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Maharashtra to form panel for new college locations, expand CET centres
Maharashtra to form panel for new college locations, expand CET centres
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a sub-committee to examine locations proposed for new colleges that fall outside university five-year development plans. The committee will scrutinise eligible sites…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a sub-committee to examine locations proposed for new colleges that fall outside university five-year development plans. The committee will scrutinise eligible sites for the 2027-28 annual plan and consider representations from elected representatives and institutions, submitting its report to the state government.
Fadnavis also directed an increase in Common Entrance Test (CET) centres so students can appear closer to home, while insisting that security, transparency and supervision are not compromised. The CET Cell will get tighter control over centres. The proportion of girls in engineering admissions rose from 32.72% in 2023-24 to 37.27% in 2026-27, after the state's free higher education policy for girls.
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The sub-committee addresses a recurring problem: university five-year plans often cannot keep pace with demographic shifts or local demand for colleges. By vetting sites outside those plans, the government hopes to reduce the need for students to travel long distances. The real measure of success will be how many new colleges actually open in underserved districts. On CET centres, past exam leaks have made security a political liability. The state must balance student convenience with a system that can withstand scrutiny. The next milestone is the sub-committee's report to the government.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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