Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for SC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26
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Eligibility
SC category students of Maharashtra
Region
India
Award
100% reimbursement of course fees
Deadline
31-Mar-2026
About The Program
Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for SC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an initiative of the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. It provides financial assistance to SC category students who have secured admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) in government and private ITIs under the PPP scheme. Selected candidates will receive a 100% reimbursement of the course 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) category
- have been admitted through the PPP scheme to a Government Skill Development Institute or a Private Institute
- have taken admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP)
- have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹8,00,000 from all sources
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-
- For SSC Pass with family income less than or equal to ₹2,50,000: As per the GOI scholarship
- For SSC Pass with family income above ₹2,50,000 and up to ₹8,00,000: 100% reimbursement of course fees
- For SSC Fail with family income up to ₹8,00,000: 100% reimbursement of course fees
Documents
Required Documents as per Government Resolution (GR):
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) marksheet/certificates
- Domicile certificate
- Income certificate issued by the competent authority
- Caste certificate or Caste validity certificate
- Previous year marksheet (for renewal)
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
- Attendance is mandatory.
- Candidate should not have availed any benefit for a training program sponsored by the State/Central Government/Department/Local Body/Company or Corporation.
- Admission must be for DGT, New Delhi or MSCVT-approved courses.
- Candidates must attend each semester/annual exam. In case of a medical emergency, a recommendation by the institute's Regional Joint Director is required for certification or recommendation.
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
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: What is the Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for SC Students?
Answer: It is a government scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Maharashtra, that reimburses the full course fee for Scheduled Caste (SC) students admitted under the PPP scheme in Government or Private ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) to support skill development and vocational education.
Question: What is the amount of reimbursement?
Answer: Eligible SC students get 100% reimbursement of the course fees. Students with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh may also get benefits under the Government of India scholarship scheme integrated with this reimbursement.
Question: What happens if a student fails in the academic year?
Answer: Failure in the academic year may make the student ineligible for renewal. For renewal, submission of the previous year's marksheet is necessary.
Question: Can this scheme be combined with other scholarships?
Answer: This reimbursement typically cannot be availed alongside other government or private vocational training benefits for the same course.
Question: Who manages and disburses this scheme?
Answer: It is managed by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra, and disbursed via district social welfare officers and the MahaDBT portal.
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