India, July 3 -- Despite 4,22,663 students appearing for the MHT CET (PCM group), only around 22,000 candidates have registered for engineering admissions so far, according to data from the State Common Entrance Test Cell.

Online registration for engineering degree courses began on Saturday, June 29, and will remain open until July 8. With just six days left, nearly four lakh eligible students are yet to complete their applications.

This year, the CET Cell conducted the entrance exam in multiple sessions between April 19 and 27. Results were declared on June 16, and the admission schedule began on June 27.

Officials attribute the slow response to delays in starting the admission process, caused by recent changes in the rules for engine...