Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Open Category Students, Maharashtra 2025-26
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About This Scholarship
The Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Open Category Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 is a significant initiative by the Directorate of Medical Education Research, Government of Maharashtra. This scheme aims to provide crucial financial assistance to students from the open category who are pursuing higher education in medicine.
Specifically, it targets those enrolled in MBBS, BDS, or postgraduate medical (MD/MS) degree courses.
The primary benefit for selected students is the reimbursement of the institute's Fees Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved fees for private institutions, and government-approved fees for government institutes. This support helps alleviate the financial burden associated with medical education.
The selection of candidates for this scheme is based strictly on the fulfillment of the detailed eligibility criteria.
Prospective applicants should note the application deadline is March 31, 2026. For any queries, you may contact the Directorate of Medical Education Research, Government of Maharashtra.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be an Indian citizen thereby establishing nationality.
• Hold domicile of Maharashtra demonstrating residency in the state.
• Belong to the open category as per state government classifications.
• Have secured admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the relevant academic year.
• Be currently pursuing one of the following medical degree courses in private un-aided colleges in Maharashtra:
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• Postgraduate Medical (MD/MS • Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery)
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents along with their application on the official website:
• Aadhaar card for identity verification.
• Domicile certificate for Maharashtra to prove residency.
• HSC (12th grade) and SSC (10th grade) marksheets as proof of academic qualifications.
• Marksheet from the previous academic year to confirm academic performance.
• Father's PAN card for income-related verification.
• Student's PAN card (optional, if available).
• Mother's PAN card (optional, if available).
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for this scholarship by following these steps on the official website:
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button. This will direct you to the application portal.
2. Register on the portal. If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and provide the necessary registration details. If you are already registered, you can log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Initiate New Applicant Registration. After logging in or if registering anew, navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button, typically located on the right-hand side of the dashboard, and click it.
4. Complete Registration Details. Fill in all the mandatory information, verify your email address and phone number, enter the displayed captcha code, and then click the 'Register' button to finalize.
5. Proceed to Applicant Login. Once your registration is successful, locate and click on the 'Applicant Login' button, usually found on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Log in. Use the username and password you created during registration to access your application account.
7. Fill out the Application and Submit. Carefully enter all the required application details, upload all necessary documents as specified, and finally, submit your application.