Maharashtra Scholarships 2023: The Government of Maharashtra administers a number of scholarships for the candidates who are a resident of the Maharashtra state. Maharashtra scholarships strive at presenting suitable monetary support to exemplary and underprivileged students belonging to diverse levels of life. Visit the Maharashtra Scholarship website to apply for Maharashtra scholarships.
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Maharashtra Scholarships Complete List
Scholarship
| Scholarship Name | Name of the Organisation | Application Availability Period* |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC candidates, Maharashtra | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC candidates, Maharashtra | VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT candidates, Maharashtra | VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST candidates, Maharashtra | Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra | Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighter, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Maintenance Allowance for SC candidates in Professional Courses, Maharashtra | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC candidates in Professional Courses, Maharashtra | VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to ST candidates, Maharashtra | Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India, Maharashtra | Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC candidates, Maharashtra | VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC candidates, Maharashtra | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Post Matric Scholarship to OBC candidates, Maharashtra | VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT candidates, Maharashtra | VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program, Maharashtra | Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra | Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra | Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
| Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra | August to October |
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2023
Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC candidates, Maharashtra
- The candidates seeking an education at a post-matriculation level can apply.
- The candidates, who are interested in full-time employment or are redoing the same class cannot apply for the scholarship.
- They must secure 75% attendance for the current year
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC candidates, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is available for candidates studying at a post-matriculation level in a government or government-aided institution.
- The yearly income of the family should not exceed INR 8 Lakh.
- The candidates must have obtained admission through CAP means.
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is applicable for the wards of registered labor or the child of Alpabhudarak or both.
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 8 Lakh.
- The candidates must have attained admission in a technical, professional or non-professional program at graduation or postgraduation level.
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT candidates, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is accessible for candidates studying at the post-matriculation level in a government/government-aided institution.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 8 Lakh.
- The candidates must have taken admission through the CAP process.
Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen, Maharashtra
- The wards/widows/wife of Ex-Servicemen can apply.
- They must be studying in Maharashtra only at a government-aided college.
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST candidates, Maharashtra
- The candidates seeking vocational courses are eligible to apply.
- They must have passed the previous examination.
- The annual income of the family should be less than or equal to INR 2.5 Lakh.
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra
- The candidates enrolled in vocational courses like Pharmacy, Engineering, MBA, MCA, Vaastu Shastra, etc.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh.
Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra
- The candidates studying at graduation or postgraduation level can apply.
- They must have taken admission to JNU.
Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighter, Maharashtra
- Wards/Widow/Wife of freedom fighters can apply for this scheme.
- They must be studying in Maharashtra only.
Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is available to postgraduate candidates.
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They must be studying in Maharashtra only at one of the following institutions –
- Govt. Science Institute (Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad),
- Govt. Vidarbha Gyan Vidnyan Science Institute (Amravati),
- Vasant Rao Naik Mahavidyalaya College (Nagpur),
- Universities and affiliated colleges
- They must have obtained at least 60% marks in postgraduation.
Maintenance Allowance for SC candidates in Professional Courses, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is available for candidates registered in professional courses.
- The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2.5 Lakh from all sources.
- The candidates must be living in a hostel and be a scholarship holder of the Government of India.
Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC candidates in Professional Courses, Maharashtra
- The candidates seeking professional courses like engineering, medical, animal husbandry, etc. can apply for the scholarship.
- The annual income of the family should be less than or equal to INR 1 Lakh.
- The applicant must be living in a government hostel connected to professional college.
Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is suitable for candidates who have done class 10 from Government Vidyaniketan only.
- They must have qualified class 10 with 60% marks.
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to ST candidates, Maharashtra
- The candidates must have passed their previous examination.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh.
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India, Maharashtra
- The candidates who have passed class 10 examinations can apply for this scholarship.
- They must be studying at the post-matric level.
- The annual income of the family should be less than or equal to INR 2.50 Lakh.
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC candidates, Maharashtra
- The candidates studying in class 11 to postgraduation level can apply.
- The annual income of the family should be less than or equal to INR 8 Lakh.
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC candidates, Maharashtra
- The candidates who have passed class 10th can apply for this scholarship.
- They must be seeking studies at the post-matric level.
- The annual family income should be less than INR 2.50 Lakh.
Post Matric Scholarship to OBC candidates, Maharashtra
- The candidates seeking studies at a post-matriculation level can apply.
- The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1 Lakh.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra
- The disabled candidates of class 11 to postgraduation level can apply.
- The level of disability should be 40% or more.
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra
- The candidates belonging to the scheduled caste can apply.
- There is no income limit for this scholarship.
- The applicants must have passed the SSC examination with 75% or more marks and taken admission in class 11.
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is applicable for candidates who have taken admission to a professional or non-professional course can apply.
- Candidate must have taken admission under the general category.
- The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh.
Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT candidates, Maharashtra
- The candidates who are seeking studies at the post matriculation level can apply for this scholarship.
- The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1 Lakh.
- The candidates engaged in full-time employment or repeaters are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program, Maharashtra
- The candidates in the age group of 21 to 26 years can apply for this fellowship.
- They must have graduated with a first-class.
- They must have a minimum work experience of 1 year.
- They must be proficient in the Marathi language.
- They must be responsible, enterprising and enthusiastic students.
State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra
- The scholarship is applicable for graduate candidates from non-agricultural universities.
- They must be studying in Maharashtra only.
Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra
- The candidates who have completed their graduation in arts, science, law and commerce stream and have taken admission in a postgraduate program can apply for the scholarship.
- The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them is 60% (for arts, commerce and law stream) and 70% (for science stream).
- The annual income of the family should be less than INR 75,000 from all sources.
- The candidates engaged in full-time or part-time employment cannot apply.
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra
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The candidates who have passed SSC or equivalent matric are eligible for this scholarship.
They must be studying in a government recognized institute located in Maharashtra. - The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,50,000.
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Step 1: Online Registration
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For UID Based Registration
- Go to the MahaDBT Scholarship website at https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/
- Click on “New Applicant Registration”.
- Click on “Yes” and enter Aadhaar number to proceed.
- Authenticate student’s Aadhaar details either by using OTP (through linked mobile number) or by using Biometric (if the mobile number is not linked with Aadhaar)
- Once, the Aadhaar details are authenticated, fill in all the required details on the registration form.
- Create candidates login details (username and password)
- Verify the candidate’s email ID and mobile number via OTP for successful registration.
- Save all details and proceed.
For Non-UID based registration
- Visit the MahaDBT gov in Scholarship Website.
- Click on “New Applicant Registration”.
- Click on “No” and register either by using the Aadhaar enrolment ID or by knowing the current status of candidates Aadhaar number.
- Fill in all the required details.
- Verify the candidate’s email ID and mobile number through OTP for successful registration.
- Create candidates login details (username and password)
- Upload candidates photograph as specified and other supporting documents (identity proof, address proof and birth proof.
- Click on “Register” to complete registration.
Step – 2: User Login Procedure
- Once successfully registered, students can log in to the MahaDBT scholarship portal by clicking on “Applicant login”.
- Enter candidates registered username and password to log in.
- In case, students forget candidates’ password, students can click on the “Forget password” button to retrieve it.
Step – 3: Submission of Application Form
- Once students have successfully logged in, students will be directed to the user dashboard.
- Click on “Profile” to update the candidates’ profile.
- If the candidate’s profile is 100% complete, students will get the list of suggested eligible scholarship schemes.
- Select the scholarship student wants to apply for.
- Click on the “Apply” button to proceed with the scholarship application.
- Provide all necessary information and upload supporting documents (if required).
- Finally, submit the application.
Step – 4: Checking Application Status
- After successful submission of the scholarship application, the candidates can check the status of their application by clicking on “Applied Schemes”.
- If the candidate’s application is under scrutiny, it will be visible under the head of “Under Scrutiny Applications”.
- If the candidate’s application is approved, it will be visible under the head of “Approved Applications”.
- If the candidate’s application is rejected, it will be visible under the head of “Rejected Applications”.
February
- Domicile certificate
- Annual Income certificate
- HSC and SSC Marks Card or certificates
- Affidavit and Aadhar Card
- PAN card copy
- Fee receipt
- College bonafide certificate
- Caste/Category certificate
- CAP allotment letter
- Hostel certificate
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- Reach the respective scholarship providing department/ school/ college/ institution needed by the candidate to get the scholarship applications.
- Fill in all required details and attach all supporting certificates.
- Submit the completed application to respective department/ institution/ school/ college.
Note: It is prudent to relate to the particular scholarship application process to have a good idea.
Scholarship
2023
| Scholarship Name | Reward Details |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC candidates, Maharashtra |
Hostellers –
INR 150 to INR 425 per month
Day Scholars – INR 90 to INR 190 per month |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC candidates, Maharashtra | Reimbursement of tuition fees, exam fees, and other admissible fees |
| Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra | Up to INR 30,000 for 10 months |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT candidates, Maharashtra | Reimbursement of tuition fees, exam fees, and other admissible fees |
| Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen, Maharashtra |
Admission Fee – 100%
Semester Fee – 100% Library Fee – 100% Laboratory Fee – 100% |
| Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST candidates, Maharashtra |
For courses with 4 to 5 years duration
– Maintenance allowance of INR 7,000 per annum to day-scholars and INR 10,000 per annum to hostellers.
For courses with 2 to 3 years duration – Maintenance allowance of INR 5,000 per annum to day-scholars and INR 7,000 per annum to hostellers. For courses with 2 years or less duration – Maintenance allowance of INR 5,000 per annum to both day-scholars and hostellers. |
| Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra | Tuition fees and exam fees as per approved college fee structure |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra |
INR 8,000 per month
An additional allowance of INR 10,000 per annum |
| Education Concession to Children of Freedom Fighter, Maharashtra |
INR 50 per month for graduation/ postgraduation and INR 60 per month for engineering course
Book allowance of INR 200 per annum for graduation/ postgraduation and INR 400 per annum for engineering course |
| Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra | Scholarship of INR 750 per month and INR 1,000 per annum for other expenses |
| Maintenance Allowance for SC candidates in Professional Courses, Maharashtra |
For courses with 4 to 5 years duration –
Maintenance allowance of INR 7,000 per annum to day-scholars and INR 10,000 per annum to hostellers.
For courses with 2 to 3 years duration – Maintenance allowance of INR 5,000 per annum to day-scholars and INR 7,000 per annum to hostellers. For courses with 2 years or less duration – Maintenance allowance of INR 5,000 per annum to both day-scholars and hostellers |
| Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC candidates in Professional Courses, Maharashtra |
For courses with 4 to 5 years duration –
Maintenance allowance of INR 700 per month for 10 months.
For courses with 2 to 3 years duration – Maintenance allowance of INR 500 per month for 10 months. For courses with 2 years or less duration – Maintenance allowance of INR 500 per month for 10 months. |
| Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra | INR 100 per month |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to ST candidates, Maharashtra | Tuition fees and exam fees |
| Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India, Maharashtra |
Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 per month
Additional reader allowance of up to INR 240 per month Study tour charges of INR 1,600 per annum Thesis typing/printing charges of INR 1,600 per annum Book grant of INR 1,200 per annum |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC candidates, Maharashtra | The scholarship covers tuition fees, laboratory fees, library fees, admission fees, term fees, gymkhana fees and examination fees. |
| Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC candidates, Maharashtra |
Hostellers –
Up to INR 1,200 per month
Day-scholars – Up to INR 550 per month |
| Post Matric Scholarship to OBC candidates, Maharashtra |
For day scholars –
Maintenance allowance of INR 90 to INR 190 per month.
For hostellers – Maintenance allowance of INR 150 to INR 425 per month. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra |
Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 per month
Reader allowance of up to INR 100 per month Study tour expenses of up to INR 500 per annum Project typing expenses of up to INR 600 per annum Tuition fees (as approved by the competent authority) |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra | INR 300 per month for 10 months to carry out studies in class 11 & 12. |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra | 100% tuition fees and exam fees |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT candidates, Maharashtra |
For day-scholars –
INR 90 to INR 190 per month
For hostellers – INR 150 to INR 425 per month |
| Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program, Maharashtra |
Monthly stipend of INR 45,000
Accidental insurance cover and other benefits |
| State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra | INR 250 per month |
| Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra | INR 5,000 |
| Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra | Tuition fee and examination fee |
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Question 1.
What are Maharashtra Scholarships?
Answer:
The Government of Maharashtra conducts several scholarships for the candidates who are a citizen of the Maharashtra state. Maharashtra scholarships aim at presenting becoming monetary support to worthy and impoverished students belonging to various levels of life.
Question 2.
What is the last date to apply for Maharashtra Scholarships?
Answer:
The candidates who are eligible to apply for Maharashtra Scholarships need to apply between August to October month. The actual dates will be provided by the scholarship provider in the official website.
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