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Maharashtra Panel Weighs Class 12 Marks in MHT CET Admissions

Maharashtra is considering a new way to select students for some professional college courses.

At present, MHT CET scores are used for admissions such as engineering and pharmacy.

A committee will study whether Class 12 board marks should also be included.

It will decide how much importance each type of mark should receive.

The committee must give its recommendations to the government within 15 days.

It will also study when the new system could begin.

The process should be fair and clear, and students should have enough time to prepare.

The 2027 Class 12 board exams are planned from February 8 to March 16.

Key facts

Courses under consideration: Degree-level professional courses including BTech and BPharm
Proposed admission components: Class 12 board examination marks and MHT CET percentile scores
Committee task: Recommend the weightage and ratio for the two components
Report deadline: Within 15 days of the committee’s formation
Implementation review: The panel will consider timing, fairness, transparency, and student preparation time
HSC 2027 dates: February 8 to March 16, 2027
SSC 2027 dates: February 15 to March 11, 2027
Other MHT CET use: Undergraduate admissions in engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture across Maharashtra

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