DOA Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme, Maharashtra 2025-26
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About This Scholarship
The DOA Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme, Maharashtra 2025-26, is a significant initiative by the Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra. This program aims to provide crucial financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections (EWS) across the state. It specifically targets those who have secured admission into various professional courses.
The primary goal of this scheme is to alleviate the financial burden on deserving students, ensuring that economic constraints do not hinder their access to higher education. Through this scholarship, selected students will receive a substantial reimbursement for their academic expenses.
Benefits of the Scholarship:
The scheme offers comprehensive financial support, covering both tuition and examination fees based on specific income criteria and the type of institution:
• For applicants with a family income up to ₹2,50,000:
• Tuition Fees: 100% reimbursement for government and non-government aided institutions. 50% reimbursement for partially aided and permanent aided institutions.
• For applicants with a family income between ₹2,50,000 and ₹8,00,000:
• Tuition Fees: 50% reimbursement across all types of government, non-government aided, partially aided, and permanent aided institutions.
• For applicants with a family income up to ₹8,00,000:
• Exam Fees: 50% reimbursement across all types of government, non-government aided, partially aided, and permanent aided institutions.
The application deadline for this scheme is March 31, 2026. Selection of candidates will be strictly based on their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria. The source of this information is mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the DOA Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• Belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.
• Be enrolled in a professional course. This course must be at a government, non-government aided, partially aided-unaided, or permanent unaided college or non-agricultural university and its sub-centres, specifically under the Directorate of Art.
• Important Note: Private universities and self-financed private universities are excluded from this scheme.
• Have taken admission under the general category.
• Possess a family income of up to ₹8,00,000 per annum.
• Not be concurrently availing any other scholarship or stipend.
• Not have an educational gap of two years.
Special Consideration: Candidates belonging to the Maharashtra State and Karnataka state border regions are also eligible to apply for this scheme, provided they meet all other requirements.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to prepare and upload the following documents as part of their scholarship application:
• Domicile Certificate: Proof of residence in Maharashtra.
• Previous Year's Annual Income Certificate: Official document verifying the family's income for the preceding financial year.
• CAP-related Document: If applicable, any document pertaining to the Centralized Admission Process.
• Gap-related Document: If applicable, any official document explaining an educational gap.
• Family Declaration Certificate: A self-declaration regarding family details and income status.
• Attendance Certificate: Proof of attendance from the current educational institution.
• Previous Year's Marksheet: Academic record from the previous year of study.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website: Go to the official Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
2. New Applicant Registration: If you are a new user, locate and click on the 'New Applicant Registration' button, typically found on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
3. Fill Registration Details: Complete the required registration form by entering all necessary details.
4. Verify Information: Verify your email address and phone number as prompted. Enter the captcha code for security purposes and then click on the 'Register' button to complete the registration process.
5. Applicant Login: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Applicant Login' button, usually on the right-hand side of the dashboard, and click it.
6. Log In: Use your newly created username and password to log in to the portal.
7. Complete Application: Fill in all the necessary scholarship application details in the form.
8. Upload Documents: Upload all the required supporting documents as specified in the 'Documents_text' section.
9. Submit Application: Review your application thoroughly for any errors or omissions, and then click on the 'Submit' button to finalize your application.