Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra 2025-26, is an initiative by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. This program aims to provide crucial financial assistance to eligible students pursuing their education in Class 11 and above within the state.
Selected applicants will receive comprehensive support, including reimbursement of tuition fees, examination fees, and other admissible charges. This freeship scheme significantly reduces the financial burden on students and their families, thereby promoting greater access to higher education.
The application deadline for this scholarship is March 31, 2026. Selection of candidates will be based on the strict fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship), Maharashtra 2025-26, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• Belong to either the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Neo-Buddhist community.
• Be currently studying in Class 11 or any higher class in a government-recognised institution located within the state of Maharashtra.
• Have successfully passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination or an equivalent matriculation exam.
• Have an annual family income from all sources that is less than or equal to ₹2,50,000.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents along with their application:
• Income certificate issued by the Tahsildar.
• Caste certificate as proof of belonging to the SC or Neo-Buddhist community.
• Caste validity certificate.
• Marksheet for the last examination passed.
• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) marksheet.
• Additional income certificate, if specifically required by the application process.
• Hostel certificate, if the applicant resides in a hostel and claims related benefits.
• Common Admission Process (CAP) round allotment letter, if admission was through CAP.
• Disability certificate, if applicable, for applicants with disabilities.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the Post-Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship) by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website for the scholarship application and locate the appropriate application link.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and complete the necessary registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or Email ID.
3. If registering as a new applicant, navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button on the dashboard and click on it.
4. Proceed to fill in all the required personal and academic details. Ensure you verify your email and phone number, enter the captcha code, and then click on the 'Register' button.
5. Upon successful registration on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button, usually found on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Log in to your applicant account using your designated username and password.
7. Finally, fill in all the remaining necessary details in the application form, upload the required documents, and submit your application.
Ensure all information is accurate and all documents are clearly scanned before submission to avoid any delays in processing.