Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
Requires applying for renewal on the MahaDBT portal, passing the previous semester/annual examinations without backlogs, and maintaining a minimum of 75% attendance.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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.