Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 is a significant opportunity provided by the VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra. This scholarship aims to offer crucial financial support to students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category who are pursuing Class 11 and higher education.
The scheme's core objective is to cultivate a passion for advanced studies among students by alleviating the financial pressures associated with educational expenses. Selected students stand to gain a monthly maintenance allowance and various other substantial benefits. The application window for this scholarship closes on March 31, 2026.
Detailed Benefits for Eligible Students:
Eligible students will receive a maintenance allowance based on their course group and accommodation status (hosteller or day scholar) for a period of 10 months:
| Course Group | Hostellers (in ₹, per month) | Day Scholars (in ₹, per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | 425 | 190 |
| Group B | 290 | 190 |
| Group C | 290 | 190 |
| Group D | 230 | 120 |
| Group E | 150 | 90 |
Additional Financial Support:
• The scholarship amount covers expenses from the admission date up to the exam completion date.
• For OBC applicants admitted to government-approved non-granted colleges in professional courses, 50% of tuition fees and exam fees will be disbursed.
• Students studying in government/government-aided institutions for both professional and non-professional courses will be granted 100% of the tuition fee, exam fee, and maintenance allowance.
• D.Ed. and B.Ed. courses are eligible for 100% benefit, including tuition fees, exam fees, and maintenance allowance. For students in government-aided/non-aided D.Ed. and B.Ed. courses, the fee structure will adhere to government-prescribed rates.
• Maintenance allowance for a given month commences if admission occurs on or before the 20th of that month; otherwise, it begins from the following month.
• Maintenance allowance and exam fees are paid out to the applicant upon their promotion to the next higher class.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be an Indian citizen.
• Be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• Belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
• Be studying in Class 11 and higher in courses that are approved by the government.
• Have secured a minimum of 75% attendance for the current academic year.
• Possess an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹1,50,000.
Required Documents
Applicants for the Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 must provide the following documents:
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Income certificate/declaration issued by a competent authority, verifying the annual family income.
• Caste validity certificate.
• Marksheet of HSC or SSC, or the last examination passed.
• Gap certificate, if applicable, in case of any academic gap (not mandatory for all).
• Father/Guardian's death certificate, if applicable.
• Ration card.
• Leaving certificate.
• Declaration certificate from parents/guardians regarding the number of children beneficiaries.
Important Notes on Documents:
• The caste validity certificate is mandatory for professional degree courses and professional postgraduate courses. However, it is not required for non-professional courses.
• A maximum of two male children from a single family are eligible to avail of this scholarship. This rule does not apply to female children.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 by following these steps on the official website:
1. Access the official website: Visit the scholarship portal (e.g., mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) to begin the application process.
2. Registration: If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and provide the necessary registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
3. New Applicant Registration: For new users, navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Fill in Details: Complete all required details in the registration form, verify your email and phone number, enter the captcha code, and then click on the 'Register' button.
5. Applicant Login: After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button, located on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Log In: Enter your registered username and password to log in to your applicant account.
7. Complete Application: Fill in all necessary personal and academic details, carefully upload all the required documents as specified, and finally, submit your application.