MahaDBT Scholarship Maharashtra — Apply Online

What is MahaDBT Scholarship Portal?

MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) is the unified portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in where students can apply for all Maharashtra government scholarships under one roof. Instead of visiting multiple department offices, students apply once and the system routes the application to the relevant department.

Over 30 different scholarship schemes are available on MahaDBT, covering:

• SC (Scheduled Caste) students
• ST (Scheduled Tribe) students
• OBC / VJNT / SBC students
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
• Minority students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain)
• Differently-abled students

Scholarships range from pre-matric (Class 1–10) to post-matric (Class 11 to PhD and professional courses).

Major Scholarships on MahaDBT

Eligibility (Common Conditions)

• Maharashtra domicile (permanent residence in Maharashtra)
• Category proof (caste certificate from Maharashtra)
• Annual family income within the scheme's limit
• Enrolled in a recognized educational institution (in Maharashtra or approved institution outside Maharashtra)
• Not receiving another scholarship simultaneously

Income limits vary by scheme:

• SC/ST post-matric: up to ₹2.5 lakh/year
• OBC post-matric: up to ₹1 lakh/year
• EWS: up to ₹8 lakh/year (central definition)
• Minority: up to ₹2 lakh/year (state schemes) or ₹2.5 lakh/year

How to Apply on MahaDBT — Step by Step

New Registration

1. Go to mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
2. Click "New Registration"
3. Enter your Aadhaar number → verify with OTP
4. Fill basic details: name, date of birth, mobile, email
5. Create password → your account is created
6. Log in and complete your profile:
   • Personal details
   • Bank account (your own — Aadhaar-linked)
   • Category and caste details
   • Upload caste/income certificate

Apply for Scholarship

1. Log in to MahaDBT portal
2. Go to "Schemes" — all available schemes for your profile are shown
3. Click "Apply" on the relevant scholarship
4. Fill scheme-specific details (institution, course, year, income proof)
5. Upload required documents
6. Submit application → note the Application ID

Renewal (For Continuing Students)

1. Log in → go to "My Applications" → "Renewal"
2. Update current year details (course, marks, fees)
3. Upload fresh documents if expired
4. Submit for institutional verification

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card (mandatory — must match name in application)
2. Caste / Category certificate (Maharashtra issued — SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC/NT)
3. Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate — for OBC/VJNT/SBC (renewed every year)
4. Income certificate (Maharashtra — from Tehsildar/SDM/Tahsildar)
5. Domicile certificate (Maharashtra residency proof)
6. Previous year marksheet / passing certificate
7. Bonafide certificate / fee receipt from current institution
8. Bank passbook (account in student's name, Aadhaar-linked)
9. Photograph

How to Check MahaDBT Application Status

1. Log in to mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
2. Click "My Applications" → select the scheme
3. Application stages:
   • Submitted — waiting for institutional verification
   • Institute Verified — forwarded to district/department
   • Sanctioned — approved, payment processing
   • Payment Released — amount credited to bank account

Check payment via PFMS: → Go to pfms.nic.in → "Know Your Payment" → enter bank account number

Common Problems and Fixes

OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate missing

NCL certificate is needed every year for OBC/VJNT/SBC students — it cannot be more than 1 year old. Get a fresh NCL certificate from your Tehsildar before applying.

Aadhaar name mismatch with caste certificate

The name on Aadhaar must match caste/income certificates exactly. If different, get the documents corrected at the issuing authority before applying.

Institution not registered on MahaDBT

Your college must be registered on the portal. Ask the college accounts or scholarship department to register. Without registration, student applications cannot be forwarded.

Payment not received despite sanctioned status

Verify that your bank account is in your name and Aadhaar is linked to it. Check PFMS for payment status. Raise a grievance if not credited within 30 days of sanctioning.

Application rejected — income above limit

Ensure your income certificate is from Maharashtra and shows the correct annual income. If income was calculated incorrectly, get a revised income certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for more than one scholarship on MahaDBT?

No — you can only receive one scholarship at a time. The portal allows you to see eligible schemes, but once sanctioned under one, you cannot receive another simultaneously.

My college is in another state (e.g., Pune student studying in Delhi). Can I apply?

Post-matric scholarships cover studies outside Maharashtra only for courses not available in Maharashtra. You will need a certificate from Maharashtra's university/government confirming the course is not available in the state.

I missed the last date. Can I apply now?

Late applications are generally not accepted. Watch for any grace period announcements on the MahaDBT portal or Maharashtra government websites.

Is the scholarship taxable?

No — scholarship amounts received under government scholarship schemes are exempt from income tax under Section 10(16) of the Income Tax Act.

I am an SC student — is there an income limit?

For SC post-matric scholarship, the income limit is ₹2.5 lakh per year. For some central government SC scholarships, there may be no income limit. Check the specific scheme.

How do I get the Swadhaar Gruh Yojana benefit?

Swadhaar is for SC/NavBauddha students who cannot get admission to government hostels. Apply on MahaDBT after confirming that no government hostel seat is available for you.

Official Links

• Apply / track: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
• Payment check: pfms.nic.in
• Helpline: 1800-120-8040 (toll-free, MahaDBT)