The Maharashtra government is set to expand its ‘Super 100’ scheme, which aims to assist underprivileged students in preparing for competitive entrance examinations like the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The initiative, which began as a pilot project in Nashik, will now be implemented across all districts with an annual budget of ₹1.25 crore allocated for each district. The original program, initiated in the 2022-23 academic year, started with 50 students from government schools, later increasing to 100 students after witnessing success in admissions to various IITs and engineering colleges. The scheme is designed to provide coaching, accommodation, and academic support for two years, significantly benefiting students from economically weaker backgrounds. Officials believe this initiative could serve as a social equalizer, addressing the disparity between rural and urban students. The program has already yielded positive results, with 26 students clearing the JEE Advanced exam this year. Partnerships with reputed institutions like Aakash Institute and Physics Wallah have been instrumental in enhancing the quality of education provided.