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Minority & Government Schemes

Information regarding financial assistance schemes provided by the State and Central Government for Minority, EBC, and other eligible students.

State & Central Government Scholarships

Vasantrao Kale College is committed to making higher education accessible. We assist students in availing various scholarships provided by the Minority Development Department and the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE).

These schemes are primarily designed to support meritorious students from minority communities (Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, Parsi, Jain, & Jews) and Economically Backward Classes (EBC).

Centralized Application (MahaDBT / NSP)

Applications for State schemes are processed through MahaDBT, while Central Government minority schemes are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Major Schemes Available

State Minority Scholarship

  • Target Group: Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, Parsi, Jain & Jews communities.

  • Income Limit: Parent/Guardian's annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000.

  • Academic: Candidate should have passed the previous examination without backlog.

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti (EBC)

  • Target Group: Open category students belonging to Economically Backward Classes.

  • Income Limit: Annual income limit up to ₹8,00,000.

  • Benefit: 50% reimbursement of Tuition Fees and Exam Fees.

Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna

  • Target Group: Children of registered labor / marginal farmers / those whose parents' income is up to ₹8 Lakhs.

  • Condition: Student must be residing in a hostel (Govt/Private) or paying guest accommodation in the city of study.

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships

  • Target Group: Top 20th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII.

  • Income Limit: Family income should be less than ₹4,50,000 per annum.

Mandatory Documents Required

  • Income Certificate from Tahsildar (Valid for the current financial year).
  • Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra.
  • Minority Declaration Affidavit (For Minority Scholarships).
  • Aadhar Card (Linked with Bank Account & Mobile Number).
  • Previous Year Marksheets (10th, 12th, and Degree if applicable).
  • Bank Passbook Photocopy (Nationalized Bank Preferred).
  • College Admission Fee Receipt.
  • Hostel Certificate / Rent Agreement (Required for Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh scheme).