GoI Post-Matric Scholarship + Freeship (Maharashtra, via MahaDBT)
Maharashtra routes almost all scholarships through MahaDBT — one application, many schemes.
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Maharashtra (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on MahaDBT (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in). AY 2026-27 moves to MahaDBT 2.0 portal — apply within one month of confirmed admission.
Deadline: Within 1 month of admission; AY 2026-27 window ~Aug–31 Oct 2026 (verify yearly)
Wait after verification: 3–8 months; one scheme's amount disbursed even if eligible for many (set preference)
Documents you need
- • Caste certificate
- • Income certificate
- • Domicile of Maharashtra
- • CAP allotment (for professional courses)
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
- • Previous marksheet
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Why your scholarship money might not arrive (DBT/Aadhaar explainer)
Almost every scholarship is paid via DBT/PFMS straight to the student's bank account — not in cash, not to the school. The #1 reason money gets stuck is the bank account not being Aadhaar-seeded/NPCI-mapped. Check with your bank: 'Is my account DBT-enabled?'
Name mismatch is the #2 reason: the name on Aadhaar, bank account and application must match letter-by-letter. A single spelling difference (Kumar vs Kumaar) can hold payment for months.
Track on PFMS Know Your Payments or the NSP payment board.
Quick answers
Can I hold two scholarships together?
It depends on the schemes. From AY 2026–27, NSP allows one merit-based scholarship plus one or more welfare-based schemes (subject to each scheme's rules). Some schemes forbid combining benefits — always check the specific scheme conditions. (INSPIRE explicitly requires surrendering the other.)
Do I need to reapply every year?
Yes — this scheme needs yearly renewal with passing marks + attendance.
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Source: MahaDBT (https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-10-03. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.