Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability

Scholarship Details

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra is a scheme which is provided by The Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra.  The disable students of Class 11 to Ph.D. level can apply for this scholarship. The initiative to provide financial assistance to the disabled students so that they can get the opportunity to go to the mainstream of education. The selected scholars will receive variable awards. 

Award

The selected students will get the following rewards:

1. Maintenance Allowance for Day Scholars -
   • Group A - INR 550 per month
   • Group B and C - INR 530 per month
   • Group D - INR 300 per month
   • Group E - INR 230 per month
2. Maintenance Allowance for Hostellers
   • Group A - INR 1,200 per month
   • Group B and C - INR 820 per month
   • Group D - INR 570 per month
   • Group E - INR 380 per month
3. An additional allowance of up to INR 100 to blind candidates

In addition to the maintenance allowance, all mandatory fees/compulsory payable fees (Tuition Fees, Exam Fees & other Fees) by the student to the institutes are covered under this scheme.

Eligibility

• The students who have 40% or above disability.
• The students should be a resident of Maharashtra.
• The students must studying in a recognized university or recognized institute.

Documents Needed

• Domicile certificate of the applicant.
• Guardian certificate of the applicant.
• Disability certificate of the applicant.
• Students' Marksheet of the last appeared examination.

Provider

The Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website for the application form.
• Step 2: Click on 'New Applicant Registration'.
• Step 3: Fill in all required details, verify the email and the phone number.
• Step 4: Complete the Aadhaar authentication process either through OTP or biometric.
• Step 5: The candidates will receive an OTP on their registered mobile number if they opt for OTP authentication.
• Step 6: Complete the registration process by filling in all the required details.
• Step 7: Log in using the username and password.
• Step 8: Complete the scholarship application, upload necessary documents and submit.