Scheme objectives and beneficiary coverage
- Implemented by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Agriculture Department, and Medical Education Department in Maharashtra.
- Aims to prevent students from farming and labor backgrounds from discontinuing professional education due to high living and hostel costs.
- Provides hostel maintenance allowances to students who have not gained admission into government hostels and reside in private accommodations.
Eligibility criteria and qualifying courses
- Parental background: Parents must be registered small or marginal landholders (as per 7/12 extract) or registered construction workers (BOCW board).
- Academic qualification: Student must be admitted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) into recognized degree/diploma courses.
- Course categories: Covers professional degrees including engineering, architecture, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary, and medical disciplines.
- Income criteria: Family annual income must fall within the ceilings prescribed under state department guidelines.
Application and documentation on MahaDBT
- Apply online through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) under the relevant departmental scheme link.
- Required documents: Father's 7/12 extract showing small/marginal farmer status or construction worker registration card, CAP allotment letter, hostel proof, and bank passbook.
- Disbursement: The sanctioned maintenance allowance is transferred directly into the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Allowance scheme?
It is a Maharashtra scheme providing hostel living allowances to children of small/marginal farmers and construction workers in professional courses.
Where do students apply for this scheme in Maharashtra?
Applications are submitted online through the MahaDBT portal: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
Which documents prove small/marginal farmer eligibility?
The official 7/12 land extract and 8A extract confirming landholding within marginal or small farmer limits.
Are students in private professional colleges eligible?
Yes, provided the student gained admission through the government Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
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