DOA Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra 2025-26
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About This Scholarship
DOA Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra 2025-26 is a scheme offered by the Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra. It aims at providing financial assistance to students from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category who are pursuing professional courses in recognised institutions within the state.
The scheme provides various allowances for 10 months, supporting students in different financial categories and locations. These allowances can collectively offer substantial support.
Benefits for Selected Candidates:
• For students of Registered Labour/Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder): A Food allowance of up to ₹32,000 for students in Mumbai suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Nagpur. Lower amounts apply to other cities and districts, ranging from ₹23,000 to ₹28,000.
• For students with an annual family income up to ₹1,00,000: A Residence allowance of up to ₹20,000 for students in Mumbai suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Nagpur. Lower amounts apply to other cities and districts, ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000.
• For students with an annual family income between ₹1,00,000-₹8,00,000: A Subsistence allowance of up to ₹8,000 for students in Mumbai suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Nagpur, and other revenue divisional cities. Lower amounts apply to other districts and talukas, ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹6,000.
When combined, the total allowances can reach up to ₹60,000 for students in major cities, depending on their specific category and location.
Important Dates: The application deadline for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected based on the fulfillment of the detailed eligibility criteria.
Contact Details: For further assistance, applicants can reach out to the Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra, located at 411, Fourth Floor, Mantralaya Annex, Madam Cama Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai • 400032. The phone number is (022)-22025301.
This information is sourced from mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
• be a domicile of Maharashtra
• be the child of a registered labourer or Alpabhudarak (marginal landholder)
• be enrolled in a professional course at a government, non-government aided, partially aided-unaided, or permanently unaided college, or a non-agricultural university or sub-centre (excluding private or self-financed private universities) under the Directorate of Art Department
• have taken admission under the general category
• be a hosteller (staying in a government/private hostel, paying guest accommodation, or as a tenant)
• have an annual family income of less than ₹8,00,000
• attempt every semester or annual exam
Non-Eligibility:
• Applicants must not be availing of any other Nirvah Bhatta benefits.
• Students should not have a gap of more than 2 years during the course.
Required Documents
• Domicile certificate
• Registered labourer certificate/Alpabudharak certificate/Family annual income certificate
• Hosteller document
• CAP-related document
• Attendance certificate
• Previous year's marksheet
• Gap-related document (if applicable)
• Previous year's annual income certificate
• Family declaration certificate for two children
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
Note: If already registered, log in using your Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.
3. Navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Fill in all required details, verify your email and phone number, enter the captcha, and click on the 'Register' button.
5. After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Log in using your username and password.
7. Fill in the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit your application.