MahaDBT Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship Maharashtra Students 2026 – Eligibility, Amount & How to Apply

The MahaDBT Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship Maharashtra Students 2026 is awarded to meritorious students in Maharashtra pursuing postgraduate and research studies. The scheme supports talented students who require financial assistance for higher education in recognized institutions.

If you are pursuing postgraduate degree, MPhil, or PhD, this scholarship can significantly reduce your academic expenses and provide monthly assistance.

This guide covers:

• eligibility

• scholarship amount

• income criteria

• documents required

• how to apply on MahaDBT

• renewal rules

What is MahaDBT Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship?

The scholarship is provided through the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Maharashtra under MahaDBT scholarship portal to encourage higher education and research among deserving students.

It primarily benefits:

• postgraduate students

• research scholars

• economically weaker students

• Maharashtra domicile students

Eligibility Criteria for MahaDBT Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship Maharashtra Students 2026

To be eligible, candidates must generally fulfill:

• Must be a domicile of Maharashtra

• Must be enrolled in:

  • Postgraduate Degree Programs

  • MPhil Programs

  • PhD / Research Programs

• Must be studying in recognized universities/institutes

• Must have strong academic performance

• Income limit: usually applicable as per current DHE rules

• Cannot simultaneously receive multiple major scholarships (unless scheme allows)

(exact numeric income limit varies by category and year, candidates must check DHE notification while applying)

Scholarship Amount & Benefits

Benefits may include:

• monthly maintenance allowance

• tuition fee/exam fee support (as per scheme authority)

• research support benefits for eligible scholars

• disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account

Amount may differ based on:

• course level (PG/MPhil/PhD)

• category

• hosteller/day scholar status

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card

• Domicile certificate of Maharashtra

• Income certificate (valid & recent)

• Previous year mark sheet

• Admission proof / Bonafide certificate

• Bank account linked with Aadhaar

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• Research enrollment certificate (for MPhil/PhD)

How to Apply on MahaDBT Portal (Step-by-Step)

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit MahaDBT official portal

2. Register using mobile/Aadhaar

3. Create student profile

4. SelectDirectorate of Higher Education → Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship

5. Fill scholarship form

6. Upload required documents

7. Submit for institute verification

8. Track application status

Renewal Rules

Renewal generally requires:

• promotion to next year

• minimum attendance requirement

• passing previous academic year

• institute verification approval

Common Reasons for Rejection

• mismatch in documents

• wrong scholarship selected

• income certificate expired

• Aadhaar not linked to bank account

• duplicate application

CTA – Important Official Links

👉 MahaDBT Official Portalhttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

👉 Directorate of Higher Education Scholarship Pagehttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeInfo

👉 Student Loginhttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Login/Login

👉 New Registrationhttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/RegistrationNew/Login