DTE Maharashtra | Scholarship

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs):

Question: Where should the student submit the Completed Application Form?

Ans: Online filled Application form is to be submitted by the candidate at the respective Institute. The Institute that comes under DTE should scruitinize the application form through institute login provided by the DTE and forward the scruitined application form along with report to the concern Regional offices of DTE.

Question: I am a SC Candidate converted to Buddhist. Can I apply?

Ans: Yes. The Candidate converted to Buddhist religion can apply as Buddhist. The necessary document should be submitted to the Institute.

Question: Where is this Form available?

Ans: The Form is available on the Website http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/scholarships/

Question: How should I submit the Affidavit?

Ans: The Affidavit is to be given by the Parent/ Guardian. It should be as per the guidelines of Stamp Act. It is given by the Tahsildar also. The gross Income and declaration of not availing any other scholarship/concession must be mentioned on it. Please attach the ORIGINAL Affidavit along with form, otherwise the Application shall be rejected. If the Rs.10/- Stamp Paper is not available, Rs.10/- Revenue Stamp would be permitted.

Question: I have completed the MBBS and now doing Internship. Can I apply for the renewal / fresh scholarship?

Ans: No. This scholarship is not for the Internship.

Question: My parents gross income is Rs. 2.60 Lakhs and net income after deduction is Rs. 1.40 Lakhs. Am I eligible?

Ans: NO. The Gross Income is to be considered. If the Father and Mother are employee, then the total of gross income of both the parents is to be considered.

Question: Can a candidate admitted in B.A.M.S. Course apply for this scholarship ?

Ans: Yes. B.A.M.S. Course is included in the Professional & Technical Courses. See the List of Professional Courses. For Merit cum Means Eligible Courses :http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/Scholarships/Reports/RptEligibleCourseForMCM.aspx For State Government Scholarship eligible courses : http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/Scholarships/Reports/RptEligibleCourseForSGS.aspx

Question: I got scholarship for undergradute course in the Last year and got admission to Post Graduate course for the Next year , Should I apply for Renewal or Fresh Scholarship?

Ans: Candidate shall fill Fresh Application form for Scholarship and Undergraduate percentage shall be considered for generating merit list.

Question: Can I fill the application form for Renewal of scholarship if - result is withheld / not declared / examination is not conducted?

Ans: The candidate must pass the previous examination for renewal. Hence as soon as the result is declared, the candidate must submit the duly filled application form through the institute to the Nodal Officer till last date for submission.

Question: I am studying in MBBS. I got amount from Government for research work. Can I apply for this Scholarship?

Ans: Yes. any candidate availing the financial assistance for research work shall not to be taken as Fee Concession or Scholarship/ Stipend.

Question: I am studying in New Delhi but my domicile state is Maharashtra. How I should send the form for Scholarship?

Ans: The Application form is to be forwarded through the College to the Nodal Officer, Merit-cum-Means Based Scholarship I/c Director, Technical Education, 3, Mahapalika Marg, Opp. Metro Theatre ,Elphinstone Technical Highschool , Mumbai - 400 001 .

Question: I am a domicile of Uttar Pradesh and studying at College of Engineering, Pune in Maharashtra. Where I sholuld submit the Form?

Ans: Please refere http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/secy_list0809.pdf for List of Principal Secretaries/Secretaries of Minorities Welfare Departments in All States/Uts

Question: I got scholarship for in the previous year and passed the previous examination with 48.52% marks? Can I apply for renewal as I do not have 50 % marks?

Ans: The candidate must pass the previous year examination and should be on roll of the institute for the current academic year for renewal. The percentage of Marks obtained in previous year examination is not a criteria for renewal.

Question: What is the criteria for generation of merit list if candidate got grade instead of percentage in examination.?

Ans: The candidate should convert the Grade Points into the equivalent percentage marks and attach necessary supprting documents for conversion from the competent authority.

Question: Should candidate attach a proof of Religion ?

Ans: The Religion is mentioned in the Leaving Certificate / birth Certificate of the Candidate. It shall be the responsibility of the Candidate and Insitute to furnish correct information based on the documents available with the Candidate /Institute. Religion & Income can be declared in a Rs.10/- Stamp paper

Question: Is it necessary for hostler candidate to attach a proof of hostel ?

Ans: Yes. It is the responsibility of the Institute to fill the correct information. The candidates can attach the receipt of the Hostel Fees.

Question: Which percentage is considered for generation a merit list, if candidate completed H.S.C.and Diploma and got admission in UG degree course?

Ans: The percentage obtained in H.S.C. (XII)/Diploma (If HSC not done) are considered for UG Courses, For Direct Second Year of Degree in Engineering/Technology, percentage marks obtained in Final Year Diploma Courses are considered.

Question: Should Candidate fill form if doing part time course?

Ans: Yes.

Question: How should a candidate fill percentage of marks, if there is a grading system?

Ans: Candidate can fill a equivalent percentage given by college/university.

Question: Can a candidate fill the scholarship form, if he/she has recieved admission through MANAGEMENT qouta and has a exact 50% of marks in H.S.C.?

Ans: Yes,candidate can fill form.

Question: Aggeregate Percent means final year OR all three year of diploma course?

Ans: Final year percentage.

Question: I was born in New Delhi, but parents are Domicile of Maharashtra State and now studying in Maharashtra. Can I apply?

Ans: If you have the Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra State,you can submit application form for scholarship under Maharashtra State Quota.

Question: I have passed the previous examination with ATKT. Can I apply for the Renewal?

Ans: Yes. The candidate must be on Roll of the Institute for the current academic year.

Question: Which fees are to be included in the Course Fees Item?

Ans: The Fees collected by the College should be written in the Course Fee item, such as Tuition Fee, Development Fee, Examination Fees, Library Fee. The fees such as Library Deposit, traveling Expences, Room Rent, books expenditure should not be included.

Question: Should institute handover the cheque to a candidate who has got already other scholarship but the amount of other scholarship is less than MCM scolarship?

Ans: The Candidate should avail the benefit of only one scheme. Hence the candidate should accept one scholarship and the surrender the amount of other scheme(s).

Question: Which courses affilited to Fishery University/ Agriculture University are eligible for Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship?

Ans: B. Tech ( Agriculture), B. Tech. ( Food Technology), Dairy Technology, Bachelor of Fishery Science, B. Sc. Forestry, M. Tech ( Agri), Bachelor of Horticulture, Bachelor of Horticulture, B. V. Sc. & A.H.

Question: I have taken admission in BSc (Computer). Can I apply for Merit cum Means based Scholarship?

Ans: No. Please apply for the Post Matric Scholarship. Detailed information is available on www.dirhe.org.in/pms/

Question: I need to apply for renewal of scholarship under this scheme. Do I have to provide all documents once again?

Ans: For renewal of scholarship only income declaration and previous year marksheet is to be attached along with application form having Form No. of current A.Y.

Question: I had earlier applied for the Merit-cum-Means scholarship scheme of the central government but I did not get that scholarship. Do I have to apply afresh for the state government’s Professional Courses Scholarship?

Ans: No. Your application for Merit-cum-Means scholarship scheme is on the record of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). The students who has applied for Merit –cum- Means Based Scholarship for academic year 2009-10 and whose application form are scrutinized and names are appeared on website www.dte.org.in/mcm need not apply once again, their application form will be considered for State Government Scholarship.

Question: I have Registered Online, Can I change My details after Registration?

Ans: Yes, Once you register you are provided Application ID and Password for Candidate Login. Candidate will be able to change all his/her details except Religion untill their application is not scrutinised. Link:http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/Scholarships/Candidate/LoginStudent.aspx

Question: Candidate has canceled the admission after filling the Application form for Scholarship.Scrutinized (submitted ) by the Institute. Should the Institute reject that Application Form ?

Ans: Yes, Institute has to sent the name of aaplicant along with Application ID through Message box / letter to DTE for Rejection