NationalDeadline: 2026-09-30

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship, Maharashtra 2026-27

Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra

Overview

This scholarship is provided by Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra and the value of this scholarship is A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits.

Open for: Students in Class 11 and above
Provided by: Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra
Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
Scholarship Value: A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:- be a domicile of Maharashtra belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Navbouddha community be studying in Class 11 or above have completed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent matriculation have an annual income of less than or equal to ₹2,50,000 from all sources

Note

Students can pursue only two professional courses under this scheme.

Benefits

Selected candidates will receive the benefits below for a duration of 10 months in a year:-
Groups Monthly Amount in ₹
Day Scholars Hostellers Additional Disability Allowance
I 550 1,200 150
II 530 820 125
III 300 570 125
IV 230 380 100
Other Additional Disability Allowances for All Groups:-
Type of Disability Transport Allowance for Students Residing Outside Hostel Campus as per GR (B) of Additional Allowances Special Pay Allowance for Caretakers Escort Allowance Extra Coaching Allowance
Leprosy cured Up to ₹100 ₹100 as per GR (B, C, & D) of additional allowances ₹100 -
Mental retardation/illness ₹100 ₹100 ₹150 as per GR (B, C, D & E) of additional allowances
Orthopaedic disability ₹100 as per GR (B, C, D) of additional allowances ₹100 -
Hearing impaired - - -
Locomotor disability - - -
In addition to the maintenance allowance, all mandatory fees/compulsory payable fees, i.e. tuition fees, exam fees & other fees of the student to the institutes will be covered under this scheme.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the ' Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Click on the blue colour register button. Fill in your Aadhaar number, tick the checkbox, and click on 'Send OTP'.
4Verify the OTP you receive and complete your registration.
5After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6Log in using the username and password.
7Fill in the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit.

Selection Process

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Documents Required

Income certificate issued by the Tahsildar
Caste certificate
Marksheet for the last examination
Marksheet for SSC or HSC
Income certificate (if required)
Gap and self-declaration certificate (if required)
Hostel certificate (if required)
Husband's income certificate (if the applicant is a married female)

Quick Info

Funding

A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits

Region

India

Deadline

2026-09-30

Note

Students can pursue only two professional courses under this scheme.

Benefits

Selected candidates will receive the benefits below for a duration of 10 months in a year:-

Groups Monthly Amount in ₹

Day Scholars Hostellers Additional Disability Allowance

I 550 1,200 150

II 530 820 125

III 300 570 125

IV 230 380 100

Other Additional Disability Allowances for All Groups:-

Type of Disability Transport Allowance for Students Residing Outside Hostel Campus as per GR (B) of Additional Allowances Special Pay Allowance for Caretakers Escort Allowance Extra Coaching Allowance

Leprosy cured Up to ₹100 ₹100 as per GR (B, C, & D) of additional allowances ₹100 -

Mental retardation/illness ₹100 ₹100 ₹150 as per GR (B, C, D & E) of additional allowances

Orthopaedic disability ₹100 as per GR (B, C, D) of additional allowances ₹100 -

Hearing impaired - - -

Locomotor disability - - -

In addition to the maintenance allowance, all mandatory fees/compulsory payable fees, i.e. tuition fees, exam fees & other fees of the student to the institutes will be covered under this scheme.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the ' Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Click on the blue colour register button. Fill in your Aadhaar number, tick the checkbox, and click on 'Send OTP'.
4Verify the OTP you receive and complete your registration.
5After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6Log in using the username and password.
7Fill in the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit.