Documents for MHT CET Registration 2027: Aadhaar and APAAR ID Mandatory for All

What documents are needed to apply for MHT CET 2027? Is Aadhaar card mandatory for MHT CET application process? How to upload scanned photo in the MHT CET form? In this article, we have listed the documents needed for the MHT CET 2027 exam at the time of registration, exam day and at the time of MHT CET counselling. Read below to know more.

Documents Needed for MHT CET 2027 Registration

Documents Required for MHT CET Registration 2027: The Maharashtra State CET Cell is expected to commence the MHT CET registration process for the first attempt soon. Last year, the authorities brought several changes to the registration process by introducing Aadhar & APAAR ID for student verification and to ensure authenticity of applicnts. Aadhaar and APAAR ID both are mandatory for all candidates to apply for MHT CET 2027. Also, disability certificate and/or Unique Disability ID (UDID Card) and Scribe Details will be needed by PWD candidates.

The MHT CET registration process includes registering and creating the MHT CET login. Then candidates have to fill in the details, select the CET and pay the application fee. Check the complete details on the documents and their specifications needed for MHT CET registrations 2027 on this page.

DigliLocker Linking Mandatory for MHT CET Registration

Candidates who want to register for MHT CET, must keep in mind that linking the Digilocker with the CET portal is mandatory. Below, we have described the steps for the same:

To link DigiLocker with the MHT CET registration process, candidates have to follow the steps below:

1. Register with name, email ID and create a password at cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Next, verify the email ID with the link sent to your inbox.
3. Once verification is done, candidates are redirected to the MHT CET registration screen.
4. Click on "Proceed to DigiLocker".
5. Thereafter, add your Aadhaar number and verify OTP sent.
6. Then verify with 6-digit pin.
7. After this, the DigiLocker will open.
8. If the Digilocker has your APAAR ID and Aadhaar Card, select them and click on "verify". If the APAAR ID and Aadhaar Card are not available in the Digiclocker, first add them and then proceed with verification.
9. This connects DigilLocker to the MHT CET registration portal.

List of Documents Needed for MHT CET 2027 Registration

In the MHT CET 2027 application form, candidates have to upload only one document, that is their scanned photo. Apart from that, most of the documents will be needed as a reference to fill in details in the MHT CET form. Along with the documents listed here, candidates must keep an active mobile number and email ID ready, as all communication from CET Cell will be made via the registered email id and mobile number. Candidates should check the following table for the list of required documents.

For the detailed specifications for each of the listed documents, check: MHT CET Photo Signature Guidelines 2027

List of Documents Required as Reference for MHT CET Application Form

These are the documents that the candidates will need to refer to and fill details in the form.

Class 10 pass certificate or marksheet:

• This will be needed to fill the date of birth in the MHT CET application form. Candidates have to fill in the date of birth mentioned on the Class 10 marksheet or certificate in the MHT CET application form.
• This document is also needed to fill in the name of the school board from which the candidate has passed the Class 10 board exam and the year of passing.
• Also, candidates will need this document to fill the class 10 percentage and the SSC school state.

Class 12 pass certificate or marksheet:

• This is needed to fill class 12 board name.
• Also, this document is needed to fill in the name of the school board from which the candidate has passed the Class 12 board exam and the year of passing.
• Also, candidates will need this document to fill the class 12 percentage and the HSC school state.

Note that the candidates who will be appearing for the Class 12 boards exam 2027 have to mark “yes” for the field that asks “Are you appearing for Class boards in 2027?” Such candidates do not need to fill in the Class 12 details in the form. But the same will be needed at the time of MHT CET counselling 2027 and admission to colleges.

Aadhaar card or any other government issued photo ID proof:

• Candidates have to provide the details of any one of the photo Id proofs for verification.

Credit card/Debit card/Internet banking/UPI ID:

• Keep the mode of payment ready. The mode of payment of MHT CET application fee can be any one among Credit card/Debit card/Internet banking/UPI ID.
• Keep the preferred mode of payment handy. Candidates have to pay the application fee to submit the application form.

Document Needed to Scan and Upload in MHT CET 2027 Application Form

Candidates have to upload the following scanned documents to the MHT CET form:

• Recent photo
• Signature
• Any one valid government-issued ID card among: PAN Card / Permanent Driving License / Voter's Card / Bank Passbook with Photograph / Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar Card print with a photograph / Recent Identity Card issued by a recognised School or College / Photo identity proof issued by a Gazzetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph / Photo identity proof issued by a People's Representative on official letterhead along with photograph/Indian Passport

Scanned photo specification for MHT CET application form:

• Recent colour photo (last 6 months).
• Size: 20 KB – 5 MB
• Format: JPG/JPEG/PNG
• Size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm (350×450 px min, 1000×1200 px max).
• The photo should not be black and white. It should be in colour.
• Face straight, looking at the camera, covering 50–70%
• The ears and eyes should be clearly visible.
• The photograph should be a Minimum of 100 KB to a Maximum of 5MB in size
• No caps/sunglasses.
• Religious headgear is allowed only if the full face is visible.

MHT CET 2027 Photo Specification: Do’s and Don’ts for a Proper Photograph to Avoid Rejection

To avoid rejection of the MHT CET form, the candidates must properly upload their photo. Note that the CET cell will provide one opportunity to the registered candidates to correct errors in their uploaded photo during the MHT CET form correction window 2027.

The perfect way to capture, scan and upload an image in the MHT CET 2027 application form is as follows:

MHT CET 2027 Image Specification

• The photo should capture the full face of the candidate, have a front view, and both eyes should be open.
• The head should be in the centre of the frame.
• There should be no distracting shadows on the face or background.
• Make sure the photo presents a full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin as shown above.
• The light should be even and balanced to avoid shadows on the face.
• The background behind the face should be properly illuminated to avoid shadows in the background.
• Head should face the camera directly and should not tilt or turn (portrait style).
• Photo must show both edges of the face clearly.

If you wear eyeglasses, then make sure that:

• The eyes must be open, level and clearly visible and must not be covered by hair or eyeglass frames.
• Glare on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head.
• No tinted or dark glasses.

Scanned signature specification for MHT CET application form:

• Sign on plain white paper with a black or blue pen.
• Signature must be clear, without smudges, and done by candidates only.
• Size: 10 KB to 2 MB
• Format: JPG/JPEG/PNG
• Dimensions: 3.5 × 1.5 cm (140×60 px min, 560×240 px max)
• Must match your official documents.

Scanned ID proof specification for MHT CET application form:

• Only JPG and PDF files are allowed.
• File size should be a maximum of 2 MB.
• Make sure all details are clear and visible.

If the photo or signature is unclear or does not follow these rules, the application may be rejected.

Documents Required for Various Claims in MHT CET Registration Form 2027

The following additional documents, along with the general documents, will be needed at the time of MHT CET counselling in July. These documents will be required if you claim any reservation, caste, PWD status, etc in the MHT CET 2027 application form.

Important Points on Documents Needed for MHT CET Registration 2027

Check some very important instructions regarding documents needed for the MHT CET 2027 exam below:

No physical submission is needed: It is important to note that candidates do not need to submit any documents physically to the Maharashtra CET cell. All documents have to be submitted online only.

Most documents will be needed during MHT CET counselling to verify the claims: During the initial registration process, most of these documents will not be needed. However, all documents will be needed to verify the claim made in the application form, like caste, category, domicile, PWD status, any sort of reservation, etc., during the MHT CET CAP counselling.

Keep all original documents handy and make two sets of copies: Make sure to keep the original copies of all the documents mentioned above handy. Also, make two coloured copies of all the applicable documents and file them with you for access.

Read instructions carefully: All instructions regarding the documents and registration process will be available with the MHT CET brochure and form. Read every detail carefully, or else the application form can get rejected.

Photo uploaded will be used throughout the admission process: The photo uploaded in the MHT CET form will be used throughout the admission process. The MHT CET admit card will bear the same photo uploaded in the form. Apart from that, the MHT CET 2027 result will also have the same photo that the candidate uploads in the form.

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