Maharashtra Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2026-27

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship supports eligible SC students studying in Class 11 and 12. The MahaDBT scheme information states that students scoring 75% or more in SSC can receive the merit scholarship, subject to scheme rules.

• This is a merit scholarship for SC students in 11th and 12th. It is separate from other scholarship/freeship benefits where the scheme permits.

• Use only the official Aaple Sarkar DBT / MahaDBT portal and check the current academic-year deadline.

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship supports eligible SC students studying in Class 11 and 12. The MahaDBT scheme information states that students scoring 75% or more in SSC can receive the merit scholarship, subject to scheme rules.

Important Dates:
Application/renewal dates depend on the MahaDBT academic-year schedule. Check the official MahaDBT portal for the current 2026-27 window.

Eligibility:
• Student should belong to SC category.
• Maharashtra resident.
• Studying in Class 11 or 12.
• 75% or more marks in SSC as stated in the scheme information.
• No income limit is stated for this merit scholarship in the MahaDBT scheme details.
• Renewal and document conditions apply.

How to Apply:
Open MahaDBT → register/login → find the eligible scholarship under Post-Matric Scholarship → fill student, caste, academic and bank details → upload documents → submit and track application.

Benefits:
MahaDBT scheme information states ₹300 per month for 10 months, i.e. ₹3,000 per year, for eligible SC students in Class 11/12, subject to current scheme rules.

Documents Required:
Caste certificate, SSC marksheet, Leaving Certificate/TC and Class 11 admission receipt, along with the documents required by MahaDBT.