Independent scholarship guidance · Maharashtra

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Featured MahaDBT scheme

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Tuition Fee Scholarship

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Maharashtra students · A practical path

Your Scholarship Journey, Simplified

VIDVATTA connects discovery and preparation to official applications. It is an independent guide that uses MahaDBT as its primary reference; final eligibility checks and applications belong on government portals.

Start with your Student Profile. Add the education details you choose to share in this browser, then continue through the journey. Create or update your local profile →

  1. 01 · DISCOVER

    Find relevant schemes

    Search Maharashtra school and college listings by keyword, category, and study level.

    Open Scholarship Discovery →
  2. 02 · UNDERSTAND

    Review fit and options

    Screen two published rule sets, see what matches or needs checking, and compare listings.

    Check eligibility → Compare schemes →
  3. 03 · PREPARE

    Organize your checklist

    Mark document-preparation steps locally. VIDVATTA never accepts files or document numbers.

    Open Document Assistant →
  4. 04 · APPLY

    Use the official portal

    Confirm current rules and submit through MahaDBT; this site does not submit applications.

    Open official MahaDBT ↗
  5. 05 · TRACK

    Keep your own follow-ups

    Record a manual status and personal reminders in this browser; no live status is fetched.

    Open Application Tracker → Open Calendar Reminders →

How VIDVATTA addresses the original problem

Discovering assistance

Search, category filters, study-level filters, and official directory links.

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Understanding options

Transparent screening for supported rules and a side-by-side listing comparison.

Review eligibility →

Keeping information organized

Local tracker entries and personal reminders that remain on this device.

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Maharashtra · Official scheme information

Find a scholarship worth exploring.

Search featured school and college schemes listed by MahaDBT. Compare the published criteria, then verify the complete rules on the official portal before applying.

Official application portal: Use MahaDBT 2.0 to confirm the current application window, scheme availability, and criteria.

Official portal

Featured schemes from MahaDBT student directories

Information checked against the official listings
CollegeDirectorate of Higher Education

Free Professional Education Scheme for Girls — Higher Education

The MahaDBT scheme details describe support for minority students pursuing recognized courses after Class 12.

  • Maharashtra resident; HSC passed from Maharashtra.
  • Parents’ annual income: ₹8 lakh or less.
  • Cannot receive another scholarship or stipend under this scheme.
More eligibility & documents

Applies to minority students in the first through final year of recognized Arts, Commerce, and Science courses after Class 12. Renewal requires admission to the next academic year. The portal states that 30% of scholarships are reserved for female students. Incorrect information can result in cancellation.

Documents listed: domicile certificate, previous year’s marksheet, and bonafide certificate.

Timeline / benefit amount: not stated in the published scheme detail. Approving authority: Higher and Technical Education. Grievance contact: college Principal, Regional Officer, or DHE Administrative Officer.

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CollegeDirectorate of Higher Education

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Tuition Fee Scholarship — SEBC

The published scheme description refers to higher education support for students from Economically Weaker Sections.

  • Maharashtra residents; students from the Maharashtra–Karnataka border area may also apply.
  • Parents’ annual income: ₹8 lakh or less.
  • Only the first two children in a family; no other scholarship benefit.
More eligibility & documents

Students must be admitted to courses specified in the DHE Government Resolutions dated 07/10/2017 and 10/10/2024. Distance, open, virtual, and part-time courses are excluded. The course must have required government and regulatory approval, and students must appear for each semester or academic-year examination.

Benefits listed: examination fee and tuition fee. Documents listed: domicile certificate, previous year’s marksheet, and bonafide certificate.

Students who received this scholarship in the previous year may apply for renewal. The published detail does not state an application timeline or approving authority. Grievance contact: college Principal, Regional Officer, or DHE Administrative Officer.

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College · Hostel supportDirectorate of Higher Education

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance — SEBC

The MahaDBT description lists hostel maintenance support for students from Economically Weaker Sections.

  • Requires a Maharashtra domicile certificate.
  • Parent farmer / registered labourer certificate, or an income certificate for the preceding financial year.
  • Two-child family declaration is listed as required.
More eligibility & documents

CAP-related documents apply only to Law, Education, and Physical Education courses. Gap-related documents are needed if there is an academic gap.

Benefits listed: food, accommodation, and subsistence allowances. Documents listed: domicile certificate, previous year’s marksheet, and bonafide certificate.

Approving authority: Higher and Technical Education. Grievance contact: college Principal, Regional Officer, or DHE Administrative Officer. No application timeline or income threshold is stated in the published detail.

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School · Classes 9–10Social Justice & Special Assistance

Government of India Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Listed for Scheduled Caste students studying in Classes 9 and 10. The application is submitted through the student’s institution.

Income limits, required documents, and current availability: confirm in the official scheme details.

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School · Classes 5–7Social Justice & Special Assistance

Savitribai Phule Scholarship for SC Girls

A school scholarship listed for Scheduled Caste girls studying in Classes 5 to 7.

Income limits, required documents, and current availability: confirm in the official scheme details.

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School · Classes 8–10Other Backward Bahujan Welfare

Savitribai Phule Scholarship for OBC Girls

A school scholarship listed for girls from the Other Backward Classes studying in Classes 8 to 10.

Income limits, required documents, and current availability: confirm in the official scheme details.

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School · Classes 5–7Other Backward Bahujan Welfare

Savitribai Phule Scholarship for VJNT / SBC Girls

The MahaDBT school directory lists a scheme for VJNT and SBC girls studying in Classes 5 to 7.

Income limits, required documents, and current availability: confirm in the official scheme details.

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College · Merit-basedDirectorate of Higher Education

Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship — Senior Level

For students who secure top ranks in the relevant secondary and higher-secondary examinations; renewal eligibility includes 65% marks and progression to the next class.

More eligibility & documents

The official scheme details state that Maharashtrian students studying outside Maharashtra may also apply. The portal lists a course-dependent scholarship range of ₹2,800–₹72,000; confirm the current amount and detailed rules on MahaDBT.

Documents listed: previous year’s marksheet, current year’s fee receipt, hostel fee receipt, and DHE scholarship approval letter.

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VIDVATTA is an independent guide, not a government service. This selected list is based on the official MahaDBT 2.0 school and college directories; it is not the complete catalogue or an eligibility decision. Always verify the latest rules, deadlines, and documents on MahaDBT 2.0.

VIDVATTA · Eligibility intelligence

Check your scheme matches.

Answer the eligibility questions to screen schemes against the rules currently published by MahaDBT. We show fee percentages only when the official scheme details publish them.

Private by designYour profile stays in this browser. Never enter Aadhaar numbers, OTPs, bank details, or upload documents here.

Create a local VIDVATTA profile to save your answers on this device and start the eligibility check.

This is a screening guide, not an eligibility decision or live connection to MahaDBT. We compare only rules and rates represented here from selected official scheme details. Other schemes remain unverified by this screener. Confirm all criteria, documents, fee calculations, and current availability with MahaDBT college schemes before applying.

Complete student directory · category-wise

Browse 72 selected MahaDBT student listings.

This selected directory removes one duplicate title and one unnamed placeholder from the school and college listings. Entries are grouped by their listed category or department; a category tag is a way to browse, not a final eligibility decision.

58 College listings 14 School schemes

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Source: MahaDBT college student directory and MahaDBT school student directory. English titles are reader-friendly translations of the listed names. For official wording, current availability, scheme details and application dates, follow the MahaDBT links.

Workspace · Documents

Document assistant.

Prepare a checklist from the official documents listed for the two schemes this screener can evaluate. Readiness reflects your own check marks only; no files, document numbers, or personal document metadata are collected.

Create a local profile first to save checklist progress on this device.

Workspace · Applications

Application tracker.

Keep a private, manual note of your next application steps. VIDVATTA does not connect to MahaDBT or fetch application status.

Create a local profile to keep tracker entries on this device.

Workspace · Dates

Calendar reminders.

Add your own deadlines and follow-up dates. These are local reminders only — they are not official MahaDBT deadlines and do not send notifications.

Create a local profile to save reminders on this device.

Workspace · Compare

Compare scholarships.

Compare the listed names, departments, study levels, and category tags. A benefit percentage appears only when the local screener has an official published rate for your saved profile.

Estimate a published fee component

This calculator only applies a represented MahaDBT tuition/examination fee rate to amounts you enter. It is an estimate, not an award or approved amount; other support is not calculated.

Complete the matching eligibility questions first. Estimates are available only for a supported, fully matched rule set.

Workspace · VIDVATTA AI

Your next-step guide.

This prototype provides curated, rule-based guidance in your browser. It does not send questions or personal details to an AI service.

Choose a question to get a sourced next step.

Your details, your control

My profile.

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Account · Privacy

Settings.

Manage your local profile and understand what this prototype does with your information.

Local demo profile

No password, server account, cloud sync, document uploads, or MahaDBT connection. Your saved profile and checklist are stored in browser storage on this device.

Open official MahaDBT portal ↗

Built around real student questions

Confidence, not complexity.

Every feature is designed to make the next action feel obvious — especially when scholarship language feels anything but.

Criteria-based discovery

Explore schemes by study level, community, and the eligibility details that matter.

Eligibility clarity

Understand which conditions fit, which need verification, and why.

Document assistant

Know what to prepare before you open an official application.

Step-by-step guidance

Move from a blank page to a clear scholarship roadmap.

Personalized journey

Keep moving, one step at a time.

Next recommended action: create a local profile.

Your roadmap connects discovery to action without replacing official scholarship systems.

  1. 1

    Complete Profile

    Add the details that make guidance relevant.

    Not startedCreate or update profile →
  2. 2

    Discover Scholarships

    Explore opportunities in the official student directories.

    Not startedBrowse scholarship listings →
  3. 3

    Check Eligibility

    Understand why a scheme may fit and what still needs checking.

    Not startedStart eligibility check →
  4. 4

    Prepare Documents

    Gather documents and mark your preparation progress.

    Not startedOpen document checklist →
  5. 5

    Visit Official Portal

    Confirm the latest scheme details on MahaDBT.

    Not startedVisit official portal ↗
  6. 6

    Apply for Scholarships

    Submit your application through the official process — never here.

    Not startedApply on MahaDBT ↗
  7. 7

    Track Application

    Keep your own manual status and deadlines up to date.

    Not startedOpen Application Tracker →

Independent. Transparent. Student first.

Your decisions deserve better information.

VIDVATTA does not award scholarships or verify applications. We explain published information and direct you to MahaDBT for current scheme rules and applications.

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  • Privacy-conscious design
  • Official portal references

Questions, answered

A little more clarity.

The important details before you begin.

No. VIDVATTA is an independent guide. Apply and confirm your eligibility through the official Maharashtra MahaDBT portal.

Scheme information may change. VIDVATTA highlights selected details from official MahaDBT listings; check the current portal for complete criteria, application dates, and documents.

The optional demo profile has no password and is stored in this browser only; it is not a secure online account and does not sync. Your answers are not sent to VIDVATTA. Do not enter Aadhaar numbers, OTPs, bank details, or upload documents. You can delete the saved profile from the account dialog.

Yes. The guidance is designed to work on phones, tablets, and desktop screens.

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