MahaDBT Scholarship for MBA Students 2026 – All Professional Course Schemes Explained
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The MahaDBT Scholarship for MBA Students 2026 includes multiple professional course scholarship schemes offered by the Government of Maharashtra to support students pursuing MBA, MMS, PGDM (AICTE-approved), and other postgraduate management programs.
These schemes are implemented through the MahaDBT portal to ensure direct benefit transfer (DBT) of tuition fees, exam fees, maintenance allowance, and hostel benefits directly to eligible students.
MBA programs often involve high tuition fees, especially in private institutes. Through MahaDBT, eligible students can receive significant financial support under various category-based schemes.
MahaDBT Scholarship Schemes for MBA Students 2026
Below are all applicable schemes under the MahaDBT Scholarship for MBA Students 2026:
Social Justice Department (SC Category – MBA)
1. Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (SC Students)
Covers tuition fee, exam fee and maintenance allowance for MBA students.
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 for professional MBA programs.
Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=SC_FREESHIP
3. Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses
Monthly allowance for MBA hostel and day scholars.
Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=SC_MAINTENANCE
Tribal Development Department (ST Category – MBA)
1. Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (ST)
Applicable for MBA and professional PG programs.
Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=GOV_POST_MATRIC_ST
2. Tuition Fee & Examination Fee (Freeship) – ST
Full tuition reimbursement for MBA students.
Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=ST_FREESHIP
OBC / VJNT / SBC Welfare Department (MBA)
1. Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
2. Tuition Fees & Examination Fees to OBC Students
Directorate of Technical Education (Open / EBC Category – MBA)
1. Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti (EBC)
Fee reimbursement for Economically Backward Class MBA students.
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 MBA students.
Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=PD_DTE
Minority Development Department (MBA Professional Courses)
Scholarship for minority students pursuing professional courses including MBA.
Official Scheme Link:https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?schemeId=MINORITY_DTE
Eligibility for MahaDBT Scholarship for MBA Students 2026
• Maharashtra domicile
• Admission to AICTE-approved MBA/MMS institute
• Aadhaar-linked bank account
• Valid caste/income certificate
• Annual family income generally up to ₹8,00,000 (scheme dependent)
Benefits & Amount
The MahaDBT Scholarship for MBA Students 2026 provides:
• 100% tuition fee reimbursement
• Examination fee reimbursement
• Maintenance allowance
• Hostel allowance
• Estimated Annual Benefit: ₹40,000 – ₹2,00,000+
How to Apply
Visit MahaDBT Portal
Login using Aadhaar
Complete profile
Select MBA scholarship scheme
Upload documents
Submit and track status
Frequently Asked Questions
Can MBA students apply for MahaDBT scholarship?
Yes, if enrolled in approved institute and meeting eligibility.
Is hostel allowance available for MBA students?
Yes, under maintenance or hostel schemes.
Can private MBA students apply?
Yes, if institute is AICTE approved.
Call To Action – Official Links
MahaDBT Portalhttps://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
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