State Post-metric Scholarship For Disabled
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.
- Ministry / Department
- Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is State Post-metric Scholarship For Disabled?
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.
- Benefit
- 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/-
- Level
- State — Maharashtra
- Ministry / Dept.
- Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The applicant should be a citizen of India. 1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra. 1. The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra. 1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visua
- Last verified
- Recently
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/-
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Offline application — step 3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
Step 4: Offline application — step 4
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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