Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on EWS category, Maharashtra residency, pursuing professional courses, and staying in a private hostel/PG away from home.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
Q.Is this scheme open to students living in government hostels?
No, this is specifically a hostel maintenance allowance for students living in private hostels, rental rooms, or PGs because they could not secure a government hostel seat.
Q.What are the rates for different cities?
Selected candidates in metropolitan cities (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, etc.) receive ₹3,000 per month (total ₹30,000), whereas non-metropolitan candidates get ₹2,000 per month (total ₹20,000).
Q.Is parent occupation factor relevant?
Yes, children of registered labor or marginal/small farmers receive maximum benefits with relaxed criteria.