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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students — central scheme aimed at encouraging girls to pursue technical education. Provides up to ₹50,000 per year for degree-level technical courses (engineering, pharmacy, architecture) and for diploma-level too. 2025-26 application window closed December 15, 2025. AICTE has not yet announced the 2026-27 cycle dates as of April 2026 — typical pattern is Aug-Oct opening on the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in). Monitor the AICTE Pragati-Saksham portal at aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in for the official notification. This is a CENTRAL scheme — routed separately from the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

₹50,000 per year
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GovernmentMerit-Based

Maharashtra Earn & Learn Scheme 2026

Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department

The Maharashtra Earn & Learn Scheme is being expanded in 2026 to approximately 5 lakh students — confirmed by Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on March 14, 2026. Students receive a stipend of ₹2,000 per month for up to 10 months, in exchange for on-campus contribution (library assistance, lab support, etc.). Tiered hostel allowance also applies: ₹6,000/month in Mumbai and Pune, ₹5,100/month in revenue-area cities, and ₹4,800/month in taluka-level towns. Earn & Learn is a SEPARATE track from the Rajashree Shahu / EBC Freeship tuition-waiver schemes — students can stack both where eligibility allows; there is no rule forcing a choice. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

₹2,000 per month stipend + tiered hostel allowance
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GovernmentNeed-Based

Maharashtra State Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship

Government of Maharashtra

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojana is Maharashtra's flagship EBC tuition-fee scholarship for students pursuing professional courses (engineering, pharmacy, medicine, management, law, teacher training). Per the March 14, 2026 announcement by Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, girls receive a 100% tuition fee waiver and boys receive a 50% waiver under this scheme. The policy drove girls' enrolment in professional courses from 85,068 in AY 2023-24 to 115,800 in AY 2024-25 — roughly a 41% jump. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

100% of tuition fees for girls / 50% for boys
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GovernmentMerit-Based

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central Sector Scheme

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (CSSS) — awarded to top 20 percentile students in Class 12 board exam results pursuing regular degree courses. Provides ₹12,000 per year at UG level and ₹20,000 per year at PG level. Key 2026 update: One-Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP portal is now mandatory. OTR is a single Aadhaar-based registration that applies across every NSP-administered scheme — replaces repeated form filling for different schemes. Central scheme — independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

₹10,000 - ₹20,000 per year
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GovernmentNeed-Based

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme — Collateral-Free Education Loan with Interest Subvention

Ministry of Education, Government of India — Department of Higher Education

PM Vidyalaxmi (Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi) is a flagship central scheme launched on 6 November 2024 to provide collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans to meritorious students admitted to top Quality Higher Educational Institutions (QHEIs) in India. The scheme combines two support components: (a) a 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh for students from families with annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh, and (b) a 75% Government of India credit guarantee on loans up to ₹7.5 lakh — meaning banks can lend without demanding collateral or third-party guarantee. As of February 24, 2026, PM Vidyalaxmi had received 1+ lakh applications with a ~60% approval rate — confirming the scheme is live and well-utilised. For students admitted to Maharashtra pharmacy, nursing, engineering or MBA colleges included in the QHEI list, PM Vidyalaxmi can be stacked with state MahaDBT scholarships for maximum fee coverage. Central scheme — independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh
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GovernmentWomen

Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child (SGC)

University Grants Commission (UGC) — Ministry of Education, Government of India

The PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child (SGC) is a University Grants Commission (UGC) scheme aimed at recognising and supporting families who have and educate only one girl child. It is awarded to girl students who are the sole children of their parents (no brother, no sister), pursuing regular full-time postgraduate courses at UGC-recognised Indian universities. Approximately 3,000 scholarships are awarded each academic year. Applicable broadly across M.Pharm (all specialisations), M.Sc Nursing, M.Tech, MBA, MMS, MA, M.Com and other PG programmes — particularly valuable for women considering advanced pharmacy / engineering / management degrees. Applied via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using the now-mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR). Central scheme — routed through NSP, independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration. Can be combined with state schemes where rules allow.

Scholarship amount as per current UGC notification — historically set at ₹36,200 per annum
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Rajashree Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement for Girls

Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department

Rajashree Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement for Girls is Maharashtra's 100% tuition fee waiver scheme for girl students in professional higher-education courses — a significant enhancement over the parent Shahu EBC scheme (which pays 50%). Announced by Minister Chandrakant Patil in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on March 14, 2026 alongside the MahaDBT-CAP integration. Impact in AY 2024-25 was already measurable: girls' enrolment in professional courses rose from 85,068 (AY 2023-24) to 115,800 (AY 2024-25) — a 41% jump. Colleges are legally barred from demanding upfront tuition from eligible girls — the state commits to reimburse colleges by August each year. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

100% tuition fee waiver
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GovernmentSC/ST/OBC

SARATHI Scholarship — Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training & Human Development Institute (Maratha / Kunbi)

Government of Maharashtra — SARATHI (Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training & Human Development Institute)

SARATHI — Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute — is the Government of Maharashtra body dedicated to educational and economic development of Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi and Kunbi-Maratha communities. SARATHI runs three flagship programmes: (1) free SSC-CGL competitive-exam coaching worth approximately ₹72,000, (2) free IBPS PO / Clerk coaching worth approximately ₹46,000, and (3) an Overseas Education Scholarship enabling Maratha-community postgraduates to pursue Master's or PhD programmes abroad. The overseas scholarship track has expanded significantly in recent years, with SARATHI inviting applications each cycle for Master's and doctoral programmes in eligible foreign universities. Maharashtra pharmacy / engineering / medical / MBA graduates from the Maratha community should treat SARATHI as a primary scholarship option after graduation — particularly if targeting government-sector jobs (SSC / IBPS) or an international Master's. State scheme — stackable with central schemes like PM Vidyalaxmi and NSP.

Free competitive-exam coaching
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students — central scheme aimed at encouraging girls to pursue technical education. Provides up to ₹50,000 per year for degree-level technical courses (engineering, pharmacy, architecture) and for diploma-level too. 2025-26 application window closed December 15, 2025. AICTE has not yet announced the 2026-27 cycle dates as of April 2026 — typical pattern is Aug-Oct opening on the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in). Monitor the AICTE Pragati-Saksham portal at aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in for the official notification. This is a CENTRAL scheme — routed separately from the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

₹50,000 per year2025-26 cycle closed December 15, 2025 — 2026-27 dates not yet announced (typically opens Aug-Oct on NSP)All India
B.TechB.PharmaB.ArchPGDMMBA (AICTE approved)+1 more
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GovernmentMerit-BasedPopular

Maharashtra Earn & Learn Scheme 2026

Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department

The Maharashtra Earn & Learn Scheme is being expanded in 2026 to approximately 5 lakh students — confirmed by Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on March 14, 2026. Students receive a stipend of ₹2,000 per month for up to 10 months, in exchange for on-campus contribution (library assistance, lab support, etc.). Tiered hostel allowance also applies: ₹6,000/month in Mumbai and Pune, ₹5,100/month in revenue-area cities, and ₹4,800/month in taluka-level towns. Earn & Learn is a SEPARATE track from the Rajashree Shahu / EBC Freeship tuition-waiver schemes — students can stack both where eligibility allows; there is no rule forcing a choice. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

₹2,000 per month stipend + tiered hostel allowanceRolling — scheme expanding to approximately 5 lakh students in 2026; verify current intake window with college scholarship cellMaharashtra
All professional and technical courses in Maharashtra government / government-aided / eligible unaided colleges
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GovernmentNeed-BasedPopular

Maharashtra State Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship

Government of Maharashtra

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojana is Maharashtra's flagship EBC tuition-fee scholarship for students pursuing professional courses (engineering, pharmacy, medicine, management, law, teacher training). Per the March 14, 2026 announcement by Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, girls receive a 100% tuition fee waiver and boys receive a 50% waiver under this scheme. The policy drove girls' enrolment in professional courses from 85,068 in AY 2023-24 to 115,800 in AY 2024-25 — roughly a 41% jump. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

100% of tuition fees for girls / 50% for boysJune 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26 window) — AY 2026-27 window opens after JuneMaharashtra
All professional courses — MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, MBA, BPT, BMLT
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GovernmentMerit-BasedPopular

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central Sector Scheme

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (CSSS) — awarded to top 20 percentile students in Class 12 board exam results pursuing regular degree courses. Provides ₹12,000 per year at UG level and ₹20,000 per year at PG level. Key 2026 update: One-Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP portal is now mandatory. OTR is a single Aadhaar-based registration that applies across every NSP-administered scheme — replaces repeated form filling for different schemes. Central scheme — independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

₹10,000 - ₹20,000 per yearOctober 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatoryAll India
MBBSBDSB.Sc NursingB.PharmaB.Tech+3 more
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GovernmentNeed-BasedPopular

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme — Collateral-Free Education Loan with Interest Subvention

Ministry of Education, Government of India — Department of Higher Education

PM Vidyalaxmi (Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi) is a flagship central scheme launched on 6 November 2024 to provide collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans to meritorious students admitted to top Quality Higher Educational Institutions (QHEIs) in India. The scheme combines two support components: (a) a 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh for students from families with annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh, and (b) a 75% Government of India credit guarantee on loans up to ₹7.5 lakh — meaning banks can lend without demanding collateral or third-party guarantee. As of February 24, 2026, PM Vidyalaxmi had received 1+ lakh applications with a ~60% approval rate — confirming the scheme is live and well-utilised. For students admitted to Maharashtra pharmacy, nursing, engineering or MBA colleges included in the QHEI list, PM Vidyalaxmi can be stacked with state MahaDBT scholarships for maximum fee coverage. Central scheme — independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakhRolling applications — apply anytime after admission via pmvidyalaxmi.co.inAll India
All professional and general UG / PG courses at the 955 QHEIs — engineering, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, management, law, arts, science
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GovernmentWomenPopular

Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child (SGC)

University Grants Commission (UGC) — Ministry of Education, Government of India

The PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child (SGC) is a University Grants Commission (UGC) scheme aimed at recognising and supporting families who have and educate only one girl child. It is awarded to girl students who are the sole children of their parents (no brother, no sister), pursuing regular full-time postgraduate courses at UGC-recognised Indian universities. Approximately 3,000 scholarships are awarded each academic year. Applicable broadly across M.Pharm (all specialisations), M.Sc Nursing, M.Tech, MBA, MMS, MA, M.Com and other PG programmes — particularly valuable for women considering advanced pharmacy / engineering / management degrees. Applied via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using the now-mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR). Central scheme — routed through NSP, independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration. Can be combined with state schemes where rules allow.

Scholarship amount as per current UGC notification — historically set at ₹36,200 per annumAnnual cycle — typically opens after PG admission each academic year; check ugc.gov.in for current datesAll India
Any regular, full-time PG degree — M.Pharm, M.Sc (Nursing / Sciences), M.Tech, MBA, MMS, MA, M.Com, MCA and equivalents at UGC-recognised universities
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GovernmentWomenPopular

Rajashree Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement for Girls

Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department

Rajashree Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement for Girls is Maharashtra's 100% tuition fee waiver scheme for girl students in professional higher-education courses — a significant enhancement over the parent Shahu EBC scheme (which pays 50%). Announced by Minister Chandrakant Patil in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on March 14, 2026 alongside the MahaDBT-CAP integration. Impact in AY 2024-25 was already measurable: girls' enrolment in professional courses rose from 85,068 (AY 2023-24) to 115,800 (AY 2024-25) — a 41% jump. Colleges are legally barred from demanding upfront tuition from eligible girls — the state commits to reimburse colleges by August each year. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

100% tuition fee waiverJune 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26 window) — MahaDBT applications open till this dateMaharashtra
EngineeringPharmacy (D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D)Medicine (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS — state-quota CAP seats)Management (MBA, MMS, PGDM)Law (LLB, LLM)+1 more
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GovernmentSC/ST/OBCPopular

SARATHI Scholarship — Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training & Human Development Institute (Maratha / Kunbi)

Government of Maharashtra — SARATHI (Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training & Human Development Institute)

SARATHI — Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute — is the Government of Maharashtra body dedicated to educational and economic development of Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi and Kunbi-Maratha communities. SARATHI runs three flagship programmes: (1) free SSC-CGL competitive-exam coaching worth approximately ₹72,000, (2) free IBPS PO / Clerk coaching worth approximately ₹46,000, and (3) an Overseas Education Scholarship enabling Maratha-community postgraduates to pursue Master's or PhD programmes abroad. The overseas scholarship track has expanded significantly in recent years, with SARATHI inviting applications each cycle for Master's and doctoral programmes in eligible foreign universities. Maharashtra pharmacy / engineering / medical / MBA graduates from the Maratha community should treat SARATHI as a primary scholarship option after graduation — particularly if targeting government-sector jobs (SSC / IBPS) or an international Master's. State scheme — stackable with central schemes like PM Vidyalaxmi and NSP.

Free competitive-exam coachingApplication cycles vary by programme — check sarathi-gov.in for the current call for applicationsMaharashtra
Post-graduation competitive-exam preparation (SSC-CGL, IBPS PO / Clerk)Overseas Master's and PhD programmesState doctoral fellowship programmes
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GovernmentNeed-Based

Annasaheb Patil Arthik Magas Vikas Mahamandal — Loan-Interest Subsidy Scheme (Maratha Self-Employment)

Government of Maharashtra — Annasaheb Patil Arthik Magas Vikas Mahamandal

The Annasaheb Patil Arthik Magas Vikas Mahamandal is a Government of Maharashtra corporation established in 1998 to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among economically-weaker Maratha-community youth. Under the current Loan-Interest Subsidy scheme, beneficiaries get loans up to ₹15 lakh from participating banks — with the State paying the interest on behalf of the borrower (beneficiary repays only the principal). This is particularly relevant for D.Pharm / B.Pharm graduates planning to open their own retail pharmacy, nursing graduates starting diagnostic centres, and engineering / MBA graduates building service or manufacturing ventures. In 2026, the Mahamandal received a ₹300 crore state allocation for expanded rollout and raised the maximum loan ceiling to ₹15 lakh from ₹10 lakh. Processing time is typically 2-3 weeks after document submission. Note: this is a loan-interest subsidy rather than a direct tuition scholarship — it supports post-graduation entrepreneurship rather than student fees. Stackable with MahaDBT tuition scholarships during the UG / PG phase.

Self-employment loan up to ₹15 lakhRolling applications at udyog.mahaswayam.gov.in — processing typically 2-3 weeksMaharashtra
Post-graduation business support — relevant for D.Pharm / B.Pharm graduates opening retail pharmacies, nursing graduates starting clinics, and engineering / MBA graduates building startups
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GovernmentWomen

Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship (Minority Girls)

Maulana Azad Education Foundation

Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship — a Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA) scheme administered by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation for meritorious minority girls (Class 9-12). Renewable annually on continued merit. 2026-27 update: MOMA scholarship applications (including this scheme, Pre-Matric for Minorities, Post-Matric for Minorities and Merit-Cum-Means) are expected to open on the NSP portal during April-May 2026. Applied through scholarships.gov.in with One-Time Registration (OTR). This is a CENTRAL scheme — routed separately from the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

₹5,000 - ₹6,000 per yearApplication window for AY 2026-27 MOMA schemes expected April-May 2026 on NSPAll India
Class 9 to 12 (for students preparing for Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical entrance)
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GovernmentNeed-Based

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana

Government of Maharashtra — Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance

The Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana is a Maharashtra state scheme providing a monthly hostel maintenance allowance to eligible post-matric students living in government / government-aided hostels or eligible private hostels. The allowance is tiered by city — higher in Mumbai / Pune, lower in taluka-level towns. The scheme has category-specific variants for SC, ST, VJNT, SBC, OBC, Minority, and EBC students, each administered under its respective welfare department through the common MahaDBT portal. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

Hostel maintenance allowance — varies by district tier; per MahaDBT portal scheduleJune 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26) — AY 2026-27 window opens after June on MahaDBTMaharashtra
All post-matric courses including engineering, pharmacy, medicine, management, law, arts, science, commerce, agriculture, nursing, paramedical
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GovernmentNeed-Based

EBC Freeship Card (Maharashtra)

Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department

The EBC Freeship Card is a Maharashtra State scheme providing full tuition and examination fee waiver for economically backward students pursuing professional / technical higher education. Applied for on the MahaDBT portal. Under the 2026-27 MahaDBT-CAP integration, eligible CAP-admitted students no longer need to file a separate MahaDBT application — approval is auto-linked at admission. Girls in the same EBC category get 100% tuition waiver; boys get 50% under the Rajashree Shahu parent scheme. 2026-27 update: Maharashtra is auto-linking MahaDBT scholarships with CAP admission — eligible CAP-admitted students get approval at admission, no separate application, no yearly renewal. See the full guide at scholarshiponline.in/blog/mahadbt-cap-integration-2026-maharashtra-scholarship-guide.

Full tuition + examination fee waiver — per Maharashtra EBC freeship scheme rules on MahaDBTJune 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26) — open concurrently with MahaDBT fresh + renewal applicationsMaharashtra
Professional and technical courses — engineering, pharmacy, management, law, teacher trainingPost-matric non-professional courses (eligibility varies by stream)
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GovernmentSC/ST/OBC

Mahajyoti Scholarship — Online Certificate Courses for OBC / SBC / VJNT Students

Government of Maharashtra — Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (MAHAJYOTI), Nagpur

The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (MAHAJYOTI), based in Nagpur, is the Maharashtra state body supporting educational and skill-development opportunities for Other Backward Class (OBC), Special Backward Class (SBC) and Vimukta Jati / Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students. Under its scholarship programmes, MAHAJYOTI sponsors free enrolment in high-quality online certificate courses from Coursera, Udemy and edX — complementing the student's regular UG / PG degree with industry-valuable credentials. This is distinct from the regular Post-Matric OBC Scholarship routed through MahaDBT — Mahajyoti's focus is skill-up rather than fee reimbursement. Pharmacy / engineering / management / science students can use Mahajyoti-sponsored courses in data analytics, digital marketing or specialised technology to sharpen their profile before placements. State scheme — stackable with MahaDBT Post-Matric Scholarship and central NSP schemes.

Free enrolment in sponsored online certificate courses on platforms including Coursera, Udemy and edX — course value varies by platform and specialisationApplications accepted in annual cycles — check mahajyoti.org.in for the current enrolment windowMaharashtra
Upskilling + certification on top of any UG / PG degree — data science, digital marketing, programming, business analytics, soft skills, language training and similar industry-relevant certificates
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GovernmentSC/ST/OBC

PM-YASASVI (PM Young Achievers Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT)

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) — central scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT (De-Notified Tribe) students. CRITICAL 2026 update: the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) has been CANCELLED. Selection is now based on Class 8 marks (for Class 9 applicants) and Class 10 marks (for Class 11 applicants) — no separate entrance exam required. Income cap: family annual income must not exceed ₹1.5 lakh. One-Time Registration (OTR) required on NSP. This is a CENTRAL scheme — independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

₹75,000 - ₹1,25,000 per year depending on courseAugust 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — applied via NSP (scholarships.gov.in)All India
MBBSB.TechB.Sc NursingB.PharmaMBA+2 more
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GovernmentSC/ST/OBC

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC students pursuing post-Class-10 education. Routed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Important 2026 update: NSP now requires One-Time Registration (OTR) — single Aadhaar-based registration across all NSP schemes. This is a CENTRAL scheme routed through NSP — separate from Maharashtra's MahaDBT-CAP integration. CAP-admitted Maharashtra students can claim both a state MahaDBT scheme AND this central NSP scheme in parallel where eligibility allows.

Tuition fee reimbursement + ₹750 - ₹1,000 maintenance allowance per monthNovember 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — One-Time Registration (OTR) now required on NSPAll India
MBBSBDSNursingPharmacyEngineering+2 more
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GovernmentSC/ST/OBC

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing post-Class-10 education. Routed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Important 2026 update: the NSP now requires One-Time Registration (OTR) — a single Aadhaar-based registration that carries across all NSP-administered schemes and eliminates repeated form-filling. This is a CENTRAL scheme routed through NSP — separate from Maharashtra's MahaDBT-CAP integration. CAP-admitted Maharashtra students can claim both a state MahaDBT scheme AND this central NSP scheme in parallel where eligibility allows.

Full tuition fee + ₹3,000 - ₹13,000 maintenance allowance per monthNovember 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — One-Time Registration (OTR) now required on NSPAll India
All post-matric courses including MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, MBA
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for scholarships?
Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in and create an account. Most central and state scholarships are available through NSP.
What documents are needed for scholarship applications?
Common documents include Aadhar card, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), bank passbook, previous year marksheets, and domicile certificate.
When is the best time to apply for scholarships?
Most scholarship portals open between July-October for the academic year. Apply as early as possible — many scholarships are first-come-first-served.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for each. However, some scholarships may not allow clubbing with other government scholarships.

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