To save students from losing their academic year, the Maharashtra State Board has, for the first time, introduced a July-August 2025 exam attempt for SSC (Std X) and HSC (Std XII) private candidates. On Friday, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune, officially announced the start of online registration for private students. The move aims to benefit those who could not register for the February-March 2025 session.

Devidas Kulal, secretary of the state board, stated in a letter that this is the first time the board is allowing private students to appear for the July-August exam using Form No 17. The goal is to ensure students don’t lose an academic year due to missed deadlines.