MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25: Login, Last Date, Eligibility, Application Form

Edited By Shamshad Ali Dar | Updated on Jul 29, 2024 10:09 AM IST

The Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer (MahaDBT) Scholarship 2024-25 has been commenced on July 25, 2024. Last date for Application Acceptance (New/Renewal) for A.Y. 24-25 is March 31, 2025. The MahaDBT portal 2024-25 is an online platform that allows students in Maharashtra to apply for various scholarship programs. Previously, the MahaDBT portal 2024-25 was known as the Aaple Sarkar portal. Citizens can apply for the MahaDBT registration through the online website, mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.

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MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25 Important Dates
MahaDBT Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2024-25
Steps to Apply for the MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25
Steps to Redeem MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25
How to Renew MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25

MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25: Login, Last Date, Eligibility, Application Form

A total of 8 state departments offer the post-matric scholarship program of MahaDBT to students from economically backward classes. Students with Maharashtra domicile are eligible for the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25. They must fill out the MahaDBT application form and submit it before the last date. Read the entire article to learn more about the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25 dates and other details.

MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25 Important Dates

Students applying for the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25 must stay updated with the upcoming events and the important dates. To help them stay updated, we have provided a table with the MahaDBT Scholarship crucial dates 2024-25.

MahaDBT Scholarship Important Dates 2024-25

Particulars	Dates
Mahadbt scholarship 2024-25 - Application begins from	July 25, 2024
MahaDBT scholarship last date 2024-25	March 31, 2025
Disbursement of scholarships	December 2025
Dates to Redeem scholarships	December 2025

MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25 Overview

Concerned Department	Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefits (Per month)
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department	Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship	Family income should be less than or equal to Rs. 2,50,000. The student shall belong to the Scheduled caste or Navbouddha category	Day Scholar: Group I ₹ 550 Group II ₹ 530 Group III ₹ 300 Group IV ₹ 230 Hosteller (Amount in Rupees per month) Group I ₹ 1200 Group II ₹ 820 Group III ₹ 570 Group IV ₹ 380
	Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)	The parents / Guardian's annual income above Rs. 250000.to unlimited. Student category should be Scheduled caste or Neo Buddhist Students should be residents of Maharashtra Students should have passed SSC/equivalent Matric. The institute should be located in Maharashtra & shall be government-recognized. For Professional Courses, student should be admitted through the CAP round only Only 1 Failure is allowed in the whole curriculum.	Tuition Fees, Exam Fees & other fees which are mandatory or compulsorily payable by the student to the institution are covered under the scheme.
	Maintenance Allowance for students studying in professional courses	Students should be admitted to professional Courses. Students should be the scholarship holder of Government of India The limit of income will be applicable as per the Government of India scholarship scheme i.e. annual income limit less than or equal to 2.5 lac Students who are studying in the professional curriculum and residing in a Hostel (Government. or Institutes Hostel or outside).	Hosteller i) Course duration between 4 to 5 years: 700/- Rs per month (Rs 7000 PA.) ii) Course duration between 2 to 3 years: 500/- Rs per month (Rs 5000 PA.) iii) Course duration bellow 2 years: 500/- Rs per month (Rs 5000 PA.) Day scholars i) Course duration between 4 to 5 years: 1000/- Rs per month (Rs 10000 PA.) ii) Course duration between 2 to 3 years: 700/- Rs per month (Rs 7000 PA.) iii) Course duration bellow 2 years: 500/- Rs per month (Rs 5000 PA.)
	Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship	The student must secure 75% or more than 75% marks in class 10th. Students must be studying on the 11th or 12th. The student shall belong to SC	Rs. 300 per month for 10 months for two years. i.e. in the 11th and 12th Std.
	Post-Matric Scholarship for persons with disability	Students should be disabled. (40% or above) The student should be Studying in a recognized University or Recognized institute.	Day Scholar: Group A ₹ 550 Group B ₹ 530 Group C ₹ 530 Group D ₹ 300 Group E ₹ 230 Hosteller Group A ₹ 1200 Group B ₹ 820 Group C ₹ 820 Group D ₹ 570 Group E ₹ 380
	Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for students belonging to SC category students	Admission is taken through the PPP scheme in Government Skill Development Institutes or Private Institute and admitted through the central Online Admission Process. No scholarship for Management Quota Admission Students should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category (SC Category) and should provide a caste certificate. The overall Family Income Limit should be Rs.8.00 lacs Orphan candidate requires a Recommendation Letter. Candidate should not have taken any benefit for a course previously from Government or Private ITI. Candidate should not have taken any benefit from a training program sponsored by State / Central Government / Department / Local Body / Company or Corporation. Domicile of Maharashtra. Admission taken for DGT, New Delhi or MSCVT approved courses. Attendance criteria is mandatory. Candidates need to attend each semester /annual exam. If any medical emergency then after recommendation by the institute Regional Joint Director should certify or recommend. Non Satisfactory educational progress due to misconduct- Failure in academic year, not fulfilling attendance criteria if found then the candidate will not be eligible for the scholarship.	SSC Pass and Family income Less than or equal to 2,50,000 then As Per GOI scholarship. SSC Pass and Family income above 2,50,000 to Less than or up to 8,00,000 Lakh then 100 % reimbursement of Course Fee. SSC Fail and Family income up to 8,00,000 Lakh then 100 % reimbursement of Course Fee.
Tribal Development Department	Post Matric Scholarship Scheme	For students of the ST category Family income should be less than or equal to 2.5 lakhs	Hostellers/Day Scholars per Month- Hostellers Group 1 ₹ 1200 Group 2 ₹ 820 Group 3 ₹ 570 Group 4 ₹ 380 Day Scholars Group 1 ₹ 550 Group 2 ₹ 530 Group 3 ₹ 300 Group 4 ₹ 230 *Entitled for some other allowances too.
Directorate of Higher Education (DHE)	Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme	The family annual income limit is up to Rs. 8.00 lakh. Only the first two children are eligible. For general category students	50 % of Exam Fees waiver for Professional Course 100 % of Exam Fees waiver for non-professional courses.
	State Government Open Merit Scholarship	Minimum 60% marks in class 12.	₹ 100 per month
	Scholarship to Meritorious students possessing Mathematics /Physics	Students enrolled in graduation and have maths or physics as the main subject. He/she must not be awarded any other scholarship.	Rs. 100 per month.
School Education and Sports Department	Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College	Students must have secured 60% marks in the SSC examination. Students must be studying in class 11 or 12.	₹ 50 per month for 10 months (Rs. 500 per Year).
	Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students	At least 50% marks in 10th. Students must clear the examination in the first attempt.	For hosteller Boys/Girls - ₹ 140/160 per month for 10 months For non-hosteller Boys/Girls - ₹ 80/100 per month for 10 months
VJNT,OBC, and SBC Welfare Department	Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students.	The family’s annual income should be less than or equal to ₹ 1 Lakh. Students must belong to the VJNT category.	Hostellers/Day Scholors] per Month- Hostellers Group A ₹ 425 Group B ₹ 290 Group C ₹ 290 Group D ₹ 230 Group E ₹ 150 Day Scholars Group A ₹ 190 Group B ₹ 190 Group C ₹ 190 Group D ₹ 120 Group E ₹ 90
	Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students	The annual income of Parents should not exceed 1 Lakh. Students must belong to the OBC category.	Hostellers Group A ₹ 425 Group B ₹ 290 Group C ₹ 290 Group D ₹ 230 Group E ₹ 150 Day Scholars Group A ₹ 190 Group B ₹ 190 Group C ₹ 190 Group D ₹ 120 Group E ₹ 90
	Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students.	The student must be a resident of Maharashtra Annual family income must not exceed Rs.1.00 Lac. Students should belong to the SBC category. 75 % attendance is compulsory for the current year.	Hostellers Group A ₹ 425 Group B ₹ 290 Group C ₹ 290 Group D ₹ 230 Group E ₹ 150 Day Scholars Group A ₹ 190 Group B ₹ 190 Group C ₹ 190 Group D ₹ 120 Group E ₹ 90
Minority Development Department	State Minority Scholarship Part II	Students enrolled in Graduation/Post graduation from arts, science or commerce stream. Family Income should be up to Rs.8 lakhs Domicile of Maharashtra.	The total annual course fee or 5000 whichever amount is less will be the scholarship amount.
Minority Development Department	Scholarship Scheme for State Minority Communities Pursuing Higher Professional Education/All Post H.S.C Courses	Students should have passed SSC from Maharashtra. The student should be a”Bonafide Student of the Institute” and admitted for Professional and Technical courses (Diploma / Graduation / Post Graduation Degree)	For Technical Course - Maximum Rs 25,000/- Per Annum or Actual Tuition Fees whichever is less.

MahaDBT Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2024-25

Students applying for the MahaDBT scholarship must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Check out the detailed information on the MahaDBT scholarship eligibility criteria for 2024-25 below.

Students need to have a domicile in Maharashtra.
They must clear classes 10 and 12 with at least 60% marks.
The family income limit varies from the range of 2 lakh to 8 lakh (as per scholarship).
Students can check out the above table to know the department-wise eligibility criteria for the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25.

Steps to Apply for the MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25

While applying for the MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25, students must follow some simple steps given below:

Go to the official website: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
Click on the ‘New Applicant Registration’ link.
Enter the candidate's Aadhar card number in the required field.
After that, the candidate will receive a one-time password on their registered number.
Enter the OTP in the asked field to verify the number and continue. All the registered information will be displayed.
In case applicants do not have an Aadhar card, then they will have to fill in all the details manually.
After that, students must create a username and password for the Mahadbt scholarship 2024-25.
Enter your mobile number and password and verify it.
Next, go to Mahadbt login and enter credentials.
Fill in the captcha shown on the screen and submit.
On the scholarship dashboard of the Aaple Sarkar dbt portal, all the eligible scholarships will be displayed.
Fill in all the required details from the profile section.
Fill in all the asked details such as bank details, educational qualification, address, etc.
After that, Upload the scanned copy of the required documents on Mahadbtmahait gov in.
Now on the login dashboard, click on the apply button to apply for the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25.

Documents Required for MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25

Students applying for the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25 must check every document and upload it carefully in their respective fields. Below, we have provided a list of documents that students have to submit for the scholarship.

Scanned photo and signature in the prescribed format.
Marksheet of classes 10 and 12 or last examination pass mark sheet.
Family Income certificate.
Caste certificate (if applicable).
Transfer certificate.
Gap certificate if applicable.
School leaving certificate
Declaration certificate of parents/guardians about the number of children beneficiaries.
Proof of permanent address/ domicile certificate.
Fee receipt of the current year (if applicable)

Steps to Redeem MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25

Students who are selected to redeem the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25 can do it by following the simple steps provided below to make it easier for the students.

If you get selected for the Mahadbtmahait scholarship, then you will receive a link to redeem the scholarship via SMS or email.
Click on the link, and then log in using your credentials.
Go to “my applied schemes”, and check the redeem status option.
Now, click on the redeem button and collect the scholarship.

How to Renew MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25

Students who passed the previous exams can renew their MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25. However, if a student fails the exam, they will not be able to renew their scholarship. Check out the instructions on how to renew the MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25 below.

Go to the Mahadbt login portal and log in using the username and password.
Click on the current course option and add the new year or semester on Mahadbtmahait gov in.
Add the past qualification.
Upload the required documents in their fields such as mark sheet, hostel details, etc.
Select your current scheme and click on ‘Yes’ for the renewal of the Mahadbt scholarship 2024-25 application form renewal.
After that, submit the Mahadbt scholarship form 2024-25 on the Aaple Sarkar dbt portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I redeem MahaDBT Scholarship 2024-25?

You will receive a link to redeem the scholarships via SMS or email.

2. How can I apply for a MahaDBT scholarship 2024-25?

You can apply from the official website for the scholarships.

3. Is a domicile certificate mandatory to apply for the MahaDBT scholarships?

You need to show proof of your permanent residence.

4. What is the GRN no. for MahaDBT Scholarship?

GRN is the General registration number.

5. Who is eligible for MahaDBT scholarship?

To be eligible for the Mahadbt scholarship 2024-25, students must fulfill certain criteria. First and foremost, they should possess a domicile of Maharashtra, establishing their residence within the state. Additionally, academic performance plays a crucial role, as applicants are required to pass both their class 10 and 12 examinations with a minimum of 60% marks to be considered for the scholarship. Furthermore, the family's annual income is a significant factor, with income limits falling within the range of 2 lakh to 8 lakh, depending on the specific scholarship category.