Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship
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
₹1,500-15,000 for minority community students
Inclusions
Tuition fees, Maintenance allowance, Book grant
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 45% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection 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.
Renewal Policy
Requires applying for renewal on the MahaDBT portal, passing the previous semester/annual examinations without backlogs, and maintaining a minimum of 75% attendance.
Application Process
- 1
Register on MahaDBT
- 2
Fill form
- 3
Upload documents
- 4
Submit
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
15 November 2026
Mid-November deadline
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
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Which religious minority communities in Maharashtra are eligible?
Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Jewish communities who are permanent residents (domicile) of Maharashtra state are eligible to apply.
Q.What is the annual parent/family income limit for this scholarship?
The annual family income of the applicant's parents or guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000 (Rs. 5 Lakhs) from all sources. A valid income certificate issued by a competent authority (Tahsildar) is required.
Q.Where should students apply for the Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship?
Applications must be submitted online through the official MahaDBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal at https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in under the Minority Development Department schemes.
Q.Is there any minimum marks requirement in the qualifying exam?
Yes, applicants must have scored at least 50% marks in their previous qualifying school or college examination to be eligible for the post-matric scholarship.
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