Better Education For a Better World
Our mission is to ensure equitable, high-quality education for all, fostering a brighter
more prosperous global future.

Shri. Chandrakant Dada Patil

Hon’ble Minister,
Higher and Technical Education

Shri. Indranil Naik

Hon’ble Minister,
of State Higher and Technical Education

Shri. B Venugopal Reddy, IAS

Hon. Addl. Chief Secretary, Higher & Technical Education

Shri. Samir Kumar Biswas, (IAS)

Hon’ble Chairman, Admissions Regulating Authority , MS.

Shri. Dileep B. Sardesai, (IAS)

Member Secretary , Admissions Regulating Authority

Message from the Hon'ble Chairman,ARA

Welcome to the official website of the Admissions Regulating Authority (ARA), Maharashtra. As Chairman of ARA, I am honored to lead an institution that plays a critical role in ensuring transparency, fairness, and merit-based admissions across professional courses in the state. Our primary objective is to regulate the admission process and associated fee structures in a manner that upholds the values of equity and integrity.
Together, let us work towards a transparent, accountable, and efficient admission system that empowers students and strengthens the foundation of higher education in Maharashtra.

    1. Registration on ARA Portal
      • All institutes must register and update their details on the official ARA portal within the stipulated timelines.
    2. Regular Updates
      • Institutes should regularly check the ARA website for circulars, updates, and announcements.
    3. Compliance
      • Any deviation from ARA guidelines may lead to action as per applicable regulations.

  • Meeting dated 21 July 2025
    Click Here To View Annexure – Course Wise
  • Meeting dated 10 July 2025
    Click Here To View Annexure A – Course Wise
    Click Here To View Annexure B – Course Wise

  • Notice for calling quotation for preparation and feeling of e-TDS returns & form 16/Form 16 A
  • Notice : Inviting Quotation for Purchase of Computers for Admissions Regulating Authority (Dated: 07-01-2025)
    1. Registration on ARA Portal
      • All institutes must register and update their details on the official ARA portal within the stipulated timelines.
    2. Regular Updates
      • Institutes should regularly check the ARA website for circulars, updates, and announcements.
    3. Compliance
      • Any deviation from ARA guidelines may lead to action as per applicable regulations.

  • Meeting dated 21 July 2025
    Click Here To View Annexure – Course Wise
  • Meeting dated 10 July 2025
    Click Here To View Annexure A – Course Wise
    Click Here To View Annexure B – Course Wise

Admission Verification Process Flow