What is Swadhar Yojana?
Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana is a scholarship-cum-maintenance scheme of the Maharashtra government's Social Justice & Special Assistance Department for Scheduled Caste and Neo-Buddhist students who qualify for a government hostel but cannot get a seat. Instead of a hostel place, the student receives an annual cash grant to cover boarding, lodging, meals, and other educational expenses while studying away from home. The amount depends on the place of study: ₹60,000 in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Navi Mumbai; ₹51,000 in other divisional cities; ₹43,000 in other districts; and ₹38,000 at the taluka level. Applicants need at least 50% marks in the last exam and family income below ₹2.50 lakh; the grant is paid by DBT into the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
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 | 17 June 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in |
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
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
Applications go through sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 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
Real-Life Examples — Are You Eligible for Swadhar Yojana?
See which of these applicant profiles is closest to your case:
Akash, an SC engineering student in Pune who got 62% in 12th, family income ₹1.8 lakh, no government hostel seat
Eligible — he is SC, above 50% marks, within the ₹2.50 lakh income limit, and studying away from home without a hostel seat — Pune carries the ₹60,000 slab
Manisha, a Neo-Buddhist B.A. student at a district college with 55% marks, family income ₹1.2 lakh
Eligible — she meets the category, marks, and income conditions; her district falls in the ₹43,000 slab
Rohit, an SC student who scored 44% in his last qualifying exam
Not eligible — a minimum of 50% marks in the last qualifying examination is required
Sample profiles, not guarantees — recheck the notified criteria before you apply.
Common Mistakes — Why Swadhar Yojana Applications Get Rejected
- ✗Applying with below 50% marks in the last qualifying exam, which is an automatic disqualification.
- ✗Income certificate above ₹2.50 lakh or issued by a non-competent authority.
- ✗Not attaching the declaration that a government hostel seat was unavailable — a core requirement of this scheme.
- ✗Missing the academic-year application window on the HMAS portal and applying after the deadline.
Insider Tips for Swadhar Yojana
- →Apply early in the academic year through the HMAS portal at sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in before seats and deadlines close.
- →Keep your previous-year marksheet (50%+), caste certificate, and income certificate scanned and ready.
- →Make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-linked so the annual grant reaches you by DBT without rejection.
- →Confirm your place of study to know your correct slab (₹38,000 to ₹60,000) and fill the form accordingly.