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Maharashtra State Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship

Government of Maharashtra

Amount
100% of tuition fees for girls / 50% for boys (EBC scheme) — per MahaDBT portal and Maharashtra Higher & Technical Education Dept. announcement (March 14, 2026)
Deadline
June 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26 window) — AY 2026-27 window opens after June
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

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.

This is a government scholarship classified as need-based. It provides financial support of 100% of tuition fees for girls / 50% for boys (EBC scheme) — per MahaDBT portal and Maharashtra Higher & Technical Education Dept. announcement (March 14, 2026) to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Government of Maharashtra and is applicable in Maharashtra.

Provider
Government of Maharashtra
Amount
100% of tuition fees for girls / 50% for boys
Deadline
June 30, 2026 (AY 2025-26 window) — AY 2026-27 window opens after June
Coverage
Maharashtra
Courses
1 eligible
Type
Government · Need-Based

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Domicile of Maharashtra
  • EBC (Economically Backward Class) students
  • Family annual income below ₹8 lakh
  • Admitted to recognized college in Maharashtra

Eligible Courses

All professional courses — MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, MBA, BPT, BMLT

Applicable States

Maharashtra

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply on MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in)

2

Login with Aadhaar-linked mobile number

3

Fill scholarship application form

4

Upload documents and submit for college verification

Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the official scholarship website:

mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

Documents Required

Domicile Certificate (Maharashtra)
Income Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
College Admission Receipt
Previous Marksheets
Bank Account Details

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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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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