Maharashtra ITI Scholarship 2025-26: Registration Form, Status, Amount Awarded

The Maharashtra ITI Scholarship schemes help students from poor and backward families who want to study in ITI (Industrial Training Institutes). It was started by the Maharashtra Government to support students who cannot afford the course fees. The different schemes under this scholarship offer financial aid to students so that they can complete their ITI education without worrying about the cost. It is mainly for SC, ST, OBC, EWS (open category), SEBC, and disabled students. The process to apply is fully online through the MahaDBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal.

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Types of Maharashtra ITI Scholarships

There are different scholarships available under the Maharashtra ITI scheme. Each scholarship has different eligibility rules based on category and family income.

1. Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for SC Category

• For students from Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• Covers full course fee of ITI education
• Family income should be less than INR 8,00,000
• Must study in a government or PPP-approved private ITI

2. Vocational Training Fee Reimbursement for EWS and SEBC Category

• For students from Open (EWS) and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)
• If family income is below INR 2,50,000: 100% fee reimbursement
• If income is between INR 2,50,000 and INR 8,00,000: 80% of the fee is paid by the government

3. Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/Neo-Buddhists)

• For SC and Neo-Buddhist (Nav Buddha) students
• Income limit: Below INR 2,50,000
• Provides tuition fees, maintenance allowance, books, and exam fee reimbursement
• Students must be domiciled in Maharashtra

4. Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities

• For students with minimum 40% disability
• Offers tuition fees, study materials, and other benefits
• Only for Maharashtra domicile students

5. Other Private Scholarships for ITI Students

These scholarships are not directly from the government but help ITI or technical students.

Examples:

• Infosys Foundation STEM Stars: For girl students in STEM subjects
• Bharti Airtel Scholarship: For tech students from top 50 NIRF colleges
• Vidyadhan Scholarship: For Class 11 and 12 students
• Global Scholar Challenge (TOEFL): For college students and professionals

Maharashtra ITI Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the ITI scholarships, students must follow these rules:

General Eligibility:

• Must have taken admission through PPP scheme in a Government or Private ITI
• Must be domiciled (resident) of Maharashtra
• Must belong to SC, SEBC, EWS, Neo-Buddhist, or disabled category depending on the scheme
• Should not have received the same scholarship before for the same course
• Should not be admitted through management quota
• Must be studying in DGT or MSCVT-approved ITI courses
• Students must attend classes regularly and pass exams

Income Criteria:

• For most schemes: Income must be below INR 8,00,000
• For Government of India Post-Matric scheme: Below INR 2,50,000
• Orphan students can also apply, but need a recommendation letter

Age and Course Criteria

• No fixed age limit mentioned for most scholarships
• Should be enrolled in a recognised ITI course
• Students must appear for all semester or annual exams
• If a student fails or has low attendance, they may lose the scholarship

Maharashtra ITI Scholarship Application Process

Students can apply online using the MahaDBT Portal. Here are the steps:

1. Visit the official website: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in .
2. Register using your email ID and mobile number
3. Create your user ID and password
4. Login and fill in your personal and academic details
5. Choose the correct scholarship scheme
6. Upload all required documents
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation page

Documents Required for Maharashtra ITI Scholarship

Here is a list of documents needed while applying online:

• SSC (10th) marksheet
• ITI admission receipt or letter (under PPP scheme)
• Maharashtra domicile certificate
• Caste certificate (for SC/Neo-Buddhist/SEBC students)
• Income certificate of the family
• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook copy
• Recommendation letter (for orphans)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Attendance certificate (if asked)
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature (scanned copy)

How to Check ITI Maharashtra Scholarship Status Online?

After submitting the form, students can track their application status on the MahaDBT portal:

1. Visit the website of mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
2. Login with your user ID and password
3. Go to “My Applied Schemes”
4. Click on “Check Status”
5. You will see whether the application is under process, approved, or rejected
6. You can also check if the money has been credited to your bank account

The Maharashtra ITI Scholarship 2025-26 is a powerful initiative to ensure that talented students don’t abandon their technical careers due to financial hardship. If you meet the eligibility criteria, make sure to apply before the deadline and track your status on the MahaDBT portal. Take advantage of this government support to build a brighter future with skilled education in Maharashtra!