The Maharashtra State Council of Examinations (MSCE), Pune, has released the Class 5 and 8 scholarship exam results. The examination took place on February 9, 2025. Out of 9,13,258 students who appeared, only 2,01,417 qualified. This indicates an overall pass rate of 22.06%.
Performance Overview
Only 31,786 students made the merit list. This highlights academic challenges in Maharashtra’s early learning phase. Class 5 students performed better than Class 8 students. This suggests that early-stage interventions have some success. However, the drop in Class 8 performance indicates a need for sustained academic support.
| Particulars | Total |
| Students Registered | 9,44,463 |
| Students Appeared | 9,13,258 |
| Students Qualified | 2,01,417 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 22.06% |
| Total Merit List | 31,786 |
Class-wise Breakdown
| Class | Registered | Appeared | Qualified | Merit List | Pass Percentage |
| 5 | 5,66,368 | 5,47,504 | 1,30,846 | 16,693 | 23.90% |
| 8 | 3,78,095 | 3,65,754 | 70,571 | 15,093 | 19.30% |
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The low pass rate points to an urgent need for improved foundational learning across Maharashtra. Scholarships are reaching rural and disadvantaged groups, which is positive. However, stronger, targeted academic support is essential, especially in under-resourced areas.
