The timing of Maharashtra HSC results just days before NEET has drawn criticism from parents and student groups over rising stress. They said students get little time to process results before a crucial exam, urging authorities to adopt a more coordinated and student-friendly schedule.

Mumbai: The declaration of the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) results on Saturday has sparked concern among students and parents, as it comes just days ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), one of the country’s most competitive medical entrance examinations.

Parent body president says student representatives requested delay but schedule went ahead

Student groups and parent bodies have flagged the timing, arguing that the back-to-back schedule leaves little room for students to process their results before appearing for a high-stakes exam. “Several student representatives had reached out to the department requesting that the results not be declared today. However, the schedule went ahead as planned,” said Anubha Shrivastav Sahai, president of the India-wide Parents Teachers Association.

While the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) had advanced the result declaration this year to streamline the admission process and allow students more preparation time for other exams, the proximity to NEET has raised mental health concerns.