MahaDBT Rajarshi Shahu EBC Scholarship 2026 – Tuition & Exam Fee Reimbursement for DTE Students

Overview of MahaDBT Rajarshi Shahu EBC Scholarship 2026

The MahaDBT Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj EBC Scholarship 2026 is a tuition fee and exam fee reimbursement scheme for Economically Backward Class (EBC) students in Maharashtra. It mainly benefits students admitted through DTE counselling in professional courses such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, MBA, MCA and Technical Diplomas.

The scholarship aims to reduce the financial burden of tuition fees and encourages continuation of higher education among economically weaker general category students.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

Eligibility for MahaDBT Rajarshi Shahu EBC Scholarship 2026

• Must be a Maharashtra domicile student

• Family annual income ≤ ₹8,00,000

• Admitted through CAP/DTE admission

• Studying in Government / Government Aided / Unaided professional colleges

• Applicable for General category EBC

• Minimum attendance as per institution rules

• No other full scholarship availed simultaneously

Scholarship Benefits & Fee Reimbursement

• Tuition fee reimbursement

• Exam fee reimbursement

• Amount directly credited via DBT to student bank account

Note: Reimbursement depends on fee type, course, institute category and approval status.

Documents Required

• Domicile certificate

• Income certificate (Tehsildar)

• CAP allotment letter (DTE admission)

• Previous year mark sheet

• Bonafide certificate

• Fee receipt

• Aadhar-linked bank account passbook

• Self-declaration certificate

• EBC Certificate (if demanded by institute)

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

How to apply for MahaDBT Rajarshi Shahu EBC Scholarship 2026?

1. Visit MahaDBT Portal

2. Create applicant login using Aadhaar

3. Complete profile details

4. Select“Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj EBC Fee Reimbursement Scheme”

5. Fill scholarship application form

6. Upload required documents

7. Submit for Institute & Department verification

Common Reasons for Rejection

• Wrong scheme selection

• Missing documents

• Not admitted through CAP

• Bank account not Aadhaar linked

• Incorrect income certificate

Important Dates (Expected Timeline)

• Applications open – July/August 2026

• Last date – December/January

• Institute verification – ongoing

• Disbursement – after department approval

Renewal Criteria

• Must pass previous year

• Maintain required attendance

• Same course & institute continuation

• Fresh application is required every academic year

CTA – Important Links

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

✔ DTE Maharashtra Websitehttps://dtemaharashtra.gov.in

✔ Student Login Pagehttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Login