Maharashtra launches 'ATAL' portal for entrance prep and career guidance

Mumbai: To help students prepare for entrance tests for various professional courses conducted by the State’s

CET Cell

and also to help them map their careers, the state’s

higher and technical education department

launched the

ATAL

(Assessment, Tests and Learning) initiative. The

ATAL initiative

will help students explore their capabilities through

mock tests

and

psychometric tests

.

While the mock tests will familiarise them with the CETs, help them improve their time management skills, and develop an effective exam strategy, the psychometric tests promise to offer scientifically proven

career guidance

covering over 560 career options with backup career plans.
The ATAL initiative, which will be available for all students on the CET Cell’s portal at cetcell.mahacet.org, was launched by the higher and technical education Minister

Chandrakant Patil

on Wednesday, in the presence of CET Cell Commissioner Dileep Sardesai. The link has already gone live on the portal.
Patil said that the portal will help in boosting students’ confidence for the entrance tests. Additionally, the educational opportunities in different subjects and preparation for entrance exams will reduce the stress faced during exams and encourage progress in their academic life. He said that the initiative will not be limited to exam preparation but will also provide educational support to students.