Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship For SBC Students 2024, Apply Online

The Government of Maharashtra has launched Maharashtra post matric scholarship for SBC students to provide scholarship opportunities. Under this scholarship, the students belonging to the socially backward category will get financial assistance to continue their education without worrying about any financial problems. All the applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can easily apply under this scheme by visiting the official website. The application forms are easily available before the last date. Check out more information about the Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students 2024 in the article given below.

What Is Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship 2023?

If you are a permanent resident of the Maharashtra state and you belong to the socially backward section of the society you can apply for the prestigious Post Matric Scholarship presented by the Maharashtra government which is known as the Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship For SBC Students. We will share with you all the benefits that you will be provided through this scholarship. One of the main objectives of introducing this scholarship is to provide higher education encouragement to people who are otherwise not pursuing higher education due to the financial background that they belong to.

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Important Dates

• Application acceptance (New/Renewal) has been commenced for the New Academic Year 2024-25 to 31st March 2025

Benefits Of Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship

The following benefits will be provided to the people who are applying for this prestigious scholarship opportunity:-

• 1) If Applicant selects Course Group A – for hostlers Rs.425/p.m. & Day Scholars(Non-Hostlers) Rs.190/p.m. (Duration – Admission date to till exam completion date)
• 2) If Applicant selects Course Group B – for hostlers Rs.290/p.m. & Day Scholars(Non-Hostlers) Rs.190/p.m.(Duration – Admission date to till exam completion date)
• 3) If Applicant selects Course Group C – for hostlers Rs.290/p.m. & Day Scholars(Non-Hostlers) Rs.190/p.m.(Duration – Admission date to till exam completion date)
• 4) If Applicant selects Course Group D – for hostlers Rs.230/p.m. & Day Scholars(Non-Hostlers) Rs.120/p.m. (Duration – Admission date to till exam completion date)
• 5) If Applicant selects Course Group E – for hostlers Rs.150/p.m. & Day Scholars(Non-Hostlers) Rs.90/p.m.(Duration – Admission date to till exam completion date)
• 6) Tuition Fees, Exam Fees, and Maintenance allowance are paid 100% to applicants who are studying in government/aided/unaided institutions in professional courses and non-professional courses.
• 7) If Applicant gets admission in a government hostel then he will be eligible for only 1/3rd of the hostel.
• 8) For B.Ed and D.Ed courses: 100 % benefit (Tuition Fees, Exam Fees, and Maintenance Allowance) is applicable for D.Ed, and B.Ed courses. For students studying in Aided, UnAided for D.Ed, and B.Ed courses the Fee structure is applicable as per Government rates for the same course.
• If an applicant takes an admission on or before the 20th of any month should entitled date maintenance allowance will be issued for that current month. Otherwise, maintenance allowance will be entitled from next month.

Renewal Policy

The applicant must follow the following procedure in order to renew the scholarship presented by the organization:-

• 1) The Applicant has to pass the previous year’s examination.
• 2) In the case of SBC if Applicant fails for a year then the Applicant is not paid any reimbursement for that particular year.
• 3) For Group A – If an applicant pursuing Group A course fails in the examination for the 1st time the award may be renewed. For second & subsequent failure in any class, the Applicant shall bear his / her own expenses until he/she secures promotion to the next higher class.
• 4) For Group B, C, D, and E – he/she has to secure promotion to a higher class(For second & subsequent failure in any class the Applicant shall bear his / her own expenses until he/she secures promotion to the next higher class.).
• 5) If due to any medical condition or due to any unforeseeable event the Applicant cannot appear in the annual examination, the headmaster of the college can approve or certify that if the Applicant would have appeared in the annual examination, he would have been able to pass the examination. This will be only allowed if the head of the institution is satisfied by the submission of medical proof or any other required sufficient proof that the Applicant presents to the college.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria in order to apply for this prestigious scholarship:-

• 1) The parent’s/Guardian’s annual Income should be less than or equal to Rs.1.50 Lac.
• 2) Applicants must belong to the SBC category.
• 3) Applicants should be residents of Maharashtra.
• 4) Applicants must be pursuing the education course approved by the government from class Post-Matric.
• 5) If Applicant fails in a particular year then he will get the Tuition Fees, Exam Fees and Maintenance allowance of that particular academic year but he/she will not get the benefit until he/she gets promoted to the next higher class.
• 6) Applicants should come through the CAP round for only professional courses.
• 7) Only two children (i)any number of girls applicants allowed. ii) boys applicants maximum 2 of the same parent will be eligible for the Scholarship.
• 8) No scholarship will be paid to the Applicants under this scheme from the date he /she accepts another Scholarship/stipend.
• 9) 75 % attendance is mandatory for the current year.
• 10) Applicant will be eligible for scholarship if he/she changes the course Non – Professional to Professional but he will not be eligible if he/she changes the course from Professional to Non – Professional.
• 11) Scholarships/freeship will continue until Applicant completes one course. Ex. – 11th, 12th Arts – B.A., M.A., M.Phil., P.H.D. If, Applicant completed B.A and B.Ed. course and later after taking admission for M.A., for M.A. course He/she will not be allowed for scholarship/freeship. But after admission to M.B.A. After B.Ed, it can be eligible for scholarship/freeship as it is a professional postgraduate course.
• 12) Applicant studying in particular professional/Non-Professional course, and availing benefits of scholarship/freeship for that academic course and if he/she wants to change his existing Professional/Non-Professional course in between academic years he/she will not be eligible for freeship/scholarship for further course.

Documents Required

The applicant must submit the following documents in order to apply for this prestigious scholarship successfully-

• 1. Caste certificate – should issue by a competent authority(Issued by Govt. of Maharashtra) This certificate is consider as Proof of Resident.
• 2. Income certificate / Income Declaration – should issue by the competent authority
• 3. Caste Validity Certificate – (Mandatory for Professional Degree courses, Professional Post Graduate. For Non-Professional courses caste validity is not mandatory)
• 4. HSC or SSC marksheet or last examination marksheet.
• 5. Gap certificate – Not mandatory but in case of a gap it is mandatory.
• 6. If applicable father/Guardians death certificate.
• 7. Ration Card for identifying the number of children in a family.
• 8. Leaving Certificate
• 9. Declaration certificate of parents/guardians about the number of children beneficiaries.

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Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship For SBC Students 2023 Application Procedure

To apply for the scholarship scheme you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• You will first have to visit the Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship website of the scholarship scheme by clicking on the link given here

• The homepage of the organization will display on your screen.
• Click on the option of your prescribed scholarship.
• A new page will display on your screen.
• You have to click on the option called New Applicant Registration.

• The registration form will display on your screen.
• You have to include all of the details related to your personal information.
• Successfully register yourself and make a username and password according to your wish.
• Keep the username and password safe and secure for future login.

Login Procedure

If you want to log in using your credentials then you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• You will first have to visit the official website of the scholarship scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The homepage of the organization will display on your screen.
• You have to click on the option called Applicant Login

• Now you have to enter your username and password 
• Enter the captcha code and log in using your credentials.

Renew Scholarship

If you want to renew your scholarship then you will have to follow the simple procedure:-

• You will first have to visit the official website of the scholarship scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The homepage of the organization will display on your screen.
• You have to click on the option called Applicant Login

• Now you have to log in using your credentials.
• Click on the current course and add the new semester/year
• Add the past qualification/last examination 
• Upload the required documents such as the mark sheet, hostel details, etc.
• Choose among the current scheme
• Click ‘Yes’ for the MahaDBT application form renewal
• Finally, click on ‘Submit’

File A Grievance

If you want to file a complaint then you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• You will first have to visit the official website of the scholarship scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The homepage of the organization will display on your screen.
• Click on the option of your prescribed scholarship.
• A new page will display on your screen.
• You have to click on the option called Grievance/Suggestions

• The grievance redressal form will display on your screen.
• You have to fill in your important information.
• Enter the information regarding your complaint or suggestion.
• Submit the form and keep the Grievance ID safe and secure.

Contact Details

• Helpline Number- 022-49150800
• Chief Minister Helpline: 24×7 (Toll-Free) No.: 1800 120 8040

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