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Scholarships For Higher Education Abroad To Meritorious Boys And Girls From Open Category

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Scholarships For Higher Education Abroad To Meritorious Boys And Girls From Open Category
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About this education scheme

The scheme “Scholarships for Higher Education Abroad to Meritorious Boys and Girls from open category” was launched by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra on 4th October 2018.

The scheme “Scholarships for Higher Education Abroad to Meritorious Boys and Girls from Open Category” was launched by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra on 4th October 2018. Under the scheme, meritorious students from the open/unreserved category from the Maharashtra State who wish to study abroad and pursue Post Graduation, Diploma after Graduation and Ph.D. studies can avail of this scholarship every year.

The students from the unreserved category can avail of scholarships for studying various courses in reputed universities. The Maharashtra government has sanctioned foreign scholarships to Twenty (20) students every year. The Universities/higher educational institutes should be acknowledged by THE (Times Higher Education)/or QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) which are included in the 200 Ranking lists. This programme will be implemented from the academic year 2018-19 under the Higher and technical education department.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameScholarships For Higher Education Abroad To Meritorious Boys And Girls From Open Category (SHEAMBGOC)
Launched byHigher and Technical Education Department
Launch year2018
Benefit typeComposite (cash plus goods or services)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState · Maharashtra
Official portaldtemaharashtra.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Implementing agencyDirectorate Of Technical Education, Maharashtra
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateNot given in the official listing
Family income limitUp to Rs. 8 lakh per year

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤Female / Male
  • 🎂Age 18 to 40 years
  • 🏷️General
  • 💰Income Rs. 8 lakh tak
  • 📝Online

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

What you receive

  1. The full tuition fee mentioned by the university will be paid by the government.
  2. The full amount of personal health insurance will be paid by the government.
  3. Subsistence allowance for the entire academic period (GBP 9900 for UK and USD 15400 for all countries except the UK) for the entire academic period as per the rate prescribed by the government.
  4. The beneficiary will enjoy trip airfare (one time only).

Who qualifies

  1. The candidate and the candidate's mother/father or guardian should be citizens of India and residents of the state of Maharashtra.
  2. This scheme is applicable to the students from the open/unreserved category.
  3. Students from the reserved category who wish to apply from the open category are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
  4. For PG, Diploma after Graduation and Ph.D courses from a foreign educational institution, THE (Times Higher Education) / or QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Ranking must be within 200.
  5. Unconditional Offer Letter from the educational institution of abroad.
  6. Annual family income should be less than Rs. 8,00,000/-.
  7. The following seats are available for the said scholarship branch / course-wise:

02

Sl. No. Branch/Course Post Graduate Degree and Post Graduate Diploma Doctorate Total
1 Art 01 01 02
2 Commerce 01 01 02
3 Science 01 01 02
4 Management 01 01 02
5 Law Course 01 01
6 Engineering/ Architecture Science 04 04 08
7 Pharmacology 01 01 02
Total 10 10 20

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Registration walkthrough

Online

Step 01: Applications for this scholarship are invited online every year.

Step 02: The applicant should visit the official website/portal of the Directorate of Technical Education: www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in

Step 03: The applicant should register herself/himself on the official website.

Step 04: Accordingly, the application is received by the Directorate of Training on the online portal till the deadline, After scrutinizing the details of the candidates and checking the eligibility conditions/conditions. A list will be prepared.

Important dates

Launch / start04 Oct 2018

Frequently asked questions

By which department will this scheme be implemented?

The scheme “Scholarship Scheme for meritorious children for higher studies abroad” is implemented by the Department of Higher and Technical Education of the Government of Maharashtra.

How to apply under the scheme?

The applicant may apply online by visiting the official website: www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in

Which courses is the scholarship paid under this scheme?

Scholarships are offered for Post-Graduation, Diploma after Graduation, and Ph.D. courses.

Does this scheme cover the six-month course?

No, the scheme does not cover the six-month course.

How many students are covered by the scholarship?

The scholarship will be given to twenty students only.

How much reservation is there in the scheme for girls?

30% of the total seats are reserved for the girls.

Which educational institution should I enroll in for a scholarship abroad?

Candidates should enroll for PG, Diploma after Graduation, and Ph.D. courses from a foreign educational institution, THE (Times Higher Education) / or QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Ranking must be within 200 rankings.

What is the minimum educational qualification required for applying under the scheme?

The candidates must have passed graduation or post-graduation exam with a minimum of 60% marks from recognized universities in India.

What is the eligibility for Scholarships for Ph.D. course study in an abroad institution?

The candidate, taken up for a Ph.D. thesis abroad, should have Post Graduate Degree with a minimum of 60% marks from recognized universities in India.

Is it necessary to give a no-objection certificate by the candidate who is in the job?

Yes, the candidate who is in the job should give a no-objection certificate and also provide information about the organization (Employer) where he/she works.

Is it necessary to have a Conditional Offer Letter from the foreign educational institution?

Yes, the students must have received an Unconditional Offer Letter from a foreign educational institution.

What assistance will the government provide for obtaining passports?

It will be the responsibility of the student to obtain passports and visas.

What rankings are to be considered for selecting the course?

While selecting for Bachelor's Scholarship, the QS or THE ranking average will be considered.

How to verify the document if the candidate has taken his/her original document/s abroad for personal examination?

Such documents/certificates should be signed by the candidate (including education) and certified by the concerned authorities of the University. Further, he/she can by taking or attesting from Indian embassies abroad and send a scanned copy through e-mails immediately, and the originals which are attested/certified to be sent by courier to Directorate.

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