Minority Scholarship Scheme (Part-II) Information
This scheme is primarily for Higher and Professional Education and is applicable to students from Minority Communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
Scheme Name
- Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students Pursuing Higher and Technical Education in the State (Part-II).
- Note: This scheme is separate from the Central Sector Post-Matric and Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarships available through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Eligibility and Conditions (Expected for 2025)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Residency | The applicant must be a domicile of Maharashtra. |
| Education | The applicant must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C. / 10th standard) examination from Maharashtra. |
| Income Limit | The combined annual income of the parents must not exceed ₹8,00,000/- (Eight Lakh Rupees). |
| Course | Technical, Professional, Medical, Arts, Science, Commerce, and other Higher Education courses. |
| Other Condition | The applicant must not be receiving benefits from any other scholarship scheme (like the Central Government’s Post-Matric/MCM). |
Scholarship Amount
- Technical and Professional/Medical Courses: ₹25,000/- per year, or the actual annual academic fees, whichever is less.
- Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Law, and other streams: ₹5,000/- per year, or the actual annual academic fees, whichever is less.
Application Process
- Portal: Applications must be made Online on the MahaDBT Portal (mahadbtmahait.gov.in).
- Schedule: The application schedule and notification are published annually by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), and Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) in leading newspapers.
- Expected Dates: Applications are likely to open between July and October 2025.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate (for the ₹8 lakh limit)
- Mark Sheet of the previous year’s examination
- Self-Declaration of belonging to the Minority community
- School/College Bonafide Certificate
- Bank Passbook
