📋 Scholarship Application and Information
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM)
This scheme is specifically for students belonging to Minority Communities (e.g., Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
- Scheme: Administered under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
- Objective: To provide financial assistance for students pursuing Professional and Technical courses.
- Eligibility (Expected):
- Minimum 50% marks in the previous final examination.
- Parental annual income of less than ₹2.50 lakh.
- Application Process: Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – scholarships.gov.in.
Other Major Maharashtra Scholarship Schemes (Examples)
Most scholarships by the Central and State Governments for Maharashtra students are available on the MahaDBT portal.
| Scheme Name | Applicable Category/Level |
|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship | For higher education after 10th standard (SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, SBC, EBC categories) |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance | Maintenance allowance for students pursuing higher education |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) | An exam-based scholarship for students in Class 8 |
Application Process and Dates for 2025
Scholarship applications are typically made on both the MahaDBT Portal and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Mode of Application: The entire process is Online.
- Expected Start Date: Usually begins around July-August 2025 (depending on the academic year).
- Deadline: Generally extends up to October-November 2025. (Students must check the official portals for exact dates)
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Mark Sheet/Certificate of the previous year’s examination
- Bank Passbook
- School/College Bonafide Certificate
