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Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde (File) Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde (File)THE MAHARASHTRA government Tuesday approved 15 additional slots for new colleges for the academic year 2017-18, while also diluting norms stipulated by the Maharashtra Public Universities Act (MPUA). Of these 15, five slots are under the jurisdiction of University of Mumbai — three commerce and arts colleges, and two law colleges. In a meeting, the Maharashtra State Commission for Higher Education and Development (MAHED) reviewed the recommendations of an expert committee and granted approval to the 15 new slots. So, prospective colleges can apply for permission to the state universities in their jurisdiction till December 15. Education Minister Vinod Tawde told The Indian Express the decision was based on recommendations of an expert committee..