MahaDBT Scholarship, Scholarship List, Eligibility and Application Procedure

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MahaDBT Scholarship 2023, Scholarship List, Eligibility and Application Procedure

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MahaDBT Scholarship 2023-2024: MahaDBT is a well-known online scholarship portal operated by the Maharashtra government. MahaDBT - Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) is another name for it. It accepts approximately 38 post-matriculation scholarships provided by several state government departments. Scholars from Maharashtra can apply for appropriate scholarships through the MahaDBT gateway.

The primary goal of this website is to ensure that scholarships are implemented and spent appropriately within the state. Apart from the easy distribution of scholarships straight into the recipients' accounts, it also fosters transparency in the applications filed and the requisite papers uploaded by scholars. 

• The application period for the 2023-24 session will be from 1st August to 31st August 2023 for merit-based schemes, and from 1st August to 15th November 2023 for non-merit schemes.
• The deadline for MahaDBT Scholarship 2023-24 Merit Schemes is August 31, 2023.
• The deadline for MahaDBT Scholarships for Non-Merit Schemes is October 10, 2023.

In this post, you will learn about MahaDBT schemes, a variety of scholarships available through them, and how to apply for them. Also learn about MahaDBT eligibility, the MahDBT application process, MahaDBT perks, the MahaDBT documentation necessary, and much more.

MahaDBT Scholarship Details

Particulars	Details
Number of scholarships offered by Social Justice and Special Assistance Department	5
Number of scholarships offered by the Department of Tribal Development	4
Number of scholarships offered by the Directorate of Higher Education	13
Number of scholarships offered by the Directorate of Technical Education	2
Number of scholarships offered by VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department	8
Number of scholarships offered by the School Education and Sports Department	2
Number of scholarships offered by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research	2
Number of scholarships offered by the Minority Development Department	2

 

MahaDBT Scholarship List

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)

MahaDBT Scholarship Eligibility

The Maharashtra government has introduced scholarship initiatives from numerous agencies for kids who have a low financial condition at home yet want to pursue higher education. Each scholarship has its own set of eligibility requirements. As a result, we are here to present you with the criteria required by the departments to apply for any given scholarship. Check out the basic details provided below.

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 DBT 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.

Answer 2

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 the 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 a 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 a 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 annu
• 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 in 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.

• The course duration of 4-5 years Rs.7,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively·
• The course duration of 2-3 years Rs.5000 and Rs.7000 respectively.
• The 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 the 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.

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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 in 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 of 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 families 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 the 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 of 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 the 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.

Answer 4

MahaDBT Application Procedure

The Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal is where individuals can apply for Maharashtra DTE scholarships. This portal is run by the Maharashtra government specifically for students to assist them get the most out of the many initiatives that are available. Students should also keep in mind that starting with the academic year MahaDBT Scholarship 2023-24, an Aadhaar number is required to apply for any scholarship through the portal.

Acceptance of MahaDBT Flow Applications for the fiscal year 2023-24 has been extended until January for DTE, DHE, and DMER departments. Before completing the MahaDBT scholarship form Last Date, candidates should carefully read the instructions and become familiar with all of the prerequisites. For additional information, go to the MahaDBT Scholarship Login Page. To apply for, follow the steps outlined below.

• Visit Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal's MahaDBT website.
• For a new application, click "New Applicant Registration." https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/RegistrationLogin/RegistrationLogin
• Provide an Aadhaar number and any other information that is required.
• Login to MahaDBT, To verify the Aadhaar number, select one of the options, such as OTP or Biometric.
• After authentication, the applicant's information will be automatically retrieved from UIDAI, including personal information, address information, bank information, and so on.
• After logging in, the dashboard will appear with a list of available scholarships.
• Select the scholarship for which you want to apply.
• Fill out all of the needed information.
• Once the profile has been updated, applicants can go to the "All Schemes" area of the mahaDBT portal and look for the scholarship they want to apply for under the departments.
•  A list of possible scholarship programmes will emerge. Choose the scholarship for which you want to apply.
• An application form will be shown. Fill out all of the required information and submit all supporting papers.
• For the final submission, click the submit button.
• Take a print of the application form for future use.

Documents Required for Maha DBT Scholarship

• Certificate of domicile
• HSC and SSC Marks Card or Certificates Annual Income Certificate
• Affidavit of Support and Aadhar Card
• Copies of PAN cards
• Receipt of fees
• Genuine college diploma
• Certificate of Caste/Category
• CAP allocation letter
• Hostel accreditation

Answer 5

MahaDBT Helpline Number: 022-49150800