State Government ScholarshipVerified for 2026

Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship

Government of Maharashtra - Women & Child Development
Maharashtra
Deadline: 15 Sept 2026

About the Program

Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship provides ₹20,000 annually for meritorious girl students in STEM fields with 75%+ marks.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹20k+

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

Income LimitUp to ₹6.0 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryAll

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

Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
Class 12 / previous qualifying marksheet
Annual Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar)
College Admission Receipt
Bonafide Student Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Bank Account Details (Aadhaar linked)

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.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeState Government
Education LevelUG
Application ModeOnline
State/RegionMaharashtra
Income Limit₹6.0L/yr
Last Verified2026

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.

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

Helpline022-22025441, 022-49150800, 18001208040

Need Application Help?

If you have trouble applying, you can check your eligibility or browse our step-by-step application guides.

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At a Glance

StatusActive - 2026
Last Verified4/7/2026
Apply ModeOnline
Awards5,000 Students

Official Help

Helpline022-22025441, 022-49150800, 18001208040