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MahaDBT also called as Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer is initiated by the Government of State Maharashtra for the progress of the citizens of Maharashtra to uplift and motivate the students in academics. This has been designed in a way to assist those pupils who can not afford the expenses involved in continuing with their higher studies. For this, the digital platform Aaple Sarkar DBT, you can access this initiative of Maharashtra Government and become the beneficiary of MahaDBT various scholarship programs. However, the benefit is limited to the students who are residents of Maharashtra.
The students those who wish to take benefit of the scheme can apply latest by 31st January,2022. The article below covers all the relevant details on Mahadbt Scholarships, the types of scholarships, the eligibility criteria defined and maximum amount of scholarship you are eligible for. For all this information, read this article carefully till the last.
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Mahadbt Scholarship 2022
As discussed above, this Scheme of Scholarship is for the students of Maharashtra. In totality, there are 13 departments which offer a combined number of 38 scholarships. The Scholarship is intended to benefit the Post Matric Students of State. However, the information on the same is limited and not much students are aware of this effort of the Government. To make it available to each and every deserving candidate, a digital initiative has been taken. Under this digital initiative, Government of Maharashtra has designed the MahaDBT portal. Now, all the information relating to these Scholarships is available online under a single platform called MahaDBT.
Key Features of Mahadbt
Here, we are sharing with you the key features of this portal
| Article is about | MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) Scholarship 2022 |
| Official portal | Aaple Sakar Maha DBT |
| Endorsed by | 13 Departments of the State Government of Maharashtra |
| For Annual Year | 2021-22 |
| Intended receiver of benefits | Reserved Category Students of Maharashtra who have qualified 10th Class examination |
| How to apply | Online |
| Total Scholarships offered | 38 |
| Last date to submit the application | 31st January 2022 |
| If I can apply | Check eligibility criteria below |
| Official Website | https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/ |
Documents Required for MahaDBT Scholarship 2022
- PAN Card
- Resident Citizen certificate
- Score sheet of Senior Secondary Certificate (10th std)
- Score sheet of Higher Secondary Certificate (12th std)
- Last Year Scoresheet for graduates
- Photograph- passport size
- Aadhar Card
- Ration card issued by the State
- Bank Passbook (for credit of benefits)
- Income certificate / Income Declaration
- Handicap Certificate (In case of disability claimed)
- Caste Certificate (as proof of reserved status)
- College identity card (for college students)
- College Admission proof (if college identity card not issued)
- Gap certificate (wherever applicable)
- Hostel Certificate (not necessary in all types of scholarship)
- Death certificate of parents/Guardians (for deceased cases)
- School Leaving Certificate (for School pass outs)
- Income proof (valid as in year of application issued from Tahasildar)
- Self Declaration
- Declaration on the number of beneficiaries of scheme in family
The documents required are case specific and dependent on the category of Scholarship that you come under. You don’t need to have all the above mentioned documents to become a beneficiary of the scheme.
Types of Mahadbt Scholarship 2022
The schemes launched by Maharashtra are intended for every sector of citizen right from farmers, unorganized workers, physically challenged, Below poverty line people, senior citizens, school students, college students etc. At present, the application window for Post Matric (10th pass outs) Scholarship is open. The window is supposed to close on 31st January 2022. Here, we are sharing the number of scholarships under each of department
MahaDBT Scholarship Department List
Here is the list of all the Departments offering Scholarships
| Scholarship Offered by | Number |
| Social Justice and Special Assistance Department | 5 |
| Department of Tribal Development | 4 |
| Directorate of Higher Education | 13 |
| School Education and Sports Department | 2 |
| Directorate of Technical Education | 2 |
| VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department | 8 |
| Directorate of Medical Education and Research | 2 |
| Minority Development Department | 2 |
| Total | 38 |
Now moving further, we are sharing the eligibility criteria, proposed benefit and details of all the 38 scholarships mentioned above.
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
This department has notified a total of 5 (five) Scholarships under them. We have given information on each of them.
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship
- The Scheme is category specific and for minor category of the State
- The purpose is to inspire the students to continue with their education
- State Government provides financial aid to the deserving students under the minor category
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
- The Scheme covers all the inevitable expenses of education like fees for applying and appearing in exams, mentor fees, admit charges etc.
- The purpose is to encourage students to pursue advanced education
- To support students for not letting the financial issues come in the way of education
Maintenance Allowance – Professional Course Students
- Under this, help is extended to students by way of maintenance allowance
- This allowance supports the students to buy study material, basic stationery items, food and hostel expenses
- The Scheme is specifically for the SC students
- Financial assistance is dependent on the duration of course.
- For the course with long duration, the benefit is Rupees One thousand for each month. If course is a short term course, then the credit given is of Rs.500/- for each month
Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
- This is specifically for the SC beneficiaries.
- One who has secured minimum 75 percent or more is eligible for this scholarship
- Here Merit is the criteria for selection of eligible candidate
- A financial assistance of Rs.300/- per month is awarded for a period of 10 months
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with disability
- This Scholarship focuses on the Physically challenged candidates
- For deciding the eligible beneficiary, there are basically 3 categories i.e. A, B & C.
The following tabular statement will give you more clarity on the subject
| Name of Scholarship | Eligibility | Special Requirement |
| Maintenance Allowance for student Studying in professional courses | Residing in the educational hostelThe annual income should be less than or equal to Rs.2,50,000/- | Admission in professional courses is mandatory |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship | Maharashtra domicile is mandatoryOne must either be enrolled in class 11 75percent in Secondary school. | If cleared 10 + 2 examination, 75percent in HSC is required |
| Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship | Permanent Maharashtra residency is mandatory Secondary education must be taken from the board mentioned. SC, Navbouddha category are qualified as beneficiary | There are two professional courses that the student can enroll for |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for persons with disability | Disability percentage- At least 40 percentShould be a resident of Maharashtra | The applicant should take professional course. |
| Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship) | Should be a resident of MaharashtraMust have score sheet of SSC (Senior Secondary)Neo Buddhist or SC are qualified to apply | The student must have taken the centralized admission process |
Tribal Development Department
There a 4 MahaDBT scholarsips 2022 under Tribal Development Department. These are meant for educational progress of tribal people. The details are given below:
Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance
- The students who are enrolled in courses of vocational education
- The beneficiaries get maintenance allowance
- For short duration courses, allowance of Rs.5,000/- per annum is permissible
- For long duration courses of 4 or more years, allowance of Rs.7,000/- per month is awarded as scholarship
- We have given every information relating to this in our table below
Tuition Fee & Exam Fee for Tribal Students (Freeship)
- This Scheme involves repaying the students their tuition and examination fees
- Miscellaneous payments or charges are not permissible
- This MahaDBT scholarship is meant for Scheduled Tribe students
- Income-wise those candidates who have an annual family income equal to less than Rs.2,00,000/- two lakhs.
Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement
- This Mahadbt scholarship scheme is course specific
- There are certain courses like Animal husbandry, Masters in Business Administration, Medicine courses etc for which this MahaDBT scholarship 2022 scheme is applicable.
- The Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries of the Maharashtra State can apply
- The benefit is limited to reimbursement of tuition fee and exam fees
Post Matric Scholarship (GoI)
In this scholarship, the amount is distributed to beneficiaries of ST category on basis of groups. Those who are living in hostels or day boarding can also avail this. The eligible beneficiaries are divided into 4 groups. The amount that can be provided to each group is:
- Group I:- Monthly payment of Rs.550 or Rs.1250
- Group II:- Monthly payment of Rs.530 or Rs.820
- Group III:- Monthly payment of Rs.300 or Rs.870
- Group IV:- Monthly payment of Rs.230 or Rs.380
Details about Tribal Department of Mahadbt Scholarship
| Scholarship scheme | Eligibility | Income Criteria |
| Tuition & Examination Fee for Tribal Students (Freeship) | Should clear every exam without failing | Annual Family Income of Rs.2,50,000/- |
| Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance | ST candidates can applyEnrolment should be specifically in a vocational course | Annual Family Income should be less than or equal to Rs.2,50,000/- |
| Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (GOI) | Must have passed the SSCScoresheet of Senior Secondary Certificate | Annual Family Income should not be more than Rs.2,50,000/- for being eligible |
| Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement | Candidate should Reside in MaharashtraEnrollment in a vocational course is mandatory | Annual Family Income should be greater than Rs.2,50,000/- |
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Directorate of Higher Education
Directorate of Higher Education offers a total of 13 scholarships to the eligible beneficiaries. The students whose parents were freedom fighters can specifically apply for this. The name of Schemes under this are:
| Scheme Name | Eligibility Rules | Specific criteria |
| Eklavya Scholarship | Should secure 1st Class division in the graduation result Should be a resident ofMaharashtra | Annual Income of the Family should be >= 75k |
| State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship | A Graduation pass oul from Non- Agricultural university | Should provide paper document of permanently residing in Maharashtra. |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship | Should enroll for an Undergraduate of Postgraduate course | Course should be undertaken specifically from Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship – Junior Level | Candidate must get a top rank in the Senior Secondary Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate allowed to pursue studies outside Maharashtra.However, he must possess the proof of being a permanent resident of Maharastra | The sanction letter in such case has to be issued by Department of Higher Education |
| Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship – Senior Level | Students must achieve top rank in SSC or HSC examCandidate who pursues studies outside Maharashtra can applyHowever, he must possess the proof of being a permanent resident of Maharastra | The sanction letter by Department of Higher Education is necessary |
| State Government Open Merit Scholarship | Applicant must secure 1st Division in HSC The students from Law, Science, Commerce and Arts background are allowed for Scholarship | Applicants who are from Outside of Maharashtra can’t be the beneficiary of this Scheme |
| Government Research Adhichatra | For Post graduation course candidatesOnly for Residents of Maharashtra | In terms of percentage, must secure minimum 60 percent in Post Graduation exams |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme | Annual Income should be <= 8 Lacs.Can apply only if from the State of Maharashtra or the border of State Karnataka and Maharashtra | 1st two children are eligible as per the govt. normsIn case of gap in studies, it should not be more than that of two years |
| Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship | Minimum 60 percent marks in Senior Secondary Certificate exam Should be a resident of Maharashtra | No specific requirement |
| Education Concession to the Children Freedom Fighter | Specially for the children and family of Freedom fighterOnly those residing in Maharashtra, should apply | No specific requirement |
| Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics /Physics | For specific subjects Maths and Physics, marks should be higher than 60 percentShould have residency in Maharashtra | Should have mandatorily secured 1st division overall |
| Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE) | Only those living in hostel can applyMust be a resident of Maharashtra | Annual Family Income should be <= 8 lakh |
| Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen | Restrictively for the children of Freedom fightersShould be resident of Maharashtra | No specific requirement |
Directorate of Technical Education
| Scholarship Type | Eligibility rules | Specific requirements |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna(DTE) | Income should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakhOnly candidates of Government university candidates can apply.Residency of Maharahtara | Attendance of atleast 50% is necessary in Semester just before applying for Scholarship |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna(EBC) | Should have taken admission through Centralized Admission ProcessProof of permanent residency in Maharashtra | 50% expense of tuition and examination fees is reimbursed |
Secondary Education & Sports Department
| Scholarship Scheme Name | Eligibility rules | Specific requirements |
| Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students | Should score atleast 50% marks in SSCShould have cleared examination in 1st attemptStudents living hostel accommodation and Non- hostellers get different amount as Scholarship | Should belong to Economically Backward Class |
| Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College | Should score at least 1st division in Senior Secondary Examinationmust pursue Higher Secondary Studies | Applicant can belong to any class to apply |
SBC, SEBC, OBC & VJNT by Department of welfare
| Scholarships | Eligibility Rules | Specific Requirements |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students | Income should be greater than or equal to Rupees 8 lakh Admission process completed under Centralized admission Process Should be a resident of Maharashtra Should belong to Specially Backward Class | Scholarship is given till the completion of one course by the student |
| Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students | Annual Family Income must be less than or equal to Rs.1 Lakh.Should have been permanently residing in Maharashtra Must be from the Other Backward Class category. | One must have 75 percent of attendance |
| Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students | Should be a resident of MaharashtraAttendance of atleast 75% is mandatory | Only for those belonging to Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes class |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students | Applicant should specifically belong to Other Backward Class of Maharashtra.Income should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakh | must enroll for post matric studies |
| Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges | Annual Family Income should be greater than or equal to Rs.1 lakh | Only for those belonging to Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes and Special Backward Class category. |
| Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students | Only students from Special Backward Class can apply | No other specific requirements |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for students studying in 11th & 12th standard of VJNT & SBC category | No Income related restrictions Should have attended classes with atleast 75% attendanceThose belonging to Special Backward Classes, Nomadics Tribe and Vimukta Jatis, are eligible for this scholarship.Specifically for Citizens of Maharashtra | Gap year in education is not allowed |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students | Should specifically belong to Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes. Reimbursement of 100 percent tuition and examination fee is given | No Special requirements |
Directorate of Medical Education and Research
| Name of the Scholarship | Eligibility Rules | Special Requirements |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance | Candidates enrolled under management quota not eligible to apply | Annual family income should be <= 8 lakh rupees |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme | Reimbursement of 50 percent expenses. Permissible expenses include tuition and development charges | Specifically for Economically Backward Class students |
Minority Development Department
| Scheme | Eligibility Rules | Specific Requirement |
| Scholarship for students of minority communities pursuing Higher and Professional courses(DTE) | Annual Family income should be less than or equal to Rupees 8 lac.Passing sheet of Matriculation CertificateAdmission should be taken through Centralized Admission Process | Should be covered under Minority Community as per Maharashtra Government |
| State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE) | Annual Family income should be less than or equal to Rupees 8 lac.Only for those enrolled for studies in Maharashtra | Candidates have to pursue Undergraduate or Postgraduate Course |
| Scholarship for students of minority communities pursuing Higher and Professional courses(DMER) | Applicant should have taken admission either through Common Entrance Test, Higher Secondary Certificate or by appearing in any competitive exam.Scholarship is reserved upto 30 percent for girls. | Only for those who belong to minor community in Maharashtra |
Directorate of Art
| Scheme | Eligibility/Overview | Links |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DOA) | Candidates belonging to General category can also applyBenefit can be taken by family for 1st two children onlyShould be a resident of Maharashtra | Annual Family Income should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakh |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna(EBC) | Should be from State of Maharashtra or the border area of Karnataka State and Maharashtra.Candidates belonging to General category can also apply | Annual Family Income should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakh |
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
| Scheme | Eligibility/ Overview | Links |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (AGR) | Students enrolled in colleges of private and deemed universities are not eligible as beneficiariesAnnual Family Income should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakh | Candidate must have a minimum of 50% attendance in previous Semester |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna(EBC) | Admission should be taken under Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Annual Family Income should be less than or equal to Rs.8 lakh | Candidate must have a minimum of 50% attendance in previous Semester |
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur
| Scheme | Eligibility/ Overview | Links |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (MAFSU) | Gap year taken should not be higher than 2 yearsAdmission should be taken under Centralized Admission Process | Only for those studying in hostels |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna(EBC) | Admission should be taken under Centralized Admission Process | Students enrolled in colleges of private and deemed universities are not eligible as beneficiaries |
How to Register on MahaDBT Portal.
You can register for the MahaDBT Scholarship 2022 schemes by attempting the following steps:
- Open the homepage of official website ‘mahadbtmahait.gov.in’
- Hit the tab ‘New Registration’
- Here, mention your UIDAI Aadhar
- Enter other personal details as asked
- Set up a username and password for accessing this portal
- The system will ask for sending an OTP
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile number
- Now, you stand registered for filling your application form for MahaDBT Scholarship 2022
How to login for MahaDBT Scholarship 2022?
Now that you have registered on the MahaDBT Scholarship portal, you can login and apply for the Scholarship following the below mentioned steps:
- Enter the username and password created on registration.
- Enter Login on the Dashboard
- You will see option to Create Profile here
- Enter all your personal credentials and details of education status
- All the details entered have to be supported with scanned copies of proofs
- Upload all the copies of proofs as asked.
- Now, you will see the list of MahaDBT Scholarship 2022 schemes list on the screen
- Carefully check the schemes and select the ones you are eligible to apply for.
- On careful selection of schemes, hit the tab ‘Apply’.
- You application stands updated
- Now, at the backend, the respective Departments verify the details and validity of the scanned document copies entered.
- If found satisfactory and eligibility criteria stands fulfilled, your application stands approved
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Redeem MahaDBT Post Matric Scholarship Voucher
- The funds under the MahaDBT Scholarship 2022 are credited by way of vouchers in two instalments.
- Voucher has to be redeemed before its expiry
- 1st Installment: To avoid the expiry of vouchers by students, a notification is sent to the approved candidates by way of SMS on their registered mobile number or by email.
- You have to login to your account with the username and password and Click on option ‘Redeem’
- 2nd Installment – When the 1st instalment stands successfully redeemed. In the same way notification of 2nd instalment is sent. Candidate have to redeem the 2nd instalment in same way as mentioned above.
How to Download the List of Colleges offering the MahaDBT Scholarship 2022
- Visit the homepage of Official website of MahaDBT
- Hit ‘Post Matric Scholarship’
- Screen opens up, there you see option to download College List
- Click on button and as selected by you, the list of colleges is downloaded
Grievance or Feedback regarding MahaDBT Scholarship
In case you are facing any issues in getting registered or applying for Scholarship. Also, you have suggestions, the Aaple Sarkar Portal welcomes your suggestions and feedback. You have to follow these single steps:
- Visit the official website
- Choose the option Post Matric Scholarship
- Click on Grievance/Suggestions
- Here, mention your grievance and personal details in the grievance form
- Hit the ‘Submit’ buttion
- Your grievance stands submitted now.
MahaDBT Scholarship Helpline Number
You can also contact with MahaDBT helpdesk by giving a call for guidance on resolution of your submission issues
Helpline number: 022-49150800