In Mumbai, there has been a notable 14% increase in aspirants applying for engineering, pharmacy, and agricultural courses through MHT-CET 2024, with close to 90,000 more applicants compared to previous years. Notably, transgender students are now eligible for benefits, with 49 registrations recorded. Despite expectations of a drop due to IT industry challenges, interest remains high, attributed to the future potential of AI and related fields. Exam scheduling conflicts with state elections prompt considerations for rescheduling.