Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti (EBC, Maharashtra)
Maharashtra's big EBC fee waiver — up to 100% tuition for families under ₹8L.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Maharashtra (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on MahaDBT 2.0 portal (mahadbt2.maharashtra.gov.in) → DHE → Rajarshi scheme. Girls now get 100% tuition + exam fee under linked provision.
Deadline: AY 2026-27 window via MahaDBT 2.0 (verify current dates; recent cycles Jun–Sep)
Wait after verification: 3–8 months; reimbursed to institution/account
Documents you need
- • Domicile
- • Income certificate
- • CAP allotment letter
- • Previous marksheet
- • No-other-scholarship declaration
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
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Your Maharashtra Rajarshi Shahu Ebc Payment Stuck? Check These 3 Things
Think of Maharashtra Rajarshi Shahu Ebc payment as Aadhaar-to-Account pipe. If the pipe is not connected at NPCI, money can't flow. Many students have two accounts - only the NPCI-mapped one will receive DBT. Check which account is mapped at your bank or via NPCI mapper check. Extra tip for maharashtra-rajarshi-shahu-ebc: Keep your bank IFSC updated if you changed branch after 11th.
Track it on MahaDBT portal to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Two Scholarships Together? Maharashtra Rajarshi Shahu Ebc Renewal Explained
Can I keep this scholarship plus another scholarship?
Double benefit query for Maharashtra Rajarshi Shahu Ebc: It depends. Maharashtra Rajarshi Shahu Ebc allows combination only if the other is not a similar central merit scholarship. Welfare-based state scholarships can usually be combined, but not two central merit ones. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..
Do I need to renew yearly?
You must re-apply every year - upload new marks, income and attendance. If you skip renewal, your slot lapses.
More about Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti (EBC, Maharashtra)
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti pays 50–100% of tuition fees for open-category (EBC) students in professional courses, depending on family income. Students must be admitted through CAP, and the family income limit is ₹8 lakh.
From 2024-25, Maharashtra also gives full fee reimbursement to girls from families with income up to ₹8 lakh in many professional courses. Girls should check whether that scheme gives them more.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Taking a management-quota seat — the scheme is for CAP admissions.
- Not reapplying after a year gap or a failed year.
- Income certificate not from the tehsildar for the right financial year.
What students ask about this scholarship
Who is eligible for the Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj scholarship?
Open-category (EBC) Maharashtra students in professional courses admitted through CAP, with family income up to ₹8 lakh.
How much fee does the EBC scholarship cover?
50% to 100% of tuition fees, depending on the income slab and the course.
Is the Rajarshi Shahu scholarship for management quota students?
No. It's for students admitted through CAP (centralised admission).
Can girls in Maharashtra get full fee reimbursement?
Yes. From 2024-25 Maharashtra reimburses full fees for girls from families with income up to ₹8 lakh in eligible courses, through MahaDBT.
Where do I apply for the EBC scholarship?
On MahaDBT, under the Higher and Technical Education department's schemes.
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Source: MahaDBT (https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.