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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Hemali Chhapia | TNN

12 lakh register for CET in Maharashtra; 2.5 lakh of them are from Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has recorded the registration of about 12 lakh students for the common entrance test for grade 11 admission. The registration numbers from Mumbai division stands at 2.5 lakh.

There will not be any extension in dates to apply for CET. The state board has decided to take the CET for admission to grade XI as class X exams were canceled. The online registration link started on July 20. However, due to technical difficulties, the facility was down from July 21.

The registration process resumed online from July 26 at 3pm and the window was open till August. Till Monday evening, the registration of more than 11.9 lakh students was recorded, said Ashok Bhosale, secretary of the state board.

Students could register till Monday midnight, and the state board estimated that more than 12 lakh students from the state would register. There, however, is no clarity on the syllabi on which the CET will be held. The matter is in court.

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