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Opening And Running Junior Colleges For VJNT Students Run By Voluntary Agencies

ORJCVSRVA

2026 ✓📚 EducationLaunched: 2008🏙️ Maharashtra

Published: Sep 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 28 Sep 2026

Opening And Running Junior Colleges For VJNT Students Run By Voluntary Agencies
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this education scheme

The Govt. of Maharashtra vide G.R. dated 26/6/2008 launched the scheme “Opening and Running Junior Colleges for VJNT Students Run by Voluntary Agencies” for the educational and social development of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students.

The Govt. of Maharashtra vide G.R. dated 26/6/2008 has started (11th and 12th class) Junior College education by upgrading the 148 secondary Ashram Schools for educational and social development of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students. The scheme “Opening and Running Junior Colleges for VJNT Students Run by Voluntary Agencies” is implemented by the Social Justice and special assistance department in Maharashtra. Under this scheme, the government provides academic educational facilities, free lodging, and boarding in Junior Colleges. It also provides medical facilities, bedding and clothing, and uniforms to residential students. This scheme is implemented on a grant-in-aid basis to voluntary organizations.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameOpening And Running Junior Colleges For VJNT Students Run By Voluntary Agencies (ORJCVSRVA)
Launched bySocial Justice and Special Assistance Department
Launch year2008
Benefit typeIn kind (goods, services or support, not cash)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState · Maharashtra
Official portalsjsa.maharashtra.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Implementing agencyAssistant Commissioner Social Welfare Of Concerned District
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤All genders
  • 🏷️ST / PVTG
  • 📝Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  1. The facilities like academic education, free lodging, and boarding along with necessary educational goods & stationery are provided to the students of the VJNT category in Junior Colleges.
  2. The facilities like medical, bedding & clothing, and uniforms are provided to the residential students.

Who qualifies

  1. Students should be residents of Maharashtra.
  2. Students should belong to VJNT Category.
  3. Voluntary Agency should have running Secondary Ashram School.
  4. The result of Secondary School should not below than 60%.
  5. Voluntary Agencies should be economically sound to run Junior Colleges.
  6. Building, Water supply, Electricity etc. facilities should be available.
  7. Most of Population should be VJNT nearby School place.
  8. There should not be more Junior Colleges around the Ashram School.
  9. There should not be any dispute / Court matter against the Voluntary Agency.

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Registration walkthrough

Offline

Step 01: The applicant should contact the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare of the concerned District in Maharashtra.

Step 02: The applicant may also contact Head Master of the concerned Ashram School in Maharashtra.

Step 03: Admissions are finalized by the Head Master of the concerned Ashram School Head Master.

Important dates

Launch / start01 Jan 2008

Frequently asked questions

Why has the Govt. of Maharashtra upgraded secondary Ashram Schools to Junior Colleges?

The Govt. of Maharashtra has started Junior Colleges by upgrading the 148 secondary Ashram Schools for the educational and social development of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students.

What is the scope of this scheme?

Under this scheme, the government of Maharashtra provides academic educational facilities, free lodging, and boarding to the students of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) in Junior Colleges.

What are the additional facilities provided to the residential students in Junior Colleges?

Junior Colleges provide medical facilities, bedding and clothing & uniforms to residential students.

How is this scheme implemented to voluntary organizations?

This scheme is implemented on a grant-in-aid basis to voluntary organizations.

Who is eligible for the scheme?

A student of the VJNT Category is eligible to apply for the scheme.

Should this scheme be only for a resident of Maharashtra?

Yes, only a student who is a permanent resident of Maharashtra state is eligible for the scheme.

What are the eligibility criteria for Voluntary Agency?

The Voluntary Agency should have running Secondary Ashram School, and the result of the school should not be below 60%.

Is it mandatory for Voluntary Agency to be economically sound to run Junior College?

Yes, the Voluntary Agency should be economically sound to run Junior College.

What facilities should be available in the Secondary Ashram School to qualify for Junior College?

Secondary Ashram Schools should have facilities like Buildings, Water supply, Electricity, etc. to qualify for Junior College.

How can I apply under the scheme?

Applicant should contact the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare of the concerned District & Head Master of the concerned Ashram School in Maharashtra.

Who will finalize the admission of a student?

Admissions are finalized by the Head Master of the concerned Ashram School Head Master.

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