Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship
About the Program
Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship provides ₹20,000 annually for meritorious girl students in STEM fields with 75%+ marks.
Benefits & Financial Support
Fixed ₹20,000 for meritorious girl students
Inclusions
Annual scholarship for girls in STEM fields
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
UG
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 75% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection 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.
Renewal Policy
For annual renewal, the student must pass the previous academic year with at least 70% marks and maintain regular enrollment and attendance in the approved program.
Application Process
- 1
Register
- 2
Fill form
- 3
Upload documents
- 4
Submit
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
15 September 2026
Mid-September deadline
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who is eligible for the Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship?▼
Only female students who are domiciles of Maharashtra, have secured a minimum of 75% marks in their qualifying examinations, and are enrolled in science or professional courses are eligible.
Q. What is the family income limit for this scholarship?▼
The annual family income of the student's parents must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (Rs. 6 Lakhs) from all sources to qualify for the scheme.
Q. Can students apply for this scheme along with other MahaDBT scholarships?▼
Generally, students cannot benefit from multiple state-sponsored scholarship schemes concurrently. You must select the scheme that offers the best support for your course.
Q. What documents are required to apply for the Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship?▼
Key documents include Maharashtra domicile certificate, Class 12 / previous qualifying marksheet, annual income certificate, college admission receipt, bonafide student certificate, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook.
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