Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for VJNT and SBC Category, Maharashtra 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for VJNT and SBC Category, Maharashtra 2025-26 is an excellent opportunity provided by the VJNT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra. This scholarship targets students from the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) and Special Backward Class (SBC) categories who are currently studying in Class 11 and 12.
The primary objective of this scheme is to foster a strong interest in learning among students by offering financial assistance. This support enables eligible students to pursue their higher education without undue financial burden.
Selected students will receive a consistent financial aid of ₹300 per month. This amount is disbursed for a period of ten months and is applicable for both scholarship and freeship benefits.
The application deadline for this valuable scholarship is March 31, 2026. Candidates will be selected based on their fulfillment of the detailed eligibility criteria.
For further inquiries or assistance, applicants can reach out to the VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department, Maharashtra. Their office is located at 3 Church Road, Pune 1. You can also contact them via email at jdvjnt@maharashtra.gov.in or by phone at 18001208040.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• be an Indian citizen
• be a domicile of Maharashtra
• belong to the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) or Special Backward Class (SBC) category
• be studying in Class 11 and 12 in a Junior College
• have secured 75% and above marks in the Class 10 examination
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to support their scholarship application:
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate
• Leaving certificate
• SSC or last examination marksheet
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship by following these detailed steps:
1. Visit the official website for the scholarship and click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in all the required registration details. If you are already a registered user, you can log in directly using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button located on the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on it to proceed.
4. Fill in all the necessary details accurately. Ensure you verify your email address and phone number. Enter the captcha code as displayed, and then click on the 'Register' button to complete your registration.
5. After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button, which is also located on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Log in to your applicant account using your registered username and password.
7. Proceed to fill in all the necessary application details as requested, upload all the required documents as specified, and finally, submit your application.