Scholarship for Minority Students Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER), Maharashtra 2024-25

About the Program

The Scholarship for Minority Students Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER), Maharashtra 2024-25 is an initiative by the Minority Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to minority students enrolled in specified health science courses. Eligible students will receive a scholarship covering either their total annual course fee or ₹50,000, whichever is lower.

Eligibility & Deadline

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be an Indian citizen.
• Be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• Belong to a minority community (Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, Jewish).
• Have secured admission through CET/competitive exam or based on Higher Secondary School (HSC) marks.
• Be enrolled in one of the following courses:
  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
  • BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
  • BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
  • BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
  • BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
  • BPTH (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
  • BOTH (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
  • BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
  • BPO (Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics)
  • BPMT (Bachelor of Paramedical Technology)
  • B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing
  • Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Optometry
  • Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
  • Courses affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
• Have a total annual family income of ₹8,00,000 or less.

Eligibility & Deadline

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be an Indian citizen.
• Be a domicile of Maharashtra.
• Belong to a minority community (Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, Jewish).
• Have secured admission through CET/competitive exam or based on Higher Secondary School (HSC) marks.
• Be enrolled in one of the following courses:
  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
  • BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
  • BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
  • BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
  • BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
  • BPTH (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
  • BOTH (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
  • BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
  • BPO (Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics)
  • BPMT (Bachelor of Paramedical Technology)
  • B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing
  • Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Optometry
  • Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
  • Courses affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
• Have a total annual family income of ₹8,00,000 or less.

Benefits

The selected students will receive a scholarship covering either their total annual course fee or ₹50,000, whichever is lower.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide the following documents:

• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate
• School leaving 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)
• Income certificate of parents/Form No. 16
• For students studying outside

Maharashtra, additional documents required:

• Copy of Fees Regulatory Authority (FRA) approval
• Bonafide certificate for the current academic year
• Letter from the concerned council/authority confirming that the institute is recognized

Note: The income certificate/affidavit must explicitly mention that the applicant belongs to a minority community.

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Visit the Official Portal

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

Step 2: Register/Login

• New Users: Click on "New Applicant Registration" and create an account using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• Existing Users: Log in using your credentials.

Step 3: Select the Scholarship Scheme

• After logging in, go to the "Scholarship & Benefits" section.
• Search for "Scholarship for Minority Students Pursuing Higher and Professional Courses (DMER)" under the Minority Development Department.
• Click on "Apply" to proceed.

Step 4: Fill in the Application Form

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

Step 5: Submit the Application

• Carefully review all entered details and uploaded documents.
• Click "Submit" to complete the application process.

Step 6: Track Application Status Log in to the portal and go to the "My Applications" section to check the status of your application.

Step 7: Verification & Disbursement

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