The Maharashtra government issued applications for the SC/ST Scholarship 2026-27 for eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. Students can submit their applications online through the MahaDBT portal. The application process starts on June 1, 2026, and the last date to apply is September 30, 2026.
The scholarship programme provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing school, higher education, professional and vocational courses. Different schemes are available under the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department for SC students and the Tribal Development Department for ST students. These include post-matric scholarships, tuition and examination fee reimbursement, maintenance allowances and vocational training support.
Students need to register on the MahaDBT portal, select the relevant scholarship scheme, complete the application form and upload the required documents. Documents generally include caste certificates, income certificates, previous examination marksheets and other scheme-specific certificates. Eligibility and benefits vary according to the selected scholarship.
Key highlights
- Scholarship: Maharashtra SC/ST Scholarship 2026-27
- Application mode: Online
- Application starts: June 1, 2026
- Last date: September 30, 2026
- Eligible categories: SC and ST students
- Portal: MahaDBT
- Benefits: Scholarships, fee reimbursement, and maintenance support
Students should visit the official portal of MahaDBT to check scheme-specific eligibility, required documents, and application instructions. Applicants should complete the process before the deadline and regularly check their application status.