Special Correspondent
Mumbai : The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the provisional general merit list for first-year engineering degree admissions on Saturday evening. This marks a crucial milestone in the Maharashtra CAP (Centralized Admission Process) for the academic year 2024–25.
Record Number of Applications This Year
This year has seen a record-breaking surge in applications for engineering admissions. A total of 2,02,784 students from Maharashtra have applied, compared to 1,92,398 applications last year, indicating a significant rise in interest towards engineering programs. Additionally, the All India Merit List includes 2,13,556 students, showing a notable response from candidates outside the state as well.
Six Toppers with Perfect 100 Percentile in PCM
Among the applicants, six students have secured a perfect 100 percentile in the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) group of the MHT-CET exam. These six students occupy the top six ranks in the state merit list. Their inclusion underlines the intense competition and high level of academic excellence among aspirants this year.
Provisional List Open for Objections Till July 22
Students whose names appear in the provisional merit list have been given time to raise objections, discrepancies, or queries regarding their merit status until July 22, 2025. The CET Cell has stated that any legitimate corrections or grievances submitted within this period will be duly resolved.
Following the resolution process, the final merit list will be published on July 24, after which the option-filling process for colleges and course preferences will begin.
Key Dates and Admission Timeline
MHT-CET PCM Group Exam Held: Over 4,22,663 candidates appeared for the PCM stream of the MHT-CET exam, which was conducted earlier this year.
Results Declared: The results were announced on June 16.
Document Verification & Registration: Conducted from June 30 to July 14 across state help centers.
Provisional Merit List: Declared on July 20.
Objection Period: July 20 to July 22.
Final Merit List: To be released on July 24.
CAP Round-1 Schedule: Yet to be announced; likely within the next couple of days.
Once the final merit list is published, students will be required to fill in their college preferences and stream choices through the CAP portal. The first round of seat allotment (CAP Round 1) will then be conducted based on these preferences and merit positions. The detailed schedule for CAP Rounds is expected to be announced shortly by the CET Cell.
With more than 2 lakh applications and top scorers achieving 100 percentile, this year’s engineering admission process in Maharashtra is shaping up to be highly competitive and closely watched. The CET Cell has urged students to regularly check the official portal for updates and follow all timelines diligently to avoid missing out on any opportunities.
