Maharashtra CET Cell Takes Legal Action Against Misinformation

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced its intention to pursue legal measures against individuals spreading misleading information about entrance examinations, particularly concerning the MHT CET 2027. In a press release dated October 19, 2026, the CET Cell emphasized that such misinformation not only confuses students and parents but also tarnishes the department's reputation.

In response to the growing issue of misinformation, the CET Cell has formed a dedicated task force tasked with monitoring social media platforms like X, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. The authority has encouraged students and parents to report any misleading posts, videos, or other content related to the CET examinations. Complaints can be directed to socialmedia.complaints@mahacet.org for further verification and necessary action.

The task force will specifically scrutinize claims regarding changes to examination centers and inflated promises regarding candidates' percentile scores. The CET Cell has made it clear that it has not yet released any official dates for the 2027 entrance examinations, despite rumors circulating online.

In a notable incident, the CET Cell issued a legal notice to a YouTuber named Shiva, who runs the channel Digital Master. This channel had published a podcast claiming to announce the dates for the MHT CET 2027 examination, including details about application registration and result declarations. The misleading video led to significant confusion among students and parents, prompting the CET Cell to take action.

The CET Cell has urged candidates and their families to rely solely on official announcements for updates regarding examination schedules and results. They are advised to verify any information obtained from unofficial sources against the official communications available on the Maharashtra CET Cell's website at cetcell.mahacet.org.