Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
15 November 2026
Mid-November 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 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.