MahaDBT Scholarship Departments & Categories

Comprehensive overview of all departments and student categories covered under Maharashtra scholarship schemes

MahaDBT scholarship schemes are run under different departments of Maharashtra. Here are all the departments and categories that control this scheme.

Categories of Students Eligible for MahaDBT Scholarships

MahaDBT scholarships are available for the following categories:

GEN

General Category

Open category students with specific income criteria and merit-based qualifications
SC

Scheduled Caste

(SC) Scheduled Caste
Students belonging to Scheduled Castes with specific reservation benefits
OBC

Other Backward Class

(OBC) Other Backward Class
Students from Other Backward Classes with specific income and caste validity requirements
VJNT

Vimukta Jati Nomadic Tribes

(VJNT) Vimukta Jat Nomadic Tribes
Students from de-notified tribes and nomadic communities
ST

Scheduled Tribes

(ST) Scheduled Tribes
Students belonging to Scheduled Tribes with special provisions
ORPHAN

Orphan Students

Orphan Without Caste Category
Orphan students eligible regardless of caste category with special benefits
SBC

Special Backward Class

(SBC) Special Backward Class
Students from specially designated backward communities
SEBC

Socially & Educationally Backward Class

SEBC
Students from socially and educationally backward classes

Key Features Across All Categories

  • Each category has specific income limits that determine eligibility
  • Different eligibility criteria based on caste certificates and validity
  • Varied benefit amounts depending on category and course type
  • Document requirements differ for each student category
  • Application procedures may have category-specific steps

Important: Students must verify their exact category through valid caste certificates and ensure they meet the specific income criteria for their category before applying.

Categories with Income Limits & Key Requirements

Category Full Name Income Limit (2025-26) Key Requirement
GEN General / EBC ≤ ₹8 lakh Income certificate
SC Scheduled Caste ≤ ₹2.5 lakh Caste certificate
ST Scheduled Tribes ≤ ₹2.5 lakh Caste certificate
OBC Other Backward Class ≤ ₹8 lakh Non-Creamy Layer
VJNT Vimukta Jati Nomadic Tribes ≤ ₹8 lakh Caste validity
SBC Special Backward Class ≤ ₹8 lakh Caste validity
SEBC Socially & Educationally Backward ≤ ₹8 lakh Non-Creamy Layer
Orphan Orphan Without Caste No limit Orphan certificate

List of Departments Running Scholarships on MahaDBT

Here are the main departments that offer scholarships through MahaDBT:

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Schemes for SC (Scheduled Caste), OBC (Other Backward Class), SBC (Special Backward Class), VJNT (Vimukta Jati Nomadic Tribes), and SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class).

Focus:
  • Tuition fee, exam fee reimbursement, maintenance allowance.
Key schemes:
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, OBC, SBC, VJNT, SEBC.

Tribal Development Department

Key schemes:
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for ST, Eklavya Scholarship, Top Class Education for ST.

Directorate of Higher Education

Scholarships for the general category and economically backward students (EBC).

Key schemes:
  • Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti (EBC), Open Merit Scholarship.

Directorate of Technical Education

Scholarships for students in engineering, polytechnic, and technical courses.

Key schemes:
  • Tuition fee waiver for SC/ST/VJNT/SBC/OBC.

School Education and Sports Department

Pre-matric scholarships for students from Class 1 to 10.

Key schemes:
  • Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority.

OBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department

Special focus on OBC, SEBC, VJNT, and SBC categories.

Key schemes:
  • Post-Matric Tuition & Exam Fee Reimbursement.

Directorate of Medical Education and Research

Scholarships for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical courses.

Key schemes:
  • Tuition fee waiver for reserved categories.

Minority Development Department

Scholarships for religious minorities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi).

Key schemes:
  • Post-Matric Minority Scholarship, Merit-cum-Means.

Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department

Scholarships for vocational, skill-based, and entrepreneurship courses.

Key schemes:
  • Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement.

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Scholarships for agriculture-related courses.

Directorate of Art

Scholarships for fine arts, music, dance, and performing arts students.

MAFSU Nagpur (Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University)

Scholarships for veterinary and fishery science students.

Department of Agriculture

Scholarships for agriculture diploma/degree courses.

Department of Disability

Special scholarships for students with disabilities (PwD category).

Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, GoM

Skill-based and innovation-related scholarships.

Scholarship Amounts

Category Course Example Tuition + Exam Fee Reimbursement Maintenance Allowance (Yearly) Total Possible Amount (Approx.)
SC/ST Engineering/MBBS 100% (no upper limit in aided) ₹12,000 (hosteller) ₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000+
SC/ST BA/BSc/Other UG 100% ₹5,300–₹8,200 ₹20,000 – ₹40,000
OBC/SEBC/VJNT/SBC Engineering/MBBS 100% (aided), 50% (private) ₹7,800 ₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000
EBC (General) Engineering/MBBS 100% (CAP round only) None ₹20,000 – ₹60,000
Orphan Any course 100% Extra allowance possible Up to ₹1,00,000+