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Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna

Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Deadline: 30 Sept 2026

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

Total scholarship amount
The scholarship provides up to 100% coverage of tuition and exam fees, not a fixed cash amount. For professional courses: Girls receive 100% tuition and exam fees for both government and non-government aided institutions; Boys receive 50% tuition for unaided/permanent unaided institutions and 100% for others, plus 50% exam fee. For non-professional courses: Both girls and boys receive 100% tuition and exam fees for all institutions. Benefits are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the MahaDBT portal.

The scholarship provides up to 100% coverage of tuition and exam fees, not a fixed cash amount. For professional courses: Girls receive 100% tuition and exam fees for both government and non-government aided institutions; Boys receive 50% tuition for unaided/permanent unaided institutions and 100% for others, plus 50% exam fee. For non-professional courses: Both girls and boys receive 100% tuition and exam fees for all institutions. Benefits are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the MahaDBT portal.

Inclusions

  • 50% tuition fee reimbursement.

  • 50% exam fee reimbursement (DBT).

Important Note

Requires admission through CAP rounds.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma

Must be enrolled in All Streams.

Financial & Category

Income LimitUp to ₹8.0 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryGeneral, EWS

Selection Process

  • Candidates are selected based on eligibility criteria including Maharashtra domicile, admission through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for professional/technical courses (Diploma/Graduation/Post Graduation), family annual income not exceeding ₹8,00,000, no other scholarship/stipend, and admission under General or SEBC category

  • Only the first two children from a family can avail the scheme in a given academic year

  • Fresh applicants must be bonafide students with minimum 50% attendance (except first-semester fresh admits), and must have attempted all annual/semester exams.

Renewal Policy

  • Renewal is available for students who received the scholarship in the previous year

  • Conditions include:no gap of 2 or more years during course duration, minimum 50% attendance in the previous semester (except for first-semester fresh admits), submission of previous year mark sheet and family income certificate, and having attempted all annual or semester examinations

  • Renewal applications for AY 2024-25 were extended to March 31, 2025.

Application Process

  • 1
    Visit the official MahaDBT portal (https

    //mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/).

  • 2

    Click 'Register' and fill in registration details (username, password, email, phone).

  • 3

    Verify email and phone number.

  • 4

    Log in and navigate to 'New Applicant Registration'.

  • 5

    Select 'Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna' from the scheme list.

  • 6

    Complete the application form with personal, academic, and family details.

  • 7
    Upload required documents

    10th mark sheet and onwards, Maharashtra Domicile Certificate, Previous Year Family Income Certificate, CAP-related documents, Undertaking for max 2 beneficiaries, Attendance Certificate (for renewal), and Previous Year Mark Sheet (for renewal).

  • 8

    Submit the application before the deadline.

  • 9

    Track application status using your MahaDBT login credentials.

Documents Required

* Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
* Tehsildar Income Certificate (< ₹8 Lakhs)
* CAP allotment letter (Centralized Admission Process)
* College Bonafide and fee structure
* Previous qualifying marksheets

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

Provider TypeGovernment
Education LevelUndergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
Application ModeOnline
State/RegionMaharashtra
Income Limit₹8.0L/yr
Last Verified2026

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Common Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the maximum family income limit to qualify for this scholarship?

The total annual income of the applicant's family or guardian must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (8 Lakhs). This is a strict eligibility criterion, and applicants must submit a valid Previous Year Family Annual Income Certificate.

Q. Can more than two children from the same family receive this scholarship simultaneously?

No. Only the first two children from a single family can avail the benefit of this scholarship in a given academic year. If a family has three or more children in college, only two of them can receive the scholarship at the same time. An undertaking confirming this must be submitted.

Q. When will the application portal open for the 2025-26 academic year?

As of October 22, 2025, the application window for AY 2025-26 has closed (last date was March 31, 2025). The portal is expected to reopen for new applications in December 2025–January 2026. Renewal applications for AY 2024-25 were extended to March 31, 2025.

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Helpline: 022-49150800, 1800 120 8040

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