Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
15 September 2026
Mid-September deadline
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship
Q.Who is eligible for the Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship?
Only female students who are domiciles of Maharashtra, have secured a minimum of 75% marks in their qualifying examinations, and are enrolled in science or professional courses are eligible.
Q.What is the family income limit for this scholarship?
The annual family income of the student's parents must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (Rs. 6 Lakhs) from all sources to qualify for the scheme.
Q.Can students apply for this scheme along with other MahaDBT scholarships?
Generally, students cannot benefit from multiple state-sponsored scholarship schemes concurrently. You must select the scheme that offers the best support for your course.
Q.What documents are required to apply for the Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship?
Key documents include Maharashtra domicile certificate, Class 12 / previous qualifying marksheet, annual income certificate, college admission receipt, bonafide student certificate, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook.