Maharashtra Engineering Seats Rise to 1.81 Lakh for 2026‑27
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the 2026‑27 academic year, Maharashtra’s engineering admissions increased by 15,181 seats, bringing the total to 181,927 students securing places across 387 colleges. The rise was reported by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell and reflects a growing demand for engineering education in the state. The expansion offers more opportunities for students and may influence future workforce development and regional economic growth.
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