Sarkari Yojana
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance
About Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance
The Government of Maharashtra introduced the Panjabrao Deshmukh Scheme as a welfare measure that funds higher education for students from economically weaker sections of society. It helps cover tuition fees, examination fees and other associated costs.
Its purpose is to motivate and assist students from economically weaker backgrounds to continue into higher education and realise their career goals. It seeks to narrow the divide between well-off and disadvantaged students so that every deserving learner enjoys equal access to higher education.
Eligible students apply through the scheme’s online portal, entering personal information, academic records, an income certificate and other documents required by the guidelines. The authorities check and scrutinise each application, and the assistance is then paid straight into the bank accounts of eligible students.
In short, the Panjabrao Deshmukh Scheme is a significant step by the Government of Maharashtra towards inclusive and fair education, giving much-needed financial backing to students from economically weaker sections and helping them reach their educational ambitions.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
01 Jan 2020
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria: (As per the GR Dated 07th Oct 2017, 22nd Feb 2018 , 01st March 2018, 18th June 2018 )
The applicant must be an Indian national
The applicant must be an Indian national.
The candidate must be domiciled in Maharashtra State
The candidate must be domiciled in Maharashtra State.
The applicant must be a "Bonafide Student of…
The applicant must be a "Bonafide Student of Institute" admitted to a Professional and Technical course (Diploma / Graduation / Post Graduation Degree) listed in the GR
Students of Deemed University and Private university are…
Students of Deemed University and Private university are not covered
Admission must have been through the Centralized Admission…
Admission must have been through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
The applicant must not be receiving any other…
The applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship/stipend.
In the current Academic Year, a maximum of…
In the current Academic Year, a maximum of 2 children per family may benefit from the scheme.
Total annual income of the Family / Guardian…
Total annual income of the Family / Guardian must not exceed 8 Lakhs.
At least 50 % attendance is needed in…
At least 50 % attendance is needed in the previous semester (newly admitted students are exempt).
The candidate must not have a gap of…
The candidate must not have a gap of 2 or more years during the course.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of Maharashtra domicile
Certificate of Maharashtra domicile
For fresh applicants, the HSC and SSC mark…
For fresh applicants, the HSC and SSC mark sheets
Parents' income certificate
Parents' income certificate.
Mark sheet of the previous year
Mark sheet of the previous year.
A sworn affidavit
A sworn affidavit
For registered labourers/aplabhudarak shetkari (marginal farmers), a proof…
For registered labourers/aplabhudarak shetkari (marginal farmers), a proof letter approved by the tahsildar or the parents' income certificate.
The student's Aadhaar identity card
The student's Aadhaar identity card
PAN card of the student (optional)
PAN card of the student (optional)
PAN card of the father 10.PAN card of…
PAN card of the father 10.PAN card of the mother (optional)
2020-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Open https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?str=E9DDFA703C38E51AA5337B52CE309785
Open https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?str=E9DDFA703C38E51AA5337B52CE309785
Select New Applicant Registration
Select New Applicant Registration: first-time candidates should create an account by providing their name, mobile number and a password
Select Applicant Login
Select Applicant Login: sign in with your username and password
Use Find eligible scheme, entering particulars such as…
Use Find eligible scheme, entering particulars such as religion, caste, annual income, department (Directorate of Medical Education Research) and disability type, then apply for the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance.
Official Application & Website
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