In a significant education reform, the Maharashtra government has announced a revised structure for its state scholarship examinations, set to take effect from the 2025–26 academic year. The decision, outlined in an official release, shifts the focus of the exams back to Classes 4 and 7, a format that had been followed prior to 2015.

Officials have conveyed that during the transition phase, the final round of Class 5 and 8 scholarship exams will be conducted in February 2026, while the new Class 4 and Class 7 exams are scheduled for April or May 2026. From the 2026–27 academic session, these examinations will be held regularly for Classes 4 and 7, reinstating the earlier pattern that was found to be more effective in promoting student participation and academic performance.

The revised

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