Officials said the move is aimed at identifying talented students early and supporting them through scholarships, encouraging continued education and academic growth

The Maharashtra government has restored the scholarships for students Std IV and Std VII starting from the 2025-26 academic year.

The decision brings back support for young students through revised scholarship examinations, officials said. Read More

The Pre-Upper Primary Scholarship Examination will now be held for Std IV students instead of Std V, while the Pre-Secondary Scholarship Examination will shift from Std VIII to Std VII. The exams will be conducted regularly from the 2026-27 academic year onwards.

The names of the exams have been changed. The Pre-Upper Primary Scholarship Exam will now be called the Pri

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