Selection Process Guide

Maharashtra Scholarships Selection Process 2026

How scholars are selected, merit-cum-means selection weights, ranking parameters, and list verifications. Find parameters, rules, and structures for all 13 active programs in Maharashtra.

Program Comparison - Selection Process

Scholarship NameSelection Process InfoAnnual AmountDeadline
TRTI Scholarship 2026 (Maharashtra ST)Varies by scheme; Generally merit-based for academic scholarships; Eligibility verification by TRTI; Caste Validity Certificate mandatory; Income criteria for some schemes; Selection for competitive exam coaching based on graduation status₹46,000Varies by scheme
Maharashtra Post-Matric OBC ScholarshipBased on OBC category, Maharashtra residency, and family income limit <= ₹1.5 Lakhs per annum.₹50,00030 Sept 2026
Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric ScholarshipSelection is based on candidate meeting eligibility criteria (minority status, domicile of Maharashtra, family income limit under ₹500,000) and academic verification by the college and department.₹15,00015 Nov 2026
Maharashtra EBC Post-Matric ScholarshipBased on General/EWS category, Maharashtra domicile, and family income limit <= ₹8 Lakhs per annum.₹50,00030 Sept 2026
Maharashtra Girls Merit ScholarshipSelection is merit-based. Eligible girl students are ranked based on their qualifying Class 12 exam marks. Preference is given to students with higher academic scores and lower family income within the ₹600,000 income cap.₹20,00015 Sept 2026
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti YojnaBased on being a General/EWS category student from Maharashtra, family income under ₹8 Lakhs, securing college seat through CAP, and Maharashtra residency.₹100,00030 Sept 2026
Savitribai Phule Pre-Matric Scholarship (SC Girls)Direct benefit to all eligible SC girl students studying in Classes 5 to 10 in government/aided schools. There is no family income limit.₹1,00031 Mar 2026
Maharashtra GOI Post-Matric Scholarship for SCBased on SC community status, Maharashtra residency, and family income limit <= ₹2.5 Lakhs per annum.₹60,00030 Sept 2026
MahaDBT Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra)Based on academic merit and family income criteriaAmount Varies30 Nov 2025
NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra)Selected based on a state-level competitive exam (Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test) conducted by MSCE Pune, subject to a family income limit of ₹3.5 Lakhs per annum. Candidates must qualify with at least 40% aggregate marks (32% for SC/ST).₹12,00011 Oct 2025
Post-Matric Scholarship to SBC StudentsCandidates selected based on fulfilment of eligibility criteria including domicile, SBC category, income limit, and post-matric enrollment.Amount VariesCheck Official Portal
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta YojnaBased on EWS category, Maharashtra residency, pursuing professional courses, and staying in a private hostel/PG away from home.₹30,00030 Sept 2026
SPPU Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Earn & Learn SchemeFocuses on economically weaker students from rural zones who are willing to perform campus tasks.₹40,000Open Now

FAQs on MahaDBT Scholarship Selection Process

Where can I find the official Selection Process document for Maharashtra scholarships?

Official updates are released on the state portal. You can view direct links to these sources by clicking the individual scholarships listed above.

Are the details listed here verified for the 2026 academic year?

Yes, our editorial team audits all records in accordance with the latest government notifications. Always check the last verified dates on each scheme page.

Does this eligibility / criteria apply to all categories?

Rules vary between OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and General categories. Please click into specific scholarship detail pages to see caste-wise or class-wise breakups.

What if the portal shows different information?

Government portals are the final authority. We strive to sync updates weekly, but portal data always supersedes static indexes.

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