MHT CET 2026 Application Form: Registration (Over), Documents, Fees
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )
Exam On - 11 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26
MHT CET 2026 Registration: The Maharashtra State CET Cell concluded the MHT CET registration 2026 on February 24. The MHT CET registration with a late fee of Rs 500 concluded on February 27. The applications were open for both PCM and PCB groups on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates had the option to apply for first or both attempts of MHT CET 2026. Students who have passed/appearing at the qualifying examination and have Indian Nationality were able to apply for Maharashtra CET.
CET Cell has observed record-breaking registrations for MHT CET 2026. As of February 20, a total of 10,94,159 applicants have registered for the PCM and PCB groups combined across both attempts. The authorities have announced the MHT CET 2026 exam dates for both sessions, April and May 2026. Check complete details on MHT CET registration, eligibility, fee and more on this page.
MAH CET Update: MHT CET 2026 Form Correction Window Anytime Soon at cetcell.mahacet.org
- Eligibility Criteria to Fill MHT CET 2026 Form
- MHT CET 2026 Dates & Schedule
- MHT CET Application Form - Things to Keep Ready in Advance
- How to Apply for MHT CET 2026?
- Documents Needed to Fill MHT CET Form - Aadhaar Mandatory (NEW)
- MHT CET 2026 Application Fee - Hiked
- Important Instructions for MHT CET Registration 2026
- MHT CET Application Form Correction 2026
- MHT CET Application 2026 FAQs
Eligibility Criteria to Fill MHT CET 2026 Form
Before filling the MHT CET application form, candidates were advised to check the eligibility criteria. Only eligible students were allowed to register for the exam. If any student is found ineligible at the time of admission, their candidature will be cancelled, irrespective of their performance in the exam. The basic MHT CET eligibility criteria is given below:
- Candidates must be Indian citizen.
- Must have passed or be appearing in class 12 with Physics and Mathematics along with Biology/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/IT/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Technical Vocational subject or passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
- Candidate must have secured at least 45% marks in class 12 (40% for the reserved category).
- No age limit to apply for MHT CET.
Commonly asked questions
The MHT CET 2026 application form is available only in online mode. Candidates have to register on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org to fill the complete form. The authorities will not entertain any requests in offline mode.
It is mandatory to appear for MHT CET 2026 for candidates belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature, Minority Candidature, seeking admission to B.E./B.Tech. However, All India Candidature candidates may or may not appear for MHT CET 2026 as the score of JEE Main 2026 shall be preferred over MHT CET 2026 for admission to B.E./B.Tech
The minimum marks required to apply for MHT CET 2026 is 45% for general categories and 40% for reserved categories. Candidates who obtain these scores in class 12th or equivalent exams are eligible to apply for MHT CET 2026.
MHT CET 2026 Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHT CET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| 11 Apr ' 26 - 19 Apr ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Group session 1 |
| 21 Apr ' 26 - 26 Apr ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Exam for PCB Group session 1 |
| 10 May ' 26 - 11 May ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Exam for PCB Group session 2 |
| 14 May ' 26 - 17 May ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Group session 2 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb ' 26 - 27 Feb ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Registration with Late Fee |
| 10 Jan ' 26 - 24 Feb ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Application Form for PCM and PCB |
MHT CET Application Form - Things to Keep Ready in Advance
Before starting the MHT CET registration process, be ready with the following:
- A good internet connection.
- To fill the form, use Laptop/Computer/Tab. Avoid using a mobile phone to fill MHT CET application form.
- Adhaar Card and APAAR ID in Digilocker.
- Scanned photo as per MHT CET guidelines and other relevant documents.
- UPI, Internet Banking, Credit or Debit card for application fee payment.
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Commonly asked questions
MHT CET session 1 exam date:
| PCM | April 11 to 19, 2026 |
| PCB | April 21 to 26, 2026 |
MHT CET session 2 exam date:
| PCM | May 14 to 17, 2026 |
| PCB | May 10 to 11, 2026 |
No. The MHT CET 2026 application form has to be filled in online mode only. There is no provision to fill the MHT CET application form in offline mode.
The MHT CET registration 2026 was available from January 10 to February 24 and further till February 27 with a late fee. Candidates had to register for both attempts together. The authorities have not issued any official statement for second attempt registration.
How to Apply for MHT CET 2026?
The MHT CET registration process has now concluded. To apply for MHT CET 2026, candidates had to:
- First register at the CET portal
- Link DigiLocker having APAAR ID and Aadhaar Card
- Log in and fill the MHT CET application form 2026
- Select exam centre, CET and pay the application fee
The detailed explanation of the above stages is given below:
Stage 1 - Register at CET Cell Portal
- Visit the official website of MHT CET 2026: cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on link for CET portal for year 2026-27.
- Click on register link under “New User” section.
- Enter details asked like your name, email ID, mobile number and date of birth.
- Create a password.
- Click on ‘Register’ button. After submitting above details, a verification link is sent to the email IDs of candidates. Candidates have to visit the mailbox and verify the email ID.
- Next, candidates have to then click on "Proceed to Digilocker" to authenticate themselves with Adhaar and APAAR ID for MHT CET registration process.
Stage 2 - Login and Fill MHT CET Application Form 2026
After verification, candidates can then login on CET portal using the registered email id and password they have created in the registration process.
Under the MHT CET 2026 login, candidates have to complete the MHT CET 2026 application form fill up. Some details in form will be prefilled from data fetched from registration stage.
Candidates will have to fill following details in the MHT CET form 2026:
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Gender
- Religion
- Region
- Mother tongue
- Nationality
- Annual family income
- Marital status
- Address - present and current
- Domicile
- Minority details
- PwD details
- SSC - class 10 details
- Class 12 appearing - yes/no and other details
After filling all these details, click the submit button. The candidates will then be navigated to their dashboard.
Stage 3 - Select Exam Centre, CET and Pay Application Fee
- On the dashboard, candidates have to select “registration” and a window will open with a list of all the CETs active for 2026.
- Here, select the MHT CET exam.
- Now fill the preferred exam city, qualification and category details.
- Then candidates have to pay the applicable application fee.
- After the application fee is paid, candidates have to take a printout of the filled and submitted form. Keep this document safe for all future reference.
Note: After completion of the MHT CET registration 2026, an application number will be generated. Also, the CET you have applied for will display “enrolled” in green.
Commonly asked questions
The CET Cell has concluded the MHT CET registration for both PCM and PCB groups. The MHT CET 2026 registration last date was February 24, 2026. Candidates were allowed to apply for MHT CET till February 27, by paying a late fee of Rs 500.
There is no age limit to apply for MHT CET 2026. Applicants must have either passed class 12th or should be appearing in class 12th this year to apply for the test, irrespective of their age.
Yes, you can choose to apply for PCM, PCB or both while filling out the MHT CET application form 2026. Candidates will have to pay the registration fee accordingly.
Documents Needed to Fill MHT CET Form - Aadhaar Mandatory (NEW)
Various documents are needed for MHT CET registrations. Candidates were required to keep these documents and information ready for a smooth application process. Applicants had to enter details as per the following documents only to ensure no discrepancy or mismatch in the MHT CET 2026 registration. The required documents were as follows:
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Date of Birth proof
- Address proof
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Scanned images of photograph to upload in form
- Credit/Debit card or Internet banking details for fee payment
Mandatory Documents for MHT Registration 2026
This year CET Cell has made the following documents mandatory for MHT CET 2026 application process:
- Aadhaar (UIDAI) Card
- APAAR ID
- Disability Certificate and/or Unique Disability ID (UDID Card) (for PwD Candidates)
- Scribe Details (for PwD Candidates in case of Eligible Disabilities)
Read the official MHT CET notification
Scanned Photo Upload in MHT CET Application Form 2026
In the MHT CET application form, candidates have to upload their scanned photo. Candidates have to take care that the photo for MHT CET registration is as per the guidelines of the CET cell.
Scanned Photo Upload in MHT CET Application Form 2026
Check more details below:
| Size of the photo | Photo should be between 100 KB to 5 MB in size |
| Dimensions | 2 inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm) in size and should cover 80% of photo |
| Remarks |
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates can get an APAAR ID for MHT CET registration by registering on the DigiLocker website. If you are studying in school, you can ask for your APAAR enrollment number from your school itself.
The CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 registration fee. This year, the authorities are conducting the MHT CET exam for two sessions, thus the registration fee also changes. The general category candidates have to pay INR 1300 to apply for any one group out of PCM and PCB. The same for reserved category candidates is 1000. To apply for both groups, the general category candidates have to pay INR 2600, and the reserved category candidates have to pay INR 2000.
Yes. The authorities have announced that the MHT CET 2026 registration will be held twice a year starting from this year onwards. Candidates have to apply for both sessions together.
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MHT CET 2026 Application Fee - Hiked
This year MHT CET application fee has been increased by INR 300 for general candidates and by INR 200 for reserved category candidates. Applicants have to submit the MHT CET application fee using the online payment modes such as debit/credit card, Mobile Wallets or UPI. Candidates can check the fee details below:
MHT CET 2026 Application Fee for Candidates Applying for Both Attempts
| MHT CET groups | Category of Candidate without Late Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| General | Reserved (MS Candidates) | |
| PCM (First Attempt) | INR 1300 | INR 1000 |
| PCM (Both Attempt) | INR 2600 | INR 2000 |
| PCB (First Attempt) | INR 1300 | INR 1000 |
| PCB (both Attempt) | INR 2600 | INR 2000 |
Also Read: How to Fill MHT CET Application Form 2026: Step-by-Step Detailed Guide
Commonly asked questions
Yes, other state candidates can apply for MHT CET, but the exam is being conducted exclusively in Maharashtra state. This means that outside state applicants have to travel to Maharashtra to give the exam. Moreover, the reservation benefits will not apply to outside state candidates. Candidates from outside Maharashtra will be considered for All India quota seats.
There is no provision to pay the MHT CET 2026 registration fee in offline mode. Candidates have to pay the MHT CET application fee through credit card/debit card/netbanking/UPI/mobile wallets.
It is not necessary to complete the MHT CET registration in one go. Candidates can save their progress each time after filling a section and then saving it. Once you log in to the candidate portal, you can start with the last saved section and continue to fill the application form.
Important Instructions for MHT CET Registration 2026
Check important instructions for MHT CET registrations below:
- The candidate should fill the form only from the official website mahacet.org.
- Registration has to be done by entering personal details, a valid email address, and a phone number.
- After the application procedure is complete, the Maharashtra State CET Cell will provide the option for corrections in filled application form. Candidates must log in with their Application Number and password to their account to edit the application form that has already been submitted.
- The application fee can be paid only online. Application fee once paid shall not be refunded.
- Candidates should avoid filling MHT CET application form through mobile.
- Ensure that you do not leave any field vacant that is marked mandatory in MH CET 2026 application form
- An incomplete MHT CET 2026 registration form will not be accepted
- Before finally submitting the registration forms, cross-check all the filled-in information thoroughly
- Submission of the application form will be completed only after MHT CET 2026 application fee is paid successfully.
- Take a printout of the filled application form and keep it safe until the completion of the counselling and the admission process.
- You must select four preferred cities. Once allotted, they cannot be changed.
- Do not use a mobile phone to fill the form; use a laptop or desktop to avoid formatting and upload errors.
- Clearly specify if you are appearing for PCM (Engineering), PCB (Pharmacy), or both. Scores for Physics and Chemistry cannot be interchanged between groups.
Mistakes to avoid while filling MHT CET application form 2026
- Do not choose MHT CET test cities that are far from your hometown or at a place where you cannot make arrangements to stay easily.
- Ensure you pay the application fee for MHT CET 2026 successfully. If the fee is not paid successfully, the application will be rejected.
- Enter your email ID and phone number correctly as all the information/communication related to the exam will be sent on the same.
Commonly asked questions
Yes. A candidate who is not from Maharashtra can apply for MHT CET. They can also apply for admission via JEE Main scores.
The MHT CET registration 2026 for PCM started on January 10. The last date for MHT CET registration 2026 was February 24, 2026. The registration with a Rs 500 late fee concluded on February 27.
Candidates who miss the deadline for MHT CET can apply during the extended registration period or apply with a late fee. The MHT CET 2026 registration with a late fee ended on February 27.
MHT CET Application Form Correction 2026
The Maharashtra CET cell will soon open the MHT CET 2026 form correction window for all the registered candidates. Students have to log in to the candidate portal using their registered email ID and password to make the changes. Candidates can change the subject group, add a new subject group and edit the other details on the application form. Candidates have to be very careful while filling the following 4 fields, as these are not allowed to be edited/updated by the candidates:
- Candidate Name
- Date of Birth
- Email ID
- Mobile Number
However, in case a candidate makes any mistake in filling up these fields and saves the form, they would have to ‘Raise a Ticket’ on the helpdesk module for updating these fields.
How to Edit MHT CET Application Form 2026
A step-by-step process for MHT CET 2026 form correction is given below:
- Open the MHT CET 2026 official website cetcell.mahacet.org
- Click on "Already Registered Link"
- Login using the registered email ID and password
- The application form will be displayed on the screen
- Make the desired changes and submit the form again
After submitting the application form, candidates should download and take its printout. Candidates need to keep their filled application form safe till the completion of the MHT CET 2026 admission process.
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Commonly asked questions
No, candidates need not pay any fees for making corrections in MHT CET application form. The CET Cell will start the MHT CET 2026 application form correction facility in March. Applicants are allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Personal details like name, email ID, mobile number, parents' details and others can not be changed at the time of MHT CET 2026 correction facility.
The facility of making corrections in MHT CET application form is provided for candidates to edit incorrect details filled in the form. However, not all the details filled in application form can be changes.
- Name, mobile number and email ID of candidates CANNOT be changed.
- Candidates can change their category, photo, signature and other uploaded documents
- Paper for which appearing (PCB or PCM)
- In case candidate changes their category from unreserved to reserved category, they will be required to pay the difference in application fee
Candidates having incorrect information in their MHT CET application form must utilise the form correction period to make the corrections. If the form is submitted with incorrect details, the form will be rejected.
MHT CET Application 2026 FAQs
Commonly asked questions
As per the MHT CET exam information brochure, the difficulty level of MHT CET exam is similar to JEE Mains. Candidates are thus advised to prepare by keeping in mind that the questions in MHT CET will be of the same difficulty level as JEE Main. However, the syllabus of MHT CET is very less in comparison to JEE Main.
The MHT CET 2026 application form was released on January 10. Candidates have to keep the Aadhaar card and APAAR ID ready for registration.
Official website for applying to MHT CET 2026 is cetcell.mahacet.org. Interested candidates can apply for MHT CET 2026 exam have to fill the application form only from the official website. The application form will be released tentatively in December last week, 2025.
The MHT CET exam is held for admission to the following courses:
- BE/BTech
- BPharm
- PharmD
- BPlanning
- BTech-MTech Integrated courses
In case candidate has filled any wrong information in their application form, they can make the corrections during application correction period. Candidates who need to make corrections in the form will have to login at the official website mahacet.org using their application number and date of birth. After login, candidates will see the filled application form and option to make corrections. Candidates can make the corrections and submit the form.
Higher and Technical Education department in the year 2023 announced that 50:50 weightage will be given to CET score and Class 12th marks for admission to undergraduate professional courses in Maharashtra state from the academic session 2023-24. As per this criteria, marks of class 12 and MHT CET will be considered for preparing the merit list in 50:50 ratio. Only those candidates who will have their names in the merit list will be considered for admisison.
It is not advised to fill MHT CET application form 2026 using mobiles. If candidates do not have a laptop/computer, they can visit the computer centres in market for filling the MHT CET 2026 application form. As filling the application form involves uploading scanned images of photo, signature and other required documents, it could be difficult to resize and upload these documents if filling the form through mobile.
MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
Exam Pattern: Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Examination
Exam Duration: For PCM Physics Chemistry Maths 180 minutes For PCB Physics Chemistry Biology 180 minutes
Type of Questions: MCQs Total Number of Questions: For PCM Physics Chemistry Maths 150 Questions For PCB Physics Chemistry Biology 200 Questions
Total Marks: For PCM Physics Chemistry Maths 200 Marks For PCB Physics Chemistry Biology 200 Marks
Language/Medium of Exam: English Hindi Marathi, Urdu
Marking Scheme: 1 Mark for each correct response in PCB Physics Chemistry and Biology 2 Marks for each correct response in Mathematics, and No negative marking For more details, you may visit the Shiksha MHT CET page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/mht-cet-exam). .
Candidates who are NRI/OCI/PIO or children of persons working in gulf countries can apply for BTech admission in Maharashtra. However, they do not need to appear in MHT CET exam. All such candidates need to fill the application form and appear directly for the counselling. Seats are reserved in every institute for OCI/PIO/NRI/Gulf Workers candidates. The allotment of seats will be done on the basis of class 12/equivalent examinations.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions in MHT CET 2026. But since there is no negative marking in MHT CET, it is advised that candidates attempt all questions in the exam.
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Answered 4 days ago
Candidates can score 130 marks in MHT CET with a proper preparation strategy. For those preparing for the JEE Mains or other engineering exams simultaneously, the syllabus is aligned. Though candidates must practice the MHT CET question and mock tests to get used to the difficulty level of the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The best way to prepare for MHT CET 2026 is through the official syllabus. The authorities have already provided the detailed syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Additionally, students must attempt the free MHT CET mock test prepared and released by the authorities. Candidates
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Contributor-Level 10
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For any question, if none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or dropped, then full marks will be awarded to all candidates irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
For Maths, each question is worth 2 marks and
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The MHT CET exam has 3 papers- Maths, Physics & Chemistry, and Biology. However, there are only 2 sections in the exam. For the PCM group, the two sections are Paper 1 (Maths) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). For the PCB group, the two sections are Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper 3 (Bi
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As per the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern, the test will be conducted in online mode (CBT) having only MCQs. The exam consists of three papers (PCM/PCB) with 90 minutes each, totalling 100 marks per paper. There is no negative marking. Mathematics questions are worth 2 marks each, while Physics, Chemistr
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Contributor-Level 10
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The CET Cell will now conduct the MHT CET exam twice a year, similar to the JEE Mains exam. With this, the authorities aim to provide candidates another chance to improve their scores without wasting a year.
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Biology or Paper 3 is not compulsory for PCM group students, though it will be tested for the PCB group aspirants. Thus, it is important to choose your subjects carefully, depending on the course you seek admission into. Candidates can also apply for both groups, thus making biology compulsory in su
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The MHT CET 2026 exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks for both PCM and PCB marks. The MHT CET exam is conducted for 3 papers- Maths (Paper 1), Physics and Chemistry (Paper 2) and Biology (Paper 3) and each for 100 marks. Paper 2 is common for both groups.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode as a computer-based test. Candidates have to select the correct answers on their computer screens. The exam will be held at various test centres across the state.
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