MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 for MBBS & BDS Students – Eligibility, Amount & How to Apply

Introduction on MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 for MBBS & BDS Students

The MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 for MBBS & BDS Students is a flagship education support scheme of the Government of Maharashtra designed to help minority community students pursue professional medical education without financial burden. Through the MahaDBT portal, eligible minority students studying MBBS and BDS receive tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance directly into their bank accounts under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Medical education in India is expensive, especially for students from economically weaker minority families. The MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 ensures that talented students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi and Jain communities can continue their medical education without dropping out due to financial constraints.

Who Can Apply for MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026

Minority Category Eligibility

Applicants must belong to one of the officially notified minority communities:

• Muslim

• Christian

• Sikh

• Buddhist

• Jain

• Parsi

Course Eligibility

The scholarship is available only for:

• MBBS

• BDS

Income Limit

Annual family income must be within the prescribed Minority Welfare Department limit applicable for professional courses in Maharashtra.

Domicile

The student must be a resident of Maharashtra.

Academic Condition

• Student must have taken admission through valid medical counselling (NEET/State quota).

• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship Benefits Under MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026

The MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 provides two major financial supports for MBBS & BDS students.

1. Tuition Fee Reimbursement

The government reimburses:

• Tuition fees

• Development fees

• Other institutional charges approved by the state

2. Maintenance Allowance

Students also receive a maintenance allowance to cover:

• Hostel expenses

• Food

• Study materials

All payments are transferred through DBT into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

Documents Required

Document	Alt Text
Aadhaar Card	Aadhaar card for MahaDBT Minority Scholarship
Income Certificate	Income certificate for Minority Scholarship
Caste/Religion Certificate	Minority community certificate
Domicile Certificate	Maharashtra domicile certificate
NEET Admission Letter	MBBS or BDS admission proof
College Fee Receipt	Medical college fee receipt
Bank Passbook	Aadhaar linked bank account
Passport Photo	Student passport photo

How to Apply for MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026

1. Visit the MahaDBT portal

2. Register using Aadhaar

3. Complete student profile

4. Select Minority Development Department

5. Choose Minority Scholarship for Professional Courses

6. Upload documents

7. Submit and track application

Common Mistakes Students Must Avoid

• Uploading wrong income certificate

• Selecting wrong department

• Aadhaar not linked to bank

• Uploading NEET scorecard instead of admission letter

• Not updating renewal year

These mistakes cause most MahaDBT applications to get rejected or delayed.

Important Dates (Expected)

Activity	Tentative Timeline
Application Start	July 2026
Last Date	March 2027
Verification	After submission
DBT Payment	After approval

FAQs – MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026

Is this scholarship available for MBBS and BDS both?

Yes, the MahaDBT Minority Scholarship 2026 covers both MBBS and BDS.

Can general category students apply?

No, only minority community students are eligible.

Is NEET mandatory?

Yes, MBBS and BDS admission must be through NEET counselling.

CTA – Official Links

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

Minority Development Departmenthttps://minority.maharashtra.gov.in

Aadhaar Serviceshttps://uidai.gov.in

Income Certificate Maharashtrahttps://aaplesarkar.maharashtra.gov.in

PFMS DBT Payment Statushttps://pfms.nic.in