Mumbai — The Central Education Board of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (Maharashtra) has urged the state government to revoke its recent decision of charging Rs. 100 as registration fees for Class 11 online admissions. The board appealed for the reinstatement of the earlier provision that allowed free registration, especially to support students from underprivileged and rural backgrounds.
Aziz Mohiuddin, President of the Board, has written to the Director of Education (Pune), Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and the State Education Minister. In the letter, he highlighted that thousands of students from tribal, minority, and economically weaker sections are already burdened by rising educational expenses. The newly introduced fee, he argued, adds further financial pressure on them.
The board proposed that the state should immediately abolish the online registration fee and introduce a completely free online admission policy for needy and underprivileged students. The letter stressed that no child should be deprived of education due to financial constraints, and that the government should issue clear directives to ensure this—bearing any necessary costs itself.
The Central Education Board of Maharashtra believes that every child has a right to education and that financial obstacles should not hinder the effort to make education accessible to all. The board expressed hope that the government would take the issue seriously and act promptly in the interest of students.
