{
  "id": 10767301,
  "title": "Maharashtra Drought-Hit Talukas: Class 10 And 12 Students To Get Exam Fee Waiver For 2027 Board Exams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/maharashtra-drought-hit-talukas-class-10-and-12-students-to-get-exam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T19:10:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/maharashtra-drought-hit-talukas-class-10-and-12-students-to-get-exam-fee-waiver-for-2027-board-exams"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced a waiver of examination fees for Class 10 and Class 12 students in 265 drought-affected talukas in the upcoming February–March 2027 board examinations, according to a circular issued on Tuesday. The affected regions were identified based on the state government's resolution from September 25, which called for special assistance and concessions for students in these areas. The board has directed its divisional offices to ensure schools and junior colleges in the affected talukas accept examination forms without charging the fee until further notice. Separate detailed instructions on the process will be issued in due course.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: In a relief to the students in 265 Maharashtra talukas identified as facing drought-like conditions will be allowed to apply for the February–March 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations without paying examination fees, according to a circular issued by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Tuesday. Schools Directed Not To Collect Fees…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}