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EBC Freeship Card (Maharashtra)

Government of Maharashtra — Higher & Technical Education Department

Amount
Full tuition + examination fee waiver — per Maharashtra EBC freeship scheme rules on MahaDBT
Deadline
June 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26) — open concurrently with MahaDBT fresh + renewal applications
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 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.

This is a government scholarship classified as need-based. It provides financial support of Full tuition + examination fee waiver — per Maharashtra EBC freeship scheme rules on MahaDBT 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
Full tuition + examination fee waiver — per Maharashtra EBC freeship scheme rules on MahaDBT
Deadline
June 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26) — open concurrently with MahaDBT fresh + renewal applications
Coverage
Maharashtra
Courses
2 eligible
Type
Government · Need-Based

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Maharashtra State domicile
  • Economically Backward Class (EBC) / General / Minority / EWS category
  • Family annual income within the scheme's income cap (typically ≤ ₹8 lakh)
  • Admitted to Maharashtra government / government-aided / eligible unaided private college through CAP
  • Deemed and private universities are excluded

Eligible Courses

Professional and technical courses — engineering, pharmacy, management, law, teacher trainingPost-matric non-professional courses (eligibility varies by stream)

Applicable States

Maharashtra

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Secure admission through CAP at mahacet.org

2

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

3

Apply via the EBC Freeship scheme page under Higher & Technical Education

4

Upload Maharashtra domicile, income certificate, CAP allotment letter and college bonafide

5

Under the 2026-27 MahaDBT-CAP integration, approval is auto-linked for CAP-admitted students

Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the official scholarship website:

mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

Documents Required

Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
Income Certificate
CAP Allotment Letter
College Bonafide Certificate
10th + 12th marksheets
Aadhaar + Aadhaar-seeded bank account (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

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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