Tuition Fee and Examination Fee for Tribal Students Maharashtra 2024-25

Tuition Fee and Examination Fee for Tribal Students (Freeship), Maharashtra 2024-25 is an initiative by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe (ST) community students of the state pursuing post-matriculation studies. Selected students will receive reimbursement for their tuition and examination fees based on the approved fee structure of their respective colleges or institutions.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:

  • have domicile of Maharashtra
  • belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
  • be studying at the post-matric level at a recognised institution
  • have an annual family income of no more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Benefits

Selected students will receive reimbursement for tuition and exam fees according to the approved fee structure of the respective college or institution.

Documents
  • Caste certificate (mandatory)
  • Income certificate
  • Domicile certificate
  • Previous year’s marksheet
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘New Applicant Registration’ button at the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Fill in all required details, verify the email and the phone number, enter the captcha and click on the  ‘Register’ button.
Step 5: After successfully registering on the portal, click on the ‘Applicant login’ button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 6: Log in using the username and password.
Step 7: Fill in the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 31st March 2025

Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Contact Details

Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra
First Floor, Mantralaya (Extension Building),
Madame Cama Road,
Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mumbai – 400032
Mantralaya Main Telephone Number – 22024243