The Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) is a national diploma scholarship run by the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust (KCMET). It supports students from economically weaker families who are pursuing a job-oriented Diploma course at a recognised Government Polytechnic in India. The Trust pays Rs. 10,000 per year to 550 students every year, for up to three years.
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open. The last date depends on your state: for students from most states it is 10 October 2026, while the window has already closed for Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Gujarat closed on 30 September 2026 and Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on 4 October 2026.
Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship: quick facts
Quick facts2026-27
| Scholarship from | K. C. Mahindra Education Trust (KCMET) – Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) |
| Scholarship value | Rs. 10,000 per annum, for up to 3 years (550 students every year) |
| Who can apply | Students who passed SSC/HSC (Class 10 or 12) with more than 60% marks and got admission to a diploma course at a government or recognised Polytechnic Institute in India, from a low-income family |
| Levels covered | Diploma courses after Class 10 or Class 12 (first year, or direct second year through lateral admission) |
| Last date to apply | 10 October 2026 for students from most states; Gujarat 30 September 2026, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh 4 October 2026, and closed for Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Official website | K. C. Mahindra Education Trust – MAITS (official page) |
What is the Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS)?
MAITS was started by the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust in 1995. Its purpose is to encourage young students from rural and urban areas to take up job-oriented diploma courses instead of stopping after school. The trust works with recognised Government Polytechnic Institutes across India, and the scholarship is meant for students who would otherwise struggle to fund a diploma.
Since it began, more than 13,490 students have received the Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship across the country. The Trust awards it to 550 students every year.
How much does MAITS pay?
| Amount per year | Rs. 10,000 |
| Number of scholars | 550 students every year (all India) |
| Maximum duration | Up to 3 years, for the duration of the diploma course |
| Mode of payment | Paid to the scholar’s bank account, as per the trust’s process |
The scholarship is Rs. 10,000 per annum and runs for a maximum of three years. It is not a one-time payment – a scholar who keeps meeting the trust’s conditions continues to receive it each year of the diploma.
Who is eligible for MAITS?
- You must have passed the SSC/HSC or equivalent examination (Class 10 or Class 12) with more than 60% marks.
- You must have secured admission in the first year of a diploma course, or direct admission into the second year (lateral admission), at a government or any other recognised Polytechnic Institute.
- You must belong to a family with a low yearly income (economically disadvantaged background).
- You must apply with the documents the trust asks for, uploaded on the online application portal.
Preference in selection is given to girl students, children from lower income group families, differently abled children, and children of armed forces personnel or other Central Armed Police Forces personnel.
State-wise last dates for MAITS 2026-27
| Gujarat | 30 September 2026 |
| Delhi and Uttar Pradesh | 4 October 2026 |
| Most other states | 10 October 2026 |
| Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | Closed |
The trust fixes a state-wise deadline every year. If you are in a state whose window is still open, complete the form and upload the documents before that date.
Documents required for MAITS
MAITS is applied for entirely online. Before you open the application form, the trust asks you to keep scanned copies of the documents it lists, ready to upload. The exact document list is published on the official KCMET page and on the application portal – read that list first and keep soft copies of your marksheets, admission proof, income proof and identity documents ready. If you upload scanned copies of the original documents, you do not need to self-attest them.
How to apply for MAITS 2026-27
- Open the official KCMET scholarship page and read the MAITS instructions and the list of documents required.
- Register on the MAITS online application portal and fill in your personal, academic and family-income details.
- Upload the scanned documents the trust asks for (marksheets, admission proof, income proof and identity documents).
- Submit the form before the deadline for your state.
- Keep the acknowledgement and the email you receive – the trust contacts selected students for further verification.
For any query about the Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship for diploma studies, the trust gives the email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
It is a scholarship run by the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust for students from economically disadvantaged families who are pursuing a job-oriented diploma course at a recognised Government Polytechnic in India.
The trust pays Rs. 10,000 per annum, to 550 students every year, for a maximum period of three years.
Students who passed SSC/HSC or equivalent (Class 10 or 12) with more than 60% marks and who have secured admission to the first year, or direct second year (lateral), of a diploma course at a government or recognised Polytechnic Institute, and who belong to a low-income family.
It is state-wise. For students from most states the last date is 10 October 2026. Gujarat closed on 30 September 2026 and Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on 4 October 2026, and the window has already closed for Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Applications are only online. Register on the MAITS portal, fill the form and upload the documents listed by the trust before your state’s deadline. Queries go to [email protected].
No. MAITS is for job-oriented diploma courses at Government or recognised Polytechnic Institutes. It is not for degree, postgraduate or professional courses.
Official links
- K. C. Mahindra Education Trust – Scholarships and Grants (MAITS eligibility, amount and state-wise deadlines)
- MAITS online application portal
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