MahaDBT | Scholarship List, Eligibility and Application Procedure

MahaDBT Scholarship: MahaDBT is a famous online scholarship portal of Maharashtra state run by the Government of Maharashtra. It is also said to be as Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). It entertains around 38 post-matric scholarships administered by different departments under the state government. The scholars who are domiciled in Maharashtra can apply for relevant scholarships through MahaDBT gateway. The key purpose of this website is to ensure adequate implementation and expenditure of scholarships within the state. It also encourages transparency in the applications submitted and the required documents uploaded by scholars apart from the smooth payment of scholarships directly into the account of the recipients. Students can visit www.mahadbtmahait.gov.in., which is the official website.

In this article you will get an insight into MahaDBT schemes, a number of scholarships available in it and the procedure to apply for them. Also get details related to eligibility, the application process, benefits, documents required and more.

Scholarships for Students

MahaDBT Scholarship List

The departments that are expanding on various scholarships through Mahadbt and the number of scholarships each department is offering, all the details are given below in a tabular form. There are 8 departments in the Maharashtra Government that offer scholarships to students coming from various sections of the society. The departments include Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Directorate of Technical Education, Tribal Development Department, Directorate of Higher Education, etc. Students who are eligible for scholarships and are willing to apply for it are advised to check the portal on a regular basis to know application commencement dates.

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

• Government of India Post Matric Scholarship
• Post Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
• Post Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
• Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses
• Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship.
• Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability

Tribal Development Department Scholarships

• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme
• Tuition Fee and Exam Fee for Tribal Students
• Vocational Education Fee for Reimbursement
• Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance

Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) Scholarships

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme
• Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Junior Level
• Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen
• Eklavya Scholarship
• State Government Open Merit Scholarship
• Scholarship to Meritorious Students Possessing Mathematics/Physics
• Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship
• State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship
• Government Research Adichatra
• Education Concession to the Children Freedom Fighter
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship
• Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Senior Level
• Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE)

Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Scholarships

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna.
• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE)

VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department Scholarships

• Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT Students
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students
• Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges
• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for Students Studying in 11th & 12thStandard of VJNT & SBC Category
• Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
• Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students

School Education and Sports Department Scholarships

• Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College
• Merit Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students

Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Scholarships

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme
• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance

Minority Development Department Scholarships

• State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE)
• Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DTE)
• Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER)

MHRD Scholarship

MahaDBT Scholarship Eligibility

Maharashtra Government has introduced the scholarship schemes from various departments for students who have weak financial status at home and are willing to get higher studies. Each scholarship has its own eligibility demand. Therefore, we are here for you to provide the criteria required as per the departments to apply for any particular scholarship. Check the details below, given in brief.

Social Justice and Special Assistance Scholarships (SJSA)

Check the details of scholarship Eligibility and Benefits given in brief.

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria

1. Annual family income should be less than or equal to Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. Only for Scheduled Caste (SC) or Navbouddha category.
3. The student must be a domicile of Maharashtra.
4. The student must have passed SSC/equivalent matric.
5. For students residing out of Maharashtra, the same rules are applicable.
6. Only two professional courses at a time are allowed.

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship – Benefits

Maintenance allowance is disbursed into the following 4 groups

Day scholars

• Group I – Rs.550
• Group II – Rs.530
• Group III – Rs.300
• Group IV –  Rs.380

Hostellers

• Group I – Rs.1200
• Group II – Rs.820
• Group III – Rs.570
• Group IV – Rs.380

Additional allowance for SC students

Disability allowance

• Blindness/low vision Group I & II– Rs.150
• Group III – Rs.125
• Group IV – Rs.100

Leprosy cured groups

• Transportation allowance up to Rs.100
  Escort allowance – Rs.100
• Special pay allowance – Rs.100
• Extra coaching allowance – Rs.150

Orthopedic disability group

• Transportation allowance – Rs.100
• Escort allowance – Rs.100
• Special pay allowance – Rs.100

Post Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)

1. Annual family income should not exceed above Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. Only for Scheduled Caste (SC) or NEO Buddhist.
3. The student should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
4. Passed with SSC/equivalent matric.
5. The student’s institute should be recognized by the Government of Maharashtra.
6. The students should admit through CAP round only for Professional Courses.
7. Tuition Fees, Exam Fees & other fees which have to be paid by the student to the institution are covered under the scheme.

Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses – Eligibility

1. The students should be admitted to professional courses.
2. The students should be the scholarship holder of Government of India.
3. The family annual income should be less than or equal to Rs.2.5 Lakh.
4. The students who are studying in the professional curriculum and residing in Hostel (Government or Institutes Hostel or outside).

Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses – Benefits

The students residing in government hostels.

• Course duration between 4 to 5 years: Rs.7000 per annum
• Course duration between 2 to 3 years: Rs.5000
• Course duration below 2 years: Rs.500

The students who are not admitted to government hostels should adhere to:

• Course duration between 4 to 5 years: Rs.10000 per annum
• Course duration between 2 to 3 years: Rs.7000 per annum
• Course duration below 2 years: Rs.5000 per annum

Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship – Eligibility

1. Only to SC category.
2. No income limit for the scholarship.
3. Students must be studying in class 11th or 12th.
4. Students should secure 75% and above in class 10th.
5. The student should be a domicile of Maharashtra.

Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship – Benefits

• Under this scheme, the SC students who secured 75% in the SSC examination and takes admission in Class XI will get scholarship Rs.300 per month for 10 months for two years.
• This Scholarship will be given in addition to the Government of India (GOI) scholarship and freeship

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability – Eligibility

1. The students who are disabled are eligible to apply. (40% or above)
2. The students should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
3. The students should be studying in recognized university or institute.
4. The scholarship will not be applicable if the candidate fails or quits the same course.
5. The student studying in recognized institute or college out of Maharashtra and belong to the Maharashtra state are also eligible.
6. The students pursuing post-graduation from the medical field but not allowed to practice out of institute are also eligible.
7. The candidates who are taking distance education from a recognized institution where non-refundable fees have to be paid by the student are eligible to apply.
8. The candidate residing in college/institute or any other recognized hostel & if he/she pays hostel fees then the candidate’s maintenance allowance will be given at hosteller rates.

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability – Benefits

The maintenance allowance is provided as per Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E per month.

Day Scholar

• Group A – Rs.550
• Group B – Rs.530
• Group C – Rs.530
• Group D – Rs.300
• Group E – Rs.230

Hosteller

• Group A – 1200
• Group B – 820
• Group C – 820
• Group D – 570
• Group E – 380

Blind: Vachak Bhatta Additional

• Group A, B, C – Rs.100
• Group D – Rs.75
• Group E – Rs.50

The professional and technical education candidates who must go for practice tour will get Rs.500 at maximum. If the project is a mandatory part of the course then for printing and typing, an additional Rs.600 will be provided.

Tribal Development Department Scholarships

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme

1. Only ST students are applicable to apply.
2. The annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
3. The students should at least have passed the class 10thexamination.

Maintenance Allowance

The maintenance allowance (hostellers/day scholars) per month

• Group 1 – Rs.1200/ Rs.550
• Group 2 – Rs.820/ Rs.530
• Group 3 – Rs.570/ Rs.300
• Group 4 – Rs.380/ Rs.230

Reader allowance

• Group 1 and 2: Rs.240
• Group 3: Rs.200
• Group 4: Rs.160

The students will receive an escort allowance of Rs.160 per month and a special Pay of Rs.160 per month. The mentally retired will receive extra coaching and be paid Rs.240 per month along with the following:

• Study tours: Rs.1600 per annum, Thesis typing/printing: Rs.1600 per annum
• Book grant: Rs.1200 per annum.

Tuition Fee and Exam Fee for Tribal Students

1. The student’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. The students should belong to ST category only.
3. Tuition fees and exam fees as per approved college fee structure will be waived under this scheme.

Vocational Education Fee for Reimbursement

1. The student’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. The students should belong to ST category only.
3. The students who are enrolled for vocational education courses like, Engineering, Pharmacy, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Vaastu Shastra, MBA, and MCA will be eligible.
4. Tuition fees and exam fees as per approved college fee structure will be waived under this scheme.

Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance

1. The student’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. The students should belong to ST category only.

The maintenance allowance is categorized by course duration (Hostellers/Day Scholars/) per annum.

• Course duration of 4-5 years Rs.7,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively·
• Course duration of 2-3 years Rs.5000 and Rs.7000 respectively.
• Course duration of 2 years or less – Rs.5000

Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) Scholarships

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme

• Domicile of Maharashtra
• They should belong to Maharashtra State Border or Karnataka State Border to apply for the scholarship.
• The family annual income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The candidates belonging to general category and have taken admission are eligible to apply.
•  The Candidate should not avail any other scholarship or stipend.
•  The courses which students have enrolled in should be approved by the government or AICTE.
• The students should not have had 2-year of the gap during their course.
• The students must have given all semester examinations.
• 100% tuition fee waived for Government & Non-government aided courses for students up to Rs.2.5 Lakh family annual income.
• For students with family annual income up to 8 Lakh will receive 50% Government and Non-government aided tuition fees.
• 50% and 100% of the examination fee will be paid for professional and non-professional courses.

Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship Junior Level

• The students from class 11th & 12th class are eligible to apply.
• The students should have a DHE sanctioned letter.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra can apply for this scheme.
• The AMS junior-level scholarship amount is up to Rs.3000.
• The AMS senior-level scholarship amount is up to Rs.7000.

Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen

• The Candidate’s son/daughter/wife/widow of ex-servicemen are eligible.
• The students should be enrolled in government-aided colleges only.
• The Maharashtrian Students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The college dress allowance and books allowance is paid up to Rs.445.

Eklavya Scholarship

• Arts with at least 60% marks in Science with at least 70% marks.
• The annual income of the Candidate’s parents should not exceed Rs.75000.
• The Candidate must be a resident of Maharashtra state.
• The beneficiary should not do a part-time or full-time job.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The students must have graduated in degree courses in Law, Commerce.
• The scholarship worth Rs.5000 is for all the sanctioned students.

State Government Open Merit Scholarship

• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra state.
• The Candidate should have secured at least 60% marks in class 12th.
• This scholarship is for students who have enrolled for Arts, Commerce, Science and Law courses.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• Rs.100 per month will be paid directly to the student’s bank account.

Scholarship to Meritorious Students Possessing Mathematics/Physics

• At least 60% in Science exam and more than 60% in Maths & Physics in Class 12th.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• Rs.100 per month will be paid directly to the student’s bank account

Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship

• 60% marks in class 10th examination.
• The student should have passed the class 10th exam from the State Government Vidyanikethan only.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• Rs.100 per month will be paid.

State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship

• The Candidate must be a graduate student from non-agriculture University only.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• Rs.250 per month scholarship amount will get disbursed by the department.

Government Research Adichatra

• The Candidate must be a postgraduate degree holder.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• The Candidate should have secured 60% marks in post-graduation.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• Scholarship amount Rs.750 per month and Rs.1000 per year for other expenses.

Education Concession to the Children Freedom Fighter

• The Candidates who are son/daughter/wife/widow of freedom fighters are eligible.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme
• The students should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• The scholarship of Rs.50 per month for PG courses and Rs.60 per month for Engineering courses.
• Books allowance: Rs.200 per annum for PG courses and Rs.400 per annum for Engineering courses.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship

• The Maharashtrian students who have studied in JNU.
• The UG and PG JNU students are applicable to the scheme.
• They should be a domicile of Maharashtra
• Scholarship amount Rs.8000 per month plus Rs.10,000 extra annually.

Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Senior Level

• The students from class 11th & 12th are eligible to apply.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra can apply for this scheme.
• The AMS junior-level scholarship amount is up to Rs.2300.
• The AMS senior-level scholarship is up to Rs.72000.

Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE)

• The Candidate should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• For professional courses, the Candidates who are children of registered labor or Alpabhudarak or both are eligible.
• The annual income of the family/ guardian should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The Candidates should not avail any other Nirvah Bhatta benefits.
• The Candidate should attempt every semester or annual exam.

Benefits – Professional Courses

• Rs.30000 for 10 months will be paid to students studying in MMRDA/PMRDA/Aurangabad/Nagpur city belong to marginal landholder family with an annual income up to 8 Lakh.
• Students whose family annual income is up to Rs.1 Lakh will be paid Rs.10000 for 10 months.

Benefits – Non-professional Course

• Scholarship worth Rs.2000 for 10 months for students whose family annual income is up to 1 Lakh.

Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Scholarships

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna – Eligibility and Benefits

• Indian nationality.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• The Candidate should be “Bonafide Student of Institute” and admitted for Professional and Technical courses.
• The Candidates from the deemed university are not eligible.
• The candidates should be admitted through Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• The Candidates cannot avail any other scholarship while applying for this.
• For the current academic year, only 2 children from a family are allowed to avail the benefits of the scheme.
• The total annual income of the family should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The minimum 50 % attendance in the previous semester is required.
• During the course duration, the candidate should not have had a gap of two or more years.
• 50 % of Tuition Fees and 50 % of Exam Fees.

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE)

Eligibility

• Indian nationality.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• The Candidate should be “Bonafide Student of Institute” and admitted for Professional and Technical courses.
• The Candidates from the deemed university are not eligible.
• The candidates should be admitted through Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• The Candidates cannot avail any other scholarship while applying for this.
• For the current academic year, only 2 children from a family are allowed for the benefit of the scheme.
• The total annual income of the family should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The minimum 50 % attendance in the previous semester is required.
• During the course duration, the candidate should not have had a gap of two or more years.

Benefits

• The award is for the child of Registered Labor/Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder) is as follows:
• Scholarship worth Rs.30,000 is awarded to students in the institutes in MMRDA / PMRDA / Aurangabad City / Nagpur City for a period of 10 months.
• Scholarship worth Rs.20,000 for 10 months for students in other areas.
• Students whose annual family income is up to 8 Lakhs will be given the following awards:
• Candidates who belong to the institutes in MMRDA / PMRDA/ Aurangabad City / Nagpur City will be awarded Rs.10,000 for 10 months.
• Scholarship worth Rs.8,000 for students in other areas for a period of 10 months.

VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department Scholarships

Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT Students

Eligibility

• The Candidate should belong to VJNT, OBC, and SBC category.
• The Candidates must be pursuing the education course approved by the government.
• The annual family income should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
• The Candidate should apply for the scholarship via the CAP system.
• The Candidate should achieve 75% attendance for the current year.

Benefits

The scholarship eligibility is divided into Group A – E

• Group A – scholarship worth Rs.425 per month for hostellers and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group B – scholarship worth Rs.290 per month for hostellers and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group C – The same scholarship amount as Group B.
• Group D – scholarship worth Rs.320 per month for hostellers and Rs.120 per month for day scholars.
• Group E – scholarship worth Rs.150 per month and for hostellers and Rs.90 per month for non-hostellers

Tuition fee, exam, maintenance allowance are paid 100% to students studying in govt/non-aided institution in professional and non-professional courses.
Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students

• Only for VJNT category.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• The annual family income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The students enrolled in degree courses in Health Science etc. are eligible to apply.
• The freeship will be applicable to students enrolled in unaided or aided government colleges in technical education.
• The students who are enrolled in courses such as Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries are also eligible to apply.
• 100% tuition fees and exam fees are reimbursed to Candidates via CAP system.

Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges

• Only for VJNT and SBC category.
• The Candidate’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
• The Candidate should be admitted to the hostels in professional colleges.
• The Candidate is not eligible if he or she takes admission in a government hostel.
• The students who are enrolled in professional courses such as Engineering, Medical, Veterinary, Architecture, etc.
• Maintenance allowance will be paid to students admitted in college hostel up to Rs.700 per month for 4-5 years course.

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for Students Studying in 11th & 12thStandard of VJNT & SBC Category

• The Candidates should belong to Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Classes.
• The Candidate must be studying in class 11th and 12th in junior colleges.
• There is no family annual income limit.
• The students should not have a study gap to avail of this scholarship.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• The Candidates will receive a scholarship up to Rs.300 per month for 10 months period.

Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students

• Only for OBC category.
• Candidates must be pursuing education courses approved by the government.
• The application should come via CAP round for professional courses.
• 75% attendance for the current year.

Benefits

The benefits are disbursed into following Group A-E categories  for maintenance allowance:

• Group A – Rs.425 per month for hosteller and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group B and Group C – Rs.290 per month for day scholars and Rs.190 per month for hostellers.
• Group D – Rs.230 per month for hostellers and Rs.120 per month for day scholars.
• Group E – Rs.150 per month for hostellers and Rs.90 per month for day scholars.

Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students

• The parent’s annual income should not be more than Rs.1 lakh.
• Only SBC category.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• Candidates must be pursuing education courses approved by the government.

Benefits

The benefits are dispersed into following Group A-E categories  for maintenance allowance:

• Group A – Rs.425 per month for hosteller and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group B and Group C – Rs.290 per month for day scholars and Rs.190 per month for hostellers.
• Group D – Rs.230 per month for hostellers and Rs.120 per month for day scholars.
• Group E – Rs.150 per month for hostellers and Rs.90 per month for day scholars.

Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students

• The Candidate must be pursuing post-matric education from government-approved colleges.
• OBC category.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• The students pursuing degree courses in Health Science related courses are eligible to apply.
• The students pursuing higher and technical education from aided or unaided government colleges are also eligible.
• Candidates who are pursuing courses in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fishery, etc. are also eligible to apply.

Benefits

• Tuition fees and exam fees are paid 100% to Candidates who are studying in the government-aided institution in professional courses.

Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students

• Only SBC category.
• The annual family income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• Candidates must be pursuing education courses approved by the government.
• Domicile of Maharashtra State.
• 100% tuition and exam fees for students.

School Education and Sports Department Scholarships

Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College

• The Candidates should be of class 11th or 12th.
• Minimum of 60% marks in SSC examination.
• For students in class 11th and 12th: Rs.50 per month for ten months.

Merit Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students

• 50% marks in SSC examination.
• The students should have cleared their exam in one attempt.
• The male Candidates will receive a scholarship up to Rs.140 per month for 10 months.
• The non-hosteller male Candidates will receive Rs.80 per month.
• The hosteller and day scholar female Candidates will receive Rs.160 per month and Rs.100 per month respectively.

Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Scholarships

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme

• For MBBS/BDS and other courses, candidates whose family annual income does not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• 50% fee reimbursement (tuition fee + development fee) will be provided.

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance

• The student’s family annual income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The student’s parents should be registered labors.
• The students who have taken admission in hostels in Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, and Nagpur are eligible.
• The students should have taken admission to degrees such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, etc in government-aided colleges.
• Hostel maintenance allowance up to Rs.3000 per year for students pursuing courses in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Aurangabad and Rs.2000 for students in other locations.
• Students whose parents are registered labor shall receive Rs.30000 per year for regions such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Aurangabad.

Minority Development Department Scholarships

State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE)

• Graduates and post-graduates from Arts/Commerce/Science/Law/Education courses are eligible to apply.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• The family annual income should be up to Rs.8 lakh.
• 2000 Candidates will be provided quota (only fresher’s) under this scheme.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The scholarship worth Rs.5000 will be provided.

Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DTE)

• Indian nationality.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• Passed SSC from Maharashtra state.
• “Bonafide Student of Institute” and admitted to Professional and Technical courses (diploma/graduation/ post-graduation degree).
• Admitted through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) / Institute Level.
• The Candidate should not avail any other scholarship/stipend.
• The total annual income of the family should not be more than Rs.8 lakh.
• The scholarship amount up to Rs.25,000 per annum is given.

Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER)

• Students enrolled in medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, etc and courses should be affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik.
• The students family annual income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• 30% scholarship is reserved for female candidates and 70% for the male Candidates.
• The Candidate should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• A total annual course fee of Rs.25,000 is waived off for the student.

MahaDBT Application Procedure

The candidates can apply for Maharashtra DTE scholarship via Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal. This platform is uniquely run by the Government of Maharashtra for the students to help them get the benefits of various schemes available. Also, students should make a note that the Aadhaar number is necessary from the academic session 2018-19 to apply for any scholarship via the portal. The candidates are suggested to go through the instructions carefully and get the awareness of all the requirements before filling up the scholarship form. Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarships:

1. Visit the MahaDBT website owned by Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal.
2. Click on “New Applicant Registration” for a new application.
3. Provide an Aadhaar number and other necessary details.
4. Choose one of the options, to verify the Aadhaar number, such as OTP or the Biometric.
5. Once the authentication is done, the applicant details will be automatically fetched from UIDAI, filling the personal details, address details, bank details, etc.
6. After logging in, the dashboard with a list of the scholarship will appear on the screen.
7. Choose the scholarship, which you want to apply for.
8. Fill all the required details
9. Once the profile is updated, the applicants can go to the “All Schemes” section and search for the scholarship you would like to apply under the departments in the mahaDBT portal.
10. A list of suggested scholarship schemes will appear. Select the scholarship to apply for.
11. An application form will appear. Fill in all necessary details and upload all supporting documents.
12. Click on submit button for final submission.
13. Take the print out of the application form for future reference.

Documents Required for MahaDBT

• 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

FAQ’s

Question 1.
What is MahaDBT?

Answer:
MahaDBT is a famous online scholarship portal of Maharashtra state run by the Government of Maharashtra. The eligible candidates can apply to the scholarship provided by different departments.

Question 2.
How to apply for MahaDBT Scholarships?

Answer:
IN order to apply for various scholarships available in MahaDBT Schemes, candidates have to visit the Aaple Sarkar MahaDBT portal and register themselves. Then follow the steps as per instructed.

Question 3.
When is the last date to apply for MahaDBT?

Answer:
As per the MahaDBT portal, the application process for the next academic session will begin on 31st August 2019. To check the last date, candidates are advised to check the portal regularly.

Question 4.
Is Aadhaar Number necessary to apply for MahaDBT?

Answer:
Yes, Aadhaar number is necessary since the 2018-19 academic session. Without, Aadhaar students will not be allowed to fill the scholarship application form of MahaDBT.

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