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Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) - Maharashtra
Short Title: MahaDBT Shahu Maharaj
Administered by: MahaDBT - Government of Maharashtra
• Government of Maharashtra
Financial Support:
50% to 100% Tuition Fee & Exam Fee Waiver
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling:
≤ ₹800000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline:
31-Oct-2026
Scheme Overview & Objective
Flagship higher education reimbursement scheme of Maharashtra Government benefiting lakhs of students across engineering, medical, and general degrees.
Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)
| Target Education Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Admitted through CAP rounds in recognized university or technical institute |
| Academic Disciplines / Streams | Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Architecture, Law, General Degree |
| Eligible Degree Courses | B.Tech, MBBS, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, MBA, MCA |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹800000 from all sources. |
| Minimum Academic Score | Minimum 50.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam. |
| Gender Eligibility | Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender) |
| Social Reservation Category | General, EWS, OBC, SEBC |
| Domicile / Residence | Maharashtra |
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.
Financial Benefits & Allowances
50% to 100% Tuition Fee & Exam Fee Waiver
50% tuition and examination fee waiver for students with income <= ₹8.00 Lakhs; up to 100% for government colleges.
Tuition Fee Support:
50% of the approved course fee directly reimbursed to college.
50% of the approved course fee directly reimbursed to college.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.
Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist
Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:
Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:
- ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
- ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
- ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
- ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year:
2026-27
Application Opens:
01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply:
31-Oct-2026
MPath Trust & Security Notice
• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).
Source: MahaDBT - Government of Maharashtra • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026
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