Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC)

About this scheme

The Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC) is a Maharashtra government initiative. It provides financial assistance for tuition and exam fees to economically backward students pursuing higher education. Eligible students must have a family income under ₹8 lakhs and secure admission through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).

Eligibility

• Domicile: Must be a domicile of Maharashtra
• Admission: Admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) in government, aided, or permanently unaided institutions
• Courses: Professional and technical courses (Diploma, UG, PG) recognized by DHE/DTE
• Income limit: Total annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakhs
• Quota: Admitted under the general/open category
• Family benefit limit: Restricted to a maximum of 2 children per family
• Attendance: Minimum of 50% attendance in the previous semester (except for fresh admits)

Benefits

• Professional courses: 100% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for family income up to ₹2.5 lakh
• Professional courses: 50% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for family income ₹2.5–8 lakh
• Non-professional courses: 100% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for family income up to ₹8 lakh
• Covers Diploma, UG, and PG courses recognized by DHE/DTE

Required documents

• Domicile Certificate: Student's Maharashtra domicile certificate
• Income Certificate: Current financial year family income certificate issued by the Tehsildar
• CAP Allotment Letter: Proof of admission through the centralized process
• Academic Mark Sheets: SSC, HSC, and mark sheets from all previous academic years
• Fee Receipt: College fee receipt for the current academic year
• Undertaking: A family declaration regarding the number of children benefitting from the scheme