Government Scholarships in Maharashtra 2026 — Complete List
All government scholarships available for students in Maharashtra 2026. State and central schemes, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
Maharashtra offers some of the most generous scholarship schemes in India. Here is every scheme available for Maharashtra students.
State Government Schemes
- Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship — for EBC students, full fee waiver
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Scholarship — for OBC students
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance — for OBC students in hostels
- Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship — for SC/ST via state disbursement
- Minority Welfare Department Scholarships — for minority students in Maharashtra
- EBC Fee Waiver — full tuition for families below Rs 8 lakh income
How to Apply
- Visit mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in — Maharashtra DBT portal
- Register with Aadhaar
- Select applicable scheme
- Upload documents — caste certificate, income certificate, domicile, marksheet
- Submit and track status
Study for Maharashtra Board exams
Super Tutor has chapter-wise content for Maharashtra Board SSC and HSC.
Start Studying — FreeBased on Maharashtra government notifications 2025–2026. Verify at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in. Last updated: February 2026.
Build the marks that open doors
Super Tutor helps you lift your scores with a guided study plan, practice tests, and revision tools matched to your class and exams.
Start freeFrequently Asked Questions
What scholarships are available in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has 20+ state-specific schemes plus all central government schemes. Key ones include Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, EBC Fee Waiver, and Mahatma Phule Scholarship.
Where to apply for Maharashtra scholarships?
State schemes: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in. Central schemes: scholarships.gov.in.
What is the EBC fee waiver?
Students from Economically Backward Classes (EBC) with family income below Rs 8 lakh get full tuition fee waiver in Maharashtra government and aided colleges.