The Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students 2025 is a financial aid program offered by the Government of Maharashtra to support students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. The goal is to remove financial barriers and help deserving students pursue higher education.
Short Summary
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Scholarship Name: Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students 2025
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Launched By: Government of Maharashtra
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Target Group: OBC category students
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Portal: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
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Application Deadline: 31st March 2025
Benefits of the Scholarship
Depending on the course group and the institution type, the scholarship offers the following:
Monthly Maintenance Allowance:
| Course Group | Hosteller | Day Scholar |
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| Group A | ₹425 | ₹190 |
| Group B | ₹290 | ₹190 |
| Group C | ₹290 | ₹190 |
| Group D | ₹230 | ₹120 |
| Group E | ₹150 | ₹90 |
Additional Financial Support:
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100% Tuition & Exam fees for government/aided institutions (Professional/Non-Professional).
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50% Tuition & Exam fees for unaided institutions.
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50% reimbursement for professional course fees in non-granted private colleges.
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100% coverage for B.Ed and D.Ed courses (government rates apply).
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Eligible only for one course at a time (e.g., if you complete BA, you won’t be eligible for MA but may be for MBA).
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
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Be a resident of Maharashtra
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Belong to the OBC category
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Have a family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh per annum
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Be pursuing a post-matric course approved by the government
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Have at least 75% attendance
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Apply for only one scholarship at a time
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Not change from a professional to a non-professional course mid-year
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Only two boys per family are allowed (no limit on girl children)
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Must be admitted via CAP (Centralized Admission Process) for professional courses
Documents Required
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Caste certificate (Govt. of Maharashtra)
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Income certificate
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Caste Validity Certificate (for professional courses)
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SSC/HSC/last marksheet
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Gap certificate (if applicable)
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Father/Guardian’s death certificate (if applicable)
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Ration card
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Leaving certificate
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Declaration on the number of siblings availing scholarship
Renewal Policy
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Renewal applicable only if the applicant passes the previous academic year.
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For Group A courses: one-time failure allowed.
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For Group B to E: must secure promotion.
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In case of medical or extraordinary reasons, college principal’s certification required.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
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Click on “Post Matric Scholarship”
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Select “New Applicant Registration”
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Fill in your personal and academic details
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Create a username and password
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Upload required documents
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Submit and save your application
Login Process
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Go to the official MahaDBT portal
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Click on “Applicant Login”
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Enter your username and password
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Complete CAPTCHA and click Login
Scholarship Renewal Process
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Log in to your MahaDBT account
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Click on your current course
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Add your new semester or year details
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Update your past academic qualifications
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Upload new documents (marksheets, hostel receipts, etc.)
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Select the applicable scheme and click ‘Yes’ for renewal
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Click Submit
File a Grievance
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Navigate to your scheme section
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Click “Grievance/Suggestions”
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Fill in your details and complaint
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Submit the form and keep your Grievance ID
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much financial support will I receive?
A: Between ₹90 to ₹425 per month plus tuition and exam fee reimbursement based on course group and institution.
Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
A: OBC students residing in Maharashtra, with annual family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh, pursuing post-matric courses.
Q: What documents are required?
A: Caste, income, and caste validity certificates, academic documents, and ID proofs.
Q: How can I renew my scholarship?
A: Login to the portal, update your academic details, upload new documents, and submit the renewal application.
Q: Can I change my course and still get the scholarship?
A: Only if you move from non-professional to professional. Reverse changes are not eligible.
Q: What is the last date to apply in 2025?
A: 31st March 2025
Contact Information
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Official Portal: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
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Helpdesk Number: 022-49150800
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Support Email: Available through the portal’s contact section