EWS Certificate in Maharashtra

For 10% reservation

An income-and-assets certificate for economically weaker (general category) families.

Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.

Fee~₹35

Time~15 days

Valid1 year / as applicable

When do you need this?

For EWS 10% reservation
For admissions and jobs

What to keep ready

Pick just one paper from each box.

Who you areAny one

Aadhaar card
PAN card
Voter ID
Passport

Where you liveAny one

Aadhaar card
Ration card
Electricity bill
Water bill

Income proofAny one

Income certificate
Self-declaration

How to apply for EWS Certificate in Maharashtra online

Step by step.

Make your account (only once). Open the website. Click "New User? Register Here". Type your mobile number. A secret number (OTP) comes to your phone — type it in. Pick a username and password and write them down.
Go inside (log in). Type your username and password to go in.
Find the right service. On the left, click "Revenue Department". Then choose "EWS Certificate".
Fill the form. Type your name, address and details slowly.Check the spelling — a mistake can get you rejected.
Add your papers (upload). "Upload" means sending a photo of a paper to the website. Add one paper from each box above.Keep photos clear — blurry photos are the #1 reason for rejection.
Pay the small fee. Pay with UPI, card or net-banking.
Send it and save your number. Click Submit. You get a special number (receipt).This number is like a ticket — write it down or screenshot it.
Wait and check. It usually takes about 15 days. Use "Track Your Application" with your number.
Download your certificate. When ready, log in and click download. The PDF has a digital signature and QR code — no stamp needed.

Sahaay never takes money, never asks for your OTP, and never asks for your Aadhaar, PAN or any documents. If anyone asks for these in Sahaay's name, it is a fraud.

This is the real government website

Go to the government website

Only a website ending in .gov.in is real. Never give money or your password to anyone.

Good to know

For general-category families. Income and asset limits apply.

Common questions

How do I apply for EWS Certificate online?

You do it online on the official government website (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in). Follow the 9 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.

Can I apply for EWS Certificate from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?

Yes. EWS Certificate is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.

How much does EWS Certificate cost?

~₹35 Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.

How long does EWS Certificate take?

~15 days

What documents are needed for EWS Certificate?

Keep ready: Who you are, Where you live, Income proof. Any one document per group is enough.

What is the official website for EWS Certificate?

The official government website is aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.

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