RCSMMS
What this is
The "Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship" is an initiative by the Maharashtra Government, specifically designed to encourage scheduled caste students to pursue higher secondary education. The scholarship aims to enhance the educational standards & competitiveness of students.
In detail
The "Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship" scheme was launched by Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, specifically designed to encourage Scheduled Caste (SC) students to pursue higher secondary education. The scholarship aims to enhance the educational standards and competitiveness of SC students by providing financial assistance to those who excel in their Class 10th examinations and are admitted to Class 11th in recognized junior colleges or colleges.
Who qualifies
- The boy/girl should belong Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be studying in classes 11th and 12th in Junior Colleges and Colleges.
- The applicant should have passed the Class 10th examination with 75% or more marks.
- Backward-class students who have been admitted to class 11th in the junior college/college are eligible for this scholarship.
What you get
> Scholarship Rate:
- Class 11th: ₹300/- per month.
- Class 12th: ₹300/- per month.
> Duration:
- Ten months
Note: Totaling ₹3,000 per academic year.
not about the scheme.
Provenance
| schemeName | Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |