MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 – Complete Guide for Students

The MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 is a scholarship initiative provided through the MahaDBT portal (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) under the Minority Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. It aims to financially support students from minority communities such as Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, and Jewish backgrounds pursuing higher education and professional courses.

This scholarship is especially helpful for students who belong to minority communities and have limited financial resources. It covers tuition and exam fees and, in many cases, offers full or partial reimbursement up to a specified amount (e.g., ₹50,000 per year or actual fees, whichever is less).

Who Is Eligible for the MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026?

To qualify for this scholarship, a student must meet all of the following:

1. Be a citizen of India and a domicile of Maharashtra.

2. Belong to one of the recognised minority communities including Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, Parsi, Jain, or Jewish.

3. Be enrolled in a professional or higher education course such as undergraduate, diploma, degree, or postgraduate programs (depending on specific sub-schemes).

4. Have secured admission through the appropriate entrance process (CAP, competitive exam, or merit-based as per institute requirements).

5. Have a family annual income up to ₹8,00,000.

This scholarship covers students enrolled in technical, professional, and higher education courses — including health sciences, engineering, management, and other streams as listed on the official MahaDBT portal.

Minority Scholarship Sub-Schemes Under MahaDBT

State Minority Scholarship Part I

• For students pursuing higher and professional technical education.• Benefits cover tuition fees and exam fees up to ₹50,000 per annum or actual fee amount.

State Minority Scholarship Part II

• For students enrolled in general graduate or postgraduate courses (Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, Education).• Award amount may be the total annual course fee or ₹5,000, whichever is less.

Professional Courses Support

• Helps students enrolled in courses such as MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, Nursing, Physiotherapy, etc.• Selected students may receive tuition fees or actual course fees up to ₹50,000 per year.

These sub-schemes help different student groups based on their educational program.

Scholarship Amount & Benefits 2026

The benefits vary based on the sub-scheme and level of study:

• Tuition and exam fee support: Up to ₹50,000 per academic year or actual fees, whichever is less (for professional or higher education).

• Annual fee reimbursement: Offered for Part I & Part II categories; students pursuing regular degrees may receive up to ₹5,000 annually.

• Domicile requirement: Only Maharashtra-based students are eligible for most benefits.

• DBT mode: Scholarship is credited directly to the student’s bank account linked with Aadhaar.

Documents Required to Apply

Students must keep the following documents ready:

• Aadhaar Card

• Minority Community Declaration or Certificate

• Domicile Certificate (Maharashtra)

• Income Certificate (showing annual family income ≤ ₹8,00,000)

• Bonafide/Admission Letter from institute

• Fee receipts (tuition/exam)

• Previous year mark sheets

• Bank passbook with Aadhaar-linked account

Make sure these documents are scanned copies in the specified file formats for online application on MahaDBT.

MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 – Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the official MahaDBT portal: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in 

2. Register or log in using your Aadhaar and mobile number.

3. Complete your student profile with accurate personal and educational details.

4. Select the MHow to Apply MahaDBT Minority Scholarshipnority Scholarship scheme under the Minority Development Department.

5. Upload all required documents and verify the details.

6. Submit the application and save the application ID for tracking.

Students should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Important Dates for MahaDBT Scholarship 2026

For the 2025–26 academic year, the scholarship portal started accepting applications on 30th June 2025 and continued through late 2025. While official dates for 2026 may vary slightly, students should monitor the MahaDBT portal for announcements on fresh application windows and deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who can apply for the MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026?

Students from recognized minority communities in Maharashtra enrolled in higher/higher-professional courses and fulfilling the income criteria can apply.

What is the annual income limit for eligibility?

Annual family income should be up to ₹8,00,000 to qualify.

Is Aadhaar mandatory for application?

Yes, Aadhaar with linked bank account is mandatory for receiving scholarship funds.

Call to Action – Official Links

Apply for MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026:

• MahaDBT Scholarship Portal (Registration/Login): https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/registrationlogin/registrationlogin 

• MahaDBT Home/All Schemes: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/home/index