Scholarships (MahaDBT) in Maharashtra
For students
Apply for many state scholarships in one place (MahaDBT).
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- For education scholarships
- For fee refund/allowance
What to keep ready
Pick just one paper from each box.
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
How to apply for Scholarships (MahaDBT) in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Open MahaDBT. Go to mahadbtmahait.gov.in and click "New Applicant Registration".
- Register with Aadhaar. Sign up using your Aadhaar (with the Aadhaar-linked phone for the OTP) and create a username and password — write them down.
- Complete your profile. Fill your personal, address, income and course details. This is filled once and used for all schemes.
- Find your scheme. Open "Scheme", check which scholarships you are eligible for, and select the right one.
- Apply and add papers. Fill the scheme form and upload your income certificate, caste certificate, marksheet, bonafide (from your college) and bank details.
- Submit and track. Note the application ID and follow it on your dashboard.Your bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded, or the money cannot reach you.
Good to know
Keep income/caste certificates ready first — MahaDBT needs them.
Common questions
How do I apply for Scholarships (MahaDBT) online?
You do it online on the official government website (mahadbtmahait.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for Scholarships (MahaDBT) from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. Scholarships (MahaDBT) 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 Scholarships (MahaDBT) cost?
Free Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does Scholarships (MahaDBT) take?
As per rules
What documents are needed for Scholarships (MahaDBT)?
Keep ready: Required papers. Any one document per group is enough.
What is the official website for Scholarships (MahaDBT)?
The official government website is mahadbtmahait.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.