Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
For annual renewal, the student must pass the previous academic year with at least 70% marks and maintain regular enrollment and attendance in the approved program.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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.