Mahajyoti Scholarship — Online Certificate Courses for OBC / SBC / VJNT Students
Government of Maharashtra — Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (MAHAJYOTI), Nagpur
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About This Scholarship
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.
This is a government scholarship classified as sc/st/obc. It provides financial support of Free enrolment in sponsored online certificate courses on platforms including Coursera, Udemy and edX — course value varies by platform and specialisation to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Government of Maharashtra — Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (MAHAJYOTI), Nagpur and is applicable in Maharashtra.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
- Maharashtra State domicile
- Other Backward Class (OBC), Special Backward Class (SBC), Vimukta Jati (VJ), or Nomadic Tribes (NT) — valid non-creamy-layer caste certificate
- Currently enrolled in UG or PG in Maharashtra, or recently passed out within the eligibility window
- Minimum academic performance as specified in the current notification
- Income criterion as per Mahajyoti's non-creamy-layer rules
Eligible Courses
Applicable States
How to Apply — Step by Step
Visit mahajyoti.org.in
Click 'Apply for Scholarship' / 'Online Certificate Course Programme' (scheme name varies by cycle)
Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
Fill the application form — category, income, current education, preferred course category
Upload caste certificate (OBC / SBC / VJNT non-creamy-layer), domicile, income certificate, academic proof
Submit and await sanction email — selected students are enrolled on the sponsoring platform
Documents Required
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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