MahaDBT Scholarship for Medical Students 2026 – MBBS, BDS & All Schemes Explained

The MahaDBT Scholarship for Medical Students 2026 includes multiple government-funded schemes offered by the Government of Maharashtra to support students pursuing MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, Nursing, and other medical and paramedical courses. These schemes are implemented through the MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) portal to ensure direct and transparent financial assistance.

Every year, thousands of medical students apply under MahaDBT to receive tuition fee reimbursement, examination fee coverage, maintenance allowance, and hostel support. This comprehensive guide explains all scholarship schemes applicable to medical students in 2026, along with official scheme links.

MahaDBT Scholarship Schemes for Medical Students 2026

The following schemes are applicable under the MahaDBT Scholarship for Medical Students 2026:

Social Justice Department (SC Category Medical Schemes)

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

Applicable for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, Nursing and other medical courses. Covers tuition fee, exam fee and maintenance allowance.

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 medical courses.

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

3. Maintenance Allowance for SC Students Studying in Professional Courses

Monthly maintenance allowance for hostel and day scholar medical students.

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

Tribal Development Department (ST Medical Schemes)

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

Applicable from Class 11 onward including MBBS and other medical 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 professional medical education.

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

Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER)

1. Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Covers tuition fees for eligible students in medical colleges.

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

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

Hostel allowance for eligible medical students.

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

3. Education Fee Reimbursement for Open Category Students affected due to SEBC/EWS Reservation

Applicable to open category medical students impacted by reservation policy.

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

4. Reimbursement of Tuition Fee & Exam Fee for Girls under Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Tuition Fee Scholarship Scheme

100% fee reimbursement for eligible girls in medical courses.

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

OBC / VJNT / SBC Welfare Department (Medical Courses)

Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students

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

Tuition Fees & Examination Fees to OBC Students

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

Minority Development Department (Medical Professional Courses)

Scholarship for students of minority communities pursuing Higher and Professional courses (DMER)

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

Eligibility for MahaDBT Scholarship for Medical Students 2026

• Maharashtra domicile

• Admission to recognized medical college

• Aadhaar linked bank account

• Valid caste/income certificate

• Income limit generally up to ₹8,00,000 (scheme dependent)

Benefits & Amount Under MahaDBT Scholarship for Medical Students 2026

• 100% Tuition Fee Reimbursement

• Examination Fee Coverage

• Maintenance Allowance

• Hostel Allowance

Estimated Annual Benefit: ₹50,000 – ₹2,50,000+

How to Apply for MahaDBT Scholarship for Medical Students 2026

1. Visit MahaDBT Portal

2. Login using Aadhaar

3. Complete student profile

4. Select appropriate medical scholarship scheme

5. Upload documents

6. Submit and track status

Frequently Asked Questions

Can MBBS students apply for MahaDBT scholarship?

Yes, under eligible schemes.

Is hostel allowance included for medical students?

Yes, under maintenance or hostel schemes.

Is renewal required every year?

Yes, renewal is mandatory.

Call To Action – Official Links

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

MahaDBT Login https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/registrationlogin/registrationlogin

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