Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for ST Students, Maharashtra 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for ST Students, Maharashtra 2025-26 is a significant initiative launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. This scholarship aims to support students from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category who have secured admission to seats under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme in both Government and Private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through a centralized admission process.
Successful applicants will benefit from 100% reimbursement of their course fees, providing substantial financial relief and promoting access to vocational education.
The application deadline for this program is March 31, 2026. Candidates will be selected strictly based on their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria.
For any inquiries or further information, applicants may contact the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. The department is located at First Floor, Mantralaya (Annexe Building), Madame Cama Road, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mumbai-400032. The Mantralaya Main Telephone Number is 22024243.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
• Be a resident of Maharashtra.
• Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Have been admitted to seats under the PPP scheme in Government or Private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through the centralized admission process.
• Have an annual income above ₹2,50,000 and less than or up to ₹8,00,000.
Note: Students who have passed the SSC examination and have a family income of less than or equal to ₹2,50,000 will receive benefits according to the guidelines set by the Government of India.
Required Documents
Required Documents as per GR:
• Aadhaar card
• Ration card
• Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) marksheet
• Domicile certificate
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority
• Original Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate (mandatory)
• Caste certificate/Caste validity certificate
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
1. Locate the application portal: Visit the official scholarship website and find the relevant application link.
2. Registration: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If already registered, log in using your Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.
3. New Applicant Registration: Navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Fill details and register: Fill in all required details, verify your email and phone number, enter the captcha, and then click on the 'Register' button.
5. Applicant Login: After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Log in: Log in using your registered username and password.
7. Complete and submit: Fill in all necessary details in the application form, upload the required documents, and submit your application.