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Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2025

Awarded by Government of Maharashtra

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

High/Secondary School

Funding Type

Partial Funding · INR 300 per month

Eligible Courses

Selected subjects offered by the Institutions

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Maharashtra residents

Can Be Taken At

Educational institutions in MaharashtraIndia

Provider

Government of Maharashtra

Last Verified On

09 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship aimed at supporting Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Maharashtra for higher secondary education (11th and 12th standard).

Eligibility Criteria for Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship:

Applicants must:

  • Be a resident of Maharashtra
  • Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
  • Be admitted to 11th or 12th standard
  • Have secured 75% or more in SSC (10th) examination
  • There is no income limit

Value of Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship:

  • Under this scheme, the SC students who secured 75% or more than 75% marks in the SSC examination and takes admission in the 11th Std. will get scholarship @ Rs. 300 per month for 10 months for two years. I.e. in the 11th and 12th Std.
  • This Scholarship will be given in addition to GOI scholarship and Freeship

Documents Required:

  • Cast Certificate
  • 10th Mark sheet
  • TC/LC
  • 11th Admission Receipt

Application Process:

  • Apply online via the Maharashtra DBT portal.
  • Submit documents and get verification from your college.
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of Maharashtra. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2025 is Expired.
  • Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2025 is offered to High/Secondary School degree.
  • Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2025 is offered for Selected subjects offered by the Institutions.
  • Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2025 is open for: Open to Maharashtra residents.
  • Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2025 is offered by Government of Maharashtra.
  • Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship 2025 covers Partial Funding, INR 300 per month.