According to the Maharashtra government's (GoM) reservation policy and the CET cell admissions policy, students from reserved categories, weaker sections, and minorities are eligible based only on merit. Students from the "non-creamy layer" would be eligible for the DYPCOEI scholarship. The GoM's income ceiling for the "non-creamy layer" is by the most recent guidelines on the topic.
Through the Maharashtra Direct Beneficiary Transfer (MAHA-DBT) Portal, scholarships will be awarded directly to the college or students. Using the MAHA-DBT portal, the beneficiary receives the scholarship amount directly into their account, and the appropriate notification is sent by the appropriate government.