Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship - Junior Level
In simple words
A scholarship for students in the 11th and 12th who got top ranks in the secondary and higher secondary exams, under the Directorate of Higher Education.
Main eligibility conditions
- Students of the 11th and 12th who got a top rank in the secondary and higher secondary examinations (GR of 17 May 1984)
- For renewal a junior level student must have 55 percent marks and admission to the next class
- A Maharashtrian student studying outside Maharashtra can apply for this scheme
- Selection is on merit
Conditions we could not check
- The official source checked does not state an income limit for this scheme.
- The page gives the seats as 15 students from each divisional board, 120 in total for eight boards.
- The official page states no separate renewal rules for this scheme unless it says so above.
- The MahaDBT notice says that from 10 to 30 September 2026 no new applications are taken on MahaDBT 1.0, and that new applications are taken on MahaDBT 2.0. The scheme page does not give a fixed application period unless it says so above.
Documents you may need
- Previous year's marksheet
- Fee receipt of the current year
- Hostel fee receipt
- DHE scholarship sanction letter
How to apply
- Register or log in on the MahaDBT portal.
- Fill in your profile: personal, domicile, income and caste details.
- Choose this scheme from the schemes shown for your profile and apply.
- Upload the documents listed for this scheme.
- The MahaDBT notice says that from 10 to 30 September 2026 no new applications are taken on MahaDBT 1.0, and that new applications are taken on MahaDBT 2.0. The scheme page does not give a fixed application period unless it says so above.
We could not find the full application steps in the official source. Open the official source below and check the current process.
Application fee
We could not find the application fee in the official source. Check the fee on the official website or PDF before you apply.
Application dates
- We could not find the current last date in the official source. Check the official source.
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Questions and answers
Answers come only from the official information we checked.
Who can apply?
Students in the 11th and 12th standard who got a top rank in the secondary and higher secondary examinations.
How much is the benefit?
The amount is sanctioned as per government rule and varies from course to course: Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,300 for the 11th and 12th (GR of 1 March 2011 and 11 September 2003).
Which documents are needed?
The official information mentions: Previous year's marksheet; Fee receipt of the current year; Hostel fee receipt; DHE scholarship sanction letter.
How can I apply?
We could not find this in the official source. To be sure, check the official website or PDF linked on this page.
Is it open now, and what is the last date?
We could not find this in the official source. To be sure, check the official website or PDF linked on this page.
Can I apply online?
The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.
Is there an application fee?
We could not find this in the official source. To be sure, check the official website or PDF linked on this page.
Is there an official PDF?
We have not found an official PDF for this scheme.
Can a person from Maharashtra apply?
This scheme is for the state of Maharashtra. People living in Maharashtra can check the conditions above.
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