Maharashtra Waives Exam Fees for 82,074 Class 10, 12 Students in Latur

The Maharashtra government has announced examination fee relief for students from drought-affected areas, providing financial assistance to thousands of families preparing for the 2027 board examinations. In Latur district alone, 82,074 students from Classes 10 and 12 will benefit from the fee waiver, according to an official cited in a Press Trust of India report.

The decision is part of the state's drought relief measures and covers students appearing for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations scheduled for February–March 2027.

According to the reported figures, 47,555 Class 10 students and 34,519 Class 12 students in Latur district are eligible for the exemption. The education department has instructed school headmasters not to collect examination fees from eligible students.

Maharashtra Exam Fee Waiver 2026–27: Who Will Benefit?

The fee exemption is intended to reduce the financial burden on families affected by drought. Maharashtra has announced relief measures for drought-hit areas, including concessions for school and college students.

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has directed its divisional boards to process examination applications from eligible students without collecting examination fees, according to reports published in early October.

The broader state-level measure covers drought-affected talukas, while the figure of 82,074 represents beneficiaries identified in Latur district.

Students and parents should confirm their eligibility with their respective schools or junior colleges, particularly if they live near the boundaries of notified drought-affected areas.

Class 10, 12 Fee Waiver: District-Wise Beneficiaries in Latur

The reported distribution of eligible students across Latur district is as follows:

Latur taluka accounts for the highest number of beneficiaries, followed by Udgir and Ahmedpur. The figures cover eligible students from both Class 10 and Class 12.

Maharashtra SSC, HSC Exam Fee Waiver: What Students Should Know

The exemption applies to eligible students from drought-affected areas appearing for the 2027 SSC and HSC board examinations. The examinations are expected to take place in February and March 2027.

The state-level decision follows a government resolution issued by the Maharashtra government's Relief and Rehabilitation Department on September 25, 2026, which introduced special concessions for areas experiencing drought conditions.

The board has instructed the relevant divisional authorities to inform schools and junior colleges about the implementation of the exemption. Further instructions may be issued by the board as the examination application process progresses.

Students should contact their school administration to confirm whether their taluka falls within the notified areas and whether any additional documentation is required. They should also follow the official announcements of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education for updates concerning the 2027 examinations.