Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojana
Tuition and examination fee assistance for economically backward class students pursuing professional and technical courses in Maharashtra.
Provided by: Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra
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Overview
This Maharashtra state scheme, run by the Directorate of Higher Education, provides tuition and examination fee assistance to students from the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category who are pursuing professional and technical courses in the state.
Who Is This For?
EBC-category students pursuing professional or technical courses in Maharashtra.
Eligibility
Applicant belongs to the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category, is a domicile of Maharashtra, and is admitted to a professional or technical course through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Family annual income should not exceed ₹8 lakh. The benefit is generally available to the first two children in a family.
Benefits
Eligible applicants may receive up to 100% waiver or reimbursement of tuition and examination fees.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card - Maharashtra domicile certificate - EBC/income certificate - CAP admission allotment letter - Bonafide certificate from the college - Bank account details linked to Aadhaar
How to Apply
1. Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria. 2. Gather the required documents. 3. Register or log in on the MahaDBT portal. 4. Apply under this scheme for your course. 5. Track your application status online.
Important Notes
Applications are processed through MahaDBT. Always use the current official portal, as Maharashtra has migrated several scheme categories to MahaDBT 2.0.
Official Source
Always confirm the latest details — deadlines, documents and benefits — on the official government website before applying.
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