Class 11 Offline Admissions To Be Regularised For Class 12 Board Exams; ₹5,000 Fine On Colleges

Mumbai: In response to concerns over academic setbacks for students admitted to Class 11 via offline mode in the 2025-26 academic session, the Maharashtra state education department has issued directives to regularise their admissions through the online process for the 2026-27 academic year. Affected students will also be allowed to sit for their Maharashtra State Board Class 12 examinations.

The orders, issued by Dr Mahesh Palkar, Director of Education (Secondary and Higher Secondary), must be implemented within a seven-day timeframe, with a compliance report to be submitted to the Directorate of Education. Schools and junior colleges that violated the centralised admission process will be required to explain their actions and provide documentation on regular attendance, classroom infrastructure, physical facilities, and adherence to the Right to Education Act.

Students who were admitted to Class 11 offline will need to appear for their Class 12 exams at different examination centres, distinct from those designated for their respective institutions. Additionally, a fine of ₹5,000 per student will be imposed on institutions found to have granted admissions in violation of the set procedure. However, this penalty will be collected by the institution and not from the students themselves, with stricter action taken against those collecting the fee.

Institutions found to have violated government admission rules will face disciplinary action, with headmasters or principals held responsible for non-compliance. If an institution that granted offline admissions in the 2025-26 academic year continues the practice in the current year (2026-27), the divisional authorities must submit a proposal recommending stringent action.