To help students belonging to Vimukta Jati (VJ) and Nomadic Tribes (NT) communities, the Maharashtra State Government has launched a new state government scheme under which the fees of students pursuing different courses will be reimbursed. This has a desire to minimise the economic challenges and enhance the learning experience for such students. This is how the VJNT Scholarship name stands for Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes Scholarship or VJNT Scholarship Amount. This government project will help relieve students of part of the financial burden of their education. The govt scheme helps with money for fees like tuition, admission, examination, laboratory, and other fees.
Overview
The below table showcases the key highlights of the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT):-
| Scheme Name | Tuition and Examination Fees Reimbursement for VJNT Students |
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| Beneficiaries | Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students |
| Income Limit | ₹1,00,000 to ₹4,50,000 |
| Fees Covered | Tuition, admission, exam, library, laboratory, gymkhana fees |
| Eligibility | VJNT category, one failure allowed, not covered by other scholarships |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Renewal Process | Handled by the concerned college for the remaining years |
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About
This government yojana offers monetary compensation to cover compulsory fees incurred in post-matriculation scholarships to VJNT students. These include tuition fees, admission fees, term fees, library fees, lab fees, gymkhana fees, and examination fees.
Features
The VJNT Scholarship provides financial support for students from the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes to cover tuition and educational expenses. The following are the salient features of the VJNT Scholarship.
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Automatically provides certain basic educational charges for the VJNT students.
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It can be applied online for easy accessibility.
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Extension of the scheme fully spanning the time of the course.
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Objective
The main aim of this government scheme is to prevent the students of VJNT from having a burden in paying their educational fees thereby offering to pay their fees. The programme’s goal is to support students in pursuing their education without a break because of the lack of resources.
Benefits
The government scheme reimburses a wide range of compulsory fees to educational institutions, the list of which is mentioned below:
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Tuition fees
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Admission fees
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Term fees
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Library fees
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Laboratory fees
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Gymkhana fees
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Examination fees
Eligibility Criteria
Students must belong to the VJNT category, be residents of Maharashtra, and be enrolled in a recognised educational institution. To be eligible for this Sarkari scheme, the following criteria must be met:
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The first is that the student must be from the Vimukta Jati (VJ) or Nomadic Tribes (NT) category.
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The permissible limit of Parents’ annual income is to be between ₹ 1,00,000, to ₹ 4,50,000 per annum.
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Students who have failed in one subject are also welcome.
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The Government of India Scholarship only covers some, but they are also entitled to reimbursement.
Exclusion
This govt scheme does not apply to students who are already under the benefit of other scholarships provided by the Government of India will not be given this scheme.
Application process
Applications can be submitted online through the official Maharashtra scholarship portal, with basic information and educational details required. Here is the step-by-step guide for applying online under this scheme:
Step 1:
It is recommended that you register on the company’s official website and click on ‘New Applicant Registration. ' Then, provide all the necessary information, such as your name, username, password, email address, and mobile number, to sign up.
Step 2:
To access your account, you enter the username you provided when creating an account and your password.
Step 3:
In creating your profile, ensure to edit all relevant updateable data including address, qualifications and others.
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You need to have a 100% complete profile to apply for the eligible schemes after which you will qualify for them.
Scrutiny Process:
The mentioned college will scrutinise the features of your case and send your application to the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare for sanction.
Note:
"For the first year of your course, you need to apply online for a seat. After that, the college will automatically renew and resubmit your application each year for approval."
Documents Required
Necessary documents include caste and domicile certificates, previous academic records, and proof of admission to a recognised institution. Students need to provide the following documents when applying for the scheme:
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Conclusion
The New VJNT students demand the Tuition and Examination Fees Reimbursement Scheme to be continued by the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme scholarship assists deserving students, who are also needy, to further their education by relieving them of compulsory educational charges.
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