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Maintenance Allowance To VJNT And SBC Students Studying In Professional Courses And Living In Hostel Attached To Professional Colleges

Government of Maharashtra introduced the scheme to complete the education of V.J.N.T and S.B.C students who are the student of professional courses.

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About This Scheme

The government of Maharashtra introduced the scheme to complete the education of V.J.N.T and S.B.C students who are students of professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Animal Husbandry, etc. Professional courses are divided into A, B, and C categories and accordingly, maintenance allowance is given to the students through the concerned Principal of the college. For 4 to 5 years course (Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, etc.) Rs. 700/- per month, for 2 to 3 years course (Engineering Dip., M.B.A, M.S.W, etc.) Rs. 500/- and for 2 years and lesser duration courses (B.Ed., D.Ed.) Rs. 500/- per month for 10 months as maintenance allowance in addition to other Government Scholarships.

Benefits

  1. Professional courses are divided into A, B, and C categories and accordingly, maintenance allowance is given to the students through the concerned Principal of the college.
  2. For 4 to 5 years course (Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, etc.) Rs. 700/- per month, for 2 to 3 years course (Engineering Dip., M.B.A, M.S.W, etc.) Rs. 500/- and for 2 years and lesser duration courses (B.Ed., D.Ed.) Rs. 500/- per month for 10 months as maintenance allowance in addition to other Government Scholarships.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    Students should belong to VJNT or SBC category.

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    Students should be studying in professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Animal Husbandry, etc.

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    Students should submit an Application form for admission in Govt. Hostel.

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    Students should have been admitted to the hostels attached to professional colleges or approved private hostels.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar Number.
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    Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra.
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    Caste Certificate VJNT or SBC Community (duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar).
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    Family Income Certificate.
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    Marksheet of the Latest Educational Qualification.
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    Bank Account Details.
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    Passport-sized Photograph.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: Visit the official website to register yourself by clicking on “New Applicant registration” and fill in all the mandatory details (Applicant’s Name, Username, Password, Email, and Mobile Number)

Step 2: Now, you may Login by filling Login details.

Step 3: Create your profile by filling in all your updated personal details like address, qualifications, etc.

Step 4: After filling in 100% of the profile information, you may apply for the eligible schemes.

After Scrutiny concerned college should forward his application to the concerned Asstt. Commissioner Social Welfare for sanction.

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Quick Info

Level
State Government

Available In

Maharashtra

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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