Eligibility at a glance
| Gender | Boys apply to SPI Aurangabad. Girls apply to GSPI Nashik. |
|---|---|
| Marital status | Unmarried. |
| Domicile | Maharashtra, plus the Belagavi, Bidar and Karwar districts of Karnataka as stated in the notification. A domicile certificate is required. |
| Education | Passed or appearing in Class 10 (State Board, CBSE or ICSE) with English, Physics, Chemistry (or General Science) and Mathematics, and eligible for Class 11 admission in June. |
| Age | Fixed by a date-of-birth window in each year's notification. For the 2026 intake it was 2 January 2009 to 1 January 2012. |
| Physical | Medically fit as per the notification. Eyesight is judged against NDA/INA standards. |
Documents to keep ready
- Maharashtra domicile certificate
- Class 10 marksheet or hall ticket
- Proof of date of birth
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
- A mobile number and email that stay active until results
Selection stages after you apply
Eligible candidates take a written entrance test (Mathematics and General Ability Test). Shortlisted candidates then go through an interview and the fitness and medical checks set in the notification. Stage names and order can change slightly each year.
Why eligibility is not the same every year
The date-of-birth window, domicile districts and minimum marks can change from one notification to the next. Use this page as a checklist, then read the current notification before you fill the form.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification at spiaurangabad.com / girlspinashik.spiaurangabad.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Can girls apply to SPI Aurangabad?
Since 2023 girls apply to the separate Girls Services Preparatory Institute (GSPI) in Nashik, run by the Government of Maharashtra.
Can I apply while Class 10 results are pending?
Yes. Students appearing in Class 10 can apply, as long as they become eligible for Class 11 admission in June.
Can students from other states apply?
Only candidates with Maharashtra domicile, and from the Belagavi, Bidar and Karwar districts of Karnataka as named in the notification.
Is there a minimum percentage in Class 10?
Some notifications set a minimum Class 10 percentage. Check the current notification for the exact figure.
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