Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship

The "Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship" is an initiative by the Maharashtra Government, specifically designed to encourage scheduled caste students to pursue hi...

Key details

Benefits

> ***Scholarship Rate:***

> ***Duration:***

**Note:** Totaling ₹3,000 per academic year.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. > ***Application Process:***
  3. **Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the respective junior college or college and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
  4. **Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
  5. **Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Principal of the respective junior college or college.
  6. **Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Principal of the respective junior college or college to whom the application has been submitted.
  7. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
  8. > ***Proposal Submission by Principals:***

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship / what is the eligibility?

1. The boy/girl should belong Scheduled Caste. 1. The applicant should be studying in classes 11th and 12th in Junior Colleges and Colleges. 1. The applicant should have passed the Class 10th examination with 75% or more marks. 1. Backward-class students who have been admitted to class 11t...

What are the benefits of Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship?

> ***Scholarship Rate:*** - Class 11th: ₹300/- per month. - Class 12th: ₹300/- per month. > ***Duration:*** - Ten months **Note:** Totaling ₹3,000 per academic year.

How to apply online for Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship?

**Offline** > ***Application Process:*** **Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the respective junior college or college and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect fill...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026