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AICTE Pragati Scholarships 2022-23: Pragati Scholarship is an MHRD Scheme being implemented by AICTE strived at assisting the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Education is one of the most important means of enabling women with the knowledge, skill, and self-confidence required to join fully in the development process. This is an effort to allow young women to further their education and prepare for a successful future by “Empowering Women through Technical Education”

All India Council Technical Education (AICTE) welcomes online applications for Pragati Scholarship Schemes for the academic year 2019. The scholarship will be given to only two girl children of a family for pursuing their undergraduate professional/diploma courses. In a year total of 4000 scholarships will be offered to the selected girl students  (2000 for Degree and 2000 for Diploma). The Last Date to apply for the Pragati Scholarship is tentatively on the 2nd week of October 2019. Read on to find more about Pragati scholarship details, Pragati Scholarship Application Status.

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Pragati Scholarship Dates

Pragati Scholarship 2022 start date is September 2022.

Pragati Scholarship 2022 last date is October 2022.

Pragati Scholarship Overview

Name	Pragati Scholarship
Launched by	AICTE
Beneficiaries	Girls Students
Objective	Providing scholarships
Official website	https://www.aicte-india.org/

Pragati Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

The details of the conditions required to apply for the Pragati scheme are given here. Candidates should make sure they fulfill all the criteria before applying for the Pragati scholarship PDF.

• Up to Two Girls per family can apply.
• Family income should not be more than Rs. 8 Lakhs per Annum (in case of a married girl, the income of parents/in-laws, whichever is higher will be considered)
• Students Admitted for Diploma/Undergraduate Degree Level Programmes/Courses in AICTE Approved Institutions.
• Only for the students admitted in the first year of their Degree/Diploma for the academic year 2017-18.
• The selection of the candidate will be made on merit on the basis of qualifying examination to peruse the respective Technical Degree/Diploma course from any of the AICTE approved institutions.

Pragati Scholarship Application Process

Check the complete step by step procedure to apply for Pragati Scholarship.

• Go to AICTE Portal @ https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in/ to register for Pragati Scheme.
• Click on “Register Here” to create a new profile. Enter the details and click on “Register”.
• A confirmation e-mail link will be sent to the registered e-mail ID. Please click on the link to confirm your registration.
• Login again at https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in/ with the registered e-mail Id/User name and Password to fill out the online application form.
• Enter personal details, details of family and income, details of the Institute in which Admission is taken for first-year Degree or Diploma course along with fee paid details, SSC/10th Standard and HSC/12th Standard details, details of the Aadhar seeded Savings Bank Account.
• Attach the scan copies of all the necessary documents in jpg./pdf./png. Formats.
• Submit the application form.
• Take the printout for future reference.

Documents Required for Pragati Scholarship

Find here all the necessary documents required to apply for the Pragati scholarship. Students have to keep ready the scan copy of all these documents before they start filling up the application form.

• SSC/10th Standard Mark sheet.
• HSC/12th Standard Mark sheet.
• Annual Family Income Certificate for the financial year 2016-17 as per Annexure-I (or) in the prescribed format issued by Tehsildar or above competent Authority.
• Admission letter issued by the Centralized Admission Authority to first-year Degree/Diploma courses for the academic year 2017-18.
• Tuition fee paid receipt for the academic year 2017-18.
• Scanned Copy of Aadhar Seeded Bank Pass Book showing the name of the student, Account number, IFSC code and Photograph pasted at appropriate place duly signed by Manager with the rubber stamp of Bank affixed.
• Certificate Issued by the Director/Principal/HOD as per Annexure-II
• Certificate issued by Competent Authority in case of candidates applying for Saksham Scheme (Only for Physically Disabled Candidates having more than 40% disability) as per the State Government Format.
• Attested a Scanned copy of the SC/ST/OBC Certificate, in case of applying for the SC/ST/OBC category.
• Declaration by parents duly signed stating that the information provided by their child is correct and will refund the Scholarship amount if found false at any stage as per Annexure – III
• Aadhar Card
• Candidate Photograph.
• Candidate Signature.

Pragati Scholarship Benefits and Rewards

The amount of scholarship offered by the Pragati scheme and who will get the amount, other benefits are given to the students along with scholarship reward, and other related details are provided here.

• The AICTE Pragati Scholarship rewards a total of 4000 scholarships to girl students, of which 2000 scholarships are given to students pursuing diplomas and 2000 to degree students.
• The selected scholars will receive a tuition fee of INR 30,000 or the actual tuition fee amount, whichever is less.
• The selected scholars also become eligible to get INR 2000 per month for 10 months as incidental charges each year.
• In case of Tuition fee waiver/reimbursement, Students are eligible to get an amount of Rs. 30,000/- for the purchase of Books/Equipment/software/ Laptop/Desktop/Vehicle/Fee paid towards competitive examination application forms/exam.
• Fees paid for competitive exams, application forms/exam fees for all examinations related to higher education/employment.

Pragati Scholarship Reservation

• A reservation of 15% for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST candidates and 27% for OBC candidates/applicants is provided by AICTE.
• Candidates falling under these categories have to provide their caste certificate at the time of document submission while applying for the scheme.

Important Instructions for Pragati Scholarship

• Only the scholars who have taken admitted in the first year of their degree/diploma program in the current academic year can apply for this scholarship.
• The scanned copies of the applicant’s passport size photo and signature must be uploaded in .jpg/.pdf/.png format while filling out the application form. The file size of the photo should not be more than 200 kb and the signature should not be more than 50kb.
• Students who got admission through the management quota are not eligible for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship.
• Candidates must have a general savings account of their own in a bank. They cannot use the FRILL/Minor/Joint account.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is used to directly transfer the scholarship amount into the selected candidate’s bank account.
• The scholarships for degrees and diplomas are transferable in event of the non-availability of eligible applicants in any of the degree/diploma level programs.

Pragati Scholarship Helpline Number

• Ph. No: 29581000
• E-mail: [email protected]

FAQ’s on Pragati Scholarship

Question 1.
What is Pragati Scholarship?

Answer:
Pragati Scholarship is a government scholarship scheme implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Under this scholarship scheme, a total of 4000 scholarships are disbursed every year among meritorious girl students for pursuing technical education.  Tuition Fee of Rs. 30,000/- or at actual, whichever is less and Rs.2000/- per month for 10 months as incidentals charges each year.

Question 2.
What is Saksham Scholarship?

Answer:
Saksham is an MHRD Scheme being implemented by AICTE aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially-abled children to pursue Technical Education. This is an attempt to give every young student, who is otherwise specially abled, the opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future. Tuition Fee of Rs. 30,000/- or at actual, whichever is less and Rs.2000/- per month for 10 months as incidentals charges each year.

Question 3.
Is the AADHAAR Card Mandatory for PRAGATI (or) SAKSHAM Scholarship?

Answer:
Yes. Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded bank account in the name of the candidate are mandatory for submitting an online application under Pragati/Saksham schemes.

Question 4.
How the scholarship will be disbursed through College/Institute?

Answer:
The scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly in the bank account of the student. The student must have a General Saving Account in the bank. (FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted).

MahaDBT Scholarship 2022-2023: MahaDBT is a famous online scholarship portal of Maharashtra state run by the Government of Maharashtra. It is also said to be MahaDBT – Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). It entertains around 38 post-matric scholarships administered by different departments under the state government. The scholars who are domiciled in Maharashtra can apply for relevant scholarships through the MahaDBT gateway.

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The key purpose of this website is to ensure adequate implementation and expenditure of scholarships within the state. It also encourages transparency in the applications submitted and the required documents uploaded by scholars apart from the smooth payment of scholarships directly into the account of the recipients. Students can visit www.mahadbtmahait.gov.in. or mahadbt gov in login which is the official website.

• The window for mahaDBT Scholarship Renewal for the academic year 2022-23 is open till 31st May 2022.
• The re-application for the mahaDBT scholarship for the academic year 2022-23 has been extended till 31st May 2022.
• The MahaDBT scholarship application process for the academic year 2022-23 started on December 2022.
• Application acceptance date for the Government of India Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste for the academic year 2022-23 has started. The last date for renewal application acceptance is 31st May 2022.
• For fresh registration (new application acceptance), the last date to apply for the online scholarship will also be 31st May 2022.

In this article you will get an insight into MahaDBT schemes, the number of scholarships available in it and the procedure to apply for them. Also get details related to MahaDBT eligibility, MahDBT application process, MahaDBT benefits, MahaDBT documents required and more.

MahaDBT Scholarship Details

Particulars	Details
Number of scholarships offered by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department	5
Number of scholarships offered by the Department of Tribal Development	4
Number of scholarships offered by the Directorate of Higher Education	13
Number of scholarships offered by the Directorate of Technical Education	2
Number of scholarships offered by VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department	8
Number of scholarships offered by the School Education and Sports Department	2
Number of scholarships offered by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research	2
Number of scholarships offered by the Minority Development Department	2

MahaDBT Scholarship List

The departments that are expanding on various scholarships through Mahadbt and the number of scholarships each department is offering, all the details are given below in a tabular form. There are 8 departments in the Maharashtra Government that offer scholarships to students coming from various sections of the society.

The departments include the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Directorate of Technical Education, Tribal Development Department, Directorate of Higher Education, etc. Students who are eligible for scholarships and are willing to apply for them are advised to check the MahaDBT Scholarship Portal on a regular basis to know application commencement dates. MahaDBT applicant Login.

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

• Government of India Post Matric Scholarship
• Post Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
• Post Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)
• Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses
• Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship.
• Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability

Tribal Development Department Scholarships

• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme
• Tuition Fee and Exam Fee for Tribal Students
• Vocational Education Fee for Reimbursement
• Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance

Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) Scholarships

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme
• Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Junior Level
• Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen
• Eklavya Scholarship
• State Government Open Merit Scholarship
• Scholarship to Meritorious Students Possessing Mathematics/Physics
• Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship
• State Government Daxshina Adhichatra Scholarship
• Government Research Adichatra
• Education Concession to the Children Freedom Fighter
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship
• Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Senior Level
• Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE)

Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Scholarships

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna.
• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE)

VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department Scholarships

• Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT Students
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students
• Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges
• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for Students Studying in 11th & 12thStandard of VJNT & SBC Category
• Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
• Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students
• Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students

School Education and Sports Department Scholarships

• Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College
• Merit Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students

Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Scholarships

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme
• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance

Minority Development Department Scholarships

• State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE)
• Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DTE)
• Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER)

MHRD Scholarship

MahaDBT Scholarship Eligibility

Maharashtra Government has introduced scholarship schemes from various departments for students who have weak financial status at home and are willing to get higher studies. Each scholarship has its own eligibility demand. Therefore, we are here for you to provide the criteria required as per the departments to apply for any particular scholarship. Check the details below, given in brief.

Social Justice and Special Assistance Scholarships (SJSA)

Check the details of scholarship Eligibility and Benefits given in brief.

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria

1. Annual family income should be less than or equal to Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. Only for Scheduled Caste (SC) or Navbouddha category.
3. The student must be a domicile of DBT Maharashtra.
4. The student must have passed SSC/equivalent matric.
5. For students residing out of Maharashtra, the same rules are applicable.
6. Only two professional courses at a time are allowed.

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship – Benefits

Maintenance allowance is disbursed into the following 4 groups

Day scholars

• Group I – Rs.550
• Group II – Rs.530
• Group III – Rs.300
• Group IV –  Rs.380

Hostellers

• Group I – Rs.1200
• Group II – Rs.820
• Group III – Rs.570
• Group IV – Rs.380

Additional allowance for SC students

Disability allowance

• Blindness/low vision Group I & II– Rs.150
• Group III – Rs.125
• Group IV – Rs.100

Leprosy cured groups

• Transportation allowance up to Rs.100
  Escort allowance – Rs.100
• Special pay allowance – Rs.100
• Extra coaching allowance – Rs.150

Orthopedic disability group

• Transportation allowance – Rs.100
• Escort allowance – Rs.100
• Special pay allowance – Rs.100

Post Matric Tuition Fee and Examination Fee (Freeship)

1. Annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. Only for Scheduled Caste (SC) or NEO Buddhist.
3. The student should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
4. Passed with SSC/equivalent matric.
5. The student’s institute should be recognized by the Government of Maharashtra.
6. The students should admit through CAP round only for Professional Courses.
7. Tuition Fees, Exam Fees & other fees which have to be paid by the student to the institution are covered under the scheme.

Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses – Eligibility

1. The students should be admitted to professional courses.
2. The students should be the scholarship holder of the Government of India.
3. The family annual income should be less than or equal to Rs.2.5 Lakh.
4. The students who are studying in the professional curriculum and residing in Hostel (Government or Institutes Hostel or outside).

Maintenance Allowance for Students Studying in Professional Courses – Benefits

The students residing in government hostels:

• Course duration between 4 to 5 years: Rs.7000 per annum
• Course duration between 2 to 3 years: Rs.5000
• Course duration below 2 years: Rs.500

The students who are not admitted to government hostels should adhere to:

• Course duration between 4 to 5 years: Rs.10000 per annum
• Course duration between 2 to 3 years: Rs.7000 per annum
• Course duration below 2 years: Rs.5000 per annum

Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship – Eligibility

1. Only to the SC category.
2. No income limit for the scholarship.
3. Students must be studying in class 11th or 12th.
4. Students should secure 75% and above in class 10th.
5. The student should be a domicile of Maharashtra.

Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship – Benefits

• Under this scheme, the SC students who secured 75% in the SSC examination and take admission in Class XI will get a scholarship of Rs.300 per month for 10 months for two years.
• This Scholarship will be given in addition to the Government of India (GOI) scholarship and freeship

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability – Eligibility

1. The students who are disabled are eligible to apply. (40% or above)
2. The students should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
3. The students should be studying in a recognized university or institute.
4. The scholarship will not be applicable if the candidate fails or quits the same course.
5. The student studying in recognized institutes or colleges out of Maharashtra and belonging to the Maharashtra state are also eligible.
6. The students pursuing post-graduation from the medical field but not allowed to practice outside of the institute are also eligible.
7. The candidates who are taking distance education from a recognized institution where non-refundable fees have to be paid by the student are eligible to apply.
8. The candidate residing in college/institute or any other recognized hostel & if he/she pays hostel fees then the candidate’s maintenance allowance will be given at hosteller rates.

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability – Benefits

The maintenance allowance is provided as per Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, and Group E per month.

Day Scholar

• Group A – Rs.550
• Group B – Rs.530
• Group C – Rs.530
• Group D – Rs.300
• Group E – Rs.230

Hosteller

• Group A – 1200
• Group B – 820
• Group C – 820
• Group D – 570
• Group E – 380

Blind: Vachak Bhatta Additional

• Group A, B, C – Rs.100
• Group D – Rs.75
• Group E – Rs.50

The professional and technical education candidates who must go for a practice tour will get Rs.500 at maximum. If the project is a mandatory part of the course then for printing and typing, an additional Rs.600 will be provided.

Tribal Development Department Scholarships

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme

1. Only ST students are applicable to apply.
2. The annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
3. The students should at least have passed the class 10thexamination.

Maintenance Allowance

The maintenance allowance (hostellers/day scholars) per month

• Group 1 – Rs.1200/ Rs.550
• Group 2 – Rs.820/ Rs.530
• Group 3 – Rs.570/ Rs.300
• Group 4 – Rs.380/ Rs.230

Reader allowance

• Group 1 and 2: Rs.240
• Group 3: Rs.200
• Group 4: Rs.160

The students will receive an escort allowance of Rs.160 per month and a special Pay of Rs.160 per month. The mentally retired will receive extra coaching and be paid Rs.240 per month along with the following:

• Study tours: Rs.1600 per annum, Thesis typing/printing: Rs.1600 per annum
• Book grant: Rs.1200 per annum.

Tuition Fee and Exam Fee for Tribal Students

1. The student’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. The students should belong to the ST category only.
3. Tuition fees and exam fees as per the approved college fee structure will be waived under this scheme.

Vocational Education Fee for Reimbursement

1. The student’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. The students should belong to the ST category only.
3. The students who are enrolled in vocational education courses like, Engineering, Pharmacy, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Vaastu Shastra, MBA, and MCA will be eligible.
4. Tuition fees and exam fees as per the approved college fee structure will be waived under this scheme.

Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance

1. The student’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.2.5 Lakh.
2. The students should belong to the ST category only.

The maintenance allowance is categorized by course duration (Hostellers/Day Scholars/) per annum.

• The course duration of 4-5 years is Rs.7,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively·
• The course duration of 2-3 years Rs.5000 and Rs.7000 respectively.
• The course duration of 2 years or less – Rs.5000

Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) Scholarships

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme

• Domicile of Maharashtra
• They should belong to Maharashtra State Border or Karnataka State Border to apply for the scholarship.
• The family’s annual income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The candidates belonging to the general category and who have taken admission are eligible to apply.
•  The Candidate should not avail of any other scholarship or stipend.
•  The courses that students have enrolled in should be approved by the government or AICTE.
• The students should not have had a 2-year of the gap during their course.
• The students must have given all semester examinations.
• 100% tuition fee waived for Government & Non-government aided courses for students up to Rs.2.5 Lakh family annual income.
• Students with a family annual income up to 8 Lakh will receive 50% Government and Non-government aided tuition fees.
• 50% and 100% of the examination fee will be paid for professional and non-professional courses.

Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship Junior Level

• The students from classes 11th & 12th class are eligible to apply.
• The students should have a DHE sanctioned letter.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra can apply for this scheme.
• The AMS junior-level scholarship amount is up to Rs.3000.
• The AMS senior-level scholarship amount is up to Rs.7000.

Education Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen

• The Candidate’s son/daughter/wife/widow of ex-servicemen are eligible.
• The students should be enrolled in government-aided colleges only.
• The Maharashtrian Students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The college dress allowance and books allowance is paid up to Rs.445.

Eklavya Scholarship

• Arts with at least 60% marks in Science with at least 70% marks.
• The annual income of the Candidate’s parents should not exceed Rs.75000.
• The Candidate must be a resident of Maharashtra state.
• The beneficiary should not do a part-time or full-time job.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The students must have graduated in degree courses in Law, Commerce.
• The scholarship worth Rs.5000 is for all the sanctioned students.

State Government Open Merit Scholarship

• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra state.
• The Candidate should have secured at least 60% marks in class 12th.
• This scholarship is for students who have enrolled in Arts, Commerce, Science and Law courses.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• Rs.100 per month will be paid directly to the student’s bank account.

Scholarship to Meritorious Students Possessing Mathematics/Physics

• At least 60% in Science exam and more than 60% in Maths & Physics in Class 12th.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• Rs.100 per month will be paid directly to the student’s bank account

Government Vidyaniketan Scholarship

• 60% marks in class 10th examination.
• The student should have passed the class 10th exam from the State Government Vidyanikethan only.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• Rs.100 per month will be paid.

State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship

• The Candidate must be a graduate student from non-agriculture University only.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• Rs.250 per month scholarship amount will get disbursed by the department.

Government Research Adichatra

• The Candidate must be a postgraduate degree holder.
• The Candidate must be a resident of the Maharashtra State.
• The Candidate should have secured 60% marks in post-graduation.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• Scholarship amount Rs.750 per month and Rs.1000 per year for other expenses.

Education Concession to the Children Freedom Fighter

• The Candidates who are son/daughter/wife/widow of freedom fighters are eligible.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme
• The students should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• The scholarship of Rs.50 per month for PG courses and Rs.60 per month for Engineering courses.
• Books allowance: Rs.200 per annum for PG courses and Rs.400 per annum for Engineering courses.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship

• The Maharashtrian students who have studied in JNU.
• The UG and PG JNU students are applicable to the scheme.
• They should be a domicile of Maharashtra
• Scholarship amount Rs.8000 per month plus Rs.10,000 extra annually.

Assistance to Meritorious Students Scholarship – Senior Level

• The students from class 11th & 12th are eligible to apply.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra can apply for this scheme.
• The AMS junior-level scholarship amount is up to Rs.2300.
• The AMS senior-level scholarship is up to Rs.72000.

Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DHE)

• The Candidate should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• For professional courses, the Candidates who are children of registered labor or Alpabhudarak or both are eligible.
• The annual income of the family/ guardian should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The Candidates should not avail of any other Nirvah Bhatta benefits.
• The Candidate should attempt every semester or annual exam.

Benefits – Professional Courses

• Rs.30000 for 10 months will be paid to students studying in MMRDA/PMRDA/Aurangabad/Nagpur city belong to marginal landholder families with an annual income up to 8 Lakh.
• Students whose family annual income is up to Rs.1 Lakh will be paid Rs.10000 for 10 months.

Benefits – Non-professional Course

• Scholarship worth Rs.2000 for 10 months for students whose family annual income is up to 1 Lakh.

Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Scholarships

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna – Eligibility and Benefits

• Indian nationality.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• The Candidate should be “Bonafide Student of Institute” and admitted for Professional and Technical courses.
• The Candidates from the deemed university are not eligible.
• The candidates should be admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• The Candidates cannot avail any other scholarship while applying for this.
• For the current academic year, only 2 children from a family are allowed to avail of the benefits of the scheme.
• The total annual income of the family should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The minimum 50 % attendance in the previous semester is required.
• During the course duration, the candidate should not have had a gap of two or more years.
• 50 % of Tuition Fees and 50 % of Exam Fees.

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE)

Eligibility

• Indian nationality.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• The Candidate should be “Bonafide Student of Institute” and admitted for Professional and Technical courses.
• The Candidates from the deemed university are not eligible.
• The candidates should be admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• The Candidates cannot avail any other scholarship while applying for this.
• For the current academic year, only 2 children from a family are allowed for the benefit of the scheme.
• The total annual income of the family should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The minimum 50 % attendance in the previous semester is required.
• During the course duration, the candidate should not have had a gap of two or more years.

Benefits

• The award is for the child of Registered Labor/Alpabhudharak (Marginal Land Holder) is as follows:
• Scholarship worth Rs.30,000 is awarded to students in the institutes in MMRDA / PMRDA / Aurangabad City / Nagpur City for a period of 10 months.
• Scholarship worth Rs.20,000 for 10 months for students in other areas.
• Students whose annual family income is up to 8 Lakhs will be given the following awards:
• Candidates who belong to the institutes in MMRDA / PMRDA/ Aurangabad City / Nagpur City will be awarded Rs.10,000 for 10 months.
• Scholarship worth Rs.8,000 for students in other areas for a period of 10 months.

VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department Scholarships

Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT Students

Eligibility

• The Candidate should belong to VJNT, OBC, and SBC category.
• The Candidates must be pursuing the education course approved by the government.
• The annual family income should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
• The Candidate should apply for the scholarship via the CAP system.
• The Candidate should achieve 75% attendance for the current year.

Benefits

The scholarship eligibility is divided into Group A – E

• Group A – scholarship worth Rs.425 per month for hostellers and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group B – scholarship worth Rs.290 per month for hostellers and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group C – The same scholarship amount as Group B.
• Group D – scholarship worth Rs.320 per month for hostellers and Rs.120 per month for day scholars.
• Group E – scholarship worth Rs.150 per month and for hostellers and Rs.90 per month for non-hostellers

Tuition fees, exams, and maintenance allowance are paid 100% to students studying in govt/non-aided institutions in professional and non-professional courses.

Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students

• Only for the VJNT category.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• The annual family income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The students enrolled in degree courses in Health Science etc. are eligible to apply.
• The freeship will be applicable to students enrolled in unaided or aided government colleges in technical education.
• The students who are enrolled in courses such as Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries are also eligible to apply.
• 100% tuition fees and exam fees are reimbursed to Candidates via the CAP system.

Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges

• Only for VJNT and SBC category.
• The Candidate’s annual family income should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
• The Candidate should be admitted to the hostels in professional colleges.
• The Candidate is not eligible if he or she takes admission in a government hostel.
• The students who are enrolled in professional courses such as Engineering, Medical, Veterinary, Architecture, etc.
• Maintenance allowance will be paid to students admitted in college hostel up to Rs.700 per month for 4-5 years course.

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for Students Studying in 11th & 12thStandard of VJNT & SBC Category

• The Candidates should belong to Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Classes.
• The Candidate must be studying in class 11th and 12th in junior colleges.
• There is no family annual income limit.
• The students should not have a study gap to avail of this scholarship.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• The Candidates will receive a scholarship up to Rs.300 per month for 10 months period.

Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students

• Only for the OBC category.
• Candidates must be pursuing education courses approved by the government.
• The application should come via CAP round for professional courses.
• 75% attendance for the current year.

Benefits

The benefits are disbursed into the following Group A-E categories  for maintenance allowance:

• Group A – Rs.425 per month for hosteller and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group B and Group C – Rs.290 per month for day scholars and Rs.190 per month for hostellers.
• Group D – Rs.230 per month for hostellers and Rs.120 per month for day scholars.
• Group E – Rs.150 per month for hostellers and Rs.90 per month for day scholars.

Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students

• The parent’s annual income should not be more than Rs.1 lakh.
• Only the SBC category.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• Candidates must be pursuing education courses approved by the government.

Benefits

The benefits are dispersed into following Group A-E categories  for maintenance allowance:

• Group A – Rs.425 per month for hosteller and Rs.190 per month for day scholars.
• Group B and Group C – Rs.290 per month for day scholars and Rs.190 per month for hostellers.
• Group D – Rs.230 per month for hostellers and Rs.120 per month for day scholars.
• Group E – Rs.150 per month for hostellers and Rs.90 per month for day scholars.

Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to OBC Students

• The Candidate must be pursuing post-matric education from government-approved colleges.
• OBC category.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• The students pursuing degree courses in Health Science related courses are eligible to apply.
• The students pursuing higher and technical education from aided or unaided government colleges are also eligible.
• Candidates who are pursuing courses in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fishery, etc. are also eligible to apply.

Benefits

• Tuition fees and exam fees are paid 100% to Candidates who are studying in the government-aided institution in professional courses.

Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to SBC Students

• Only the SBC category.
• The annual family income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• Candidates must be pursuing education courses approved by the government.
• Domicile of Maharashtra State.
• 100% tuition and exam fees for students.

School Education and Sports Department Scholarships

Open Merit Scholarships in Junior College

• The Candidates should be of class 11th or 12th.
• Minimum of 60% marks in SSC examination.
• For students in class 11th and 12th: Rs.50 per month for ten months.

Merit Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students

• 50% marks in SSC examination.
• The students should have cleared their exam in one attempt.
• The male Candidates will receive a scholarship up to Rs.140 per month for 10 months.
• The non-hosteller male Candidates will receive Rs.80 per month.
• The hosteller and day scholar female Candidates will receive Rs.160 per month and Rs.100 per month respectively.

Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Scholarships

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme

• For MBBS/BDS and other courses, candidates whose family annual income does not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• 50% fee reimbursement (tuition fee + development fee) will be provided.

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance

• The student’s family annual income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• The student’s parents should be registered labors.
• The students who have taken admission in hostels in Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, and Nagpur are eligible.
• The students should have taken admission to degrees such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, etc in government-aided colleges.
• Hostel maintenance allowance up to Rs.3000 per year for students pursuing courses in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Aurangabad and Rs.2000 for students in other locations.
• Students whose parents are registered labor shall receive Rs.30000 per year for regions such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Aurangabad.

Minority Development Department Scholarships

State Minority Scholarship Part II (DHE)

• Graduates and post-graduates from Arts/Commerce/Science/Law/Education courses are eligible to apply.
• Domicile of Maharashtra.
• The family annual income should be up to Rs.8 lakh.
• 2000 Candidates will be provided quota (only fresher’s) under this scheme.
• The Maharashtrian students studying out of Maharashtra cannot apply for this scheme.
• The scholarship worth Rs.5000 will be provided.

Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DTE)

• Indian nationality.
• Domicile of Maharashtra state.
• Passed SSC from Maharashtra state.
• “Bonafide Student of Institute” and admitted to Professional and Technical courses (diploma/graduation/ post-graduation degree).
• Admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) / Institute Level.
• The Candidate should not avail any other scholarship/stipend.
• The total annual income of the family should not be more than Rs.8 lakh.
• The scholarship amount up to Rs.25,000 per annum is given.

Scholarship for Students of Minority Communities Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER)

• Students enrolled in medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, etc and courses should be affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik.
• The student’s family annual income should not exceed Rs.8 lakh.
• 30% scholarship is reserved for female candidates and 70% for the male Candidates.
• The Candidate should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• A total annual course fee of Rs.25,000 is waived off for the student.

MahaDBT Application Procedure

The candidates can apply for the Maharashtra DTE scholarship via Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal. This platform is uniquely run by the Government of Maharashtra for the students to help them get the benefits of various schemes available. Also, students should make a note that the Aadhaar number is necessary from the academic session MahaDBT Scholarship 2022-23 to apply for any scholarship via the portal.

MahaDBT Flow Application acceptance A.Y. 2022-23 has been extended till 15th January 2022 for DTE, DHE and DMER departments. The candidates are suggested to go through the instructions carefully and get the awareness of all the requirements before filling up the MahaDBT scholarship form Last Date. Visit MahaDBT Scholarship Login Page for more information. Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarships MahaDBT Registration:

1. Visit the MahaDBT website owned by Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal.
2. Click on “New Applicant Registration” for a new application. https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in/RegistrationLogin/RegistrationLogin
3. Provide an Aadhaar number and other necessary details.
4. MahaDBT Login, Choose one of the options, to verify the Aadhaar number, such as OTP or the Biometric.
5. Once the authentication is done, the applicant details will be automatically fetched from UIDAI, filling the personal details, address details, bank details, etc.
6. After logging in, the dashboard with a list of the scholarship will appear on the screen.
7. Choose the scholarship, which you want to apply for.
8. Fill all the required details
9. Once the profile is updated, the applicants can go to the “All Schemes” section and search for the scholarship you would like to apply under the departments in the mahaDBT portal.
10. A list of suggested scholarship schemes will appear. Select the scholarship to apply for.
11. An application form will appear. Fill in all necessary details and upload all supporting documents.
12. Click on the submit button for the final submission.
13. Take the print out of the application form for future reference.

Documents Required for MahaDBT Scholarship

• Domicile certificate
• Annual Income certificate
• HSC and SSC Marks Card or certificates
• Affidavit and Aadhar Card
• PAN card copy
• Fee receipt
• College bonafide certificate
• Caste/Category certificate
• CAP allotment letter
• Hostel certificate

MahaDBT Helpline Number: 022-49150800

FAQ’s on MahaDBT Scholarship

Question 1.
What is MahaDBT?

Answer:
MahaDBT is a famous online scholarship portal of Maharashtra state run by the Government of Maharashtra. The eligible candidates can apply to the scholarship provided by different departments.

Question 2.
How to apply for MahaDBT Scholarships?

Answer:
IN order to apply for various scholarships available in MahaDBT Schemes, candidates have to visit the Aaple Sarkar MahaDBT portal and register themselves. Then follow the steps as instructed.

Question 3.
Who can apply to the Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal?

Answer:
Any Citizen of India can register on the portal. Eligibility and disbursement will be according to the schemes as displayed.

Question 4.
Is Aadhaar Number necessary to apply for MahaDBT?

Answer:
Yes, the Aadhaar number is necessary since the 2022-23 academic session. Without, Aadhaar students will not be allowed to fill the scholarship application form of MahaDBT.

Question 5.
What is Aaple Sarkar DBT?

Answer:
Aaple Sarkar DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) is a portal launched by the Government of Maharashtra to transfer the benefits and subsidies of various social welfare schemes like E-Scholarships, Pension, Disaster, etc., directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.

Question 6.
How Long is the OTP valid?

Answer:
OTP is valid for 30 minutes during registration to fill MahaDBT Scholarship Form 2022-23.

Question 7.
What is the last date of Mahadbt Scholarship?

Answer:
MahaDBT Scholarship form last date is October 10th 2022.

GATE Scholarship 2022-23: AICTE GATE scholarship is a scholarship provided for candidates with sufficiently high GATE scores. Primarily meant for M.Tech students, the scholarship is awarded on a semester basis for up to two years. For Ph.D. students, the scholarship is extended to a maximum of 5 years. The scholarship is provided and regulated by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD).

The monthly stipend for M.Tech students amounts up to INR 12,400 per month for 8 hours of work per week. For Ph.D. students, the scholarship amount has been raised to INR 25,000 per month. For the next two consecutive years, financial assistance will be raised by INR 3,000. Read on to find more about scholarship for gate qualified students, gate scholarship status.

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GATE Scholarship Application Process

Documents Required for GATE Scholarship

List of documents to be uploaded:

• GATE or GPAT scorecard
• Bank Passbook showing the details of the candidates
• Aadhar card
• Caste certificate
• OBC candidates must upload a copy of the NCL – noncreamy layer certificate. To ensure that the certificate is not more than a year old.

For 2019, the admission process has ended; the next tentative session will begin from 2020 July.

GATE Scholarship – Important Guidelines & Eligibility Criteria

Gate scholarship scheme is meant to provide financial support for students who have qualified GATE/ GPAT and are admitted to AICTE approved programs such as Master of Engineering, Master of Architecture, Master of Technology, and Master of Pharmacy at AICTE approved institutions.

• The scholarship is eligible to students who are admitted in any of the aforementioned courses with a valid GPAT or GATE score at the time of admission. Students qualifying the above exams AFTER the date of admission are not eligible for the scholarship.
• Candidates pursuing part-time courses are not eligible for GATE scholarship.
• Candidates receiving the scholarship are subjected to a condition that they do not receive any other financial aids in the form of other scholarships, stipend, salary or any other emoluments from another source during the course of their study.
• GATE scholarships are not applicable to foreign students, candidates admitted through management quota and sponsored candidates.
• Every PG student must undertake 8 – 10 hours of work per week related to research activities, teaching or any other activities assigned by the student’s respective institute.
• The scholarship is awarded on a monthly basis subject to academic performance & adherence to the university rules.
• Students who are taking admission for the second time (for requalifying GATE or GPAT exams) and have availed the scholarship from AICTE or other centrally funded institutions are not eligible for the GATE scholarship.
• The tenure of the scholarship is 24 months, or the duration of the course – from the date of commencement of classes to the date of completion of the classes, whichever is lower. The tenure of the scholarship cannot be extended in any case.
• The student will be required to provide an undertaking stating that they will not abandon the course midway. In case a student leaves the course midway, they will be required to refund the amount of the scholarship drawn at till the time of leaving the course.
• The scholarship may be discontinued if the student is found to have indulged in any malpractice, misbehavior or ragging.
• The bank account names and the candidates’ names should be identical
• Joint accounts are not entertained
• Students must possess a general savings account. (No frills/ minor account will be rejected)
•  IF authentic certificates relating to caste/ physical handicap are not provided by students belonging to SC/ST/OBC and physically handicapped candidates, they will not be eligible for a GATE scholarship.

GATE Fellowship for Ph.D./M.Tech

GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) in CSIR, DST, DBT, ICMR, DRDO, ISRO, IIS and in the following institutes-

1. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore Campus
3. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
4. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
5. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
6. Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
7. Central Power Research Institute
8. Institute for Plasma Research
9. Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)
10. Centre for Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation
11. Indian Space Research Organization
12. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
13. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
14. Raman Research Institute
15. Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
16. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
17. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
18. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
19. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
20. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
21. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
22. Central Inland Capture Fisheries Research Institute
23. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
24. Regional Research Laboratory Indian Statistical Institute
25. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
26. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences
27. Forest Research Institute
28. Indian School of Mines, Jharkhand

FAQ’s on GATE Scholarship

Question 1.
Can I use my parent’s account for receiving the scholarship?

Answer:
No. The scholarship requires the candidate to have their own account. Moreover, the account name and candidate’s name must match.

Question 2.
Can I avail of the scholarship for a part-time PG course?

Answer:
No, the scholarship is available only to students pursuing full-time PG courses.

Question 3.
Is the Aadhaar card mandatory for the application process?

Answer:
Yes, the Aadhaar card is mandatory.

Question 4.
What is the GATE scholarship amount?

Answer:
M.Tech students are awarded INR 12,400 per month, while Ph.D. students are awarded INR 25,000 per month.

Merit Based Scholarships 2022: Merit Scholarship offers financial support to the meritorious students for fulfilling their career in life. The merit-based scholarships estimate the student’s merit based on their academic records or performance in scholarship exams. Many government or private organizations offer merit scholarships for encouraging students to pursue higher education. Read the article below to know the complete information about National Merit Scholarship for degree students, and Merit Scholarship for Intermediate.

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List of Government Funded Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarships which have been implemented by the State Government or Central Government comes under the Government Funded Scholarships. The State Scholarships are awarded to needy outstanding students of a particular state. Whereas the Central Government Scholarships are awarded to the needy outstanding students across the country. Refer below merit scholarship list of some of the top Merit Scholarships funded by either the State or the Central Government.

Scholarship Name		Date	Conducting Body
INSPIRE Scholarship		October/ December	Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI
KVPY – Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana		July/August	Department of Science and Technology, GOI
NTSE Scholarship		September	NCERT
NEC Scholarship – Merit Scholarship, Tripura		April	Directorate of Higher Education, Govt of Tripura
Medhabruti Scholarship		January	Govt of Odisha
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship		September	Govt of West Bengal
UGC Merit Scholarship – PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders		March	University Grants Commission

INSPIRE Scholarship

INSPIRE Scholarship is a government scholarship that offers financial support to meritorious students for higher education. Students studying Bachelor and Master degrees in Natural & Basic Sciences are eligible for this scholarship. Around 10000 merit scholarships are disbursed every year under this scholarship. The scholarship awarded for a maximum duration of 5 years if the selected scholar shows good academic performance every year. The application for this scholarship will be submitted online.

Eligibility

• Students must be within the top 1% of aggregate marks in class 12th board examination.
• Students must be pursuing B.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in Natural and Basic Sciences.
• Students must be within the top 10000 rankers of NEET, JEE-Mains, or JEE-Advance and will choose for Natural & Basic Sciences.
• Students who have admitted to DAE-CBS, NTSE, IISER, KVPY, JBNSTS, NISER & Science Olympiad medallists choosing for Natural & Basic Sciences are also eligible.
• The student’s age group must be within 17 to 22 years.

Reward: Each selected student will be awarded the amount of Rs. 80,000/- per annum.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the INSPIRE Scholarship application is October/December every year.

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Scholarship

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a government-funded National Merit Scholarship. It offers scholarship amount along with a contingency grant to meritorious students who are studying in class 11 & 12 or 1st year of B.Sc/BS/BStat/BMath or Integrated M.Sc course in Basic Sciences. Students have to go through an aptitude test and interview rounds before the final selection for this scholarship.

Eligibility

• Class 11 & 12 students must have secured at least 75% marks in Maths & Science subjects in the 10th class examination.
• 2nd-year students studying in Cambridge International exam board are eligible. These students must have secured at least 75% marks in Maths & Science subjects in the 10th class exam.
• Students studying in 1st-year of B.Sc or B.Stat or B.Math or Integrated M.Sc or MS of Basic Science related subjects. These students should have secured at least 60% marks in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology in the 12th class board exam.
• SC/ST/PWD students have given a relaxation of 10% in marks.

Reward

• Each selected student will be awarded the amount of Rs. 5000/- per month during the 1st to 3rd year of B.Sc/BS/B.Stat/ B.Math/ Integrated M.Sc/MS courses. Whereas the contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 per annum will also be awarded to the selected students.
• Each selected student will be awarded the amount of Rs. 7000/- during the 4th & 5th years of Integrated M.Sc/MS/M.Math/ M.Stat courses. Whereas a contingency grant of Rs. 28,000 per annum will also be awarded to the selected students.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the KVPY Scholarship application is July/August every year.

NTSE Scholarship

This is a National Talent Search Examination conducted by NCERT for class 10th students. It has conducted at two stages, i.e., State and National. Around 1000 scholarships awarded to qualified talented students under this scholarship. NCERT organizes this scholarship to offer financial support to talented students up to the doctoral level of their studies.

Eligibility

• Students studying in the 10th class from a recognized school.
• Students studying in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) education are also eligible.

Reward

• Selected students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 1250 per month at 11th & 12th class level.
• UG & PG level students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 2000 per month.
• Ph.D. level students will be awarded the scholarship amount as per UGC norms.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the NTSE Scholarship application is September.

NEC Merit-Based Scholarship

This is one of the top Merit Scholarship funded by the government. This scholarship offers financial support to the meritorious students of Tripura. Students who are pursuing professional/ technical/ management/M.Phil/ Ph.D. courses within or outside North-East can apply for this scholarship. Students can apply online for this scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.

Eligibility

• Students must be a domicile of Tripura state.
• Students must have secured at least 70% of marks in the last qualifying exam for diploma/degree/PG/M.Phil and Ph.D. courses.
• Students must have secured at least 60% of marks in the last qualifying exam for diploma/degree/PG/M.Phil and Ph.D. courses.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 4.5 Lakh per annum.
• Students must not be availing any other scholarship from any other sources.

Reward

• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 20,000 per annum for diploma level courses.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of 22,000 per annum for degree level courses.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 25,000 per annum for PG courses.
• Whereas the scholarship amount of Rs. 30,000 per annum will be received for M.Phil/Ph.D. courses.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the NEC Merit-Based Scholarship application is April.

Medhabruti Scholarship

This is a Merit Scholarship funded by the Odisha state government. This Scholarship initiated to offer financial support to meritorious students of Odisha for pursuing higher education in general, technical and professional courses.

Eligibility

• Students must be a domicile of Odisha state.
• Students must have secured at least 60% marks in the previous examination.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 6 Lakh per annum.

Reward

• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 10,000 at the Junior level.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 3000 at the Senior level.
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 1500 at the PG level
• The scholarship amount of Rs.10,000 will be awarded for the technical/professional courses.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the Medhabruti Scholarship application is January.

Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship

This is a Merit Cum Means Scholarship offers financial support to meritorious and needy students of minority communities. This scholarship is available for the students of West Bengal studying in 11th class up to the doctoral level.

Eligibility

• Students must be a domicile of West Bengal state.
• Students should be studying in West Bengal.
• Students studying higher secondary/diploma/UG level must have secured at least 75% marks in class 10 & 12th.
• Students studying PG level must have secured at least 53% marks in graduation in general studies. But, 55% of marks in engineering studies.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 2.5 Lakh per annum.

Reward: The selected students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 8000 per month.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting this scholarship application is September.

UGC Merit Scholarship

This scholarship offers financial support to rank holders of undergraduate courses. Students registered in a master’s degree at a recognized college/university can apply for this scholarship. Students who are less than 30 years of age can apply for this scholarship. Students who are pursuing their first postgraduate degree are eligible for this scholarship. Students studying a postgraduate degree through distance mode cannot apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility

• First or second rank holders at UG level are eligible.
• Students must be registered in a full-time PG degree.
• Students must have completed graduation in Life Sciences/Physical Sciences/Chemical Sciences/Commerce, etc.
• The student’s age must not be more than 30 years.

Reward: The selected students will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs. 3100 per month for two years.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting the UGC Merit Scholarship application is March.

Private Funded Merit Scholarships

Private Funded Merit Scholarships are funded by corporates, NGOs, Trusts, and other organizations. Some of these scholarships awarded to needy students of a particular area. Whereas some offered to needy students from all over India. Refer below the list of some of the top Merit Scholarship in India funded by private organizations.

Scholarship Name		Tentative Date	Conducting Body
Aditya Birla World Academy Scholarship		July/August	Aditya Birla World Academy
Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship		August	Reliance Foundation
Atul Maheshwari Scholarship		August	Amar Ujala Foundation
Fair and Lovely Scholarship		October	Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
AKANKSHA Scholarship		December/ January	DLF Foundation

Aditya Birla World Academy Scholarship

Aditya Birla World Academy Scholarship is a National Merit Scholarship funded by the corporate. This scholarship offers financial support to students who are studying in the 11th class (IB DP or A-Level) in Aditya Birla World Academy. Outside students can also apply for this scholarship if they are seeking admission in the 11th class (IB DP or A-Level). But, they have to fill the ‘Application for Admission’ and ‘Aditya Birla World Academy Merit Scholarship Application Form’.

Eligibility

• Students who are studying in the 11th Class (IB DP or A-Level) in Aditya Birla World Academy.
• Students who are seeking admission in the 11th Class (IB DP or A-Level) in Aditya Birla World Academy.

Reward: The selected students will receive the full tuition fee as the scholarship benefit.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting this Scholarship Application is July/August.

Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship

Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship is one of the top National Merit Scholarship initiated by the Reliance Foundation. This scholarship offers financial support to class 12th pass out meritorious students. This scholarship is available for those students who want to pursue a graduate degree in specific courses. These courses are science, pharmacy,  medical, business management, engineering, law, and other social sciences.

Eligibility

• Class 12th pass out students who are in the merit list of the respective state board or CBSE board.

Reward 

• The scholarship amount of Rs. 36,000 per annum will be awarded to engineering students throughout their course.
• The scholarship amount of Rs. 40,000 per annum will be awarded to medical students throughout their course.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Application is August.

Atul Maheshwari Scholarship

Atul Maheshwari Scholarship is a Merit Cum Means Scholarship. This scholarship offers financial support to the students of class 9th to 12th.

Eligibility

• Class 9th to 12th students who have secured at least 60% of marks in the previous exam.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 1 Lakh per annum.

Reward

• The scholarship amount of Rs. 30,000 will be awarded to 18 students of class 9th to 10th.
• Whereas the scholarship amount of Rs. 50,000 will be awarded to 18 students of class 11th to 12th.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Application is August.

Fair and Lovely Scholarship

Fair and Lovely is a National Merit Scholarship. This scholarship offers financial support to Girl students who are within the age limit of 15 to 30 years. Around 55 Girl students selected for the disbursal of Fair and Lovely scholarship.

Eligibility

• Students must be only girls.
• The student’s age must be within 15 to 30 years.
• Class 12th pass out students are eligible.
• Students must be secured at least 60% of marks in class 10th and 12th board exams.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 6 Lakh per annum.

Reward: The one-time scholarship amount of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 will be awarded to each student.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the Fair and Lovely Scholarship Application is October.

AKANKSHA Scholarship

AKANKSHA Scholarship is one of the Merit Scholarship initiated by the DLF Foundation. This scholarship offers financial support to meritorious students of the first-year undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. This scholarship is available for the first-year students of Paramedics, CS/CA /ICWA, LLB, BBA, B.Tech, MBBS, M.Tech, MBA, Hotel Management, and Mass Communication. Students who are seeking admission to Ivy League colleges are also considered for this scholarship.

Eligibility

• Meritorious students studying in a UGC/NAAC approved college.
• The student’s family income must not be more than 5 Lakh per annum.
• Exceptions will be made in case of exemplary academic performance by students if their family income falls within 5-8 Lakh per annum.

Reward: The scholarship amount of Rs. 50,000 per annum will be awarded until the completion of the study. So that the student fulfills all the academic criteria every year of the course.

Application Deadline: The Deadline for Submitting the AKANKSHA Scholarship Application is December/January.

FAQ’s on Merit Scholarship

Question 1.
What is Merit Scholarship?

Answer:
Merit Scholarship estimates the student’s merit based on their academic records or performance in scholarship exams.

Question 2.
Who offers Merit Scholarships?

Answer:
Many government or private organizations offer merit scholarships for encouraging students to pursue higher education.

Question 3.
What are the Government Funded Merit Scholarships?

Answer:
The National Merit Scholarships which have implemented by the State Government or Central Government comes under the Government Funded Scholarships.

Question 4.
What are the Private Funded Merit Scholarships?

Answer:
The Private Funded Merit Scholarships are funded by corporates, NGOs, Trusts, and other organizations.

Question 5.
What is the State or Central Government Scholarship?

Answer:
The State Scholarships are awarded to needy outstanding students of a particular state. Whereas the Central Government Scholarships are awarded to the needy outstanding students across the country.

Hope this article will help you to know more about Merit Scholarship. For any queries related to Merit Scholarship, leave it in the comment box.

Meghalaya Scholarship 2022-2023: The Meghalaya Scholarship is offered by the Government of Meghalaya to bright and meritorious students to pursue and finish their education. There are actually many scholarships under the Meghalaya Scholarship scheme, with each scholarship aimed at providing financial assistance to a select set of students.

Unemployment and illiteracy and two of the most significant problems faced by society. Meghalaya Scholarship aims to rectify that problem by providing financial assistance to students so that they complete their education and attain employability. Read on to explore the various Meghalaya scholarship news and their eligibility criteria from Meghalaya Scholarship Portal. Meghalaya Scholarship last date is October 2022.

Students can also find more Scholarship Articles for 12th passed, 10th passed Students and many more.

Meghalaya Scholarships Overview

Scholarship Name	Issuing Authority	Application Window
Meghalaya Scholarship Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India	15th January 2022
Umbrella Scholarship Meghalaya for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India	15th January 2022
Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship	Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Meghalaya	25th January 2022
DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology	Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science, Govt. of India	25th January 2022
Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER	University Grants Commission, MHRD	25th January 2022
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship	Combined Counselling Board, Delhi	15th January 2022

Meghalaya Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya
• Candidate must be pursuing class 9 or 10 from a recognized school
• Candidates must belong to ST

Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya.
• Candidate must be pursuing class 11 or above.
• Candidates must have completed their class 10 (matriculation).
• Candidates must belong to ST.

Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in Border Area.
• Candidates must belong to ST or SC.
• Candidates must be pursuing a regular course from a recognized institution.
• The parents or guardians of the candidates must be Indian Citizens.
• Candidates should also not be employed in any government or non-governmental establishment.
• The candidate must not be a repeater.

DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology (NER)

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in the North Eastern Region.
• Candidate must possess a P.hD or must have completed MS or MD with a keen interest in life sciences and biotechnology
• Candidate must possess an excellent academic track record.
• Candidates must be less than 40 years of age (45 in the case of a woman and in-service candidates).

Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.

• Candidate must be domiciled in Meghalaya, in the North Eastern Region.
• Candidates must have completed their class 12.
• Candidates must have secured admission in a technical, professional or a general degree course from a recognized university.
• The candidate’s total annual income must not exceed INR 4,50,000.

Combined Counselling Board Scholarship

• Candidates pursuing diploma, U.G or P.G are eligible to apply.
• The candidate must have cleared their last qualifying exam with 40%-50% marks.

Meghalaya Scholarship Rewards

• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Pre matric Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid.
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Postmatric Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid.
• Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive financial aid in the form of a subsidy or grant.
• DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology 
  • Selected candidates will be awarded a stipend between INR 36,000 to INR 40,000.
  • A research contingency grant of INR 50,000 per annum will also be provided to the host institution.
  • A contingency of INR 28,000 per month is given to MD, MS, P.hD candidates toll the award of the degree.
  • Candidates will also receive HRA and other benefits.
• Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER
  • 10,000 scholarships are disbursed every year.
  • The monthly amount of INR 5,400 is awarded to candidates pursuing general degree courses.
  • The monthly amount of INR 7,800 is awarded to candidates pursuing technical, medical, professional or paramedical courses.
  • The scholarship is renewed every year based on the candidate’s academic performance and good conduct.
• Combined Counselling Board Scholarship – Selected candidates will receive a scholarship amount between INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,00,000.

Meghalaya Scholarship Application Process

• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Pre matric Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Postmatric Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship – Offline. Candidates are required to send the filled up application form through their respective institutions
• DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology – Candidates are required to send the filled up application with supporting documents to the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
• Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER – Candidates can find the application link on the National Scholarship Portal, https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Combined Counselling Board Scholarship – Candidates can find the application link on the Combined Counselling Board website, https://ccbnic.in/

Documents Required for Meghalaya Scholarship

Candidates are required to ensure that the copies of the following documents are readily available during the time of application.

• Domicile certification
• Income certificate (family/ Guardian)
• Caste certification for SC/ ST
• Passport size photos of the candidates
• Relevant Marks cards
• Copy of Aadhar card

FAQ’s on Meghalaya Scholarship 2022

Question 1.
How to apply for Meghalaya Scholarship Online?

Answer:
There are many scholarships under the Meghalaya Scholarships, hence, candidates are required to visit the respective links of these scholarships. The links have been provided above.

Question 2.
How many scholarships are offered for individuals domiciled in Meghalaya?

Answer:
There are six available scholarships targeted for various levels of study:

• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Pre matric Scholarship.
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Postmatric Scholarship.
• Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship.
• DBT Research Associateship in Applied Biology and Biotechnology.
• Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER.
• Combined Counselling Board Scholarship.