The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra 2025-26
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Eligibility
Students in Class 11 and above
Region
India
Award
A reimbursement of tuition fees, exam fees and other admissible fees
Deadline
31-Mar-2026
About The Program
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra 2025-26 is an initiative of the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, to provide financial assistance to the students studying in Class 11 and above in Maharashtra. The selected candidates will receive reimbursement of tuition fees, exam fees, and other admissible fees.
Source: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Mar-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Maharashtra
- belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Neo-Buddhist community
- be studying in Class 11 or above in a government-recognised institution in the state
- have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent matriculation exam
- have an annual income of less than or equal to ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Benefits
Selected students will receive a reimbursement of tuition fees, exam fees, and other admissible fees.
Documents
- Income certificate issued by Tahsildar
- Caste certificate
- Caste validity certificate
- Marksheet for the last examination
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) marksheet
- Income certificate (if required)
- Hostel certificate (if required)
- Common Admission Process (CAP) round allotment letter
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
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: 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
- Students must not have failed more than one year in any class during their post-matriculation education.
- Students pursuing professional courses must be admitted through the CAP round only.
Contact Details
Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra
Email ID: min.socjustice@maharashtra.gov.in | Helpline Number: (022)-22025251
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is offering this award.
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 official MahaDBT portal.
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