Schools in Wai
Educational institutions
Wai has three schools serving students from Class 1 through Class 12, with instruction available in Marathi and semi-English mediums.
Zilla Parishad Primary School, Mahu
Near Gram Panchayat office · Mon–Sat
284
Students
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wai Vidyalaya (Secondary School)
Village centre · Mon–Sat
196
Students
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Wai Junior College
Near bus stand · Mon–Sat
118
Students
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Scholarship schemes
Funding your education
Central and state government scholarships available to eligible students of Mahu. Apply through the GP office or online portals listed below.
Apply on MahaDBT →PM YASASVI Scholarship
Up to ₹1,00,000/yr
For OBC, EBC & DNT students in Class 9–12 and undergraduate level. Merit-cum-means based. Apply via the National Scholarship Portal.
Apply on NSP →Swadhar Greh Scheme (Maharashtra)
₹51,000/yr
For SC/Nav-Buddha students in Class 11 & above living away from home for education. Covers lodging, board, and academic expenses.
Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship
₹5,000–₹25,000
Maharashtra state scholarship for economically backward students (EBC). Available for Class 5 through graduation. Apply at the Taluka office.
Savitribai Phule Scholarship (Girls)
₹600/month
For girls from SC/ST families studying in Class 5–10. Aims to reduce dropout rates and encourage girls' education in rural areas.
Skill development
Vocational training in Wai
Practical skills training programmes available at the Gram Panchayat centre and nearby institutes for youth, women, and farmers.
Tailoring & stitching
Mahila Gat, Wai
3-month certificate course for women. Covers basic stitching, blouse making, and salwar suit. Batches run twice a year at the GP centre.
Agri-business management
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pune
6-day residential workshop on crop planning, market linkage, and post-harvest handling. Free for registered farmers of Mahu.
Electrical & solar repair
ITI Haveli, Pune
Short-term trade course on basic wiring, solar panel installation, and maintenance. Govt-certified. Transport support from Mahu available.
Basic computer operations
GP Digital Centre, Wai
30-hour beginner course covering MS Office, internet, email, and govt portal usage. Available in Marathi. Batches every month.
Digital literacy
Going digital in Wai
Free and low-cost programmes to help every resident — from students to elders — use smartphones, government portals, and the internet confidently.
DigiLocker & e-documents
How to store and access Aadhaar, ration card, and certificates digitally. One-on-one sessions available.
Open DigiLocker →Online government services
MahaDBT, NSP, Jan Seva Kendra portals — how to apply for schemes and check application status online.
Go to MahaDBT →PM e-VIDYA (DIKSHA app)
Free learning content for Class 1–12 students in Marathi. Access NCERT lessons, videos, and practice tests anytime.
Open DIKSHA →MS-CIT certificate course
Maharashtra State government's computer literacy certificate. Valid for govt job applications. Nearest centre: Haveli.
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