MahaDBT Scholarship for Law Students 2026 – All LLB & Integrated Law Schemes Explained

The MahaDBT Scholarship for Law Students 2026 includes multiple professional course scholarship schemes offered by the Government of Maharashtra for students pursuing LLB (3-year), BA LLB, BBA LLB, B .Com LLB (5-year integrated law courses), and postgraduate LLM programs.

Since law is categorized as a professional course, eligible students can receive tuition fee reimbursement, examination fee coverage, maintenance allowance, and hostel benefits under various MahaDBT schemes.

This guide explains all scholarship schemes applicable to law students, eligibility criteria, income limits, benefits, and official application links

MahaDBT Scholarship Schemes for Law Students 2026

Below are all applicable schemes under the MahaDBT Scholarship for Law Students 2026:

Social Justice Department (SC Category – Law Students)

1. Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (SC Students)

• Covers tuition fee, exam fee and maintenance allowance

• Applicable for 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated law and LLM

• No upper income limit

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=GOV_POST_MATRIC_SC

2. Post-Matric Tuition Fee & Examination Fee (Freeship) – SC

• 100% tuition and exam fee reimbursement

• Applicable to professional law courses

• Income limit: up to ₹8,00,000

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=SC_FREESHIP

3. Maintenance Allowance for SC Students Studying in Professional Courses

• Monthly allowance for hostel and day scholars

• Applicable for LLB and integrated law

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=SC_MAINTENANCE

Tribal Development Department (ST Category – Law Students)

1. Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (ST)

• Covers tuition, exam fee and maintenance allowance

• Applicable for law students from Class 11 onwards

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=GOV_POST_MATRIC_ST

2. Tuition Fee & Examination Fee (Freeship) – ST

• Full tuition and exam fee reimbursement

• Income limit: up to ₹8,00,000

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=ST_FREESHIP

OBC / VJNT / SBC Welfare Department (Law Students)

1. Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students

https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=OBC_POST_MATRIC

2. Tuition Fees & Examination Fees to OBC Students

https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=OBC_TF_EF

Directorate of Technical Education (Open / EBC Category – Law)

1. Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti (EBC)

• Fee reimbursement for EBC law students

• Income limit: up to ₹8,00,000

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=EBC_DTE

2. Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance (DTE)

• Hostel allowance for eligible law students

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=PD_DTE

Minority Development Department (Law Professional Courses)

• Applicable to minority students pursuing LLB and integrated law

Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=MINORITY_DTE

Eligibility Criteria for MahaDBT Scholarship for Law Students 2026

To apply for the MahaDBT Scholarship for Law Students 2026, candidates must:

• Be a permanent resident of Maharashtra

• Be enrolled in a recognized law college (approved by BCI/University)

• Have Aadhaar-linked bank account

• Possess valid caste/income certificate

• Meet scheme-specific income limits (generally up to ₹8,00,000)

Scholarship Amount & Benefits

The MahaDBT Scholarship for Law Students 2026 provides:

• 100% tuition fee reimbursement

• Examination fee reimbursement

• Maintenance allowance

• Hostel allowance

Estimated Annual Benefit:

• Non-professional level: ₹5,000 – ₹15,000

• Professional law courses: ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000+

• Hostel benefit: ₹20,000 – ₹60,000

How to Apply for MahaDBT Law Scholarship 2026

1. Visit MahaDBT portal

2. Login using Aadhaar

3. Complete profile

4. Select appropriate law scholarship scheme

5. Upload required documents

6. Submit and track status

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card

• Domicile Certificate

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Caste Validity

• Income Certificate

• College Bonafide Certificate

• Fee Receipt

• Previous Year Marksheet

• Bank Passbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 5-year BA LLB students apply for MahaDBT scholarship?

Yes, integrated law students are eligible under professional course schemes.

Is LLM covered under MahaDBT?

Yes, LLM is covered under post-matric and professional course schemes.

Can private law college students apply?

Yes, if the college is recognized and approved.

Call To Action – Official Links

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

MahaDBT Loginhttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/registrationlogin/registrationlogin

Scholarship Dashboardhttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/home/index