Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Open Category Students, Maharashtra 2024-25

About the Program

The Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Open Category Students, Maharashtra 2024-25 is an initiative by the Directorate of Medical Education Research, Government of Maharashtra. This scheme aims to offer financial support to students from the open category who are enrolled in MBBS, BDS, or postgraduate medical (MD/MS) courses. Eligible students will receive reimbursement for the fees approved by the Fees Regulatory Authority (FRA) of their respective institutes.

Source: Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal

Eligibility & Deadline

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be Indian citizens.
• Hold domicile status in Maharashtra.
• Belong to the open category.
• Have secured admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
• Be pursuing MBBS, BDS, or postgraduate medical (MD/MS) courses in private unaided colleges.

Benefits

Students selected under this scheme will have their FRA-approved fees reimbursed for private institutions, while government institute students will receive reimbursement as per government-approved fee structures.

Eligibility & Deadline

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be Indian citizens.
• Hold domicile status in Maharashtra.
• Belong to the open category.
• Have secured admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
• Be pursuing MBBS, BDS, or postgraduate medical (MD/MS) courses in private unaided colleges.

Benefits

Students selected under this scheme will have their FRA-approved fees reimbursed for private institutions, while government institute students will receive reimbursement as per government-approved fee structures.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide the following documents:

• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate
• SSC and HSC mark sheets
• Previous academic year’s mark sheet
• Father’s PAN card
• Student’s PAN card (optional)
• Mother’s PAN card (optional)

How to Apply for the Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme (Maharashtra) 2024-25

Follow these steps to apply for the scheme:

Step 1: Visit the Official Portal

• Go to the Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

Step 2: Register/Login

• If you are a new user, click on "New Applicant Registration" and create an account using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• If you already have an account, log in with your credentials.

Step 3: Select the Scheme

• After logging in, go to the "Scholarship & Benefits" section.
• Search for "Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Open Category Students" under the Directorate of Medical Education Research.
• Click on "Apply" to proceed.

Step 4: Fill in the Application Form

• Enter personal details such as name, Aadhaar number, contact information, and category.
• Provide educational details, including course name, college name, and admission details.
• Upload the required documents (Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, mark sheets, PAN card, etc.).

Step 5: Submit the Application

• Review all the details carefully before submission.
• Click "Submit" to complete the application process.

Step 6: Track Application Status

• After submission, you can track the status of your application through the portal by logging in and navigating to the "My Applications" section.

Step 7: Verification & Approval

• The submitted application will be verified by the concerned authorities. If approved, the reimbursement amount will be credited to your registered bank account.