MahaDBT Scholarship 2026: Can You Apply for Two Post-Matric Scholarships on MahaDBT? Rules Explained

Introduction

The MahaDBT portal allows students in Maharashtra to apply to multiple scholarship schemes offered by the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra through a single online platform.MahaDBT

A key question many students and parents ask each year is:

Can you apply for two post-matric scholarships on MahaDBT in the same academic year?

Understanding the official rules behind applying for multiple scholarships — and whether multiple benefits can be received — is extremely important to avoid application rejection or benefit denial.

In this guide, we explain the rules and exceptions around applying for multiple post-matric scholarships on MahaDBT in 2026, including official regulations and practical scenarios.

What Is a Post-Matric Scholarship on MahaDBT?

Post-matric scholarships are financial awards given to students after Class 10 who are enrolled in recognized academic or professional courses, to support tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other educational expenses.MahaDBT

Several types of post-matric scholarships are offered, such as:

• Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC categories)

• Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability

• Other reserved category post-matric schemes

These are applied through one portal — MahaDBT — but each has its own eligibility rules and benefits.

Can You Apply for Two Post-Matric Scholarships on MahaDBT in One Year?

Technically, yes — you can apply for multiple post-matric scholarships on MahaDBT.However, you cannot receive benefits from two overlapping scholarships for the same course at the same time unless specific rules allow it.

This means:

• You can submit applications for more than one scholarship simultaneously.

• Only one scholarship benefit (i.e., financial assistance) is usually sanctioned for the same course or academic period.Vidhyaa.in

Why Only One Scholarship Benefit Is Usually Sanctioned

Many MahaDBT scholarship rules state that if a student accepts another scholarship or stipend, then no further scholarship will be paid from the current scheme from that date onwards.MahaDBT

Official rules often mention phrases such as:

“No scholarship will be paid to applicants under this scheme from the date he/she accepts another scholarship/stipend.”MahaDBT

This is done to prevent duplicate funding for the same academic expense and ensure fair distribution to eligible candidates.

When Students Can Apply for Multiple Scholarships

1. Different Benefit Types

If two scholarships cover different types of benefits — for example:

• One covers tuition fee reimbursement

• Another covers maintenance allowance

Then it may be possible to receive both benefits concurrently — if both scheme rules explicitly permit stacking.

If both scholarships prohibit simultaneous benefits, then the student must choose the one that provides the greatest advantage.

2. Different Courses or Levels of Study

If a student is enrolled in different educational stages — e.g., a diploma and an undergraduate degree — and is eligible for separate post-matric schemes for each, it may be possible to receive support for each course if rules allow.This is subject to specific scheme regulations, which often limit benefits to one course at a time.S3WaaS

When Students Cannot Receive Two Scholarships

1. Same Course & Identical Benefits

If two scholarships cover the same category of benefit for the same course in the same academic year, only one benefit will usually be sanctioned.This commonly applies for:

• Tuition fee support

• Maintenance allowance

• Exam fee reimbursement(Unless one scheme clearly allows stacking.)

2. Explicit Scheme Restrictions

Some scholarship rules explicitly prohibit simultaneous benefit acceptance.For example, disability scholarship rules often state that if a student accepts a different scholarship or stipend, they cannot receive benefits under the disability post-matric scheme from that date onwards.Divyang Kalyan Maharashtra

Example Scenarios

Scenario 1: SC Post-Matric + Disability Post-Matric

A student eligible for both SC post-matric scholarship and disability post-matric scholarship may be allowed to apply to both, but if both benefits apply to the same benefit category (e.g., maintenance allowance), only one benefit will usually be sanctioned.

If one scholarship provides tuition fee reimbursement and the other provides maintenance allowance, then — only if both scheme guidelines permit stacking — the student may receive both. Otherwise, the student may have to choose.

Scenario 2: Two Government Post-Matric Scholarships

If two government post-matric scholarships offer the same benefit type (e.g., fees & maintenance) for the same course, normally, only one will be sanctioned to the student for that academic year.Vidhyaa.in

Practical Tips to Maximize Scholarship Support

1. Apply to all eligible scholarships that you qualify for on MahaDBT.The portal allows one single application to multiple schemes.MahaDBT

2. Carefully read scheme rules to see whether stacking or multiple benefits is allowed.

3. Prioritize scholarships that offer the greatest financial support for your circumstances.

4. If you are eligible for two different benefits (tuition + maintenance), check whether both are permitted together under the terms.

5. Contact the scholarship help desk or respective department if in doubt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If I get one scholarship, can I claim another?

If both scholarships provide different types of benefits and the rules permit stacking, possibly yes — otherwise, you must choose one.

Does applying to multiple scholarships affect my eligibility?

No — applying to multiple scholarships does not hurt eligibility; approval depends on scheme criteria.

Can scholarships from different departments be stacked?

Only if the scheme guidelines explicitly allow combining benefits.

Conclusion

While students can apply for two post-matric scholarships on MahaDBT in 2026, the benefits are typically limited to one award per academic course and year unless the scholarship guidelines explicitly permit receiving multiple benefits.

Understanding the official rules, carefully reading scheme eligibility, and strategically applying to the best fit scholarships can help students maximize financial support through the MahaDBT portal.

Call to Action – Important Links

• MahaDBT Portal (Apply & Track Scholarships): https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

• Social Justice & Special Assistance Department: https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in

• Scholarship Help Desk & Support: (check official MahaDBT portal support section)