India, Nov. 19 -- The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to undergo sweeping changes aimed at easing the burden on students, and enhancing examination efficiency. Key changes, including the establishment of 40 district-level student help centres and the recruitment of permanent staff, were finalised during a high-level review meeting held Tuesday, chaired by higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil.

The CET Cell sanctioned the creation of 40 district-level student help centres across the state in response to persistent complaints from students regarding difficulties faced during application, examination, declaration of results, and the admission process.

"Currently, students facing issues are often force...