Maharashtra
State Post-metric Scholarship For Disabled
Main benefit
A.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Student
- Disability 40% or more
About
The "State Post-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to pursue higher education, i.e. H.
S.
C., Degree, Professional, Technical, Medical, Engineering, etc. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
- A. Maintenance Allowance
- Group A: Degree Course in Medical, Engineering, Agricultural, Veterinary, and Postgraduate Degree Courses.
- Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 1200/-Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 550/-Group B: Diploma course in Medical, Engineering, Agricultural, and Veterinary.
- Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 820/-Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 530/-Group C: Post Graduate Course in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Diploma in Professional Education.
- Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 820/-Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 530/-Group D: From 2nd-year degree course
- Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 570/-Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 300/-Group E: 11th, 10th and 1st year of Degree Course
- Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 380/-Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 230/-B. Reader Allowance for Blind and Low-Vision Students.
- Group A, B, C (in ₹ per month): 100/-Group D (in ₹ per month): 75/-Group E (in ₹ per month): 50/-C. Tuition Fees (in ₹ per month): As approved by the competent authority.
- D. Study Tour Expenditure (in ₹ per annum): 500/-E. Project Typing Expenditure (in ₹ per annum): 600/-
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
- The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
- The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
- The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
- The applicant should have passed class 10th.
- The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
- The applicant should be pursuing a post-metric qualification, i.e. Higher Secondary School (Class 11th, Class 12th), or a Technical/Professional Degree in Medical, Engineering, etc.
Documents needed
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How to apply
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Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
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In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
- 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
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Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Common questions
What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to pursue higher education, i.e. H.S.C., Degree, Professional, Technical, Medical, Engineering, etc.
Can All Students From Maharashtra Apply To This Scheme?
Only students with disability (SwDs) who are domiciled in the state of Maharashtra can apply to this scheme.
Can Students Of Pre-Matric Grade (Class 1st To Class 10th) Also Apply?
No, only the students who have passed Class 10th and pursuing a higher qualification can apply to this scheme.
What Is The Full Form Of HSC?
The full form of HSC is "Higher Secondary School Certificate".
How Much Shall Be The Monthly Maintenance Allowance For A Day Scholar Pursuing A Postgraduate Degree?
The monthly Maintenance Allowance for a Day Scholar shall be ₹ 550/-.
How Much Shall Be The Monthly Maintenance Allowance For A Hosteller Pursuing A Diploma In Professional Education?
The monthly Maintenance Allowance for a Hosteller shall be ₹ 530/-.
How Much Shall Be The Monthly Reader Allowance For A Day Scholar Pursuing A Diploma Course In Medical?
The monthly Reader Allowance for the Day Scholar shall be ₹ 100/-.
How Much Shall Be The Allowance Towards Study Tour Expenditure?
The Allowance towards Study Tour Expenditure shall be ₹ 500/- per annum.
Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
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