The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has waived examination fees for Class 10 and Class 12 students residing in 265 drought-affected talukas. This decision supports students appearing for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams scheduled in February and March 2027.
- Exam fee waiver applies to students in 265 drought-hit talukas of Maharashtra.
- SSC and HSC board exams are scheduled between February 8 and March 16, 2027.
- Practical and internal assessments will be held from late January to mid-February.
- The waiver follows a government resolution issued on September 25, 2026.
- Applications will be accepted online without collecting exam fees from affected students.
Why has the Maharashtra board waived exam fees for these students?
Due to poor rainfall, 265 out of 358 talukas in Maharashtra, which is about 74% of the state, have been declared drought-affected. The government issued a resolution on September 25, 2026, to provide concessions to students in these areas, including exemption from examination fees. This measure aims to ease the financial burden on families affected by drought.
Which students are eligible for the exam fee waiver?
The waiver applies to all students appearing for the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) board examinations in the 265 drought-hit talukas. These students can submit their exam applications online without paying any examination fees.
When will the 2027 Maharashtra board exams take place?
The HSC Class 12 written exams are scheduled from February 8 to March 16, 2027. The SSC Class 10 written exams will be held from February 15 to March 11, 2027. Practical, oral, grade, and internal assessment exams for Class 10 will take place between January 28 and February 13, while for Class 12, these exams are scheduled from January 20 to February 6.
How will the exams be conducted across the state?
The Maharashtra board exams will be conducted through nine divisional boards located in Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur, and Konkan. Each divisional unit has been instructed to accept online applications from affected students without collecting examination fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can students apply for the exam fee waiver?
A: Students from the drought-affected talukas can submit their exam applications online through the respective divisional boards without paying any examination fees.
Q: Does the fee waiver apply to all exams in 2027?
A: The waiver currently applies to the SSC and HSC board examinations scheduled for February and March 2027, including practical and internal assessments, until further notice.
Q: What is the reason behind the drought declaration in Maharashtra?
A: Poor rainfall has led to drought conditions in 265 talukas, affecting around 74% of Maharashtra's regions, prompting the government to provide relief measures like exam fee waivers.
