In order to remove the concerns and technical problems of the students, the Department of Higher and Technical Education of Maharashtra has proposed to set up a dedicated CET centre across the state. The objective of this scheme is to improve the experience of the Common Entrance Test (CET) for thousands of students applying in engineering, pharmacy and agricultural courses.

Currently, the CET exams are held at nearly 180 rented venues, mostly coaching or training institutions. These centres often have problems like inadequate facilities, server failure and mismanagement. By setting dedicated centres, the department is expecting to eliminate these problems and regularize the examination conditions for all candidates.

The proposed centres will be government-operated, with upgraded infrastructure, technical support teams, and strict security protocols. Officials also revealed plans to possibly conduct the CET twice a year, giving students a second chance if they miss the first opportunity or want to improve their scores.

Education Minister Chandrakant Patil emphasized that student convenience is a priority. The new centres will be allocated based on regional student density to reduce long travel times. He added that the department is assessing logistics to ensure the project is cost-effective and scalable.

Students and parents welcomed the news. Many recalled past CET sessions where system crashes and delays added to exam stress. “A dedicated centre would make a huge difference. It’s about time the system evolved,” said Riya Mehta, a CET aspirant from Pune.

If implemented well, this initiative could be a game-changer for Maharashtra’s entrance test framework. The state hopes to roll out the first phase of these dedicated centres by next academic year, pending budget approvals and infrastructure readiness.

In a competitive educational landscape, these CET centres represent a thoughtful step forward ensuring that exams are no longer a test of patience, but a fair measure of merit.