MahaDBT Scholarship 2026

February 9, 2026
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MST

The MahaDBT scholarship portal provides financial aid to students residing in Maharashtra. The Government of Maharashtra manages this system to distribute funds directly to student bank accounts. This portal hosts over 38 unique schemes from different departments (Social Justice, Tribal Development, Higher Education).

Eligible students use this platform to fund their education for various post-matric courses. The system streamlines the application process for students pursuing degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It ensures transparency by using an Aadhaar-linked disbursement method.

The 2026 session offers support to students from diverse backgrounds (Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections). Applicants must register on the official portal to begin the process. This scholarship reduces the financial burden of tuition fees, hostel charges, and examination expenses.

MahaDBT Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Post-Matric (Class 11, Class 12, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation, PhD).
Location: Maharashtra, India.
Institution(s): All government-approved colleges, universities, and polytechnics in Maharashtra.
Program Period: Academic Year 2025–2026.
Course offered: Professional courses (Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy), non-professional courses (BA, BCom, BSc), and technical diplomas.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.

Scholarship Coverage

The MahaDBT scholarship covers essential educational costs to support students. The government provides 100% tuition fee waivers for students from specific categories (SC, ST). It offers partial fee reimbursements for students in the EBC and OBC categories.

Recipients also receive a maintenance allowance to cover living expenses (hostel fees, books, stationery). The portal distributes these funds in two installments during the academic year. The scholarship pays for examination fees, laboratory charges, and library deposits.

Eligibility Criteria

There are five main eligibility requirements for the MahaDBT scholarship:

Applicants must hold a Maharashtra Domicile Certificate.
Family annual income must not exceed ₹8,00,000, if you apply for the EBC or OBC scholarship.
Students must maintain at least 75% attendance in their current course.
Candidates must have passed their previous academic year with no more than two allowed-to-keep-term (ATKT) subjects.
The applicant’s bank account must be seeded with an Aadhaar number.

Application Process

The MahaDBT scholarship application process involves six distinct phases to ensure proper verification.

Phase 1: New Applicant Registration

Visit the MahaDBT Official Website and click the “New Applicant Registration” button. The system requires you to enter your Aadhaar Number to initiate the verification. Choose the OTP (One Time Password) authentication method, if your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar. Select the Biometric option, if you do not have a linked mobile number.

Phase 2: Profile Completion

Log in using your newly created username and password to access the dashboard. You must fill in six mandatory tabs to reach 100% profile completeness:

Personal Information: Enter your name, religion, and caste details.
Address Information: Provide your permanent and correspondence addresses.
Other Information: List your parents’ occupation and income status.
Current Course: Select your institute, department, and current year of study.
Past Qualification: Enter marks for Class 10, Class 12, or previous semesters.
Hostel Details: Specify if you are a day scholar or a hosteller.

Phase 3: Document Upload

Scan and upload the required certificates in PDF or JPEG format. Each file must be clear and have a size between 5 KB and 256 KB. You must provide an Original Income Certificate issued by the Tehsildar for the current financial year. Include your Caste Certificate, Domicile Certificate, and Marksheets to validate your eligibility.

Phase 4: Scheme Selection

Navigate to the “All Schemes” section on the left-side menu. The portal displays a list of scholarships that match your profile data. Click on the “Apply” button next to the scheme that corresponds with your department (e.g., Social Justice or Higher Education).

Phase 5: Submission and Printing

Review all the entered information for errors before the final submission. Click the “Submit” button to finalize your application and generate an Application ID. Print a copy of the completed application form to keep for your personal records and for college submission.

Phase 6: Institutional Verification

Submit the hard copy of your application and the original documents to your college scholarship clerk. The College Principal must verify your digital application on the portal first. Your application then moves to the Joint Director and Department levels for final approval.

Deadline

The deadline for the MahaDBT scholarship 2026 application is March 31, 2026. You must submit your renewal or fresh application before this date to avoid rejection. The department may extend this timeline, if there are technical delays or admission extensions.