NSP Scholarships in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is one of the highest-volume NSP states in India, with millions of students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities applying each year. The state runs the MahaDBT portal for state-level scholarships, which operates alongside NSP — students with scheme eligibility under both portals apply separately on each. The Maharashtra Social Justice and Special Assistance Department coordinates SC/OBC NSP verification, while the Tribal Development Department handles ST applications.
NSP Schemes Available in Maharashtra
The following central government scholarship schemes on NSP are directly relevant for students in Maharashtra. These are administered by central ministries but verified by the state nodal officer. Click any scheme for full eligibility details and documents.
Maharashtra also lists additional state-level scholarship schemes on NSP. These are separate from the central schemes above and are managed by the state government. Check the Maharashtra state government scholarship portal alongside NSP to ensure you do not miss state-specific benefits that you may qualify for independently.
How to Apply for NSP Scholarships in Maharashtra
State-Level Schemes on NSP
Maharashtra operates state-level scholarship schemes on NSP through the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, covering post-matric OBC, NT (Nomadic Tribes), SBC (Special Backward Category), and VJNT (Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes) students. These include post-matric scholarships for students in Group A professional courses (medicine, engineering, law) with maintenance amounts comparable to central SC/ST schemes. Additionally, Maharashtra's MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) hosts state schemes for SC, ST, OBC, and EBC students that are entirely separate from NSP — students must apply on both platforms to access the full range of available scholarships.
Maharashtra students must apply on MahaDBT for state schemes and on NSP for central schemes — these are entirely separate applications. Many students miss state-level benefits by assuming NSP covers everything. Check both portals at the start of each academic year.
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