R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous), Mumbai, facilitates various scholarship and freeship schemes primarily through the Government of Maharashtra’s MahaDBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal. The college also provides institutional support for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students.
Scholarships and freeships are generally categorized based on the department providing the aid and the student's eligibility criteria:
Social Justice & Special Assistance Department: Includes Post-Matric Scholarships for SC students, tuition fee and examination fee waivers (Freeships), and maintenance allowances for professional courses.
VJNT, OBC & SBC Welfare Department: Provides post-matric scholarships and fee reimbursements for students belonging to VJNT, OBC, and SBC categories.
Tribal Development Department: Offers scholarships and fee/exam waivers specifically for students from Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Directorate of Higher Education (DHE): Includes merit-based schemes such as the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme, Eklavya Scholarship, State Government Open Merit Scholarship, and concessions for children of Ex-Servicemen or Freedom Fighters.
Minority Development Department: State Minority Scholarships for students from notified minority communities pursuing higher or professional education.
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