To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a domicile of Maharashtra
- belong to the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) category
- be studying in Class 11 to Ph.D. level approved by the government, starting from the post-matric level
- have secured 75% attendance for the current year
- have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹1,50,000
The selected scholars will receive the maintenance allowance as follows:
| Group | Hostlers (₹ per month) | Day Scholars (₹ per month) |
| Group A | 425 | 190 |
| Group B | 290 | 190 |
| Group C | 290 | 190 |
| Group D | 230 | 120 |
| Group E | 150 | 90 |
Note:-
- The scholarship amount will be given to the students from the admission date to till exam completion date.
- The students will receive 100% of the tuition fee, exam fee, and maintenance allowance to study government-aided/non-aided institutions in professional and non-professional courses.
- If the applicant takes an admission on or before the 20th of any month, the maintenance allowance will be issued for that current month. Otherwise, maintenance allowance will be entitled from next month.
- 100% benefit (tuition fees, exam fees, and maintenance allowance) is applicable for D.Ed. and B.Ed. courses. For students studying in government-aided /non-aided D.Ed. and B.Ed courses, the fee structure is applicable as per government rates for the same course.
- Maintenance allowance and exam fees are disbursed to the applicant upon promotion to the next higher class.
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority/Caste validity certificate
- Caste validity certificate (Note:- Mandatory for Professional Degree courses and Professional Post Graduate courses. Not mandatory for Non-Professional courses)
- Marksheet of HSC or SSC or last examination
- Gap certificate (Not mandatory, but required in case of a gap)
- Father/Guardian’s death certificate
- Ration card
- Leaving certificate
- Income certificate/declaration issued by a competent authority
- Declaration certificate of parents/guardians about the number of children beneficiaries
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the ‘New Applicant Registration’ button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 4: Fill in all required details, and verify the email and phone number.
Step 5: Complete the Aadhaar authentication process either through OTP or biometrics.
Step 6: After completing the authentication process, fill in all the required details to the ‘Register’ button.
Step 7: Now, click the ‘Applicant login’ button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 8: Log in using the username and password.
Step 9: Fill in the necessary details, upload the specified documents, and submit.