SC/ST Scholarships
Comprehensive scholarship programs for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. Government-sponsored financial assistance to support your educational journey at Vasantrao Kale College.
Available Scholarship Schemes
Government-sponsored financial assistance programs for SC/ST students
Pre-Matric Scholarships
Class I-XFor SC/ST Students (Class I to X)
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- Annual book and stationery grant
- Direct benefit transfer (DBT)
- Renewable annually
Post-Matric Scholarships
Class XI & AboveFor SC/ST Students (Class XI onwards)
- Complete tuition fee reimbursement
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- Book and equipment allowance
- Study tour and thesis typing charges
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Professional CoursesFor Professional & Technical Courses
- For engineering, medical, management courses
- Merit-based selection
- Annual renewal based on performance
- Direct bank transfer
Top Class Education Scheme
Higher EducationFor Quality Higher Education
- For recognized institutions
- Covers tuition, hostel, and living expenses
- Academic equipment support
- Laptop/computer allowance
Eligibility Criteria
General requirements for SC/ST scholarship applications
Basic Eligibility
- Must belong to SC/ST category
- Valid caste certificate required
- Domicile of Maharashtra state
- Regular student of the college
- Not availing any other scholarship
- Bank account in student's name
Income Criteria
- Pre-Matric: No income limit
- Post-Matric: ₹2.5 Lakh/annum
- Merit-cum-Means: ₹2.5 Lakh/annum
- Top Class: ₹8 Lakh/annum
- Income certificate mandatory
- Annual verification required
Academic Requirements
- Minimum 50% marks in previous exam
- Regular attendance (minimum 75%)
- No pending backlogs/failures
- Good academic conduct
- Annual performance review
- Renewal based on progress
Application Process
Step-by-step guide to apply for SC/ST scholarships
Online Registration
Register on the official Maharashtra scholarship portal (mahadbtmahait.gov.in) with your personal details and create a unique login ID.
Fill Application Form
Complete the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and family details. Select the appropriate scholarship scheme.
Upload Documents
Upload all required documents in the specified format and size. Ensure all documents are clear and readable.
College Verification
Submit the application for college verification. The college will verify your academic details and approve the application.
Final Submission
After college verification, submit the final application. Track your application status online and wait for approval.
Required Documents
Complete list of documents needed for scholarship application
Essential Documents
Academic Documents
Document Guidelines
- All documents must be self-attested
- Upload documents in PDF format only
- Maximum file size: 1MB per document
- Ensure documents are clear and readable
- Original documents for verification
- Certificates must be government issued
- Income certificate valid for current year
- Keep backup copies of all documents
Important Dates 2025
Key dates and deadlines for scholarship applications
Application Portal Opens
Online scholarship portal opens for new applications and renewals
Application Deadline
Last date for submitting online scholarship applications
College Verification
Deadline for college verification and approval of applications
Document Verification
Final deadline for document verification and submission
Scholarship Disbursement
Approved scholarships will be disbursed to student accounts
Scholarship Support
Get assistance with your scholarship application
Scholarship Cell
Dedicated support for SC/ST scholarship queries and assistance
Phone Support
Call us for immediate assistance with scholarship applications
Email Support
Send your queries and get detailed responses via email
Ready to Apply?
Start your scholarship application today and secure your educational future