MCAER Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) Students, Maharashtra 2025-26
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About This Scholarship
The MCAER Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) for Students, Maharashtra 2025-26, is a significant initiative by the Maharashtra Council Of Agriculture Education And Research (MCAER), operating under the Government of Maharashtra. This program aims to extend crucial financial assistance to students belonging to the Economically Backward Class (EBC).
The scholarship targets students who are currently enrolled in various professional, non-professional, and technical courses, including diploma, degree, and postgraduate programs. Through this scheme, eligible students will receive a 50% reimbursement of their tuition and examination fees, thereby alleviating the financial burden associated with higher education.
This initiative underscores the government's commitment to promoting educational access and equity for students from economically challenged backgrounds, ensuring they can pursue their academic aspirations without undue financial constraints.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the MCAER Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• The applicant must hold a domicile of Maharashtra. This means the student must be a permanent resident of the state.
• Admission must have been secured to a professional, non-professional, or technical course. This includes programs at the diploma, graduation, or postgraduate degree levels. The admission process must have been successfully completed through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) in a recognized institution.
• Applicants must have been admitted under either the General category or the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) category.
• The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹8,00,000. An income certificate will be required as proof.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to support their scholarship application:
• Marksheet for Class 10 (SSC) and above: This includes mark sheets for all previous academic qualifications relevant to the current course of study.
• Domicile certificate: Proof of being a permanent resident of Maharashtra is mandatory.
• Income certificate: An official document verifying the annual family income, which must be within the specified limit.
• CAP-related documents: All official documents pertaining to the Centralized Admission Process, confirming admission to the respective course and institution.
• Undertaking: A signed declaration stating that no more than two beneficiaries from the same family are currently availing this scholarship or similar benefits.
• Proof of biometric attendance (Interface UIDAI): Documentation demonstrating biometric attendance, typically linked with UIDAI.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for this scholarship by following these detailed steps:
1. Step 1: Visit the official application website and locate the scholarship section. Click on the 'Apply Now' button corresponding to the scholarship scheme.
2. Step 2: If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and proceed to fill in the necessary registration details. If you are already a registered user, you can simply log in using your Gmail account, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. Step 3: After successful registration or login, navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button, typically located on the right-hand side of the dashboard, and click on it to begin your application.
4. Step 4: Carefully fill in all the required personal and academic details in the application form. Ensure to verify your registered email address and phone number. Enter the displayed captcha code accurately and then click on the 'Register' button to complete this stage.
5. Step 5: Once registered on the portal, locate and click on the 'Applicant login' button, usually found on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Step 6: Log in to your applicant account using the username and password you created during the registration process.
7. Step 7: Proceed to fill in any remaining necessary details in the application form, upload all the required documents as specified, and finally, submit your complete application.