MahaDBT DTE Scholarships 2026 – What is DTE? Rajarshi Shahu EBC Fee Reimbursement & Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Allowance Explained

What is DTE in MahaDBT? (Simple Explanation)

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra manages scholarships for students pursuing:

• Engineering

• Pharmacy

• Architecture

• Hotel management

• Polytechnic

• Professional technical courses

DTE scholarships available on MahaDBT portal mainly support:

• EBC students (Economically Backward Class)

• Hostel students staying away from home

These scholarships help reduce:

• Tuition fees

• Exam fees

• Hostel & living expenses

Scholarship 1 — Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj EBC Tuition Fee Reimbursement (DTE)

This scheme provides tuition fee & exam fee reimbursement for Economically Backward Class (EBC) students studying in DTE-approved colleges.

Eligibility Criteria

• Maharashtra domicile compulsory

• Admission through CAP (Centralized Admission Process)

• Studying in government / govt-aided / private unaided DTE colleges

• Annual family income up to ₹8,00,000

• Not availing other tuition fee reimbursement schemes simultaneously

Scholarship Benefits (Amount)

• Up to 50%–100% tuition fee reimbursement

• Exam fee reimbursement

Exact amount depends on:

• course

• institute type

• admission category

Documents Required

• Aadhar card

• Domicile certificate

• Income certificate (valid)

• EBC undertaking

• CAP allotment letter

• Fee receipt

• Bonafide certificate

• Bank passbook

Scholarship 2 — Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Allowance (DTE)

This scheme supports students who stay in hostels during professional education.

Who Can Apply?

Students studying:

• Engineering

• Medical

• Agriculture

• Management (MBA/MMS)

• Technical or professional courses

What expenses are covered?

• Hostel rent

• Living allowance

Allowance Amount (Annual)

• ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per year (Urban areas)

• ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per year (Rural areas)

Conditions

• Student must stay in:

  • government hostel

  • university hostel

  • registered private hostel

• Income limit up to ₹8 lakh per annum

How to Apply for MahaDBT DTE Scholarships 2026?

Step-by-step process:

1️⃣ Visit MahaDBT Portal

2️⃣ Register using Aadhaar & mobile

3️⃣ Create student profile

4️⃣ Select DTE Scholarship Department

5️⃣ Choose scheme:

• Rajarshi Shahu EBC Fee Reimbursement

• Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Allowance

6️⃣ Upload documents

7️⃣ Submit & track status

Common Reasons for Rejection

• Wrong category selection

• Invalid income certificate

• Admission not through CAP

• Bank account not linked with Aadhaar

• Duplicate scholarship application

Which Students Should Apply?

Definitely apply if you are:

• From an EBC background

• Studying engineering / pharmacy / MBA / professional course

• Staying in hostel due to distance

• Income below ₹8 lakh

FAQs – MahaDBT DTE Scholarships 2026

1. Is CAP admission compulsory?

Yes, for DTE schemes.

2. Can I apply for both schemes?

Yes , EBC + Hostel Allowance can be applied together.

3. Are private college students eligible?

Yes, if the college is DTE-approved.

4. Is Aadhaar mandatory?

Yes, for DBT payment.

CTA – IMPORTANT DIRECT LINKS

• MahaDBT Official Portal https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

• Student Login https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Login/Login

• New Registration https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Registration

• DTE Scholarship Page https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeInfo