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Maharashtra Earn & Learn Scheme 2026

Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department

Amount
₹2,000 per month stipend + tiered hostel allowance (₹4,800–₹6,000/month) — per Maharashtra Higher & Technical Education Dept. announcement (March 14, 2026)
Deadline
Rolling — scheme expanding to approximately 5 lakh students in 2026; verify current intake window with college scholarship cell
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 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.

This is a government scholarship classified as merit-based. It provides financial support of ₹2,000 per month stipend + tiered hostel allowance (₹4,800–₹6,000/month) — per Maharashtra Higher & Technical Education Dept. announcement (March 14, 2026) to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department and is applicable in Maharashtra.

Provider
Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department
Amount
₹2,000 per month stipend + tiered hostel allowance
Deadline
Rolling — scheme expanding to approximately 5 lakh students in 2026; verify current intake window with college scholarship cell
Coverage
Maharashtra
Courses
1 eligible
Type
Government · Merit-Based

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Maharashtra State domicile
  • Admitted to professional / technical higher-education course
  • Willingness to participate in on-campus work (library assistance, lab support, office work) as part of the 'learn + earn' compact
  • Maintaining scheme's minimum academic performance

Eligible Courses

All professional and technical courses in Maharashtra government / government-aided / eligible unaided colleges

Applicable States

Maharashtra

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Contact your college's scholarship / student-welfare cell at admission — Earn & Learn enrolment is college-administered

2

Register via MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) where applicable

3

Complete the college's Earn & Learn on-campus work-assignment formalities

4

Stipend and hostel allowance credited via DBT to Aadhaar-seeded bank account

Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the official scholarship website:

mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

Documents Required

Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
College bonafide + Earn & Learn enrolment confirmation
Aadhaar Card + Aadhaar-seeded bank account
Hostel occupancy proof (for the hostel allowance component)
Previous year marksheet (for continuing students)

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

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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