MahaDBT Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta 2026 – Hostel Maintenance Allowance for EBC/EWS/SEBC Students

Overview of the Scholarship

MahaDBT Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta 2026 is a hostel maintenance allowance scheme provided by the Government of Maharashtra under the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE).It offers financial assistance for accommodation expenses to students belonging to:

• EBC – Economically Backward Class

• EWS – Economically Weaker Section

• SEBC – Socially and Educationally Backward Class

• Open category– children of registered farmers

This scholarship supports students pursuing professional and non-professional courses who stay in hostels or rented accommodations away from home.

It is primarily beneficial for students studying:

• Engineering

• Medical

• Pharmacy

• Agriculture

• Management (MBA/MMS)

• Other professional degree courses

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

Academic Eligibility

• Must be domicile of Maharashtra

• Must be studying in recognized college/university

• Must belong to EBC / EWS / SEBC / Open farmer category

• Must not be availing another hostel allowance

• Minimum 50% marks in previous exam

Income Limit (Actual)

• ₹8,00,000 per year family income limit(for all eligible categories mentioned above)

Accommodation Condition

Student must be:

• staying in hostel/PG/rented room

• away from native residence

• with rent receipt or hostel certificate

Scholarship Amount (Actual Allowance)

Students receive maintenance allowance per month:

Category	Area	Amount (Per Month)
EBC/EWS/SEBC	Municipal Corporation Area	₹3,000
EBC/EWS/SEBC	Other Areas	₹2,000
Children of Registered Farmers	All areas	₹3,000

Payment is done through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank account.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card

• Domicile Certificate

• Income Certificate

• Caste / Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Previous year marksheet

• Bonafide student certificate

• Rent receipt/hostel certificate

• Bank account details (Aadhaar linked)

• Admission Receipt

How to Apply Online on MahaDBT Portal

Step-by-step application

1. Visit MahaDBT official portal

2. Register using Aadhaar-based OTP

3. Complete profile details

4. SelectDirectorate of Higher Education (DHE)

5. ChooseDr Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta

6. Fill application form

7. Upload documents

8. Submit and track application online

Important Dates 2026 (Expected)

• Application Start – December 2025–January 2026

• Last Date – March–April 2026

• Verification – ongoing by institute

• DBT disbursement – June–September 2026

Common Reasons for Rejection

• Bank not Aadhaar linked

• Duplicate scholarship application

• Wrong scheme selection

• Invalid income certificate

• Missing rent receipt

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Is this only for hostel students?

Yes, only for hostel/PG/rented accommodation students.

Can I apply along with Post-Matric Scholarship?

No, double benefits are not allowed.

Is Aadhaar mandatory?

Yes, for DBT transfer.

CTA – Important Direct Links

• MahaDBT Login / Applyhttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

• Scholarship Grievance Portalhttps://mahadbtmahait.gov.in

• Official Government Resolution Page

  https: //mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData