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Opening And Running Junior Colleges For VJNT Students Run By Voluntary Agencies

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Maharashtra

The Govt. of Maharashtra vide G.R. dated 26/6/2008 launched the scheme “Opening and Running Junior Colleges for VJNT Students Run by Voluntary Agencies” for the educational and social development of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students.

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What You Get

  • Access to junior college education in dedicated institutions for VJNT students
  • Support for opening and running of junior colleges by voluntary agencies
  • Educational facilities designed to serve marginalized tribal and nomadic communities
  • Promotion of educational advancement for socially and economically disadvantaged groups

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 0–100 years
  • Residence: Maharashtra residents only
  • Student must belong to Vimukta Jatis (VJ) or Nomadic Tribes (NT) communities as recognized by Maharashtra government
  • Student must have completed secondary education (10th standard) to enroll in junior college
  • Residency in Maharashtra state (preferably)
  • Voluntary agencies must be registered organizations with credibility and experience in education sector

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Caste Certificate
  3. 3. School Leaving Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Address Proof
  6. 6. Income Certificate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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