Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹5,00,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship
Q.Which religious minority communities in Maharashtra are eligible?
Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Jewish communities who are permanent residents (domicile) of Maharashtra state are eligible to apply.
Q.What is the annual parent/family income limit for this scholarship?
The annual family income of the applicant's parents or guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000 (Rs. 5 Lakhs) from all sources. A valid income certificate issued by a competent authority (Tahsildar) is required.
Q.Where should students apply for the Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship?
Applications must be submitted online through the official MahaDBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal at https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in under the Minority Development Department schemes.
Q.Is there any minimum marks requirement in the qualifying exam?
Yes, applicants must have scored at least 50% marks in their previous qualifying school or college examination to be eligible for the post-matric scholarship.