Over 7 Lakh Students Gear Up for Maharashtra’s Biggest Entrance Exams MHT CET 2025

MHT-CET 2025 Exam Registration Statistics

Starting this Wednesday, Maharashtra is witnessing the launch of MHT CET for Class 12 students. With over 7 lakh candidates expected to appear, this exam season marks a significant milestone in the state’s academic calendar, targeting aspirants aiming for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture programs.

Firstly, let’s explore the measures in place for security this year.

Measures for Exam Security

This year, the Maharashtra CET Cell has pulled out all stops to ensure the exams are conducted with unprecedented levels of transparency and security. Hon. Shri. Dileep Sardesai, Commissioner of CET Cell stated, ‘We have taken crucial steps to ensure exams are fair and transparent.’

The measures include:

Invigilators equipped with body cameras.
Live video feed from centres to the CET Cell headquarters in Mumbai.
CCTV surveillance at all examination centres.
Facial recognition and biometric attendance to curb impersonation.

Exam Schedules and Group-Wise Breakdown

The MHT CET exam is divided into two major streams:

PCB Group (Pharmacy and Agriculture Aspirants)

MHT CET PCB Group
Exam Dates	Total Candidates	Girls	Boys	Others
09 April to 17 April, 2025	3,01,723	1,75,311	1,25,751	11

PCM Group (Engineering Aspirants)

MHT CET PCM Group
Exam Dates	Total Candidates	Girls	Boys	Others
19 April to 27 April, 2025	4,64,263	1,79,018	2,85,228	16

Regional Insights

The exam has also seen significant regional participation with the top contributors being:

Number of Candidates Appearing for MHT CET 2025

A Widespread Network of Centres

To manage this massive turnout, 389 exam centres have been set up:

For MHT CET 2025 PCB: Total 181 centres have been set up. Out of which 172 are in Maharashtra, while 09 are outside Maharashtra.

For MHT CET 2025 PCM: 208 Centres have been set up overall. 195 centres are located in Maharashtra, while 13 are out of the State.

This widespread setup ensures accessibility for candidates, even from remote and out-of-state locations.

With lakhs of young minds stepping into one of the most crucial phases of their academic journey, the Maharashtra CET is more than just an entrance exam — it’s a gateway to future careers. The robust security and logistical measures in place serve not only to safeguard integrity but also to reassure students and parents alike.

Here’s wishing all CET aspirants the very best—may your hard work and dedication shine through!

Source

The Times of India, 08 April, 2025: Over 7 Lakh Class XII Students to Appear in CET, Maharashtra’s Biggest Entrance Exams.

Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the Times of India, State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Ministry of Education, and Government of India.