The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra 2025-26
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Eligibility
Students enrolled in vocational courses
Region
India
Award
Tuition and Examination Fees as per Approved College Fee Structure
Deadline
31-Mar-2026
About The Program
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an initiative by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, to provide financial assistance to students pursuing vocational courses within the state. Selected students will receive reimbursement for tuition and examination fees based on the approved college fee structure.
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 Tribe (ST) category
- be enrolled in one of the following vocational courses:-
- Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Animal Husbandry
- Vaastu Shastra
- Dairy Development
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), or
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- have an annual family income of no more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Benefits
Selected students will receive reimbursement for tuition and examination fees based on the approved college fee structure.
Documents
- Caste certificate issued by the competent authority
- Domicile certificate
- College admission receipt
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate
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 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.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- If a student fails a year, they will not receive the scholarship for that academic year.
Contact Details
Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra
First Floor, Mantralaya (Extension Building),
Madame Cama Road, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk,
Mumbai - 400032
Mantralaya Main Telephone Number: 22024243
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: What is the Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement scheme?
Answer: This is a government scheme by Maharashtra that provides fee reimbursement for students from certain categories (such as Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OBC, SEBC, VJNT, EWS, and others) pursuing vocational courses in government or private recognised institutes under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) or Public-Private Partnership (PPP) schemes.
Question: What courses are covered?
Answer: Technical/vocational courses such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Animal Husbandry, MBA, MCA, Dairy Development, Vaastu Shastra, and others mentioned by the state's technical and vocational education authorities.
Question: Which departments manage and disburse the scheme?
Answer: Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Tribal Development Department, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and others, depending on the applicant’s category.
Question: What happens if I fail in an academic year?
Answer: Failure in an academic year may disqualify you from renewal of the reimbursement. For renewals, you must submit your previous year’s mark sheet to remain eligible.
Question: Is it mandatory to attend all classes and exams?
Answer: Yes, maintaining regular attendance in classes and appearing for examinations is required to remain eligible for the fee reimbursement benefit.
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