The Education Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Open Category Students, Maharashtra 2024-25, is an initiative by the Directorate of Medical Education Research, Government of Maharashtra. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to open category students pursuing medical and dental courses in private unaided colleges within the state,

Eligibility Criteria:

Residency: Applicants must be residents of Maharashtra.

Category: Open category students affected by the implementation of SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) reservations.

Course Enrollment: Students should be enrolled in MBBS, BDS, or postgraduate medical (MD/MS) courses in private unaided medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra.

Application Process:

• Online Application: Eligible students are required to apply online through the MahaDBT portal.

Required Documents:

Proof of residency in Maharashtra.

Admission letter to the respective course and institution.

Fee receipt from the institution.

• Bank account details of the applicant.

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 25th July 2024.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2025.

For detailed information and updates, applicants are advised to visit the official MahaDBT portal.

Benefits:

Fee Reimbursement: The scheme offers reimbursement of the institute's fees as approved by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) for the respective courses,

This scheme reflects the Maharashtra government's commitment to ensuring that open category students affected by recent reservation policies can continue their medical and dental education without financial hindrances,