MahaDBT Scholarship

The MahaDBT Scholarship 2025, facilitated through the Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer (MahaDBT) portal, is a flagship initiative by the Government of Maharashtra to support students financially in pursuing their academic aspirations. Administered by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, this program promotes equitable access to education and uplifts the socio-economic status of deserving students. Previously known as the Aaple Sarkar DBT portal, MahaDBT streamlines the delivery of scholarships, subsidies, and other financial benefits, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for the 2025 academic year.

Key Dates for MahaDBT Scholarship 2025

• Application Start Date: July 25, 2024

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

• Scholarship Disbursement: December 2025

• Scholarship Redemption: December 2025

What is MahaDBT?

MahaDBT is an innovative digital platform designed to deliver benefits like scholarships, pensions, and subsidies directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Covering departments such as Social Justice, Tribal Development, and Minority Development, it minimizes intermediaries, reduces fraud, and ensures timely benefit distribution.

MahaDBT Scholarship 2025: Overview

The MahaDBT Scholarship 2025 offers financial aid to students in Classes 11 and 12 who have scored at least 75% in their Class 10 exams. Key details include:

Particulars	Details
Portal Name	MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer)
Other Name	Direct Benefit Transfer
Provider	Government of Maharashtra
Registration Process	Online
Beneficiaries	Students from reserved categories in Maharashtra
Session	2025
Application Period	July 25, 2024 – March 31, 2025
Benefits	Variable financial aid
Helpline Number	022-49150800
Official Portal	testdbtapp.mahaitgov.in/Home/Index

Departments and Schemes

MahaDBT encompasses 12 departments offering 53 scholarships tailored to candidates’ caste, religion, and economic status. Below are key schemes:

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement (Scheduled Caste)

• Eligibility:

  • Admission through PPP scheme at Government or Private Skill Development Institutes via central online admission.

  • Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) with a valid caste certificate.

  • Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

  • Domiciled resident of Maharashtra.

  • No prior benefits from government/private ITI or state/central training programs.

  • Attendance and academic progress requirements.

• Benefits:

  • Full course fee reimbursement for students with family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

  • For SSC passers with income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh, benefits as per GOI norms.

• Required Documents:

  • Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, SSC/HSC mark sheets, Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate.

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship

• Eligibility:

  • Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

  • SC or Neo-Buddhist category, Maharashtra domicile.

  • Passed SSC or equivalent.

  • Limited to two professional courses.

• Benefits:

  • Maintenance Allowance (10 months max):

    • Day Scholars: ₹230–₹550/month (based on group).

    • Hostellers: ₹380–₹1200/month.

  • Additional allowances for SC students with disabilities (e.g., ₹100–₹150/month for blindness, transportation, etc.).

  • Covers mandatory fees (tuition, exam, etc.).

• Required Documents:

  • Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Mark Sheets, Domicile Certificate, Hostel Residency Certificate (if applicable).

Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)

• Eligibility:

  • SC or Neo-Buddhist, Maharashtra domicile.

  • Family income > ₹2.5 lakh (no upper limit).

  • Admission through CAP for professional courses.

• Benefits:

  • Covers tuition, exam, and mandatory fees.

• Required Documents:

  • Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, Mark Sheets, CAP Allotment Letter.

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship

• Eligibility:

  • SC category, Maharashtra domicile.

  • 75%+ in Class 10, enrolled in Class 11/12.

  • No income limit.

• Benefits:

  • ₹300/month for 10 months (2 years).

• Required Documents:

  • Caste Certificate, 10th Grade Mark Sheet, 11th Grade Admission Receipt.

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability

• Eligibility:

  • Disability ≥ 40%, Maharashtra domicile.

  • Enrolled in recognized institutes.

  • Not applicable for repeated course levels or distance education (except ₹500/year for books).

• Benefits:

  • Maintenance Allowance:

    • Day Scholars: ₹230–₹550/month.

    • Hostellers: ₹380–₹1200/month.

  • Additional allowances for blind students (₹50–₹100/month).

  • Covers mandatory fees; up to ₹500/year for practice tours, ₹600/year for project printing.

• Required Documents:

  • Mark Sheets, Domicile Certificate, Disability Certificate.

Tribal Development Department

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

• Eligibility:

  • ST category, family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

  • Minimum 10th pass, no 2-year educational gap.

• Benefits:

  • Maintenance Allowance: ₹230–₹1200/month.

  • Additional allowances: ₹160–₹240/month for readers, escorts; ₹1200–₹1600/year for books, study tours.

• Required Documents:

  • Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Mark Sheets, Caste Validity Certificate (for professional courses).

Directorate of Higher Education

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme (EBC)

• Eligibility:

  • Maharashtra domicile, family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

  • General or SEBC category, admitted via CAP.

  • No other scholarships; no 2-year gap.

• Benefits:

  • Tuition Fees:

    • Income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh: 100% (government-aided), 50% (partially/unaided).

    • Income ₹2.5–₹8 lakh: 50% across all institutions.

  • Exam Fees: 50%–100% based on course type.

• Required Documents:

  • Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate, CAP Documents, Attendance Certificate.

Directorate of Technical Education

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna

• Eligibility:

  • Maharashtra domicile, family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

  • Enrolled in professional/technical courses via CAP.

  • General/SEBC category, no 2-year gap.

• Benefits:

  • For children of registered laborers/marginal landholders:

    • ₹20,000–₹30,000 for 10 months (location-based).

  • For others: ₹8,000–₹10,000 for 10 months.

• Required Documents:

  • Mark Sheets, Domicile Certificate, Income/Labor Certificate, CAP Documents.

School Education and Sports Department

Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Class Students

• Eligibility:

  • 50%+ in SSC on first attempt.

• Benefits:

  • Boys: ₹80–₹140/month; Girls: ₹100–₹160/month (10 months).

• Required Documents:

  • Income Certificate, SSC Mark Sheet.

Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College

• Eligibility:

  • 60%+ in SSC on first attempt, enrolled in Class 11/12.

• Benefits:

  • ₹50/month for 10 months (₹500/year).

• Required Documents:

  • SSC Mark Sheet, Class 11 Mark Sheet (for renewal).

OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department

Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students

• Eligibility:

  • Family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh, VJNT category.

  • Maharashtra domicile, 75% attendance.

  • CAP admission for professional courses.

• Benefits:

  • Maintenance Allowance: ₹90–₹425/month.

  • Full coverage of tuition, exam fees.

• Required Documents:

  • Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Mark Sheets, Ration Card.

Minority Development Department

Scholarship for Minority Communities (DTE)

• Eligibility:

  • Maharashtra domicile, family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

  • Enrolled in professional/technical courses via CAP.

• Benefits:

  • Up to ₹50,000/year for tuition/exam fees.

• Required Documents:

  • Educational Certificates, Income/Minority Declaration, Domicile Certificate.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

1. Visit MahaDBT Portal: Access testdbtapp.mahaitgov.in.

2. New Applicant Registration:

   • Click “New Applicant Registration.”

   • Enter name, username, password, email, mobile number.

   • Verify with OTPs for email and mobile.

   • Complete CAPTCHA and register.

3. Aadhaar-Based Registration:

   • Select “Yes” for Aadhaar, choose OTP or Biometric authentication.

   • Enter Aadhaar number, verify OTP, or use biometric kit.

   • Create username/password and save.

4. Non-Aadhaar Registration:

   • Select “No” for Aadhaar and Enrollment ID.

   • Enter personal details, mobile number, and verify OTP.

   • Upload identity, address, birth, and relationship proofs (PDF < 256KB, JPEG 5–20KB).

   • Upload photo/signature per specifications.

   • Complete CAPTCHA and save.

Login Steps

1. Visit the MahaDBT portal.

2. Click “Applicant Login.”

3. Enter username, password, and CAPTCHA.

4. Click “Login.”

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card

• Domicile Certificate

• Income Certificate

• HSC/SSC Certificates

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Fee Receipt

• College Bonafide Certificate

• CAP Allotment Letter

• Hostel Residency Certificate

• Scanned Photograph/Signature (JPEG, 10–20KB)

Photograph and Signature Guidelines

• Photograph:

  • Recent, passport-sized, color, white background.

  • 35mm x 45mm (420 x 525 pixels), 10–20KB.

• Signature:

  • Black ink on white paper, 256 x 64 pixels, 10–20KB.

  • Thumb impression for illiterate applicants (right for women, left for men).

• Scanning: Use 300 ppi, true color, crop to edges, save as JPG.

Recovering Username

1. Go to MahaDBT login, select “Forgot Username.”

2. Enter name, mobile number, date of birth.

3. Click “Get Username” to receive via SMS.

Resetting Password

1. Select “Forgot Password” on login page.

2. Enter username, verify OTP sent to mobile.

3. Enter new password and confirm.

Redeeming Scholarship

1. Access redemption link via SMS/email.

2. Log in to MahaDBT, go to “My Applied Schemes.”

3. Check status and click “Redeem.”

Renewing Scholarship

1. Log in, update course/semester details.

2. Upload mark sheet, hostel details.

3. Select scheme, confirm renewal, and submit.

4. Note: Only students passing the previous exam are eligible.

FAQs

• Eligibility: Maharashtra domicile, enrolled in government/aided institutions.

• Types: Merit-based, need-based, community-specific, course-specific.

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2025.

• Application Process: Online via MahaDBT portal with required documents.

• Income Criteria: Varies by scheme (e.g., ₹1.5–₹8 lakh).

• Minimum Percentage: Typically 50%–75%, depending on the scheme.

• Distance Education: Limited eligibility; check scheme details.

• Technical/Professional Courses: Eligible for most schemes.

• Corrections: Editable before submission; contact authorities post-submission.

• Multiple Scholarships: Allowed if eligibility criteria are met.

• Approval Notification: Via MahaDBT portal; funds credited post-approval.

• Scholarship Amount: Based on course, income, and scheme.

• Discontinuation: Possible if minimum percentage not maintained.

• Carry Forward: Depends on the scheme; verify with MahaDBT.

For detailed information, visit the official MahaDBT portal or contact the helpline at 022-49150800.