SARATHI Scholarship — Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training & Human Development Institute (Maratha / Kunbi)

SARATHI — Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute — is the Government of Maharashtra body dedicated to educational and economic development of Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi and Kunbi-Maratha communities. SARATHI runs three flagship programmes: (1) free SSC-CGL competitive-exam coaching worth approximately ₹72,000, (2) free IBPS PO / Clerk coaching worth approximately ₹46,000, and (3) an Overseas Education Scholarship enabling Maratha-community postgraduates to pursue Master's or PhD programmes abroad. The overseas scholarship track has expanded significantly in recent years, with SARATHI inviting applications each cycle for Master's and doctoral programmes in eligible foreign universities. Maharashtra pharmacy / engineering / medical / MBA graduates from the Maratha community should treat SARATHI as a primary scholarship option after graduation — particularly if targeting government-sector jobs (SSC / IBPS) or an international Master's. State scheme — stackable with central schemes like PM Vidyalaxmi and NSP.

This is a government scholarship classified as sc/st/obc. It provides financial support of Free competitive-exam coaching (approximately ₹72,000 value for SSC coaching; ₹46,000 value for IBPS coaching). Separate Overseas Education Scholarship track for postgraduate study abroad — quantum varies by programme and destination. to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Government of Maharashtra — SARATHI (Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training & Human Development Institute) and is applicable in Maharashtra.