Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Scholarships & Eligibility

Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, supports financially needy and meritorious students through a mix of central, state, ICAR, and university-specific scholarships, covering tuition waivers, stipends, and exam fee reductions for UG, PG, and diploma programs in agriculture and allied fields. These aids prioritize Maharashtra domiciled students admitted via CAP, with annual family income caps at Rs8 lakhs and minimum attendance requirements, disbursed directly to bank accounts via DBT.

Types of Scholarships

PDKV channels multiple schemes via its Nodal Cell for Social Welfare, focusing on agri students from rural backgrounds.

Government of Maharashtra Scholarships

• Rajashri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme: Covers 50% tuition and exam fees for professional courses; up to Rs60,000 total aid.
• Eklavya Shodh Guru Talented Student Scholarship: Rs38,000-Rs60,000 for small landholder farmers' children or economically backward students (income <Rs1 lakh or Rs1-8 lakhs); district quotas with 33% female reservation.
• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS: Full tuition waiver + maintenance allowance (Rs2,000-Rs20,000/year); extended to agri diplomas.

Minority and Central Schemes

• Minority Development Department Scholarship: Up to Rs50,000 course fee reimbursement for Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, Jew students in professional courses.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes: Central Post-Matric, Merit-cum-Means (Rs12,000/year for 50%+ marks, income <Rs2.5 lakhs).

ICAR and University-Specific

• ICAR Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Rs3,000-Rs6,000/month for top 20% UG/PG rank holders from non-creamy layers; awarded across PDKV colleges.
• PDKV Merit Scholarships: 50-80% fee concessions for top rankers (e.g., MHT-CET toppers); in-service PhD stipends via circulars.

Other Aids: Book banks, fee installments, farmer wards' stipends (Rs5,000/year), and contingency grants for PG theses.

Eligibility Criteria

Common across schemes (per GRs dated 2017-2019, updated 2025):

• Indian national, Maharashtra domicile, bonafide PDKV student via CAP (no deemed/private unis).
• Family income ≤Rs8 lakhs (some <Rs1-2.5 lakhs); max 2 children/family.
• 50%+ attendance (waived first year); no gaps >2 years; no dual scholarships.
• Academic: 50%+ in previous exams (SSC onwards); category-specific (SC/ST relaxations).

Specifics:

• Eklavya: Marginal farmer/registered labor certificate.
• Minority: Religion proof + SSC from Maharashtra.
• ICAR: Top merit + non-creamy layer.

Renewal requires prior year marks (50%+), income declaration, biometric attendance proof.

Application Process

• Fully online via Mahadbt portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) or NSP (scholarships.gov.in); PDKV Nodal Cell assists at pdkv.ac.in.
• Register on Mahadbt/NSP with Aadhaar/mobile; select PDKV/institute code.
• Fill form (personal, academic, income details); upload documents.
• Verify via biometric (UIDAI interface) at facilitation centers.
• Submit before deadlines (typically Aug-Oct for fresh, Dec-Feb renewal); track status online.
• Institute verification by PDKV Nodal Officer; funds disbursed in 2-4 installments.
  Deadlines align with CAP (June-Aug); late apps rejected.

Required Documents

Standard checklist (attested/self-attested):

• SSC/HSC/UG marksheets + passing certificates.
• Domicile/Maharashtra residence proof.
• Income certificate (Tehsildar-issued, <Rs8 lakhs).
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS, valid NCL).
• CAP allotment letter/admission proof.
• Aadhaar, bank passbook, bonafide certificate from PDKV.

Special: Farmer/labor cert, minority affidavit, gap undertaking, 2-child declaration.

Financial Aid Options Beyond Scholarships

• Fee Waivers: TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) for top 5% MHT-CET scorers; up to 100% tuition exemption.
• Loans/Education Installments: Tie-ups with SBI/Canara Bank; no-objection from PDKV for agri loans.
• Research Fellowships: ICAR-JRF/SRF (Rs12,000-Rs31,000/month + contingency) for PG/PhD; in-service PhD slots.
• Contingency Grants: Rs10,000-Rs20,000 for lab/project expenses via department heads.
• Hostel/Mess Subsidies: Rs1,000-Rs2,000/month for SC/ST; free mess for orphans.

Over 60% PDKV students avail aid annually, reducing effective fees to Rs20,000-Rs40,000/year post-scholarship.