Maharashtra Scholarship 2020-21: Complete Registration Process, Eligibility, Result, Last Date

Many scholarship schemes are announced by the Maharashtra state government for the students. Maharashtra Scholarships are for students who belong to different categories. Maharashtra has the 2nd highest literacy rate in India among all the states. So it has emerged as an educational hub. It has one Central University, 19 state universities, and 21 deemed universities which creates an atmosphere of education for the students who are the residents of the state and also for the outsiders. Maharashtra Government has introduced an online portal for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) also known as MahaDBT. Direct Benefit Transfer helps the students in receiving money either online or offline. The procedure of MahaDBT is through online.

Maharashtra Scholarship – Important Dates

Events	Dates
Post-Matric Scholarship SBC Maharashtra End date	February
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees SBC candidates	February
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana End Date	June
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees to VJNT End Date	February
Educational Concession to the children of Ex-Servicemen End Date	February
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST candidates End Date	February
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement End Date	February
Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme End Date	July
Education Concession for the Children of Freedom Fighter End Date	February
Government Research Adhichatra End Date	February
Maintenance Allowance for SC candidates in Professional Courses End Date	February
Maintenance Allowance to VJNT & SBC candidates in Professional Courses End Date	February
Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship End Date	August
Tuition Fee & Examination Fee to ST candidates End Date	NA
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India End Date	October
Tuition Fee & Examination Fees for OBC candidates End Date	February
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC candidates End Date	NA
Post Matric Scholarship to OBC candidates End Date	February
Post Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability End Date	November
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship End Date	December
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna End Date	February
Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT candidates End Date	February
Chief Minister Fellowship(CMF) Program End Date	June
State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship End Date	June
Eklavya Scholarship End Date	October
Post Matric Tuition Fee & Examination Fee (Freeship) End Date	June

Maharashtra Scholarship – Details

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period
Post-Matric scholarship S.B.C. students, Maharashtra	Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees (S.B.C.) Students, Maharashtra	Department of V.J.N.T., O.B.C., and S.B.C. Welfare, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees (V.J.N.T. Students), Maharashtra	Department of V.J.N.T., O.B.C., and S.B.C. Welfare, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Educational Concession (kids of Ex-Servicemen), Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance(S.T. Students), Maharashtra	Department of Tribal Development, Gov rnment of Maharashtra	August – October
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra	Department of Tribal Development, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Education Concession for the Children of Freedom Fighter, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Maintenance Allowance (S.C. Scholars) in Professional Courses	Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Maintenance Allowance (V.J.N.T & S.B.C Scholars) in Professional Courses	Department of V.J.N.T, O.B.C., and S.B.C. Welfare, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Tuition Fee & Exam Fee (S.T. Scholars), Maharashtra	Department of Tribal Development, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Post matriculation Scholarship scheme, GOI, Maharashtra	Department of Tribal Development, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Tuition Fee & Exam Fee (O.B.C Scholars), Maharashtra	Department of V.J.N.T, O.B.C., and S.B.C. Welfare, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Post Matric Scholarship(S.C Scholars), GOI, Maharashtra	Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Post Matric Scholarship(O.B.C Scholars), Maharashtra	Department of V.J.N.T, O.B.C., and S.B.C. Welfare, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Post Matric Scholarship(Persons with incapacity), Maharashtra	Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra	Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Post Matric Scholarship (V.J.N.T Students), Maharashtra	Department of V.J.N.T, O.B.C., and S.B.C. Welfare, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Chief Minister Fellowship Program, Maharashtra	Government of Maharashtra	August – October
State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra	Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra	Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra	August – October
Post Matric Tuition Fee & exam Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra	Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	August – October

Maharashtra Scholarship Eligibility – Who can Apply?

The main criteria are that the student must be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Scholarship – Eligibility

Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility
Post-Matric scholarship S.B.C. students, Maharashtra	SBC	This scholarship applies to the students who are pursuing education at the Post Matriculation level. Attendance of 75% is compulsory.
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees (S.B.C.) Students, Maharashtra	SBC	The students who are pursuing education at the Post Matriculation level are eligible. The annual gain of the family -Less than 8 lacs. The scholars should have secured admission through CAP means
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra	All	The annual gain of the family -Less than 8 lacs. The candidates must have earned admission in a technical, skilled, or non-professional program at graduation or post-graduation level. It is applicable for the kids of registered labor and also the kids of Alpabhudarak.
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees (V.J.N.T. Students), Maharashtra	VJNT	Scholars studying at the post-matriculation level in a government institution. The annual gain of the family mustn’t exceed Rs 8 Lac. Applicants ought to have taken admission through the CAP method.
Educational Concession (kids of Ex-Servicemen), Maharashtra	EX-SERVICEMEN	The children/widows/wife of Ex-Servicemen can apply. They ought to be studying in Maharashtra government-aided college.
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance(S.T. Students), Maharashtra	ST	The scholars hunting for vocational courses. They ought to have passed the preceding examination. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs. 2.5 Lacs.
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, Maharashtra	ST	The scholars listed in vocational courses like Pharmacy, Engineering, MBA, MCA. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs. 2.5 Lakh.
Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme, Maharashtra	All	The scholars following graduation or post-graduation will apply. They ought to have taken admission to JNU.
Education Concession for the Children of Freedom Fighter, Maharashtra	All	Children/Widow/Wife of freedom fighters is eligible to apply. They should be studying in Maharashtra only.
Government Research Adhichatra, Maharashtra	All	It applies to postgraduate candidates. They ought to be studying in Maharashtra at one of the given institutions – Govt. Science Institute (Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad) Govt. Vidarbha Gyan Vigyan Science Institute (Amravati) Vasant Rao Naik Mahavidyalaya (Nagpur) Universities and related colleges They should have secured 60% marks in post- graduation.
Maintenance Allowance (S.C. Scholars) in Professional Courses	SC	Candidates enrolled in professional courses are eligible. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs. 2.5 Lacs. The scholars ought to be living in a hostel.
Maintenance Allowance (V.J.N.T & S.B.C Scholars) in Professional Courses	VJNT, SBC	Applicants pursuing professional courses like engineering, medical, MBA can apply. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs. 1 Lac. Candidates must be staying in a government hostel.
Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship, Maharashtra	All	Candidates passed grade 10 from Government Vidyaniketan are eligible. They must have secured 60% marks.
Tuition Fee & Exam Fee (S.T. Scholars), Maharashtra	ST	The applicant should have passed the previous examination. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs. 2.5 Lac.
Post matriculation Scholarship scheme, GOI, Maharashtra	ST	The students who passed the grade 10 exam are eligible. They ought to be studying at a post-matric level. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs. 2.5 Lacs.
Tuition Fee & Exam Fee (O.B.C Scholars), Maharashtra	OBC	The students studying in class 11 th to post-graduation are eligible for this scholarship. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs. 8 Lacs.
Post Matric Scholarship(S.C Scholars), GOI, Maharashtra	SC	The applicant who has qualified grade 10 can apply. They ought to be studying at the post-matric level. The annual family gain should be less than Rs 2.50 Lacs.
Post Matric Scholarship(O.B.C Scholars), Maharashtra	OBC	The scholars studying at the post-matriculation level are eligible. The annual gain of the family should be less than INR 1 Lacs.
Post Matric Scholarship(Persons with incapacity), Maharashtra	All	Special students of grade11 to post-graduation level are eligible. The disability level should be 40% or more.
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra	SC	The scholars should have passed the SSC examination with 75% marks and taken admission in grade eleven.
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra	All	Candidates who have enrolled themselves in professional or non-professional courses. Students should be pursuing under the general category. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs 8 Lac.
Post Matric Scholarship (V.J.N.T Students), Maharashtra	VJNT	The students who are hunting studies at the post-matric level. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs 1 Lac.
Chief Minister Fellowship Program, Maharashtra	All	Young students of the age (21 to 26 years) are eligible. They must possess graduation with first-class marks. They should have minimum work expertise of one year. They should be fluent in the Marathi language. They ought to be accountable, enterprising & enthusiastic.
State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship, Maharashtra	All	It is applicable for graduate candidates from non-agricultural universities. They ought to be studying in Maharashtra.
Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra	All	The applicant who has completed their graduation and have taken enrolled in a post-graduate course. The minimum percentage of marks must be obtained is 60% (for general stream) and 70% (for science stream). The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs 75K.
Post Matric Tuition Fee & exam Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra	SC	The scholars who have qualified SSC are eligible. They ought to be studying in the government recognized institution situated in Maharashtra. The annual gain of the family should be less than Rs 2.5 lac

Qualifying Factors – What Documents are Required?

• Aadhaar card and affidavit
• Bonafide certificate
• Caste certificate
• Residential certificate
• Income certificate
• Mark sheets of last qualifying exam
• Fee receipt number
• CAP Allotment letter
• Hostel certificate

Maharashtra Scholarship – Benefits

Maharashtra Scholarship helps deserving candidates to pursue their education without any monetary issues.

This Scholarship offers various rewards and DBT systems to the applicants.

Further in this article, there is a complete detail of the rewards and benefits provided to the candidates.

Maharashtra Scholarship – Apply Online

The stepwise application process to apply online for the Maharashtra Scholarship

Step 1: Online Registration

Both UID primarily based registration and Non – UID based registration are available.

For UID (Aadhar) Based Registration

• Visit the MahaDBT Scholarship web site at https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/
• Select “New Applicant Registration”.
• Register using Aadhaar number.
• Choose authenticate type OTP (through aadhaar joined mobile number) or by using Biometric (if the mobile number is not joined with Aadhaar)
• When the Aadhaar details are verified, fill all the necessary details on the form.
• Make candidates login details (username and password)
• Check the email ID and mobile number via OTP for successful registration.
• Save the details and proceed.

For Non-UID (Non-Aadhar) based registration

• Visit the MahaDBT gov on the Scholarship Website.
• Click on “New Applicant Registration”.
• Select “No” and register either by using the generated Aadhaar or by under process Aadhaar number.
• Fill all the details.
• Verify the email ID and mobile number through OTP for successful registration.
• Make candidates login details (username and password)
• Upload candidates photo and supporting documents
• Click on “Register” to finish registration.

Step 2: User Login Procedure

• Click on “Applicant login”.
• Enter username and password as entered throughout registration to log in.
• If the students forget the password, they can click on the “Forget password” button.

Step 3: Submission of Form

• After successful login, students can see the Welcome page by default.
• Update the candidates’ profile by clicking on “Profile” Icon.
• If the candidate’s profile is 100% complete, students can now click on the all schemes button.
• Select the scholarship applicant wants to apply for.
• Proceed with the scholarship application by clicking on the “Apply” button
• Enter all the details and upload documents (if required).
• Finally, submit the application.

Step 4: Check Application Status (Maharashtra scholarship status)

• By clicking on “Applied Schemes”, candidates can check their online application status anytime.
• If the application is under scrutiny, it will be seen as “Under Scrutiny Applications”.
• If the application is rejected, it will be seen as “Rejected Applications” and “Approved Applications”, if approved.

Maharashtra Scholarship – Offline Application

The offline application process consists of the below steps:

• Reach the respective scholarship providing institution to get the scholarship application.
• Fill all the required details and supporting certificates.
• Submit the completed application to the respective institution.

Maharashtra Scholarship – Terms and Condition

• All updates in the respect of the scholarship are updated on the official portal.
• Candidates should provide their effective mobile phone number, and current email ID.
• All the details and documents produced by the candidate must be authentic and true. If the information given is found wrong, then the application form and data collected will be rejected.
• Applications suspected will not be sent for scholarship and will be thrown-away at the same time.

Maharashtra Scholarship – Rewards

Scholarship	Rewards
Post-Matric scholarship SBC candidates	Hostelers – Rs. 150 to Rs 425 per month Day Scholars – Rs. 90 to Rs 190 per month
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees SBC candidates	Compensation of tuition fees, exam fees, & other admissible fees
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna	Rs 30,000 for 10 months
Tuition Fees & Exam Fees to VJNT	Compensation of tuition fees, exam fees, & other admissible fees
Educational Concession to the children of Ex-Servicemen	Admission Fee – 100% Semester Fee – 100% Library Fee – 100% Laboratory Fee – 100%
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance to ST candidates	For courses with 4 to 5 years period Maintenance allowance of Rs 7K p.a. for day-scholars and Rs 10K p.a. to hostelers. For courses with 2 to 3 years period Maintenance allowance of Rs 5K p.a. for day-scholars and Rs 7K p.a to hostelers. For courses with 2 years or less period Maintenance allowance of Rs 5K p.a. to both day-scholars and hostelers.
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement	Tuition fees and exam fees as per sanctioned by the college
Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme	Rs 8K per monthAn additional allowance of Rs 10K p.a
Education Concession for the Children of Freedom Fighter	Rs 50 per month for UGC/PG and Rs 60 per month for engineering students. Rs 200 p.a. for UGC/ PG and Rs 400 p.a. for engineering course as books allowance.
Government Research Adhichatra	Rs 750 per month and Rs 1K p.a for other expenses
Maintenance Allowance for SC candidates in Professional Courses	For courses with 4 to 5 years period – Maintenance allowance of Rs 7K p.a (day-scholars) and Rs 10K p.a (hostelers). For courses with 2 to 3 years period – Maintenance allowance of Rs 5K p.a (Day-scholars) and Rs 7K p.a (hostelers). For courses with 2 years or less period – Maintenance allowance of Rs 5K p.a. to both day-scholars and hostelers
Maintenance Allowance to VJNT & SBC candidates in Professional Courses	For courses with 4 to 5 years period – Maintenance allowance of Rs 700 per month for 10 months. For courses with 2 to 3 years period – Maintenance allowance of Rs 500 per month for 10 months. For courses with 2 years or less period – Maintenance allowance of Rs 500 per month for 10 months.
Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship	Rs 100 per month
Tuition Fee & Examination Fee to ST candidates	Tuition fees and exam fees
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme Government of India	Maintenance allowance of up to Rs 1,200 per month Additional reader allowance of up to Rs 240 per month Study tour charges of INR 1,600 p.a Thesis typing/printing charges of Rs 1,600 p.a Book grant of Rs 1,200 p.a
Tuition Fee & Examination Fees for OBC candidates	Tuition fees, laboratory fees, library fees, admission fees, term fees, and examination fees gets covered under this scholarship scheme.
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC candidates	Hostelers: About Rs 1,200 per month Day-scholars: About Rs 550 per month
Post Matric Scholarship to OBC candidates	For day scholars: Maintenance allowance of Rs 90 to Rs 190 per month. For hostelers: Maintenance allowance of Rs 150 to Rs 425 per month.
Post Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability	Maintenance allowance of around Rs 1,200 per month Reader allowance of around Rs 100 per month Study tour expenses of around Rs 500 p.a Project typing expenses of around Rs 600 p.a Tuition fees
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship	Rs 300 per month for 10 months to continue studies for class 11th and 12th.
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna	100% of tuition fees and exam fees
Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT candidates	For day-scholars: Rs 90 to Rs 190 per month For hostelers: Rs 150 to Rs 425 per month
Chief Minister Fellowship(CMF) Program	Monthly stipend of Rs 45,000 Accidental insurance cover and other benefits
State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship	Rs 250 per month
Eklavya Scholarship	Rs. 5,000
Post Matric Tuition Fee & Examination Fee (Freeship)	Tuition fee and examination fee

Maharashtra Scholarship – Fee Charges

No fee is charged for the application process. It’s free to register.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Maharashtra Scholarships?
Ans. The actual date will be stipulated in the official website.

Q2. How many scholarships are there under Maharashtra Scholarship?
Ans. There are 26 scholarships in total.

Q3. What is the official website of Maharashtra scholarships?
Ans. https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/ is the official website of Maharashtra scholarship.