Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 � SC/ST/OBC Students Get Tuition Fee + ₹2,500/Month

What is the Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship?

The Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship is one of the most important financial-support schemes for students from SC, ST, OBC, SBC and NT (Nomadic Tribe) communities in Maharashtra. Delivered through the state's MahaDBT portal, it covers full tuition fee reimbursement, a monthly maintenance allowance, and examination fees for students studying at the post-matric (post-10th) level. You can read the full state-page summary on our Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship scheme page.

The purpose of the scheme is simple: to make sure that a student from a reserved or lower-income category does not have to drop out of college because of tuition fees or living costs. The maintenance allowance is paid every month, the tuition and exam fees are reimbursed in full, and the money is sent directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) — so there is no middleman and no cash handling.

For example, suppose Pooja, an OBC student from a family earning below ₹1 lakh a year, is admitted to a recognised degree college in Pune and stays in a hostel. If she is found eligible, her tuition fee would be reimbursed in full, her exam fee covered, and she would receive ₹2,500 a month as maintenance directly in her own bank account. (This is a hypothetical illustration; your actual benefit depends on your category, course and official verification.)

Scholarship Benefits — What You Get

Who is Eligible — Complete Criteria 2026

• ✅ Students from SC, ST, OBC, SBC and NT (Nomadic Tribe) categories
• ✅ Annual family income below ₹2.50 lakh for SC/ST students
• ✅ Annual family income below ₹1 lakh for OBC/SBC/NT students
• ✅ Must have passed the 10th standard (SSC)
• ✅ Studying 11th, a diploma, a degree, a post-graduate or a professional course in a recognised Maharashtra institution
• ❌ Students already receiving any other scholarship at the same time are not eligible
• ❌ Students who exceed the income limit for their category do not qualify

How to Apply — Step-by-Step on MahaDBT 2026

1. Visit the portal: Go to mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/ScholarShip on a computer or mobile browser.
2. Register as a new applicant: Click New Applicant Registration and verify your identity using the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
3. Fill in your details: Enter your personal, academic, category and income details exactly as they appear on your certificates.
4. Upload documents: Submit your caste certificate, caste validity certificate, income certificate, marksheet, bonafide certificate and bank passbook.
5. Submit the application: After submitting, your college principal verifies the application online.
6. Wait for final approval: The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) gives the final approval after the college-level check.
7. Receive the amount: Once approved, the scholarship is credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.

Documents Required

Important Dates & Deadlines 2026

• ✅ Applications are accepted from August to November every academic year.
• ✅ The 2026–27 application window is expected to open in August 2026.
• ✅ Apply within the window — late applications are generally not entertained.
• ❌ Do not wait for the last week; verification by the college and DSWO takes time, so early applications are processed more smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpline Numbers & Grievance

• ✅ MahaDBT Helpline: 1800-120-8040 (toll-free) — for application and payment queries.
• ✅ Official portal: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/ScholarShip — for applying, tracking status and raising scheme-specific grievances.
• ✅ For verification delays, contact your college's scholarship section and, if needed, the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).
• ❌ Do not trust agents or numbers shared on social media — applying through the official portal is free.