- Provides financial assistance to eligible Maharashtra students without government hostel admission.
- Offers ₹50,000 to ₹80,000 for 10 months, based on the study location.
- Covers eligible OBC, VJ, NT and SBC students pursuing higher education.
- Transfers the assistance directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- Maharashtra Hostel Management System (For Grievance and Support)
- Toll Free Number: 020-26127569
- Email: hmasgrievance@gmail.com
- District Wise Social Welfare Contact Details
- Directorate of Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Contact Details
- 020-26127880
- 020-26051814
- 020-26055186
- Directorate of Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Email: dvjntobcsbcwpune@gmail.com
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Maharashtra Gyan Jyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhar Scheme |
| Benefits | Financial assistance of ₹50,000 to ₹80,00. |
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| Nodal Agency | Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
Maharashtra Gyan Jyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhar Scheme: Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply
The Gyan Jyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhar Scheme helps students from the OBC, VJ, NT and SBC categories who pursue higher education after Class 12 but cannot get a government hostel seat. It gives financial assistance for food, accommodation and subsistence, paid directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account. The nodal agency is the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra.
Latest Update: Increased Assistance
Under a revised government resolution dated 27 October 2026, the Maharashtra Government has increased the assistance. The revised rates apply from the academic year 2026-27.
Key Benefits
- ₹50,000 to ₹80,000 for 10 months, depending on where the college is located
- Money transferred directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Paid in four instalments. The first comes after approval, and later ones depend on attendance
- Separate allowance for educational materials (see below)
- Provision for 600 seats per district, covering up to 21,600 students across 36 districts
Assistance by Location
| Location of institution | Total for 10 months | Food | Accommodation | Subsistence |
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| Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nagpur | ₹80,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Other divisional cities and remaining municipal corporation areas | ₹66,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Other district headquarters and eligible nearby areas | ₹57,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Taluka-level locations | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹7,000 |
Educational Materials Allowance
Students in other courses get ₹4,000 per year. For technical and engineering courses, the source gives two different figures, ₹8,000 in one place and ₹6,000 in another. Confirm the correct amount in the official government resolution before relying on either. This allowance is separate from the amounts in the table.
Who Is Eligible?
- Resident of Maharashtra, from the OBC, VJ, NT or SBC category, with a valid caste certificate
- Completed Class 12 and pursuing a professional or non-professional course at an institution recognised by a competent authority (AICTE, MCI, Pharmacy Council, Council of Architecture, State Government or equivalent)
- At least 60% marks or an equivalent grade/CGPA
- Parental annual income not above ₹2.50 lakh (the revised limit applies if the Centre changes the post-matric scholarship limit)
- Aadhaar linked to a nationalised bank account
- Not a resident of the same city or taluka as the college
- Eligible for a government hostel but not admitted to one
- Age not above 30 years
- Not employed or running a business
- Not receiving benefits under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana
Students who join a course mid-way, or who have an education gap, can also apply if they meet the other conditions.
Conditions to Keep Receiving Benefits
- At least 75% attendance
- Pass each academic year. No benefit is paid during a failure period, but it can resume after you pass, within the maximum benefit period
- One ATKT is allowed, and a second makes the student ineligible
- Submit the semester result within 15 days
- The benefit lasts up to 5 years, or up to 6 years for engineering and medical students
Selection and Reservation
Selection is on merit within each category. 70% of seats go to professional courses and 30% to non-professional courses. Reservation provisions also apply for women, persons with disabilities and orphan students.
Documents Required
- Rent agreement and rent receipt
- Notarised affidavit confirming rented accommodation and non-residence in the college’s city or taluka
- Affidavit that you have not been admitted to a government hostel
- Self-declaration that the information is true
- Proof of college admission
- Maharashtra domicile or residence proof
- Caste certificate (OBC, VJ, NT or SBC)
- Parent’s income certificate
- Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked bank account details
- Class 12 marksheet
- Disability or orphan certificate, if applicable
How to Apply
Applications are online through the HMAS portal.
- Register with your username, password, mobile number and email, and verify by OTP.
- Log in and complete Aadhaar authentication.
- Select your category, caste, income, college district and taluka, academic year and application type.
- Fill in personal, caste certificate, address and parent details.
- Enter your current course and past qualification details, including any education gap.
- Upload the documents and check each file.
- Complete the other details section, then add your bank details and passbook copy.
- Arrange hostel preferences if the portal asks for them.
- Preview, accept the declaration and submit.
Use the Application Status section to track your application, check your hostel selection status, and download your application form and payment receipt.
Application Dates
The schedule listed for the earlier cycle was online submission from 25 February to 10 March 2026, a merit list on 11 March, and admissions from 12 to 20 March 2026. The department issues schedules from time to time and may extend or revise them, so check the latest notice before applying.
Contact
- HMAS grievance and support: 020-26127569 (toll-free)
- Email: hmasgrievance@gmail.com
- Directorate of Other Backward Bahujan Welfare: 020-26127880, 020-26051814, 020-26055186
- Email: dvjntobcsbcwpune@gmail.com