If you’re a student from Maharashtra and staying in a hostel to study in a professional course (like engineering, medicine, agriculture, etc.), then the Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance is definitely something you should check out.
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This scholarship is specially meant to reduce hostel fees burden for students whose families aren’t financially strong. Let’s go through the details without making it too boring 😄
📌 What is Panjabrao Deshmukh Scholarship?
This is a hostel fee reimbursement scheme by the Department of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Maharashtra.
It helps students from economically weaker backgrounds, especially from rural areas or farmer families, who are staying in hostels while studying professional or technical courses.
Students pursuing courses from colleges approved by AICTE, DCI, MCI, ICAR, etc. can apply for this scheme.
✅ Who Can Apply?
Let’s keep it simple:
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Must be a domicile of Maharashtra
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Family income should be:
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Less than ₹8 lakh/year (for general category)
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Less than ₹1 lakh/year (for EWS/farmer category – for higher benefits)
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Should be enrolled in a professional or technical course (like B.E., MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSc Agri, etc.)
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Must be staying in a hostel or rented accommodation
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Should’ve taken admission through Centralized Admission Process (CAP)
💰 How Much Money Do You Get?
Here’s the approximate benefit:
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If your parents are registered farmers / laborers – you get up to ₹30,000 per year
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If you’re from a rural area – around ₹20,000 per year
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Urban area students can get up to ₹8,000 per year
Note: These are hostel maintenance amounts — so you can use it to pay rent or mess fees.
📅 Last Date to Apply in 2025
The application usually opens after admissions, around July or August, and the last date is mostly in October or November. But it’s better to apply early and keep an eye on updates on the MahaDBT portal.
🌐 How to Apply Online – MahaDBT Portal Steps
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Register as a new user or login
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Choose “Post Matric Scholarship”
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Select Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance
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Fill in the details, upload documents, and submit
Don’t forget to note your application ID — you’ll need it to track status later.
📋 Documents You’ll Need
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Aadhaar card
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Domicile certificate (Maharashtra)
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Income certificate
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College bonafide certificate
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Hostel admission proof or rent agreement
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CAP allotment letter
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Bank passbook (student’s name)
Make sure your docs are clear and in the correct format while uploading.
💡 Some Friendly Tips
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Double-check your bank details — this is where the money goes
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Upload all documents in PDF/JPEG format with proper names
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Apply early, don’t wait till the last date — MahaDBT can be slow during deadline week
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If you’re confused, ask your college admin or helpdesk
🏁 Final Thoughts
The Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Scholarship is honestly a lifesaver for students staying away from home. If rent or mess fees are stressing you out, this scheme can ease things a bit.
So if you’re eligible — don’t skip it. Just apply once and let the government help you with what you deserve.