Government Polytechnic Nagpur, a premier government institution in Maharashtra, is committed to making technical education accessible to all deserving students through a robust scholarship framework. As a low-fee institute, it further reduces financial burdens via merit-based, need-based, and category-specific scholarships. These aids cover up to 100% of fees for eligible students, including tuition, exams, and development charges. Scholarships are facilitated through collaborations with government bodies (e.g., Maharashtra Social Justice Dept.), private entities, and national schemes, benefiting over 40% of the 2,000+ student body. Applications are processed via the MAHADBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in), with deadlines typically in October-November 2025. For 2025-26, priority is given to SC/ST/OBC/EBC students, with merit thresholds based on Class 10 marks (75%+ for general; lower for reserved).
| Scholarship Name | Type | Eligibility | Amount/Benefits | Application Process |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | Category-Based | SC/ST/OBC students with family income < INR 2.5L; 10th pass (35% min) | Full tuition (up to INR 10,000) + exam fees; maintenance allowance (INR 200-500/month) | Apply via MAHADBT portal (Oct 31, 2025 deadline); submit income certificate, caste proof, marksheet. |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Merit & Need-Based | General/EBC students with 75%+ in 10th; family income < INR 2.5L | INR 5,000-15,000/year (50-100% fee waiver) | Online via MAHADBT; attach marksheet, income proof, bonafide certificate from college. |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti | Merit-Based | Maharashtra domicile; 75%+ in 10th; no income cap for merit | Up to 50% tuition waiver (INR 2,500-5,000) | Apply through college welfare office or MAHADBT; merit list released Nov 2025. |
| EBC (Economically Backward Class) Scholarship | Need-Based | General students with family income < INR 8L; 10th pass | INR 10,000/year (full tuition for EBC) | MAHADBT portal; requires yellow card (EBC certificate), income affidavit. |
| Minority Scholarships (Maulana Azad) | Category-Based | Minority community (Muslim/Sikh/Christian); 10th pass (35% min) | INR 10,000-20,000/year + hostel allowance | National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); deadline Dec 31, 2025; submit religion certificate. |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship | Merit-Based | General students with 80%+ in 10th; income < INR 4.5L | INR 6,000-12,000/year | NSP portal; based on national merit list; apply by Oct 2025. |
| Private/Corporate Aids (e.g., Tata Trusts) | Extracurricular/Merit | Sports/cultural achievers or 90%+ scorers | INR 5,000-10,000 one-time | College placement cell; nominate via dean; varies by sponsor. |