Maharashtra Scholarship Std 5 (PUP)
Conducted by Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune
About this exam
Maharashtra Pre-Upper-Primary Scholarship Examination (PUP) for Std 5, conducted by MSCE Pune. Two compulsory papers of 150 marks each (300 total): Paper 1 covers First Language (Marathi) and Mathematics; Paper 2 covers Third Language (English) and the Intelligence Test. 2 marks per question, no negative marking, offline OMR, pitched at the Std 4-5 level. A candidate must score at least 40% in each paper to qualify; scholarships are awarded on merit with district and category quotas.
Eligibility
Students studying in Std 5 in a recognised school in Maharashtra during the exam year. Applications are submitted through the school on the official portal. Confirm details against the current MSCE notification.
Important Dates
2026 exam held February 2026. Next cycle (2027) expected around February 2027; applications open ~October-November of the prior year via schools on puppssmsce.in. Treat dates as tentative until the official notification.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathi Language | 25 | 50 | - | 90 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 100 | - | 90 min |
| Total | 75 | 150 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper. No negative marking.
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | - | 90 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 100 | - | 90 min |
| Total | 75 | 150 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper. No negative marking.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
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