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EBC Scholarship Maharashtra 2023-24 (Updated)

The Government of Maharashtra offers EBC scholarships to Economically Backward Class students. This scholarship’s official name is Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme.

This article covers details about EBC scholarship like scholarship eligibility criteria, online registration process, application form, last date, affidavit format, EBC status and important links.

Full form of EBC ScholarshipEconomically Backward Class Scholarship
Official Name of the SchemeRajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme
Income Limit8 Lakhs per annum
BenefitsEBC scholarship offers 50% & 100% fee concessions for eligible students.
Summary of EBC Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

To apply and receive an EBC scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Admission Criteria for EBC Scholarship

Students must take Admission Through the Central Admission Process i.e. CAP round. Students admitted through the central admission process, known as CAP rounds conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, are eligible.

प्रवेश सरकारी प्रवेश प्रकीयेमधून घेतला असेल तरच विद्यार्थी ईबीसी शिष्यवृत्तीसाठी पात्र असेल.

A resident of Maharashtra:

The applicant must be a Maharashtra resident, and those from the Maharashtra-Karnataka border can also apply for the scheme.

ही सवलत फक्त महाराष्ट्र रहिवाशी प्रमाणपत्र असणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यास लागू असेल. इतर राज्यातील रहिवाशी विद्यार्थी अपात्र. महाराष्ट्र कर्नाटक सीमेवरील विद्यार्थी या योजनेसाठी अर्ज दाखल करू शकतात.

Income limit

The family annual income limit is up to Rs. 8 lakh.

कुटुंबाचे एकूण वार्षिक उत्पन्न लाखापेक्षा कमी असणे आवश्यक.

Children limit

As per the Government Resolution, the first two children are eligible for the scheme.

एकूण अपत्यांपैकी पहिले दोन अपत्य या सवलतीचा फायदा घेऊ शकतात.

Category:

Candidates who are admitted under the general category are eligible. This scholarship is available for all students, including the Open, SC, ST, OBC, NT, and VJ category students.

Aadhaar Card Seeded Bank Account:

The candidate shall possess an Aadhaar-Seeded bank account having a centralized banking system facility.

No Other Scholarship allowed

The candidate should not apply for or avail of any other scholarship or stipend. The candidate should not avail of the benefit of other categories. अर्जदाराने इतर कोणत्याही शिष्यावृतीचा लाभ घेतलेला नसावा

NO GAP or Less Than 2 Years GAP

If the candidate has a gap of 2 years, not eligible for an EBC scholarship.

Other Criteria

The candidate must attempt every semester or annual exam. If admitted in Distance Education, virtual learning and part-time courses, the candidate will not be eligible for an EBC scholarship.

Eligible Courses

This scheme applies to those students who are appearing for any of the following courses:

  • Diploma: Engineering, Pharmacy, Hotel Management & Catering Technology
  • Graduation: Engineering, Pharmacy, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Architecture
  • Post Graduation: MBA, MMS, MCA
  • Medical Education: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTH, BOTH & Nursing
  • Agriculture: Diploma in Agri, Degree in Agri & related subjects, Fruit cultivation, Bio-Tech, Food Technology, Agri Management, Post Graduation in Agri & related subjects
  • Animal, Fish & Milk Dept: Diploma in Animal & Milk, Degree in Animal, Milk, Fish science, Post-graduation in Animal

Courses from GR 07/10/17 (DHE courses) can apply.

EBC scholarship is applicable for government-approved courses.

  • The Courses approved by the Government, University, AICTE, PCI, COA, MCI, NCTE etc. are eligible.
  • Professional and non-professional courses which come Under Directorate of Higher Education (DTE)
  • Government or Non-government aided or Partially Aided – Unaided or Permanent Unaided College and Non-Agricultural Universities and Sub-Centers
  • EBC scholarship in 2022-23 and 2023-24 is available for economically backward class i.e. economically weaker section students.

Note

EBC scholarship is not applicable if the candidate is studying in Private Universities or Self-financed Private Universities.

Benefits of the EBC Scholarship

Professional Courses50% of Tuition/Exam Fees
Non Professional Courses100% of Tuition/Exam Fees
Table of EBC Benefits

For professional courses:

Income up to Rs. 2.50 lakhs2.50 lakhs to 8 lakhs
Government100%50%
Non-government Aided100%50%
Partially aided /unaided50%50%
Permanent Unaided50%50%
Table of EBC Benefits for Professional Courses

If the Income is up to Rs.2,50,000/– The applicant will get the benefit of tuition fees (For Govt course-100%, For non-govt aided course-100%, for partially aided courses-50%, for Permanent unaided course-50%)

If the Income is between Rs.2,50,000/- to Rs.8,00,000/– Applicant will get the benefit of tuition fees (For Govt course-50%, For non-govt. aided course-50%, for partially aided courses-50%, for Permanent unaided course-50%)

For non-professional courses

Income up to 8 lakhs
Government100%
Non-government Aided100%
Partially aided /unaided100%
Permanent Unaided100%
Table of EBC Benefits for Non-Professional Courses

If the Income is up to Rs.8,00,000/- The applicant will get the benefit of tuition fees (For Govt course-100%, For non-govt. aided course-100%, for partially aided courses-100%, for Permanent unaided course-100%)

Documents Required for EBC Scholarship

Documents to be submitted to the institute for verification and approval process of EBC scholarship in Maharashtra:

Domicile Certificate

Students should submit a domicile certificate issued by an Authorized official (Generally Tehsildar or District Collector). Applicants who live in Maharashtra and are from the Maharashtra-Karnataka border area can apply for the scheme.

Income certificate

Students should submit the previous year’s Annual income certificate issued by an Authorized official (Generally Tehsildar or District Collector).

CAP Related document

Applicable for B.ed, Law, B. Ped, M. Ped

Gap Related Document

Only if Gap is there

Family Declaration Certificate

A Family declaration certificate about two children is needed.

Attendance Certificate

Attendance Certificate with 50% from Concern College.

Marksheet

Previous year’s Mark sheet

Exam fee receipt

You may also need to produce a receipt of exam fees

Process for EBC Scholarship

  1. Take three Copies of the printout of the filled application form.
  2. Take your Signature, attach the required document and Undertaking.
  3. Two copies, along with Documents, are to be submitted to the institution and the third one shall be returned as an acknowledgement.

Schedule & Last Date

To get more information about the schedule and dates for EBC, please reach out to the administrative officer at your institute.

Please refer to the notice section of the MahaDBT Website for more information.

Application Form

The EBC scholarship 2023 application form & online registration are available at the MahaDBT website. Registration is available in both English as well as the Marathi language.

Details required for EBC registration:

You may need the following details at the time of online EBC scholarship form filling.

  • Aadhaar No.: 12 digit aadhaar number
  • Personal Details – Name, Gender, Candidature type, Category, Religion, Date of Birth, mother tongue.
  • Admission Details – Admission year, program type, Institute name, course name, choice code, seat type, admission date, reporting date, CAP round, CAP Merit No., Contact Details, Other Personal Details, The Enrollment Number assigned by the University / MSBTE
  • Family Income Details (For Financial Year 2016-17): Total Family income including both parents, Income certificate issuing authority (Collector/Tahsildar/SDO), Income Certificate date and number
  • Bank Details: Candidate Name as per bank record, Account Number, IFSC Code, Branch name, MICR Code,
  • Qualification details: SSC, HSC, Graduation etc.
  • Photograph: Scanned copy of Photograph

EBC Scholarship Renewal

  1. Last year, students who availed of the scholarship could apply for the Renewal scholarship.
  2. To Renew the application, a student should use an application ID from the list published on the website of DHE Pune, Higher Education Directorate.

EBC Scholarship Helpline

Candidates should refer to the Government Resolution for Fee Reimbursement and then Contact the Concerned institution for queries about eligibility, password reset, etc. Contact the concerned Regional Office if the institution is not able to handle the issue, then, below are the contact details of DTE for help:

Helpline No.: 022-49150800

MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer Dept.)

  • Phone No.: 18001025311
  • Email ID: mahadbt.helpdesk@maharashtra.gov.in
  • Working Days: Monday to Saturday
  • Timing: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

DTE (Directorate of Technical Education)

  • Address: Directorate Of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai, 3, Mahapalika Marg, Post Box No.1967, Opp Metro Cinema, Mumbai 400001
  • Administrative Queries: Phone No: 022-30233484/479 E-mail Id: desk15dte@gmail.com
  • Technical issues: Phone No: 022-30233438
  • E-mail id: ebc@dtemaharashtra.gov.in