Maharashtra GovernmentActiveLast verified 24 September 2026

Scholarship for backward class students in Class 5 to 10 (merit based)

In simple words

Small merit scholarship for backward class students in Class 5 to 10.

What you may get

Class 5 to 7: Rs 50 per month (Rs 500 for 10 months). Class 8 to 10: Rs 100 per month (Rs 1,000 for 10 months).

Who it is for

Backward class students in Class 5 to 10 with at least 50% marks and first or second rank among such students in the class.

Main eligibility conditions

  • Backward class student.
  • Class 5 to 10 in a recognised school.
  • At least 50% marks and first or second rank.

Conditions we could not check

  • Student must belong to a backward class as defined by the department.
  • At least 50% marks in the previous annual exam.
  • Ranked first or second among backward class students in the class.
  • No income limit is stated.

Documents you may need

We could not confirm a document list. Check the official source.

How to apply

  1. The page says students do not need to apply. The school principal sends the list of eligible students to the District Social Welfare Officer, Zilla Parishad.

Application fee

We could not confirm an application fee.

Application dates

  • Current deadline could not be confirmed. Check the official source.

Official information

Department: Government of Maharashtra, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Last checked: 24 September 2026

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Questions and answers

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Who can apply?

Backward class students in Class 5 to 10 with at least 50% marks and first or second rank among such students in the class.

How much is the benefit?

Class 5 to 7: Rs 50 per month (Rs 500 for 10 months). Class 8 to 10: Rs 100 per month (Rs 1,000 for 10 months).

Which documents are needed?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

How can I apply?

The official steps are: 1. The page says students do not need to apply. The school principal sends the list of eligible students to the District Social Welfare Officer, Zilla Parishad.

Is it open now, and what is the last date?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Can I apply online?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is there an application fee?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

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.

Where each fact comes from

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