Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship for SSC/equivalent Student.
- Scholarship of: Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship
- Resident Eligible: Maharashtra
- Organized By: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
- Application Start Date: 2025
- Application Last Date: -
- Apply Mode: Online
- Eligible Student of: SSC/equivalent
- Official Website: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship 2025, students must be resident of Maharashtra and generally belong to a specific caste (such as SC, ST, VJNT, SBC, or OBC). They must have passed Matriculation or Higher Secondary Examination from a recognized board.
Resident:
Students must be residents of Maharashtra and generally belong to a specific caste (such as SC, ST, VJNT, SBC, or OBC). They must have passed the Matriculation or Higher Secondary Examination from a recognized board. Only they are eligible to apply.
Annual Family Income:
To get Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship, students must be residents of Maharashtra and generally belong to a specific caste (such as SC, ST, VJNT, SBC, or OBC). For Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship application, the annual income of the family should be less than Rs. 2.5 lakh (for SC, ST categories) and for Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (VJNT), and Special Backward Classes (SBC) categories, the annual income limit of the family is Rs. 1.50 lakh.
Types of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarships:
- Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (GOI-PMS)
- For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Navbouddha students.
- Covers tuition fees, exam fees, maintenance allowance.
- Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
- For SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJNT students.
- Full reimbursement of tuition and exam fees.
- Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses
- Specifically for professional courses.
- Provides maintenance allowance, books allowance, and exam fee reimbursement.
- Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
- For meritorious SC students scoring 75%+ in Class 10th.
- Monthly scholarship amount.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
- For students with physical disabilities.
- Includes maintenance allowance, reader allowance, escort allowance, and book grants.
- Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement (SC Students Only)
- For SC students pursuing vocational training.
- Course fee reimbursement.
- Scholarships for OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Students
Includes both:
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (maintenance allowance)
- Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
- Scholarships for Minority Students (under Minority Development Department)
- For Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi students.
- Includes Post-Matric Scholarship and Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship.
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship 2025 Amount Details:
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (For SC & Navbouddha Students)
Day Scholars:
- Group I: Rs.550 per month
- Group II: Rs.530 per month
- Group III: Rs.300 per month
- Group IV: Rs.230 per month
Hostellers:
- Group I: Rs.1200 per month
- Group II: Rs.820 per month
- Group III: Rs.570 per month
- Group IV: Rs.380 per month
Additional Allowances for disabled students as per disability type.
Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Exam Fee (Freeship)
- Tuition Fee + Exam Fee fully reimbursed directly to the institution.
- Maintenance Allowance for Professional Courses
- For SC, ST students in professional courses:
- Maintenance Allowance: Rs.3000 to Rs.15,000 per annum depending on course and category.
- Books and stationary allowances up to Rs.5000.
- Additional fees reimbursement.
Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
- Rs.300 per month (Rs.3000 annually) for SC students securing 75%+ marks in Class 10th.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
- Day Scholars: Rs.160 to Rs.425 per month.
- Hostellers: Rs.360 to Rs.680 per month.
- Book Grant: Rs.1500 annually.
- Transport/reader/escort allowances: Rs.100 to Rs.160 monthly.
Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement (SC Students)
- Actual Course Fees reimbursed (as charged by government/approved institutes).
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship 2025 Important Documents:
The following documents are required to be scanned and uploaded while applying for Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship 2025.
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (Issued by Competent Authority)
- Caste Validity Certificate (where required)
- Income Certificate (Current financial year, issued by Tahsildar)
- Marksheet of Last Exam Passed
- Leaving Certificate (LC)
- Domicile Certificate (Proof of Maharashtra residence)
- Bank Passbook Copy (Account must be linked with Aadhaar)
- Gap Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (only for students applying under Disability category)
- Death Certificate of Father/Mother (in case of orphan)
- Hostel Certificate (if staying in government hostel)
- Current Year Fee Receipt (from institute)
- Admission Letter / Bonafide Certificate from Institution
How to Apply for Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship 2025
- Visit official website: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
- Click New Applicant Registration.
- Fill details like Aadhaar, email, and phone number.
- Login with ID and password.
- Select Post-Matric Scholarship under relevant department.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the application form.
Contact Details:
Website: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1: Who can apply for Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship 2025?
- Answer: Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJNT, and Minority communities who are residents of Maharashtra and have passed Class 10 (SSC) or higher can apply.
Q2. Where to apply?
- Answer: Apply online through the official website: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
Q3: What is the family income limit for eligibility?
Answer:
- For SC/ST students: Less than ₹2.5 lakh per year.
- For OBC, SBC, VJNT: Less than ₹1.5 lakh per year.
Q4: Can students from other states apply?
- Answer: No. Only students who are domicile residents of Maharashtra are eligible.
