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Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling registration begins; eligibility, fees
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) Monday announced the counselling dates against the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for first-year postgraduation professional technical courses in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) admissions 2025-2026. Candidates can check and download the MAH MCA CET counselling schedule from and As per the counselling schedule, candidates can register online and upload documents for admission on the website between June 30 and July 9. Document verification and confirmation of application form for admission is set to start on July 1 and continue till July 10 (5 pm). The provisional merit list for Maharashtra and all India candidates will be made available on July 13. Candidates will also have the provisional to submit grievances against the provisional merit list between July 14 and 16. The final merit list will be announced on July 18. Candidates who have registered for MAH-MCA-CET 2025 are not required to pay any fees for registration for admission. However, other candidates belonging to NRI/ OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries, Foreign National Candidates are required to pay fees as prescribed by Competent Authority. Fees paid is non-refundable. Application fee for candidates belonging to the General Category rom Maharashtra, outside Maharashtra state (OMS), Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant candidates is Rs 1,200, while it is Rs 1,000 for reserved category candidates [SC, ST, VJ/DTNT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS, SEBC], PWD candidates belonging to Maharashtra state only and orphan and transgender (other) candidates. The candidates under Maharashtra state, all India candidature, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh candidatures should have passed any graduation degree preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at the graduation level and obtained at least 50 per cent marks (at least forty five per cent. in case of candidates of reserved categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to the Maharashtra State) in the qualifying examination and should have obtained non zero score in MAH MCA CET 2025.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
MAH CET deadline extended to June 27 for BBA, BCA, BBM, BMS courses
Jun 23, 2025 06:50 AM IST The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the application deadline for the additional MAH CET 2025 to June 27 in response to lower turnout this year. The additional CET will be conducted online on July 19 and 20 with the same syllabus, exam format, and percentile-based scoring system as the regular exam. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC) These undergraduate professional courses include Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), and Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS). Earlier this year, the regular MAH CET was held on April 29 and 30, with 72,259 students registered. However, only 61,666 candidates appeared, leading to a significant number of vacant seats. The decision was taken following requests from students, parents, and academic institutions concerned about the large number of unfilled seats across colleges in the state, said officials. The additional CET will be conducted online on July 19 and 20 with the same syllabus, exam format, and percentile-based scoring system as the regular exam. The admit cards will be released soon on the official portal where candidates can access their exam schedule and other essential details using their login credentials.
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
MHT-CET sees record attendance in 2025 as more students opt for engineering
The number of students appearing for the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) has touched a new high this year, with over 7 lakh candidates taking the exam—marking a clear rise in the popularity of engineering and related professional courses due to higher employment opportunities. This is the first time in four years that student participation in the entrance test has not only crossed the 7-lakh mark in terms of registration but also in attendance, pointing to a renewed enthusiasm for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses across the state. The State CET Cell, which conducts the exam, recorded 765,335 registrations in 2025, of which 705,600 students appeared—a significant jump from 675,445 appearances last year and 591,135 in 2023. Experts attribute the surge to multiple factors: the steady rise in demand for courses in computer science, artificial intelligence, and data science, the widening scope of core engineering branches, and improved accessibility for students in smaller towns. 'The engineering field is expanding—not just in new-age streams like AI and data analytics, but even in traditional areas like mechanical and civil, where industry applications are evolving. The growing number of seats in modern courses and rising student interest are closely linked,' said professor DN Sonawane, registrar, COEP Technological University. The physics-chemistry-mathematics (PCM) group alone saw 464,263 registrations and 422,863 students appearing for the exam. The physics-chemistry-biology (PCB) group followed with 301,072 registrations and 282,737 students appearing. 'The MHT-CET still holds relevance despite fluctuations in job markets and some engineering seats going vacant each year. Students are hopeful, especially as the scope of engineering is shifting and integrating with interdisciplinary fields,' said professor Vidyadhar Soman, a senior educationist. For many students, CET remains the gateway to a future shaped by technology and innovation. 'I chose CET because I want to study computer engineering with a focus on AI. This year's competition was intense, but it was also motivating. Engineering today is no longer just about traditional jobs—there's opportunity in startups, research, and emerging tech fields,' said Sneha Shetty, a Class 12 student from Pune. The trend is also driven by changing parental outlooks. Meenakshi Kalantri, whose son appeared for the exam, said, 'We encouraged him to go for CET because fields like computer science and AI are shaping the future. It's heartening to see more students from smaller towns aiming for professional courses that were once beyond reach. Education still holds power to change lives.' The MHT-CET's popularity—especially for engineering—comes despite concerns over vacant seats in recent years. Experts believe the shift reflects growing awareness among students and parents about the changing nature of engineering careers, and how professional degrees, especially in tech-related streams, remain relevant in a fast-evolving job market.
India Today
16-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2025 PCM result declared, direct link to check
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially declared the results of the MHT CET 2025 for the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) can now access their results by logging onto the official website: exam was conducted in Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format, with separate papers for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject carried 100 marks, and candidates were given 60 minutes per Importantly, no negative marking was applied, making the exam favourable for students well-prepared in the test aimed to evaluate candidates' understanding of concepts and their application skills, making it a robust filter for professional CET PCM 2025 RESULT: HOW TO DOWNLOAD RESULTVisit the official website, on 'Access your result' under PCM GroupYou will be redirected to a new pageEnter application number and passwordView and download the resultPrint a copy for future link to check MHT CET 2025 ResultsMAHARASHTRA CET PCM 2025 RESULT: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?With results now available, the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds will follow. These counselling rounds will determine seat allotments for Btech, BPharma, and other technical courses offered by participating institutes in students must take part in CAP rounds to secure admission into engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional programmes.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delay in declaration of CET results draws criticism
PUNE: The Sajag Nagrik Manch has strongly criticised the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell for the delay in declaring the results of engineering, pharmacy and agriculture entrance exams. In a letter addressed to higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil, the organisation has called the delay 'unacceptable' while highlighting the inefficiency of the CET process. This year, the CET was conducted online between April 19 and May 5 however the results are going to be announced only on June 16 after a gap of nearly 40 days. Vivek Velankar, president of the Pune-based citizens' group compared this timeline with that of the results of Class 12 Maharashtra board exams wherein 14 lakh students appeared and results were declared within 55 days. 'In contrast, the CET, which was held online for barely 7 lakh students, is taking over 40 days for result declaration. This is a puzzle no one can solve,' Velankar said in the letter. He pointed out that the neighbouring state of Karnataka is handling the process more efficiently. 'Karnataka's CET was conducted between May 10 and 25 and the results will be out on June 7 in just 13 days,' the letter stated. Velankar also raised concerns over multiple errors in the CET question papers this year. 'There were at least 40 mistakes in the question papers, which is shameful in itself,' he noted. He said that the delay in declaration of CET results would in turn delay the admission process with professional colleges beginning their academic year as late as mid-August. Calling the entire situation very unfortunate, Velankar demanded immediate action in terms of urgent processing of CET results and admission timelines. Meanwhile, Akshay Randive, a student, said, 'It's already June 4, and yet the dates keep getting extended again and again. The CET cell helpline tells us to contact the CET office, but no one answers the calls there.' Abhishek Dubey, another student, said, 'This year, there were around 40 mistakes in the CET question papers which is already frustrating. Now, the delay in results is adding to the stress and making me more anxious by the day.'
