Maharashtra Upper Primary Scholarship Examination (UPS) for Class 7
by Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)
Up to ₹500/month
State-level scholarship examination conducted annually by MSCE Pune for Class 7 students from Maharashtra schools, providing annual cash scholarships and merit recognition.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹200
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Two papers of 90 minutes each on a single examination day
Eligibility
Open to Class 7 students enrolled in Maharashtra-recognized schools. Maximum age 13 years as on 1 June of the examination year. Parents must be permanent residents of Maharashtra.
- Grade level
- Grade 7
- Age range
- 12 to 13 years
- Eligibility region
- Maharashtra
- Academic requirement
- Currently enrolled in Class 7 at a school recognized by the Maharashtra Government, with maximum age of 13 years as on 1 June of the examination year.
- Prerequisites
- Active enrolment in Class 7 during the academic year
- School registration through the official MSCE portal by the principal
- Regional eligibility criteria
- Open only to students from Maharashtra-recognized schools
- Parents must be permanent residents of Maharashtra
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Award
Up to ₹750/month
Selected candidates receive an annual cash scholarship of up to ₹750/month, subject to continued eligibility and academic performance.
Certificate
MSCE Merit Certificate
Top-ranking students at state and district levels receive a merit certificate issued by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination, recognised by the Government of Maharashtra.
Recognition
State-level merit recognition
What it covers
- Annual cash scholarship for academic support over three years
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration opened
- 30 Dec 2025
- Registration closed
- 17 Feb 2026
- Dates
- 26 Apr 2026
How to apply
- 1Schools register on the official MSCE portal at puppssmsce.in
- 2School principal completes student registration with required academic and demographic details
- 3Application fee is paid online through the school login
- 4Hall tickets are issued through the school approximately one month before the exam
- 5Students appear at the assigned examination centre on the scheduled date
Rules and guidelines
- Students must carry the hall ticket and a school identity card to the examination centre
- Use of electronic devices, calculators, and study materials inside the examination hall is strictly prohibited
- Answers must be marked on OMR sheets using only the prescribed black or blue ballpoint pen
- Late arrival beyond the reporting time will result in disqualification from that paper
- A minimum of 40 percent marks per paper is required to qualify for the scholarship
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Application fee is ₹200 for general category and ₹125 for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, SBC). Late application incurs an additional fee of ₹50.
Refund policy
Application fees are non-refundable once submitted.
About this opportunity
The Maharashtra Upper Primary Scholarship Examination (UPS) is a state-level scholarship test conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune for students currently studying in Class 7. The examination identifies academically meritorious upper-primary students from across Maharashtra and rewards them with annual cash scholarships and merit certificates.
Students enrolled in government, government-aided, unaided, or recognised schools in Maharashtra are eligible to appear, provided they are within the prescribed age limit and their parents are permanent residents of the state. The examination is offered in eight regional languages, ensuring accessibility for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
The assessment uses an offline OMR-based format across two papers covering First Language, Mathematics, Third Language, and Intelligence/Mental Ability.
The Class 7 UPS examination is widely regarded as a stepping stone for students aiming at higher national-level competitive examinations and serves as an important academic milestone within the Maharashtra school education ecosystem.
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The examination is based on the Class 7 syllabus prescribed by the Maharashtra State Board, covering First Language (50 marks), Mathematics (100 marks), Third Language (50 marks), and Intelligence Test (100 marks). Total of 300 marks across two papers, with a minimum of 40 percent per paper required to qualify.
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