Student schemes in Maharashtra

21 Maharashtra government student schemes on myScheme (the Government of India's scheme portal), read 27 Oct 2026: 2 for girls.

Each scheme below is copied from its page on myScheme (myscheme.gov.in), read on 27 Oct 2026: who can apply and the benefit as printed there, and the scheme's own links. Shishya adds no amounts and no dates. myScheme's text can be older than the department's latest order — check the official link before you apply. Shishya does not take applications.

Last dates

myScheme publishes no last date for any of these Maharashtra schemes (read 27 Oct 2026). Departments usually announce dates on their own portals — the links on each scheme.

For girls (2)

Scholarships, stipends and fee help (17)

  • Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance

    Medical Education and Drugs Department

    This scheme is for the Students whose parent's annual Income is below 800000 and Students whose parents are Marginal Land Holder and registered laborers.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • Eligibility Criteria: (As per the GR Dated 07th Oct 2017, 22nd Feb 2018 , 01st March 2018, 18th June 2018 )
    • a) Applicant should have Nationality of India.
    • b) Candidate should be Domicile of Maharashtra State.
    • c) Applicant should be ”Bonafide Student of Institute” and admitted for Professional and Technical course (Diploma / Graduation / Post Graduation Degree) as mentioned in GR
    • d) Deemed University and Private university is not applicable
    • e) Candidate should be admitted through Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
    • f) Applicant should not avail any other scholarship/stipend.
    • g) For current Academic Year, Only 2 child from family are allowed for benefit of scheme.

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Educational Assistance for Degree Course

    Labour Department

    The Educational Assistance for Degree Course scheme provides financial assistance to children of registered construction workers pursuing their undergraduate degree (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year, if applicable). This benefit is also extended to the wife of a…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The children's parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
    • The student must be enrolled in a degree course (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
    • The benefit applies to a maximum of two children and the wife of a registered male worker.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- per year for undergraduate students.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Educational Assistance for Government Recognised Diploma Courses

    Labour Department

    The Educational Assistance for Government Recognised Diploma Courses scheme is designed to financially support children of registered construction workers, providing ₹20,000 per year for diploma courses and ₹25,000/- per year for postgraduate diploma courses.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
    • The applicant should be a child or spouse of a registered construction worker.
    • The construction worker should be registered under the MBOCWW.
    • The applicant must be enrolled in a government-recognized diploma or postgraduate diploma course.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Financial Assistance For:
    • Government Recognized Diploma Courses
    • Postgraduate Diploma Courses

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Educational Assistance for Medical and Engineering Courses

    Labour Department

    The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides educational assistance to the children and spouses of registered construction workers pursuing medical and engineering degrees.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The children's parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
    • The student must be enrolled in a government-recognized medical or engineering institution.
    • A maximum of two children or the wife of the registered worker can apply.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • > Financial Assistance For:
    • Medical Degree: ₹1,00,000/-
    • Engineering Degree: ₹60,000/-

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Educational Assistance to the 10th to 12th Students

    Labour Department

    The Educational Assistance to the 10th to 12th Students scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department Maharashtra.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The children's parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
    • The child must have passed the 10th or 12th standard with at least 50% marks.
    • Only children and spouse of registered construction workers are eligible to get educational assistance.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Financial assistance of ₹10,000/- for children scoring 50% or more in 10th or 12th standard exams.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Educational Assistance to the Children of the Registered Worker Studying in 11th and 12th Standard

    Labour Department

    The "Educational Assistance" scheme provides financial support of ₹10,000 per year to children of registered construction workers who are studying in the 11th or 12th standard. The benefit applies to a maximum of two children per worker and extends to the…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The children's parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
    • The child/wife must be studying in 11th or 12th standard.
    • Only children and spouse of registered construction workers are eligible to get educational assistance.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Financial assistance of ₹10,000 per year for children studying in 11th and 12th grades.
    • > Note: Benefit applies to up to two children and the wife of a registered worker.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Educational Assistance to the Children Studying in 1st to 7th and 8th to 10th Class

    Labour Department

    Under this scheme, educational assistance is provided of ₹2,500/- to the children studying in 1st to 7th standard and ₹5,000/- for the children studying in 8th to 10th standard of the registered construction worker. The scheme covers up to two children and…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The worker should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
    • The worker should be registered under the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
    • The children or a registered male worker's wife should be enrolled in any grade from Class 1st to 10th.
    • Only two children or a registered male worker's wife will be entitled to scholarships.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Financial Assistance:
    • 1st to 7th Class: ₹2,500/-
    • 8th to 10th Class: ₹5,000/-

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Maintenance Allowance To Backward Class Students Under Training In Sainik Schools

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The scheme “Maintenance Allowance to Backward Class Students Under Training in Sainik School” is a Scholarship Scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
    • The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
    • The applicant should belong to Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, or Special Backward Class.
    • The applicant should be studying in Classes 5th to 12th.
    • The applicant should be studying in a Sainik School recognized/approved by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
    • The applicant should not already be availing the benefits of the scheme.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • The training fees ₹400/- to ₹2400/
    • (as per course) are paid to the concerned I.T.I.
    • After completion of training, one Tool Kit of ₹1000/- is provided to the trainee through the concerned Govt. I.T.I.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Merit Awards

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    In the "Merit Awards" scheme, awards are given to the students with disability who rank 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) in their respective divisional boards of…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
    • The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
    • The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
    • The applicant should have ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) in their respective divisional boards of education.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Post-Matric Scholarship To VJNT Students - Maharashtra

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The Government of Maharashtra has introduced a scheme namely “Post-Matric Scholarship to VJNT students” to encourage the students of the Vimukta Jatis & Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) to undergo Post-Matric Courses.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The parent's/Guardian's annual income should be less than or equal to ₹1.50 Lac.
    • Applicants should belong to the VJNT category.
    • Applicants must be residents of Maharashtra.
    • Applicants must be pursuing the education course approved by the government from the class Post-Matric.
    • Maintenance allowance & exam fees are paid to the applicant if the applicant gets promoted to the next higher class.
    • If the 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.
    • Applicant should come through CAP round for only professional courses.
    • Only two children (i) any number of girl applicants allowed. ii) Boys applicant maximum 2 of the same parent) of the same parents will be eligible for the Scholarship.

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The "Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship" is an initiative by the Maharashtra Government, specifically designed to encourage scheduled caste students to pursue higher secondary education. The scholarship aims to enhance the educational…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The boy/girl should belong Scheduled Caste.
    • The applicant should be studying in classes 11th and 12th in Junior Colleges and Colleges.
    • The applicant should have passed the Class 10th examination with 75% or more marks.
    • Backward-class students who have been admitted to class 11th in the junior college/college are eligible for this scholarship.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • > Scholarship Rate:
    • Class 11th: ₹300/- per month.
    • Class 12th: ₹300/- per month.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Reimbursement of the MS-CIT Course

    Labour Department

    The Reimbursement of the MS-CIT Course scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department Maharashtra.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The children's parents/guardians should be registered construction workers.
    • The construction worker should be registered under the MBOCWW.
    • The applicant must be enrolled in a government-recognized MS-CIT course.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Reimbursement of the MS-CIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology) course fees for up to two children of registered construction workers.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • State Post-metric Scholarship For Disabled

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The "State Post-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to pursue higher education.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
    • The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
    • The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
    • The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
    • The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
    • The applicant should have passed class 10th.
    • The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
    • The applicant should be pursuing a post-metric qualification, i.e. Higher Secondary School (Class 11th, Class 12th), or a Technical/Professional Degree in Medical, Engineering, etc.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • State Pre-metric Scholarship For Disabled

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The "State Pre-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to pursue education. This scheme is 100%…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
    • The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
    • The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
    • The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
    • The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
    • The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
    • The applicant should be pursuing a pre-metric qualification, i.e. Class 1st to Class 10th.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Stipends To Trainees In Industrial Training Institute

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The scheme “Stipends to Trainees in Industrial Training Institute” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra for Scheduled Caste students in Industrial Training Institute.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
    • The student should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
    • It is mandatory for the student should take training in a recognized Industrial Training Institute.
    • The annual income of the applicant’s father should not be more than ₹ 65290/-.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Tuition Fees And Examination Fees To Vjnt Students

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The Government of Maharashtra launched a scheme namely "Tuition fees and examination fees to Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • He should belong to the Vimukta Jatis & Nomadic Tribes(VJNT) category.
    • Reimbursement will be sanctioned to the students, whose parents' income is between ₹ 1,00,000 to ₹ 4,50,000.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • All types of compulsory fees such as Tuition fees, and Exams. Fees & other fees are reimbursed to the concerned college/institution.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Vasantrao Naik Merit Awards To The Vjnt Students Who Came First In State Or First In Board Of 10th And 12th Standard Examination

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    Vasantrao Naik Merit Awards to the VJNT students who came First in State or First in Board of 10th and 12th Standard Examination Scheme Announced by Government Of Maharashtra to Scheme to motivate VJNT students for Higher Education.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The students should belong to the VJNT category.
    • The student should be First in State, or First in Board Examination of 10th or 12th.standard.
    • First Boy and First Girl Students who stood first in state and board both are eligible for Award.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Award of ₹ 1,00,000 trophy and Certificate for one Boy and one Girl Student who came First in State in the Senior Secondary School (SSC) Exam.
    • Award of ₹ 51,000 trophy and Certificate for one Boy and one Girl Student who came First in each Board in the Senior Secondary School (SSC) Exam.
    • Award of ₹ 1,00,000 trophy and Certificate for one Boy and one Girl Student who came First in State in Higher Secondary Schools (HSC) Exam.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

Education loans (1)

  • LIDCOM Education Loan Scheme

    Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

    The "Education Loan Scheme" is a scheme by the Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDCOM), Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, finance of upto ₹ 20,00,000 is provided for post graduate students in the 18-50 years age group from Charmakar Community…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
    • The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
    • The applicant should be from Charmakar Community only (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi etc.).
    • The applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.
    • The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than or equal to Rs.3,00,000/-.
    • The applicant should have a knowledge of the business for which s/he has applied for loan.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

Study abroad (1)

  • Scholarships For Higher Education Abroad To Meritorious Boys And Girls From Open Category

    Higher and Technical Education Department

    The scheme “Scholarships for Higher Education Abroad to Meritorious Boys and Girls from open category” was launched by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra on 4th October 2018.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The candidate and the candidate's mother/father or guardian should be citizens of India and residents of the state of Maharashtra.
    • This scheme is applicable to the students from the open/unreserved category.
    • Students from the reserved category who wish to apply from the open category are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
    • For PG, Diploma after Graduation and Ph.D courses from a foreign educational institution, THE (Times Higher Education) / or QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Ranking must be within 2
    • Unconditional Offer Letter from the educational institution of abroad.
    • Annual family income should be less than ₹ 8,00,000/-.
    • The following seats are available for the said scholarship branch / course-wise:
    • Sl. No.Branch/CoursePost Graduate Degree and Post Graduate DiplomaDoctorateTotal1Art0101022Commerce0101023Science0101024Management0101025Law Course0101 02

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • The full tuition fee mentioned by the university will be paid by the government.
    • The full amount of personal health insurance will be paid by the government.
    • Subsistence allowance for the entire academic period (GBP 9900 for UK and USD 15400 for all countries except the UK) for the entire academic period as per the rate prescribed by the government.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

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