State Government Open Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26
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About This Scholarship
The State Government Open Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26 is a significant initiative by the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Maharashtra. This scholarship aims to provide crucial financial assistance to students in Maharashtra who have successfully passed their Class 12 examinations. It is designed to support their pursuit of higher education, specifically graduation degrees in Arts, Commerce, Science, or Law.
The primary goal of this scholarship is to encourage academic excellence and ensure that deserving students have the means to continue their studies without undue financial burden. Candidates will be selected strictly based on merit and their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria.
The application deadline for this scholarship is March 31, 2026, giving eligible students ample time to prepare and submit their applications through the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the State Government Open Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a domicile of Maharashtra. This means the applicant must be a legal resident of the state.
• Have successfully passed their Class 12 examination from an institution recognized by the government or relevant educational board.
• Have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their Class 12 examination. Academic performance is a key factor in eligibility.
• Be currently pursuing a graduation degree in one of the approved streams: Arts, Commerce, Science, or Law.
Important Note: This scholarship is exclusively for residents of Maharashtra who are undertaking their higher education within the state's institutions. Students studying outside Maharashtra or those who do not hold a Maharashtra domicile are not eligible.
Required Documents
Applicants for the State Government Open Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26 are required to prepare and upload the following documents as part of their application process:
• Domicile certificate: Proof of being a resident of Maharashtra.
• Caste certificate: If applicable, for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
• Marksheet of the last qualifying examination: Typically the Class 12 marksheet, demonstrating academic performance.
• Transfer certificate/leaving certificate: Issued by the previous educational institution.
• Income certificate: If applicable, usually required for scholarships with income-based criteria, though not explicitly mentioned as a barrier here, it's listed as required.
• Disability certificate: If applicable, for candidates with disabilities.
Ensure all documents are clear, valid, and uploaded in the specified format to avoid any delays or rejection of the application.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants wishing to apply for the State Government Open Merit Scholarship, Maharashtra 2025-26 can follow these detailed steps on the official application portal:
1. Access the official website: Visit the designated application portal for the scholarship. You can typically find a link on the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) Maharashtra's official website.
2. Initiate Registration: Locate and click on the 'Register' button. This will lead you to the registration page where you need to fill in the required details to create a new user account.
• Note: If you are an existing user or have registered previously, you can simply log in using your Gmail account, mobile number, or email ID.
3. New Applicant Registration: For first-time applicants, navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button, usually located on the right-hand side of the dashboard, and click on it.
4. Complete Registration Details: Fill in all the necessary registration information. Ensure you verify your email address and phone number, then enter the captcha code accurately, and finally click on the 'Register' button to complete this stage.
5. Applicant Login: After successfully registering, proceed to the 'Applicant login' button, generally found on the right-hand side of the dashboard, and click it.
6. Log In to Your Account: Use the username and password you created during registration to log in to your applicant account.
7. Fill Application and Submit: Once logged in, meticulously fill in all the required details in the application form. This includes personal information, academic history, and other relevant data. Upload all the necessary documents as specified in the document requirements section. After reviewing all entries for accuracy, submit your application.
Make sure to complete all steps before the application deadline to ensure your application is considered.