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Maharashtra Engineering Admissions Rise By 15,181 As 1.82 Lakh Students Secure Seats For 2026-27
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· September 15, 2026
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Key points This is an increase from the previous year, when 1,66,746 students took admission to engineering courses. Engineering admissions have seen a rise, with a total of 1,81,927 students securing seats.
Engineering admissions have seen a rise, with a total of 1,81,927 students securing seats. This is an increase from the previous year, when 1,66,746 students took admission to engineering courses. The admission process was conducted across multiple colleges, with a total of 2,21,646 seats available.
Of these, 1,81,927 have been filled. The increase in admissions is notable, with 15,181 more students securing seats compared to the previous year. Further details on the admission process and the colleges involved are available from the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell.
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Published: September 15, 2026 ·
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