Maharashtra Waives Exam Fees for Students in Drought-Hit Talukas; 2.4 Lakh Apply Through Zero Challan Facility

The Maharashtra government has waived examination fees for students from drought-affected talukas to ensure that financial difficulties do not disrupt their education.

So far, 2,40,365 students have submitted their examination applications through the ‘Zero Challan’ facility without paying any examination fees, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakantdada Patil said.

The Higher and Technical Education Department has activated mechanisms at the directorate, university and examination department levels to ensure that eligible students receive the benefit. The department is also regularly reviewing the implementation of the fee waiver.

Students facing difficulties related to the examination fee concession have been advised to contact their university’s Examination and Evaluation Board or Student Development Department.

For students in Pune, Savitribai Phule Pune University has designated the following officers for assistance: Examination and Evaluation Board Director Dr Rajendra Talware (9890642431), Student Development Director Dr Savita Kulkarni (7720036774) and Ajay Thube (7588169134).

University-wise contact officers:

University of Mumbai, Mumbai – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Puja Raundale (9322020589), Public Relations Officer Liladhar Bansode (9833969977).

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Rajendra Talware (9890642431), Director of Student Development Dr. Savita Kulkarni (7720036774), as well as Ajay Thube (7588169134).

Shivaji University, Kolhapur – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Ajitsing N. Jadhav (9545595999), Director of Student Development Alok Jatrakar (8698928080).

Punyshlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Andhare (9975055155), Director of Student Development Dr. Kalwane (7020634502).

Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Husharsing Sabale (9923409491), Director of Student Development Dr. Chikhalikar (8390666777).

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Babasaheb Dole (8237006572), Director of Student Development Dr. Kailas Ambhore (9423705081).

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Yogesh Patil (9423185073), Director of Student Development Mahale (9823192831).

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Nitin Koli (9850042357), Director of Student Development Dr. Rajiv Borkar (8855083964).

Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Anup Palsokar (8378974240), Director of Student Development Dr. Vijay Tangde (9545112555).

Gondwana University, Gadchiroli – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Naveen Mangule (9511910575), Director of Student Development Dr. Priya Gedam (9049474119).

S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Sanjay Nerkar (9922444467), Director of Student Development Dr. Ankush Chavan (9689672509).

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik – Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr. Bhutprasad Patil (7798925485), Director of Student Development Mahendra Bansode (9766059076).

Students are advised to contact the officers of their concerned university in case they face any difficulty in getting the exam fee waiver.