Maharashtra govt. considering 'single parent child' category in college admission forms: Minister

Mumbai ( The Indian View team) : The Maharashtra government is considering the inclusion of a separate "Single Parent Child" category in college admission forms as part of a broader initiative to support children of single mothers pursuing higher and technical education, and plan suitable measures.

Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on Saturday (June 13, 2026) said a high-level committee will be set up to effectively implement the initiative and provide concessions, priority, and educational support to children of single mothers.

A special online meeting of principals of around 1,500 colleges in Maharashtra will be held on June 17 to understand the ground situation and discuss the process for accurate registration of such students during admissions, Mr. Patil stated. Citing the lack of a separate mechanism for recording children of single mothers in higher education, Mr. Patil said instructions have been issued to establish a proper and accurate system at the college level.

According to the Minister, this joint initiative of the government and the Directorate of Higher Education will help children of single mothers enter the mainstream of higher education and access relevant government schemes. To decide the course of action, the State convenor of Sau Ekal Mahila Samiti, Heramb Kulkarni, visited the office of the Directorate of Higher Education in Pune and held a detailed discussion.