Sarkari Yojana

Educational Assistance for Degree Course

Maharashtra
Quick Summary: The MBOCWW gives ₹20,000 per year to up to two children of registered construction workers in Maharashtra, as well as the wife of a registered male worker, while they pursue an undergraduate degree.

About Educational Assistance for Degree Course

Launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW) under the Labour Department Maharashtra, the Educational Assistance for Degree Course scheme supports families of construction labourers in higher education. Children of registered construction workers who are studying for an undergraduate degree receive ₹20,000/- per year. The wife of a registered male worker is also entitled to this support.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Educational Assistance for Degree Course, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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A parent or guardian of the student must…

A parent or guardian of the student must hold registration with the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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The applicant has to be studying in a…

The applicant has to be studying in a degree course, whether in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year.

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Support is capped at two children per worker,…

Support is capped at two children per worker, and the wife of a registered male worker may also benefit.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Educational Assistance for Degree Course provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Undergraduate students are paid ₹20,000/- every year…

Undergraduate students are paid ₹20,000/- every year as financial support.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph.

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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The worker's identity card issued by the Maharashtra…

The worker's identity card issued by the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook.

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The mark sheet or school certificate showing that…

The mark sheet or school certificate showing that the previous academic level was passed.

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The admission acknowledgment or bonafide certificate for the…

The admission acknowledgment or bonafide certificate for the ongoing academic year.

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Any one residence proof among Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration…

Any one residence proof among Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Educational Assistance for Degree Course through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Step-1: Download the scheme application form available on the official MBOCWW website.

Step-2: Complete each compulsory field on the form and attach copies of the required documents, self-attesting them where needed.

Step-3: Hand over the completed and signed form, along with the documents, to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor Officer.

Step-4: Ask the receiving authority for an acknowledgment or receipt, and check that it shows the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References