Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) 2025–2026

If you are a bright student from a financially disadvantaged background and have gained admission to a diploma (polytechnic) course in India, you may be eligible for MAITS 2025-26 — the Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship. This scheme, run by the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust, is designed to provide financial assistance and recognition to deserving students to pursue job-oriented technical diplomas. The 2025-26 cycle is open now, so here’s everything prospective applicants must know.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Name: Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS)

• Location / Country: India

• Provider: K. C. Mahindra Education Trust

• Study Level: Diploma (Polytechnic)

• Target Group: Students from economically disadvantaged families

• Fields / Focus: Job-oriented technical diploma courses (polytechnic)

• Award Value: ₹10,000 per annum (for up to 3 years)

• Number of Awards: Around 550 new scholarships awarded each year

• Duration: Up to 3 years (renewable annually)

• Application Deadline (2025-26):

  • Maharashtra: 10 September 2025

  • Other states: 20 September 2025

  • (Note: Applications for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu have closed)

• Start Date / Academic Year: 2025-26 (for first-year diploma students)

  
  

📚 Scholarship Overview

• The K. C. Mahindra Education Trust launched MAITS in 1995 to support students from rural and urban areas who wish to pursue job-oriented diploma courses in government/recognized polytechnics.

• The objective is to ease financial constraints so students can focus on technical education and gain employable skills.

• Scholarships are awarded annually to around 550 students, each receiving ₹10,000 per year, for up to 3 years (provided they continue to meet norms).

• As of now, over 12,940 students have benefited from MAITS.

• Preference in selection is given to certain disadvantaged groups: girls, differently-abled students, children from low-income families, and children of armed forces or Central Armed Police Forces personnel.

• The selection process generally includes shortlisting on merit and need, followed by interviews at regional centres. Shortlisted students are notified of the interview date and venue in advance; limited travel reimbursement may be provided.

• The Trust usually publishes the call for applications advertisement in national and regional newspapers around June/July each year.

💲 Benefits

• Financial Support: ₹10,000 annually (for tuition, study materials, etc.), for up to 3 years.

• Continuity: Scholarship is renewable each year provided performance and eligibility are maintained.

• Recognition and Moral Boost: The scholarship carries prestige, encouraging students to excel in their diploma programmes.

• Bridging the Gap: Helps reduce dropout or financial pressure for students from marginalized backgrounds.

• Support in Interview Travel: For final selection interviews, some travel cost may be supported (within limits) for students traveling to regional centers.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for MAITS 2025-26, applicants must satisfy:

1. Educational Qualification

   • Must have passed SSC / HSC (10th /12th) or equivalent with more than 60% marks.

   • Must have secured admission in first-year of a government or recognized Polytechnic / diploma course.

   • Only first-year candidates are eligible (i.e. cannot apply in second or later years).

2. Financial Constraint

   • The applicant should belong to a low-income family (documentation proof required).

3. Preference / Special Considerations

   • Preference is given to female students, students from low-income or marginalized families, differently-abled candidates, and children of armed forces / CAPF personnel.

4. Nationality / Residency

   • Must be an Indian national.

5. Ongoing Criteria

   • To continue receiving the scholarship in subsequent years, the student must meet academic or attendance criteria as defined by the Trust.

📝 Application Procedure

Procedure

1. Visit the Official Portal

   • Go to the MAITS website: https://maitsscholarship.kcmet.org/

2. Register / Log In

   • Create a new account (or login, if registered before) with email or mobile.

3. Locate MAITS Application

   • Once logged in, navigate to the “Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS)” section and click “Apply.”

4. Fill in Application Form

   • Enter personal, academic, family income details, course & college information, and upload the required documents.

5. Upload Documents

   • Upload scanned soft copies of all required documents (named properly).

6. Submit & Wait for Shortlisting / Interview

   • After submission, shortlisted candidates will receive interview notification (venue and date). Some travel costs to regional interview centers may be reimbursed.

🗂️ Documents Required

Applicants should prepare scanned copies of the following (named as per prescribed format):

1. Proof of admission to Polytechnic (admission letter / fee receipt / bonafide certificate)

2. Recommendation (testimonial) from one of two referees (teacher / employer)

3. Short personal statement (aptitude, interests, ambitions)

4. Mark sheet of Class 10 (SSC)

5. Mark sheet of Class 12 (if applicable)

6. Family Income Certificate / proof of income

7. First page of passbook or canceled cheque

8. Identity proof (Aadhaar card)

9. (If applicable) Disability certificate, proof of armed forces parent, etc.

Naming convention:

Each document should be named like Firstname_Lastname_DocumentType (e.g., Rakesh_Kumar_Admitletter).

Note: If you are uploading original scanned documents, self-attestation is not needed.

🔍 Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on academic merit, financial need, and eligibility.

• Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in regional centres across India.

• Final selection is made after interviews, with preference criteria applied.

• Limited travel reimbursement for interview travel is provided.

💡 Tips & Additional Advice

• Prepare documents in advance, scanned and named correctly before applying.

• Write a strong personal statement outlining your goals and vocational interests.

• Choose your referees wisely — teachers or employers who can vouch for your potential.

• Be prompt in submission, as deadlines differ by state.

• Check your state’s deadline — some have already closed.

• Maintain good academic performance for scholarship renewal.

• Be ready for the interview — understand your field, aspirations, and how the diploma will help your career.

🔗 Official Website

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