The Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana, launched by the Government of Maharashtra in 2024, is a scholarship program aimed at supporting underprivileged OBC students pursuing higher education. Named in honor of social reformer Savitribai Phule, the scheme provides up to ₹60,000 per year to each beneficiary to cover expenses such as tuition, living, and other academic costs.
| Scheme | Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana |
| Type | Govt Scheme for OBC Students |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Applicable | OBC Students |
| Benefits | Financial assistance |
Benefits
- Financial Support: Eligible students receive ₹60,000 annually through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to their bank accounts.
- Target Group: Students from OBC, SCM (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes), and Nomadic Tribes categories (excluding certain sub-groups) studying in Maharashtra are eligible beneficiaries.
- Coverage: Beneficiaries include both professional and non-professional course students pursuing higher education in recognized TVET or academic institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: Must be a resident of Maharashtra.
- Caste/Category: Belong to OBC, SCM, or eligible Nomadic Tribes (with some exclusions).
- Family Income: Annual parental income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- Educational Enrollment: Must have passed 12th grade and be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program (degree or diploma).
- Attendance: Minimum 75% attendance is required each academic year.
- Other Special Conditions: Disability: Must present a valid certificate verifying ≥40% disability. Orphan: Requires a certificate from the Women & Child Welfare department.
- Non-local Residence: Students studying away from home and living in hostels or rented accommodation may qualify, subject to documentation
Required Documents
To apply, students must submit:
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate (OBC/SCM/NT category)
- Income certificate
- 10th and 12th mark sheets
- College admission proof
- Domicile or residential proof
- Notarized affidavit for non-home residency (if applicable)
- Disability or orphan certificate, if applicable
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
- Passport-size photo and mobile number
How to Apply
Offline Application Process:
- Visit your nearest Social Welfare office (block or district level).
- Obtain and fill out the application form, attaching required documents and a photo.
- Submit the completed form and retain the acknowledgment receipt.
- After verification, the approved financial assistance is credited to your bank account via DBT.
Online Application (if available):
- Check the Maharashtra DBT portal or official website for updates—for now, the scheme primarily follows offline submission.