Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship
Government of Maharashtra - Minority Development Department · Maharashtra
| Scheme Name | Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship |
| Provided By | Government of Maharashtra - Minority Development Department |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi students provides ₹1,500-15,000 annually.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹15k+
The scholarship amount for professional and technical courses can be a maximum of ₹50,000 per annum or the actual tuition fees and exam fees, whichever is less, effective from Academic Year 2022-23. For graduate and postgraduate degrees in Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, and Education, the scholarship provides either the total annual course fee or ₹5,000, whichever is lower. Additionally, selected students may receive a monthly maintenance allowance ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200. All scholarship amounts are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
Tuition fees, Maintenance allowance, Book grant
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Post-Matric |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹5.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | Minority |
| Domicile State | Maharashtra |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Minority Certificate
- ✓Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
- ✓Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar)
- ✓Marksheet of previous qualifying exam
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Bank Account Details (Aadhaar linked)
- ✓Bonafide Certificate
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria
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The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, Parsi, Jain, and Jews) to pursue professional and technical courses
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Applicants must be admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) or at the institute level
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A significant aspect of the selection process includes a 30% reservation for girl students
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Applicants must not be availing any other scholarship or stipend from the government.
Renewal Policy
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For annual renewal, candidates must have passed the previous year's examination
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If a student fails in any year, they will not receive the scholarship for that particular year
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Students who fail to be promoted to the next class on the first attempt are eligible for reimbursement of the exam fee and maintenance allowance
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Students who pass and are promoted to the next class after two attempts are still eligible for the scholarship
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However, students who fail the same class twice are ineligible for the scholarship benefits
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Required documents for renewal typically include an income declaration and the mark sheet of the previous examination.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Visit the Official Portal
Go to the MahaDBT 2.0 portal at `mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in`.
- 2New Applicant Registration
If you are a new user, click on 'New Applicant Registration'. You will need to register using your Aadhaar number, which will be verified via OTP or biometric authentication.
- 3Complete Profile
Fill in all required personal details, including domicile information, income details, caste details (if applicable), and bank account information. Ensure your Aadhaar number is linked with your bank account.
- 4Find Eligible Schemes
After successfully updating your profile, navigate to the 'Find Eligible Schemes' section.
- 5Select Scholarship Scheme
Choose the relevant scholarship under the 'Minority Development Department' — typically 'Scholarship Scheme for State Minority Communities Pursuing Higher Professional Courses (DTE)' for professional courses or 'State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE)' for general graduate/postgraduate courses.
- 6Fill Application Form
Complete the detailed application form with your current academic information.
- 7Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents. These generally include: Aadhaar Card, Maharashtra Domicile Certificate, Family Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar/Sub-Divisional Officer/Deputy Collector), Previous Year's Marksheet (minimum 50% marks), SSC (10th) Marksheet, Current Year's Fee Receipt, Minority Community Certificate (or self-declaration), and Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque. Documents should be in PDF format (less than 256kb) or JPEG/JPG format (between 5kb and 20kb).
- 8Review and Submit
Carefully review all the entered details and uploaded documents before final submission. Save your Application ID for future reference.
- 9Track Application Status
You can track the real-time status of your application by logging into the MahaDBT portal and using the 'Application Tracking' option with your Application ID.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply for the Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship?
To be eligible, an applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra and belong to one of the notified minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Parsi, Jain, or Jews). The applicant must have passed the SSC (10th) examination from Maharashtra State and be pursuing a post-matriculation course (Class 11 onwards, including diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and technical courses) in a government-approved institution. A minimum of 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination is required. The total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 for professional/technical courses or ₹2,00,000 for other post-matric courses. The applicant should not be availing any other scholarship/stipend from the government.
What are the benefits covered by this scholarship?
The scholarship provides financial assistance that includes reimbursement of tuition fees and examination fees. For professional and technical courses, the maximum scholarship amount is ₹50,000 per annum, or the actual fees, whichever is less. For general graduate and postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, and Education, the benefit is the total annual course fee or ₹5,000, whichever is lower. Additionally, students may receive a monthly maintenance allowance, which can range from ₹230 to ₹1,200, depending on the course and whether they are day scholars or hostellers. The amounts are disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
How can I track the status of my Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship application?
After submitting your application on the MahaDBT portal, you will receive an Application ID. To track your application status, log in to the MahaDBT 2.0 portal with your registered username and password. On your applicant dashboard, navigate to the 'Application Tracking' section. Enter your Application ID there to view the current stage of your application, such as institute verification, department scrutiny, or final approval. The portal also offers granular application tracking to monitor progress at every stage.
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