Swadhar Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana 2026 � ₹60,000/Year for SC Students |
| State | Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र) |
| Launched By | Government of Maharashtra |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | ₹60,000/year (Mumbai/Pune/Nagpur) | ₹51,000/year (divisional cities) | ₹43,000/year (other districts) | ₹38,000/year (taluka level) |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 1 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in |
What is Swadhar Yojana?
Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana provides annual financial support of ₹38,000�₹60,000 to SC and Neo-Buddhist students who cannot get hostel seats for boarding, meals, and other educational expenses. Administered by Maharashtra's Social Justice & Special Assistance Department.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹60,000/year (Mumbai/Pune/Nagpur) | ₹51,000/year (divisional cities) | ₹43,000/year (other districts) | ₹38,000/year (taluka level). The scheme was launched in 2016 and is implemented by the Government of Maharashtra.
भारतरत्न डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर स्वाधार योजना SC और नव-बौद्ध छात्रों को छात्रावास सीट न मिलने पर ₹38,000�₹60,000 वार्षिक सहायता देती है � भोजन, आवास और शैक्षणिक खर्चों के लिए।
मुंबई/पुणे/नागपुर: ₹60,000/वर्ष | विभागीय शहर: ₹51,000 | अन्य जिले: ₹43,000 | तालुका: ₹38,000
भारतरत्न डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर स्वाधार योजना महाराष्ट्र सामाजिक न्याय व विशेष सहाय्य विभागाद्वारे राबविली जाते. ज्या SC आणि नव-बौद्ध विद्यार्थ्यांना शासकीय वसतिगृहात प्रवेश मिळत नाही, त्यांना जेवण, निवास आणि शैक्षणिक खर्चासाठी वार्षिक अनुदान दिले जाते. मुंबई, पुणे, नागपूर, ठाणे, पिंपरी-चिंचवड, नवी मुंबई या शहरांत शिकणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांना ₹60,000, विभागीय शहरांत ₹51,000, इतर जिल्ह्यांत ₹43,000 आणि तालुका स्तरावर ₹38,000 दिले जातात.
📌 फायदा: मुंबई/पुणे/नागपुर: ₹60,000/वर्ष | विभागीय शहर: ₹51,000 | इतर जिल्हे: ₹43,000 | तालुका: ₹38,000
पात्रता:
SC/नव-बौद्ध विद्यार्थी, शासकीय वसतिगृह सीट नाही, ५०%+ गुण, उत्पन्न ₹२.५ लाखांपेक्षा कमी.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in वर HMAS पोर्टलवर नोंदणी करा, अर्ज भरा, जात प्रमाणपत्र, गुणपत्रिका, उत्पन्नाचा दाखला अपलोड करा.
Benefits of Swadhar Yojana
✅ ₹60,000/year (Mumbai/Pune/Nagpur) | ₹51,000/year (divisional cities) | ₹43,000/year (other districts) | ₹38,000/year (taluka level)
मुंबई/पुणे/नागपुर: ₹60,000/वर्ष | विभागीय शहर: ₹51,000 | अन्य जिले: ₹43,000 | तालुका: ₹38,000
Who is Eligible for Swadhar Yojana?
- ✓ SC or Neo-Buddhist student � Maharashtra resident
- ✓ Eligible for government hostel but seat not available
- ✓ Not a local resident at the place of study
- ✓ Minimum 50% marks in last qualifying examination
- ✓ Annual family income up to ₹2.50 lakh
- ✓ Studying in recognised college/institution in Maharashtra
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account mandatory
पात्रता — Marathi
- 1. अनुसूचित जाती किंवा नव-बौद्ध विद्यार्थी असणे आवश्यक
- 2. शासकीय वसतिगृहाची पात्रता असणे पण सीट उपलब्ध नसणे
- 3. शिक्षण घेत असलेल्या ठिकाणचे स्थानिक रहिवाशी नसणे
- 4. मागील परीक्षेत किमान ५०% गुण असणे आवश्यक
- 5. कुटुंबाचे वार्षिक उत्पन्न ₹२.५० लाखांपेक्षा कमी
- 6. महाराष्ट्रातील मान्यताप्राप्त महाविद्यालय/संस्थेत शिक्षण घेणे
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Documents Required for Swadhar Yojana
How to Apply for Swadhar Yojana Online?
- 1Visit sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in and navigate to Swadhar Yojana
- 2Register on the HMAS (Hostel Management and Admission System) portal
- 3Login and fill the Swadhar Yojana application form
- 4Enter personal details, academic details, and father's income
- 5Upload caste certificate, marksheet, income certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook
- 6Submit the application before the academic year deadline
- 7Verification by Social Welfare Officer and District Social Welfare Officer
- 8On approval, amount credited directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account
Official Government Portal — Maharashtra
Apply directly on the official Maharashtra government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in (HMAS Portal)- 1Visit sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in
- 2Login to HMAS portal with your credentials
- 3Check application status under 'Swadhar Yojana'
- 4Payment status visible after DSWO approval
Frequently Asked Questions — Swadhar Yojana
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