EWS Scholarship 2025: Economically weaker section scholarship is for the general category students who belong to an economically weaker section of society. This scheme is especially for general-category students. This scholarship provides financial support for the general category students whose family income is less than 2 lakh rupees per annum.
The government saw that the general category in society is not getting any scholarship or financial support if the family belonging to the general category is less than 8 lakh rupees. It helps the general category students to study more. The application process is also very easy to apply for this scholarship. To take advantage of this scholarship, you need only an EWS certificate, which can be generated by your nearest E-Seva Kendra, and through the certificate, you can apply for the EWS Scholarship.
EWS Scholarship 2025 Overview
| Scholarship Name | EWS Scholarship |
| Department Name | Directorate of Medical Education Research, Higher Education |
| Scheme Launch Date | 20/09/2019 |
| Scholarship Caste Category | Open |
| Scholarship For | Medical Students, Engineering Students, Or any higher studies students |
| Benefit | Up to 50% Off in Annual Fees |
| Latest Update | Visit Our Site |
| Last Date | To Be Updated |
| Scholarship Site | Mahadbt.gov.in |
Required Documents
- Applicant’s Domicile Of Maharashtra
- Aadhar Card
- Previous Year Marksheet
- SSC and HSC board Certificate
- Father’s PAN Card
- Mother’s PAN Card (Optional)
- Student’s PAN Card (Optional)
Eligibility
- Applicant Student must be a resident of Maharashtra
- Students should have a minimum of 50% Attendance in their academics (In Some Higher Studies, it can vary to 75%)
- Applicants should belong to the Open Category
- Applicant Admission to Higher Education should be taken through the cap
- Students shouldn’t be admitted through the management quota
- An income Certificate is required for some higher studies
- Students studying at a Deemed University can’t apply for this scheme
- Students shouldn’t experience any failure or any gap year between their studies.
Application Process
The application process for the EWS scholarship is very easy and to apply you need only one certificate which is an EWS certificate. For it, you need all other documents like your Aadhaar card, PAN card, income proof and more.
- Firstly, go to your nearest E-Sevakendra and give the required documents for the EWS Certificate and generate your EWS Certificate (You can create it for 1 year or for 3 years also)
- Now go to your Mobile or Desktop Browser and search on it “MahaDbt EWS Scholarship“
- And fill in the login details and log in to the site
- Now go to the section in which the course you are studying and click on it
- Give the required info and click on the apply button
- Give all required documents, after completion of this process you will receive an email or message on your registered mobile no. and email address
Benefits
| Scholarship For Only | General Category Students |
| Amount | Paid up to 50% in College annual fees |
| Scholarship For | All Higher Courses |
FAQ’s
Do EWS students get scholarships?
Yes, there are so many scholarships for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Students which government provides. In colleges and schools, there is a reduction of fees of up to 50% for EWS Students.
Who is eligible for the EWS scholarship?
Students/Applicants whose family income is less than 8 lakh rupees per annum are eligible for EWS Certificates and from the certificate, the person can apply for EWS Scholarships.
Who belongs to the EWS quota?
A person/Student whose family income is less than 8 lakh rupees per annum belongs to the EWS quota. For different states there are different rules or eligibility criteria for the EWS quota.
Is EWS rank useful?
Yes, when compared to the general rank in any exam, the chances of getting admission through EWS rank is much higher.
Does EWS reduce fees?
Yes, Students having an EWS Certificate can get a reduction of up to 50% in his/her annual college/school fees. Which can be paid by the Government to the particular institution.