Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna
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
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
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
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
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.
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