Sarkari Yojana

Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools

Maharashtra
Quick Summary: Maharashtra gives VJNT and SBC students in 5th to 10th standard who scored above 50% and ranked first or second in class an annual scholarship of ₹ 200/- (5th-7th) or ₹ 400/- (8th-10th).

About Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools

To encourage Backward Class students to pursue education, the government of Maharashtra brought in Meritorious Scholarships for VJNT and SBC students studying in Secondary Schools. Each year, students in 5th to 7th standard receive ₹ 200/- and those in 8th to 10th standard receive ₹ 400/- per annum.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The student must have scored above 50 percent…

The student must have scored above 50 percent marks in the previous year's annual examination and come first or second in the class.

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Only students from the VJNT / SBC category…

Only students from the VJNT / SBC category can apply.

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The student has to be in a class…

The student has to be in a class from 5th to 10th standard.

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No income limit applies to this scholarship

No income limit applies to this scholarship.

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

Benefits Provided

Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A student in 5th to 7th standard is…

A student in 5th to 7th standard is given ₹ 200/- per annum.

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For 8th to 10th standard, the scholarship is…

For 8th to 10th standard, the scholarship is ₹ 400/- per annum.

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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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste

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Certificate of domicile

Certificate of domicile

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence

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Student's Aadhar card

Student's Aadhar card

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account

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The school marksheet

The school marksheet

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A photograph of passport size

A photograph of passport size

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools through the offline application process outlined below.

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Students should approach their school principal to apply

Students should approach their school principal to apply.

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The Head Master of the school forwards the…

The Head Master of the school forwards the application through the Block Education Officer concerned to the District Social Welfare Officer of the Zillah Parishad concerned.

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In Mumbai City, proposals alone are sent to…

In Mumbai City, proposals alone are sent to the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare, Mumbai City.

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