Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Maharashtra Board Waives Exam Fees in 265 Drought-Affected Talukas
The Maharashtra education board will let some Class 10 and Class 12 students apply for exams without paying an exam fee.
The benefit is for students connected with 265 drought-affected talukas.
It applies to the SSC and HSC examinations.
Students can submit their applications online without paying the prescribed fee.
The waiver will continue until the board issues further orders.
The decision is meant to reduce financial pressure on families affected by drought.
The waiver follows a government resolution issued on September 25.
The 2027 HSC exams are planned for February 8 to March 16, and the SSC exams for February 15 to March 11.
The Maharashtra State Board will waive examination fees for eligible Class 10 and Class 12 students in 265 drought-affected talukas.
The exemption covers the Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate examinations.
Board divisional units must accept online applications without collecting the prescribed examination fees.
The waiver will remain in effect until further orders and follows a government resolution issued on September 25.
The 2027 HSC exams are scheduled for February 8 to March 16, while SSC exams are scheduled for February 15 to March 11.
- Who
- The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and eligible Class 10 and Class 12 students.
- What
- The board is waiving SSC and HSC examination fees for eligible students in drought-affected talukas.
- When
- The announcement was made Wednesday; the exemption applies until further orders. The 2027 HSC exams are scheduled for February 8 to March 16, and SSC exams for February 15 to March 11.
- Where
- Across 265 drought-affected talukas in Maharashtra.
- Why
- To provide financial relief to students and families in areas facing drought conditions.
- Announcing body
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Eligible students
- Class 10 and Class 12 students from identified drought-affected talukas
- Affected talukas
- 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, approximately 74 percent
- Covered examinations
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Application process
- Online applications will be accepted without collecting examination fees
- Duration
- Until further orders
- 2027 examination schedule
- HSC: February 8–March 16; SSC: February 15–March 11
- Government measure
- The waiver follows a government resolution issued on September 25
