MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026 – Fee & Allowance Benefits Breakdown
- Aryan Jadhav
- Jan 15
- 3 min read
The MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026 is one of the most important financial support schemes provided by the Government of Maharashtra for students who have to live away from home to pursue higher and professional education. This scholarship is implemented through the MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) portal and covers hostel rent, mess charges and maintenance allowances for eligible students.
Thousands of students studying in engineering, medical, MBA, pharmacy, agriculture, ITI and other professional courses depend on the MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026 to continue their education without financial stress. Under this scheme, students from SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, SBC, EBC, Minority and Open category (EWS) receive financial assistance directly into their bank accounts.
What is MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026
The MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026 is not a single scheme but a group of hostel allowance schemes run by different Maharashtra government departments through MahaDBT, including:
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana
Hostel Maintenance Allowance
Professional Course Hostel Allowance
Minority, SC, ST, OBC and EBC hostel support schemes
These schemes help students who are forced to stay in hostels because their college is not available in their home district.
Who Can Apply for MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026
To be eligible for the MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026, a student must meet all of the following conditions:
Must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra
Must be studying in a recognized college or institute
Must be enrolled in a professional or higher education course
Must stay in a government or private hostel approved by the institute
Must belong to SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, SBC, EBC, Minority or EWS category
Must meet the income limit of the specific scheme
Income Limits (as per MahaDBT schemes)
SC / ST Students – No upper income limit
OBC / VJNT / SBC – Up to ₹8,00,000
EBC (Open Category) – Up to ₹8,00,000
Minority Students – Up to ₹8,00,000
MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026 – Allowance Amount
The MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026 provides monthly and yearly financial support depending on course type and category.
Typical benefits include:
Hostel rent reimbursement
Food (mess) allowance
Maintenance allowance
Residential charges
Expected Annual Hostel Benefits
Professional Course Students₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per year
Medical, Engineering, MBA, Pharmacy₹30,000 to ₹60,000 per year
Government HostelsActual hostel charges + fixed maintenance amount
Private HostelsFixed allowance transferred through DBT
The amount is directly transferred to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Courses Covered Under MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026
The following courses are eligible:
Engineering and Technology
MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, Nursing, Physiotherapy
MBA, MMS, MCA
Pharmacy, Architecture, Law
Agriculture and Allied Courses
Polytechnic and ITI
Degree and Post-Graduate Courses
Documents Required for MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026
You must upload the following documents:
Aadhaar Card
Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
Caste Certificate
Caste Validity Certificate
Income Certificate
Hostel Admission Proof
College Bonafide Certificate
Fee Receipt
Previous Year Marksheet
Bank Passbook
Passport Size Photo
How to Apply for MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026
Login using Aadhaar and mobile number
Complete your MahaDBT profile
Select your department and hostel scholarship scheme
Upload all documents
Submit application
Track status under “My Applied Schemes”
Common Reasons for Rejection
Hostel certificate not uploaded
Wrong scheme selected
Income certificate expired
Bank account not Aadhaar linked
College did not verify application
Frequently Asked Questions
Can private hostel students apply for MahaDBT Hostel Scholarship 2026?
Yes, if the hostel is approved by the college and documents are submitted.
Is hostel scholarship given every year?
Yes, but you must renew it every academic year.
Is hostel allowance separate from tuition fee scholarship?
Yes. Hostel scholarship is paid in addition to tuition fee schemes.
Call To Action – Official Links
MahaDBT Portal: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
MahaDBT Login : https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/registrationlogin/registrationlogin
MahaDBT All Schemes: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/home/index
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