Big Update for Students! Maharashtra 5th & 8th Scholarship Exam 2026 Schedule Announced — Check Dates, Timings, and Registration Details

Mumbai:
In a major announcement for students, the Maharashtra State Examination Council (MSCE), Pune has released the schedule for the 5th and 8th standard scholarship exams.
The exams will be conducted on February 8, 2026, across all districts of Maharashtra.

This will be the last edition of the 5th and 8th standard scholarship exams, as the government has decided to implement a new scholarship structure from the academic year 2025–26.

Exam Timings and Subjects

The exams will be conducted in two sessions on February 8, 2026:

For Class 5 Students:

Marathi Language & Mathematics: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Third Language & Intelligence Test: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

For Class 8 Students:

Marathi Language & Mathematics: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Third Language & Intelligence Test: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Online Registration Details

Online applications are available from October 27, 2025, on the official websites:
www.mscepune.in
https://puppssmsce.in

Students from recognized schools in Maharashtra studying in Classes 5 and 8 during the 2025–26 academic year can apply.

Application Schedule

Period | Type of Fee | Dates
Regular Fee | ₹ | 27 Oct – 30 Nov 2025
Late Fee | ₹ | 1 Dec – 15 Dec 2025
Extra Late Fee | ₹ | 16 Dec – 23 Dec 2025
Special Late Fee | ₹ | 24 Dec – 31 Dec 2025

After December 31, 2025, no applications will be accepted either online or offline.

Eligibility Criteria

Students studying in government, aided, unaided, permanent unaided, and self-financed schools are eligible.
Those enrolled in CBSE, ICSE, and other recognized boards may also apply.

Age Criteria (as of June 1, 2025):

For Primary Scholarship (Class 5): Maximum 10 years (14 years for differently-abled students).

For Middle Scholarship (Class 8): Maximum 13 years (17 years for differently-abled students).

Exam Fees

Category | Admission Fee | Exam Fee | Total
General Category | ₹50 | ₹150 | ₹200
SC/ST/VJNT/Disabled | ₹50 | ₹75 | ₹125

Additionally, every participating school must pay an annual registration fee of ₹200 to the Examination Council.