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Maharashtra Waives Exam Fees for Drought-Hit Students Benefiting Over 2.4 Lakh Learners
- •Over 2.4 lakh students from 26 state universities in Maharashtra have benefited from the zero-fee facility for semester exams.
- •The Higher and Technical Education Department introduced the fee waiver as drought-hit talukas in the state rose to 305.
- •The University of Mumbai has started refunding examination fees worth around Rs 3.5 crore to eligible students who already paid.
- •The total number of beneficiaries across the state is expected to cross five lakh as the implementation continues.
- •Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil stated the move aims to ease financial burdens on drought-affected families.
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The Higher and Technical Education Department introduced the exam fee waiver because the number of drought-hit talukas in the state increased from 265 to 305. This decision aims to reduce the financial burden on students from drought-affected families and ensure they can continue their education without difficulty.
More than 2.4 lakh students from 26 state universities in Maharashtra have opted for the zero-fee facility while submitting examination forms for semester exams. The department's statement estimates that this total number of beneficiaries will eventually cross five lakh.
The University of Mumbai has started refunding examination fees worth around Rs 3.5 crore to eligible students who had already paid the charges. Additionally, students facing any issues with the waiver have been instructed to contact nodal officers appointed by their respective universities.
