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MahaDBT Scholarship Portal (Maharashtra)

By IndiaScholarships Editorial Team

Guide Summary & Key Facts

Active Schemes14+ State Departments
Beneficiaries15 Lakh+ Students
DisbursementAadhaar-Based DBT Transfer
VerificationCollege Desk 1 -> Desk 2 -> Department DDO

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MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) is the unified state welfare portal developed by the Government of Maharashtra. It manages post-matric scholarships, tuition fee waivers, hostel allowances, and educational stipends across Social Justice, Tribal Development, Higher Education, and Technical Education directorates.
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Student Login & Registration

  1. 1

    New Applicant Registration

    Visit mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in and click "Post-Matric Scholarship" -> "New Applicant Registration".

  2. 2

    Aadhaar Biometric/OTP Verification

    Authenticate using your 12-digit Aadhaar number via OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

  3. 3

    Complete 6-Step Student Profile

    Log in and fill your Profile tabs: Personal Info, Address, Other Info, Caste, Income, and Past Academic Qualification.

  4. 4

    Select Scheme & Apply

    Search for your eligible department scheme (e.g., Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj or Post-Matric SC/OBC), link your current academic course, and submit.

Checking Application Status

  1. 1

    Step 1: Log in to MahaDBT Profile

    Sign in to mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in using your registered username and secret password.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Open My Applied Scheme

    Click on "My Applied Scheme" on the left-hand user dashboard navigation menu.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Review Verification Stage

    Track stages: Under Scrutiny -> Approved -> Voucher Generated -> Disbursed via Aadhaar DBT.

Top Schemes

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan ShulkhEBC / General Merit Students (50% Fee Reimbursement)
Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah BhattaHosteller Children of Farmers & Labourers
Up to ₹30,000/year
MahaDBT Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra)SC / ST / VJNT / OBC Post-Matric Students
Full Tuition + Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj fee reimbursement on MahaDBT?

Students admitted under general or EBC categories in recognized degree or diploma courses with an annual family income up to ₹8,00,000 receive 50% tuition and exam fee reimbursement.

What does "Under Scrutiny" mean on the MahaDBT dashboard?

It means your application is currently undergoing scrutiny by your college scrutiny officer (Desk 1) and principal (Desk 2) for fee and attendance verification.

What is the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh hostel allowance on MahaDBT?

It provides up to ₹30,000 per year (for Mumbai/Pune) and ₹20,000 per year (other regions) to hosteller children of small/marginal farmers and registered labourers pursuing higher professional degrees.

What should I do if my MahaDBT application status shows "Send Back to Applicant"?

Log in to your profile, click on the application, review the specific defect raised by the college scrutiny clerk, update the flagged certificate or marks detail, and re-submit.

Helpline

022-49150800

mahadbt.helpdesk@maharashtra.gov.in

09:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)