Maharashtra government is inviting Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana apply online form 2025 at swayam.mahaonline.gov.in. Under this scheme, the Tribal Development Department of Maharashtra will provide funds to tribal students who are pursuing higher education and do not have access to hostel facilities. These funds are given to cover costs of food and stationery to ST category students not residing in hostels.
Through Swayam Mahaonline portal, one can make registration for hostel accommodation or swayam yojana (in case hostel accommodation is not given). Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana 2025, what is the budgetary allocation and other aspects regarding the scheme.
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana in Maharashtra Budget 2025-26
On 10th March 2025, Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented Maharashtra Budget 2025-26. While delivering the Maharashtra Budget Speech 2025-26, the hon’ble Finance Minister said “Various programs such as the Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Amrit Aahar Yojana, Namo Tribal Smart School Campaign, Ideal Ashram Schools, Thakkarbappa Tribal Development Scheme, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana are being implemented for the comprehensive development of the tribal population. There has been a substantial increase of 40% in the allocation for the Tribal Component Programme this year, compared to last year.” Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana Maharashtra Budget 2025-26
Read Full Maharashtra Budget Speech 2025-26 through the link – https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s349d4b2faeb4b7b9e745775793141e2b2/uploads/2025/03/20250313303390883.pdf
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana Apply Online Form 2025
STEP 1: First of all, visit the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana official website at https://swayam.mahaonline.gov.in/ STEP 2: At the homepage, click at “Registration” tab or directly click https://swayam.mahaonline.gov.in/Registration/Registration STEP 3: Subsequently, the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana online registration form 2025 will appear as shown below:- Swayam Mahaonline Gov In Registration STEP 4: Enter aadhar number, name as per aadhaar, date of birth, mobile number/user name, captcha, select gender, create password and click “Save” button to complete Swayam Mahaonline portal registration process. STEP 5: Once registration is done, applicants can make login through the swayam maha online homepage. Swayam Mahaonline Gov In Portal Login STEP 6: Enter login ID, password, captcha and click “Login” tab. STEP 7: On successful login, applicant has two options for application – 1) Hostel and 2) Swayam. Applicant can fill the application form as per his preference. Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana Application Form
Eligibility Criteria for Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana
Those students whose parents are living in one district of Maharashtra and only student is shifted to another district (within state) for education purpose can apply for this scheme.
Students who belong to ST category can apply for this Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana.
List of Documents Required for Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana
Caste Certificate
Domicile Certificate issued by competent authority
