Over 2.40 Lakh Students From Drought-Hit Talukas Submit Exam Forms Without Fees Under Zero-Challan Facility
Mumbai: As many as 2,40,365 students from drought-affected talukas across Maharashtra have submitted their examination forms without paying any fees through the ‘zero-challan’ facility introduced by the Higher and Technical Education Department, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said on Friday. Exam Fee Waiver Implemented The state government decided to waive examination…
The Maharashtra government has waived examination fees for over 240,365 students from drought-affected talukas, ensuring their education is not hindered by financial constraints. Minister Chandrakant Patil announced the 'zero-challan' facility, allowing eligible students to submit their exam forms without paying any fees. This initiative is being implemented through directorates, universities, and examination departments across the state.
Universities have issued circulars to adhere to the waiver, while the department closely monitors the process to ensure students receive the benefit. The government has also initiated the refund of fees paid by students before the waiver was introduced. Patil emphasized that no eligible student from drought-affected areas should be deprived of this concession.
Universities have been directed to assist students facing difficulties with the fee waiver process, providing contact information for various university authorities.
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