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The Higher and Technical Education Department of the Government of Maharashtra regulates universities, engineering institutes, polytechnics, and collegiate education institutions throughout the state. It formulates policy standards for professional disciplines, modernizes academic infrastructure, and implements student financial security frameworks. The department administers the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC fee concession), the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Allowance for rural students, and direct scholarship transfers via the MahaDBT unified portal. Its comprehensive welfare architecture ensures equitable access to higher learning for underprivileged, rural, and economically weaker students.
Regulates universities, engineering and polytechnic institutes, fee concessions (EBC/RCSM), and hostel maintenance allowances in Maharashtra.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 2 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra administers 2 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatgruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (Hostel Maintenance Allowance), Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC Higher Education Fee Concession). These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://dte.maharashtra.gov.in/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra
Annual cash hostel maintenance stipend of ₹30,000 (Mumbai/Pune/Nagpur) and ₹20,000 (other cities) for children of marginal farmers and workers.
Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra
50% tuition and exam fee reimbursement for Economically Backward Class students pursuing professional degrees in Maharashtra.