State ScholarshipVerified for 2026

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna

Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Deadline: 30 Sept 2026

About the Program

Complete guide to Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna in Maharashtra. Learn about the 50% tuition waiver, income limits, and MahaDBT registration.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹1.0 Lakh+

Reimburses 50% of the tuition fees and exam fees in government/aided/un-aided non-minority institutions for professional and non-professional courses.

Inclusions

* 50% tuition fee reimbursement. * 50% exam fee reimbursement (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma

Must be enrolled in All Streams. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.

Financial & Category

Income LimitUp to ₹8.0 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryGeneral, EWS

Important Note

Requires admission through CAP rounds.

Selection Process

Based on being a General/EWS category student from Maharashtra, family income under ₹8 Lakhs, securing college seat through CAP, and Maharashtra residency.

Renewal Policy

Required each academic year through the MahaDBT portal, uploading the passing transcripts of the previous year.

Application Process

  • 1

    ### Step-by-Step Application Guide

  • 2
    **Access MahaDBT

    ** Open the Aaple Sarkar DBT portal at [mahadbt2.maharashtra.gov.in](https://mahadbt2.maharashtra.gov.in).

  • 3
    **Register/Login

    ** Register using Aadhaar number and verify via OTP.

  • 4
    **Fill Profile

    ** Update the student profile, including previous marks, domicile, and parent's income details.

  • 5
    **Choose Scheme

    ** Select "Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scheme" under Directorate of Higher Education (DHE).

  • 6
    **Upload & Submit

    ** Upload Tehsildar Income Certificate (< ₹8 Lakhs), Domicile certificate, and CAP allotment letter. Submit online.

Documents Required

* Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
* Tehsildar Income Certificate (< ₹8 Lakhs)
* CAP allotment letter (Centralized Admission Process)
* College Bonafide and fee structure
* Previous qualifying marksheets

Important Dates

Application Deadline

30 September 2026

Applications typically open in June and close by late September.

Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeState
Education LevelUndergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
Application ModeOnline
State/RegionMaharashtra
Income Limit₹8.0L/yr
Last Verified2026

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.Is this scheme open to private deemed universities?

No, the scheme is strictly restricted to government, government-aided, and un-aided non-minority colleges in Maharashtra. Deemed universities are excluded.

Q.What is the family income limit?

The annual family income must not exceed ₹8 Lakhs from all sources.

Q.Can a student apply who got admission offline?

No, the student must have secured admission through the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) round to be eligible.

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

Helpline022-49150800, support@mahadbt.gov.in

Need Application Help?

If you have trouble applying, you can check your eligibility or browse our step-by-step application guides.

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At a Glance

StatusActive - 2026
Last Verified28/6/2026
Apply ModeOnline

Official Help

Helpline022-49150800, support@mahadbt.gov.in