The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has announced stricter monitoring of social media platforms to curb the spread of misleading and false information about entrance examinations and the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
The CET Cell conducts common entrance examinations and manages admissions to various professional undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Recently, it observed that incomplete, misleading, and false claims about examination schedules, results, and admission procedures were being circulated on social media, causing confusion among students and parents.
To address this issue, the CET Cell has decided to take legal action against individuals and accounts spreading misleading information.
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CET Cell Sets Up a Task Force to Monitor Social Media
The CET Cell has established a dedicated task force to monitor social media platforms and initiate necessary legal action against those spreading false or misleading information. The monitoring covers platforms such as:
- X (formerly Twitter)
- YouTube
This step aims to protect the credibility of the CET Cell’s official activities.
MHT-CET 2027 Exam Dates Have Not Been Announced Yet
The CET Cell has issued a legal notice to the YouTube channel ‘Digital Master’ over a podcast published by a YouTuber named ‘Shiva’.
The podcast reportedly shared information about the dates of both MHT-CET 2027 examinations, application, registration dates, and result dates. Following complaints that this information had caused confusion, the CET Cell clarified that the MHT-CET 2027 examination dates have not yet been officially announced.
Taking serious note of the matter, the CET Cell issued a legal notice to the channel with the following directions:
- Remove the video from YouTube immediately.
- Publish a clarification on the YouTube channel regarding the matter.
- Submit a written explanation, along with the necessary evidence, to the CET Cell.
- A copy of the legal notice has also been sent to Google India’s offices in Delhi and Mumbai.
Students should therefore avoid relying on unofficial claims about MHT-CET 2027.
How Can Students and Parents Report Misleading Information
The CET Cell has urged students and parents to report any false or misleading content related to CET examinations on social media.
This includes posts, reels, podcasts, videos, and any form of objectionable content, as well as claims involving:
- Promises to change examination centres.
- Claims of increasing percentile scores.
- Offers of unauthorised services related to CET examinations or admissions.
- False or misleading information about examinations, schedules, results, and the admission process.
How to File An Official Complaint
Complaints must be sent to the CET Cell’s official email address: [email protected]
The CET Cell will verify the complaints received and take legal action against the concerned individuals, wherever necessary.
Note: Only complaints received through the above email address will be officially considered for this purpose. Students and parents should include the available evidence, links to the relevant posts, screenshots, and other necessary details when submitting a complaint.
Where Should Students Check Official MHT-CET Updates?
The CET Cell has advised students and parents to rely only on it’s official website for authentic information about examinations and the admission process.
Prevent forwarding unverified social media posts about MHT-CET 2027 examination.
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Final Word
Staying informed is an important part of entrance exam preparation. Students and parents should verify every important update through the official CET Cell website rather than relying on unconfirmed social media claims. Following authentic information will help them avoid unnecessary confusion.
Source
Official Notice by CET Cell, 19 October, 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the CET Cell, Education Ministry, and Government of India.
