📝 Scheme Information and Process
The E-Scholarship Scheme encompasses various Post-Matric and Pre-Matric scholarship schemes run by different government departments (e.g., Social Justice, Tribal Development, DTE, Medical Education, Agriculture) in Maharashtra. All these schemes are implemented online through a single portal: MahaDBT.
1. Eligibility Criteria
While specific criteria vary by the scheme and the student’s caste category, the general conditions are as follows:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Residency | The applicant must be a Domicile of Maharashtra State. |
| Educational Status | The student must be pursuing Post-Matric (after 10th), Higher, or Professional Education. |
| Caste Criteria | The student must belong to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), VJNT/NT, Special Backward Class (SBC), or Economically Weaker Section (EWS). |
| Income Limit | The family’s annual income must be below a specific limit, which ranges from ₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakhs (or less), depending on the specific scheme and category (e.g., up to ₹2.5 Lakhs for SC/ST Post-Matric schemes, up to ₹8 Lakhs for EBC/Open category schemes). |
| Attendance | The student must maintain at least 75% attendance at their college/institution. |
2. Required Documents
Key documents that need to be scanned and uploaded when filling out the online application:
- Aadhaar Card (Mandatory).
- Income Certificate of the family.
- Caste Certificate and Caste Validity Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra.
- Mark Sheet of the previous year’s examination.
- Current Academic Year’s Fee Receipt and Bonafide Certificate.
- Copy of the first page of the Bank Passbook (Bank Account must be Aadhaar seeded for Direct Benefit Transfer – DBT).
- Self-Declaration Form.
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Mandatory for OBC, VJNT, and SBC categories).
3. Application Process
The entire application process for the E-Scholarship Scheme is carried out through the MahaDBT portal:
Step 1: Portal Registration (For New Applicants)
- Visit the official MahaDBT portal: https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/.
- Click on the ‘New Applicant Registration’ option.
- Complete the registration using your Aadhaar Number and mobile number.
Step 2: Profile Creation
- Log in using your Username and Password.
- Accurately fill in the profile details, including personal information, address, educational history (starting from SSC/10th), and Bank details.
Step 3: Applying for Schemes
- Once the profile is complete, go to the ‘Select Scheme’ section.
- A list of eligible schemes, based on your educational qualifications and caste, will be displayed.
- Select the scheme you are eligible for and click the ‘Apply’ button.
Step 4: Uploading Documents
- Upload all the required scanned documents as per the specific scheme’s requirements.
Step 5: Final Submission
- After reviewing all the information and documents, click on ‘Submit Application’.
- Take a printout of the application and submit it to the college’s Nodal Officer for physical verification.
Step 6: Verification and Fund Disbursement (DBT)
- The application will be verified by the college and the respective government department.
- Once approved, the scholarship amount is transferred directly (DBT) into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
