government-aided/non-aided institutions in professional and non-professional courses.
- If the applicant takes an admission on or before the 20th of any month, the maintenance allowance will be issued for that current month. Otherwise, maintenance allowance will be entitled from next month.
- 100% benefit (tuition fees, exam fees, and maintenance allowance) is applicable for D.Ed. and B.Ed. courses. For students studying in government-aided /non-aided D.Ed. and B.Ed courses, the fee structure is applicable as per government rates for the same course.
- Maintenance allowance and exam fees are disbursed to the applicant upon promotion to the next higher class.
Documents
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority
- Income certificate/declaration issued by a competent authority
- Caste validity certificate
- Marksheet of HSC or SSC or last examination
- Gap certificate (Not mandatory, but required in case of a gap)
- Father/Guardian's death certificate (if applicable)
- Ration card
- Leaving certificate
- Declaration certificate of parents/guardians about the number of children beneficiaries
Note:-
- Caste validity certificate is mandatory for professional degree courses and professional postgraduate courses. However, it is not mandatory for non-professional courses.
- A maximum of 2 male children from a family are allowed to avail of this scholarship. For female children, this rule does not apply.
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
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- The applicants are required to pass the previous year's examination for the renewal of the scholarship.
- In the case of VJNT, if an applicant fails for a year, no reimbursement is provided for that specific year.
- If the applicants get admission to a government hostel, they will be eligible for one-third amount of hostlers.
- Applicants should come through the CAP round for professional courses.
- Scholarships/freeship will continue until the applicant completes one course.
- If a student fails a particular academic year, they will still receive the tuition fees, exam fees, and maintenance allowance for that year. However, they will not receive any further financial assistance until they have successfully moved on to the next grade level.
- No scholarship will be paid to the applicants under this scheme who are already receiving a scholarship/stipend from another source.
- The applicants who change from professional to non-professional courses will not receive any scholarship.
- If an applicant changes their course in between academic years, they will not be eligible for further assistance.
- If a student is unable to take their annual exams due to a medical condition or an unforeseen event, the college principal may grant them a pass on the condition that they provide satisfactory medical documentation or other sufficient evidence to support their claim.
- Scholarships or freeships will continue to be provided to students until they complete one course, such as 11th or 12th grade Arts, B.A., M.A., M.Phil., or Ph.D. If a student completes both B.A. and B.Ed. degrees and later decide to pursue an M.A., they will no longer be eligible for scholarship/freeship benefits. However, if a student opts for an M.B.A. following their B.Ed., they may be eligible for scholarship or freeship support, as it is considered a professional postgraduate course.
- For Group A, if an applicant pursuing a Group A course fails in the examination for the first time, the award may be renewed. However, for second and subsequent failures in any class, the applicant shall bear their expenses until they secure promotion to the next higher class.
- For Group B, C, D, and E, the applicant must secure a promotion to a higher class. In case of second and subsequent failures in any class, the applicant shall bear their expenses until they secure promotion to the next higher class.
Contact Details
VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Maharashtra
3 Church Road, Pune 1
Email ID: jdvjnt@maharashtra.gov.in | Phone Number: 18001208040
Important Links
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: VJNT category students of Maharashtra studying in Class 11 and above can apply for this scholarship.
Question: What is the amount provided by this scholarship?
Answer: Selected students will receive a monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹425 and other benefits.
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.
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