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HomeScholarshipsDr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana
GovernmentNeed-Based

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana

Government of Maharashtra — Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance

Amount
Hostel maintenance allowance — varies by district tier; per MahaDBT portal schedule
Deadline
June 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26) — AY 2026-27 window opens after June on MahaDBT
States
Maharashtra
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2026 UpdateFrom 2026-27, eligible CAP-admitted students get this scholarship approved at admission — no separate MahaDBT application, no yearly renewal.Read the 2026 guide →

About This Scholarship

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.

This is a government scholarship classified as need-based. It provides financial support of Hostel maintenance allowance — varies by district tier; per MahaDBT portal schedule to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Government of Maharashtra — Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance and is applicable in Maharashtra.

Provider
Government of Maharashtra — Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance
Amount
Hostel maintenance allowance — varies by district tier; per MahaDBT portal schedule
Deadline
June 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26) — AY 2026-27 window opens after June on MahaDBT
Coverage
Maharashtra
Courses
1 eligible
Type
Government · Need-Based

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Maharashtra State domicile
  • SC / ST / VJNT / SBC / OBC / Minority / EBC student (category-specific sub-schemes)
  • Enrolled in Maharashtra government / government-aided hostel or eligible private hostel
  • Admitted to recognised post-matric course (professional and non-professional)
  • Family income within the scheme's income cap

Eligible Courses

All post-matric courses including engineering, pharmacy, medicine, management, law, arts, science, commerce, agriculture, nursing, paramedical

Applicable States

Maharashtra

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Register / log in on MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

2

Select 'Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana' under Higher Education / Social Justice schemes

3

Upload domicile certificate, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), hostel admission proof, and bonafide certificate from college

4

Submit for college-level then district-level verification

5

Wait for DBT credit to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account

Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the official scholarship website:

mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

Documents Required

Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
Income Certificate (below scheme's income cap)
Caste / Category Certificate (if applicable)
Hostel admission proof / hostel bonafide
College bonafide certificate
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account details (IPPB fallback allowed)

Important

Keep all original documents and 2 sets of photocopies ready. Ensure income and caste certificates are recent (issued within last 6 months). Bank account must be in student's name and linked with Aadhaar for DBT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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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