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Mint
7 days ago
- Science
- Mint
MHT CET 2025: PCM, PCB results to be out soon at cetcell.mahacet.org. Here's are the steps to download scores & more
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2025 results are expected to be declared soon. Once declared, candidates can check scores for both PCM and PCB streams on the official website at Candidates will be required to log in using their registered email ID and password to check and download the results. The mark sheet will reflect the candidate's overall performance along with subject-wise scores in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. In addition to the results, the exam authorities will release the toppers list of the MHT CET 2025. Here are the steps to check the MHT CET 2025 results — Step 1: Go to the official MHT CET result website – Step 2: Select the link for MHT CET 2025 Results on the homepage. Step 3: Fill in the application number and date of birth in the designated fields. Step 4: Enter the captcha code and select the login tab. Step 5: The scores will be displayed on the screen. Step 6: Check all the details carefully and download the marksheet for future reference. The MHT CET 2025 exam for the PCM group was conducted from April 19 to April 27. The PCB group exam was held from April 9 and April 17. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is an annual state-level exam administered by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. It facilitates admission to undergraduate programs in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Agriculture at numerous colleges throughout Maharashtra. The examination is divided into two groups: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) is for students seeking admission to engineering and technology programmes, while PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) is for students applying to pharmacy and related courses. The exam assesses candidates on topics covered in Classes 11 and 12 following the Maharashtra State Board syllabus. Usually conducted in a computer-based format, it is available to students from both state and non-state boards. Passing the MHT CET is crucial for students who wish to gain admission into leading state institutions for BTech, BPharm, DPharm, and various related programs.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Three-language policy from Class 1 currently on hold: Dada Bhuse
School education minister Dada Bhuse on Sunday said the plan to introdcue three languages from Class 1 in Marathi and English-medium schools of the Maharashtra State Board is currently on hold. 'For now, the upcoming academic year will follow the existing practice,' Bhuse told the media after attending the Pune Children's Book Fair at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch on Sunday. 'The decision to start teaching a third language from Class 1 has been stayed. After we issued a Government Resolution (GR) making Hindi the third language, various views emerged. One suggestion was to begin three-language learning from Class 3 instead. We will invite fresh feedback from teachers and parents before taking a final decision,' said the education minister. While Bhuse's statement has addressed the uncertainty, schools are demanding a written order. 'Whether three languages will start from Class 1 must be clarified through an official circular,' said a school principal. In April, the state school education department issued a GR making Hindi mandatory as the third language from Class 1 in Marathi and English-medium schools of the Maharashtra State Board. This not only replaced the current practice of introducing the third language in secondary classes, it also sparked widespread criticism and political backlash across Maharashtra, especially over Hindi compulsion. Following the controversy, it was announced that Hindi would no longer be mandatory, and a new GR would offer alternative options. However, the ministry had maintained that three-language learning would begin in Class 1 from the 2025–26 academic year. But with only weeks left for the new academic year, no guidelines have been issued regarding alternatives to Hindi as a third language, leading to confusion. While Bhuse's statement offers clarity, many note that nothing has been confirmed in writing.
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Business Standard
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Maharashtra unveils new EV policy aiming for 30% adoption by 2030
The new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy of the Maharashtra government seeks to achieve 30 per cent EV penetration in the state by 2030, officials said on Saturday. Among other things, the policy lays down that new residential buildings must provide EV charging facilities, and also offers incentives such as toll waiver for these eco-friendly vehicles. The transport department on Friday issued a government resolution announcing the new policy which will be in effect from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. It aims to make Maharashtra a leading hub for EVs in India through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support, said an official release. By implementing this policy, the state wants to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by 2030 as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model, the GR said. The policy proposes incentives of up to Rs 2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used for transport and Rs 20 lakh for electric buses. One lakh EV two wheelers, 25,000 transport category EV four wheelers and 1500 EV private as well as city buses will get these incentives. It also provides for complete exemption from Motor Vehicle Tax and registration renewal fees for EVs registered during the policy period. EVs will get 100 per cent exemption from toll on Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik Expressways, the GR said. A steering committee chaired by the chief secretary will also take a decision about granting tax exemption to EVs in phases on the remaining roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department, it added. Charging infrastructure will be developed at 25 km intervals along highways, and it will be ensured that there is at least one EV charging station at every government office parking space. Also, public charging stations will receive viability gap funding of up to 15 per cent of setup cost. All new residential buildings must be 100 per cent EV charging ready, with at least one community charging point. New commercial buildings must earmark 50 per cent of parking for EV charging, while 20 per cent of space in existing commercial buildings with shared parking must have operational chargers, as per the new policy. The policy also lays down that all new vehicles purchased for city travel by government departments must be electric. In cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati, 50 per cent of city utility vehicle purchases must be electric. The state will also support research and development in alternative battery chemistries, motor technology, vehicle-to-grid integration and green hydrogen generation. A Rs 15 crore corpus will be created under the Chief Minister's EV R&D Grant to fund such initiatives, as per the policy. The transport department shall establish a network of Automated Testing Stations for EVs to conduct standardized safety assessments, including thermal runaway testing for batteries. The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialized courses in EV design, battery technology, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy management, the policy contemplates. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Weeks before opening day, uncertainty over third language in Marathi-and English-medium schools in Maharashtra
The 2025-26 academic year is set to begin on June 16 in Maharashtra, but there is still no clarity on the implementation of the three-language formula in Class 1 of Marathi- and English-medium schools under the state board. Originally, a Government Resolution (GR) in April had declared the introduction of three languages in Marathi- and English-medium schools under the Maharashtra State Board and mandated Hindi as the third language. However, after a backlash, the state government rolled back the decision, making Hindi optional. While the state reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the three-language policy, it also promised a separate GR detailing alternative options to Hindi and curriculum guidelines, which is still awaited. While State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Director Rahul Rekhawar was unavailable for comment, an official from the state's school education department said that the three-language policy would still be implemented. 'SCERT is currently working on the curriculum for languages other than Hindi to be introduced as third language options,' the official said. However, until the detailed guidelines are issued, schools are uncertain about how to proceed, with just weeks left before the new academic year begins. 'Schools cannot decide the third language on their own. These guidelines have to come from the State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) along with textbooks. These were ready for Hindi when the state declared it the mandatory third language in Marathi- and English medium-schools of the Maharashtra state board. But with Hindi now optional, we have no clarity on what other languages can be offered or how to teach them,' a senior language teacher from a Mumbai school explained. Class 1 will see the introduction of a new curriculum framework aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. One of the major changes announced was the addition of a third language in Class 1 of Marathi- and English-medium schools under the state board, where only two languages were taught until now. But in the absence of clear guidelines, the feasibility of launching the three-language system this year is uncertain. A principal from a school in Thane noted, 'Teacher training for the new curriculum has already begun, but it does not cover the third language component. This only adds to the confusion.' The former head of the Maharashtra School Principals' Association, Mahendra Ganpule, added, 'The original State Curriculum Framework for the foundational stage, which covers Class 1, did not include three languages. Thus, the subject plan and timetable guidelines do not include the third language for Class 1. The introduction of a third language was announced later via a GR with a Hindi mandate. But now that Hindi is made optional, we still don't know what the alternative language options will be.'
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Maharashtra board exams: with 153 of 211 perfect 100 scorers, here's why Latur and Sambhajinagar produce so many toppers
With 113 students scoring a perfect 100 percent in Latur and another 40 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division, the two districts together accounted for over 72 per cent of the 211 students that scored a perfect 100 per cent in the Maharashtra State Board's Class 10 exams this year. The results were declared on Tuesday. The twin districts that cover the entire Marathwada region have consistently churned out the most number of students with the perfect score in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations over the last five years. The credit, according to educators, goes to the famous 'Latur Pattern', which refers to the specific method they use to prepare for the board exams. Developed during the late 1980s, the Latur Pattern involves the continuous and mechanical practice of solving model question papers for months before the exams. This led to the rise of a coaching industry in Latur district which certainly helped the neighbouring districts of Nanded and Dharashiv (formerly known as Osmanabad) which are covered under the Latur division of the Maharashtra State Board. Experts believe that this neighbourhood impact witnessed a larger spread as similar study patterns were seen being replicated in the adjacent division of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar which also covers Beed, Parbhani, Jalna and Hingoli districts – thereby capturing the entire Marathwada region. Out of the total nine divisions under the Maharashtra State Board, these two divisions have together given rise to more than 70 per cent of the students who bagged full scores every year, except in 2021 when there was an exponential rise in the number of students who scored 100 per cent amid the pandemic. Vasant Kalpande, an education expert from Maharashtra, said, 'Schools in Latur conclude the academic session for Class 9 in December, way before it is supposed to end in March-April. The idea is to ensure an early start for Class 10 preparations so that the syllabus can be covered well in advance, and maximum time is spent on solving model question papers. The aim here is to prepare students with a strategy for what to write and how to write it so that they are able to score maximum marks.' Kalpande noted that many have argued in the past that this type of learning is not very favourable to advanced learning, 'especially for those who are extraordinarily talented, but they are brought to the same level as average scholars. But this system has shown great results in Maharashtra State Board exams where question papers are set to know more about what the students remember and not to test application-based knowledge or skills,' he said. Teachers pointed out that besides schools, even coaching classes in Latur focus on intensive training for students under the Latur Pattern. Kalpande recalled how students from Pune, Nashik too would go to Latur in olden days for this type of preparation, especially for competitive exams. Shrinivas More, a senior teacher at Rajarshi Shahu College, where the Latur Pattern is believed to have originated, said, 'Though it emerged in the 1980s, it continues to evolve with changing times. It changed the culture of this district where households too are very sincere about board exams. Schools and coaching classes take parent meetings every 10-15 days to track the progress of their wards and provide required help.' More highlighted how teachers found ways to ensure that students scored maximum marks, and thus Maharashtra State Board's scheme to give additional marks for excellence in extracurricular activity is being used to its fullest in Latur. 'The state board gives marks for recognised excellence in various extra-curricular activities such as drawing, performing arts, sports etc. This led to an increasing number of coaching classes for these activities in Latur and surrounding areas. Students could continue with their hobby even during board exam years as those achievements are going to ensure additional marks.' The data from the past five years shows how Latur has always topped among all divisions of MSBSHSE when it comes to the number of students who have scored 100 per cent. Latur is always followed by the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division. A senior teacher at Maratha High School in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar puts things in perspective when he says that more than a replication of the Latur pattern, this is the impact of the competition in the Marathwada region to get admission to prestigious colleges for Class 11. He said, 'Rajarshi Shahu College in Latur is considered the most prestigious college to join for classes 11 and 12 as they prepare students for competitive exams along with Class 12 board exams. With so many high-scoring candidates in Latur, the cut-off here closes at 98 or 99 per cent. This high cut-off score for Class 11 admissions is the same across other colleges. This competition motivates others from the Marathwada region to score well in Class 10, which means replication of the Latur Pattern of studying is inevitable in neighbouring districts.' Number of students with 100% score in Maharashtra SSC in recent years:
