By team abhyaspeeth 
Abhyspeeth Education Desk
Mumbai: Despite the completion of several Common Entrance Tests (CETs) in Maharashtra, thousands of students who aspire to pursue engineering and other professional degree courses are still waiting for clarity on the admission process. The delay in the announcement of results, lack of official guidelines for engineering admissions, and the government’s poorly coordinated actions have led to growing anxiety among students and parents alike.
The situation is particularly grim for those aiming for engineering (BE/B.Tech) seats. While the MHT-CET examination was successfully conducted in May, the results have not yet been declared, and students are still in the dark about when and how the centralized admission process will begin. To add to this uncertainty, the state government is reportedly planning changes in the engineering admission process, but no official Government Resolution (GR) has been issued, leaving students guessing about what the new rules might be.
At the same time, the CET Cell’s announcement of a second entrance exam for BBA and BCA courses, due to a poor response in the first round, has further intensified confusion. While this move is aimed at increasing enrollment, it has drawn criticism from students who had applied early and are now forced to wait longer for their admissions to be finalized. The registration deadline for this second CET is June 20, pushing the entire academic timeline further ahead.
Making matters worse, for several other professional courses, CET results have already been declared, but students have received no information on the next steps, such as counselling dates, document verification, or seat allotment procedures. This lack of synchronization between examination results and the admission process is a glaring example of administrative inefficiency, and has led to frustration among students who were otherwise well-prepared.
In contrast, traditional degree courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science have seen smooth execution of the admission process, with most colleges ready to commence classes from June 16. This has left students aiming for professional courses feeling disadvantaged and ignored.
Students from across the state have voiced their displeasure over the disorganized handling of admissions. Many students had planned their preparation and career path months in advance, only to find themselves stuck in a loop of unclear policies and endless waiting.
“I gave the MHT-CET more than a month ago.
I’ve been checking the website daily for the result, but there’s no update. Meanwhile, my classmates joining B.Com already know their college and start date,” said Deepika More, a science student from Pune.
The government has also come under fire for not issuing timely decisions and for failing to coordinate between the CET Cell, technical education department, and colleges. With no official timelines or admission brochures yet released, students are now being advised to keep documents ready, follow official CET portals for real-time updates, and consider alternative academic options to avoid losing a year.
Until the state government issues the pending notifications and admission rules, engineering and professional course aspirants will remain in limbo.