Maharashtra GovernmentActiveLast verified 24 September 2026

Subsistence allowance to hostel students of vocational courses (Scheduled Castes)

In simple words

Extra maintenance allowance for SC hostel students in professional courses.

What you may get

A maintenance allowance for books, accommodation, meals and stationery, on top of the Government of India scholarship. Amount not stated on the page.

Who it is for

SC students in professional courses who get a Government of India scholarship, with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh.

Main eligibility conditions

  • SC student in a professional course.
  • Gets a Government of India scholarship.
  • Family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh.

Conditions we could not check

  • Student must get a Government of India scholarship and stay in a hostel.
  • Exact allowance amount is not stated on the page.

Documents you may need

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

How to apply

  1. Apply on the MahaDBT portal https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/.

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?

SC students in professional courses who get a Government of India scholarship, with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh.

How much is the benefit?

A maintenance allowance for books, accommodation, meals and stationery, on top of the Government of India scholarship. Amount not stated on the page.

What is the income limit?

The listed family income limit is Rs 2,50,000 a year.

Which documents are needed?

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

How can I apply?

The official steps are: 1. Apply on the MahaDBT portal https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/.

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?

The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.

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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