How to Fill MHT CET Application Form 2026: Step by Step Detailed Guide
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )
Exam On - 11 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26
On this page, check how to register for MHT CET 2026 exam and how to complete the application process. This article provides a detailed explanation of MHT CET application process to help candidates complete the application easily.
How to Fill MHT CET Application Form 2026
How to Fill MHT CET Application Form 2026: Maharashtra state CET cell has released the MHT CET application form online on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. MHT CET application process is ongoing, and last date to apply is February 12. To fill application form, candidates have to complete three major stages: registering in CET portal, applying for MHT CET exam and paying MHT CET application fee.
MHT CET registration process is completely online and also requires uploading of a scanned photo by candidates. On this page, check detailed process ot apply for Maharashtra CET exam.
- How to Fill MHT CET 2026 Application Form
- Important Details to Remember while Filling MHT CET Application Form
- Details to be Filled in MHT CET 2026 Application Form
- Correction in MHT CET Application Form
- After MHT CET Form Fill Up
How to Fill MHT CET 2026 Application Form
To fill MHT CET form, candidates must be ready with important details like personal details, educational details, and communication details etc. Check detailed process below to apply for MHT CET 2026:
Registration at CET portal
- Candidates have to first create an account at CET portal. To do so, visit official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Next, enter details asked like your name, email ID, mobile number and date of birth.
- Thereafter, create a password and click on ‘Register’ button to complete registration process.
- This creates your MHT CET login.
Email verification
- After registration details are submitted, a verification link is sent to email IDs of candidates.
- Candidates have to open their registered email and click on verification link sent to them.
- Only after verification, registration gets completed.
DigiLocker Link
- Once verification is done, candidates are redirected to the MHT CET registration screen.
- Click on "Proceed to DigiLocker".
- Thereafter, add your Aadhaar number and verify OTP sent.
- Then verify with 6-digit pin.
- After this, DigiLocker will open.
- If Digilocker has your APAAR ID and Aadhaar Card, select them and click on "verify". If APAAR ID and Aadhaar Card are not available in Digiclocker, first add them and then proceed with verification.
- This connects DigilLocker to MHT CET registration portal.
Fill MHT CET form and pay fee
- To fill MHT CET form, candidates have to first select CET they want to apply for.
- Then, select preferred exam city, qualification and category details.
- Next, candidates have to pay applicable application fee.
- After application fee is paid, candidates have to take a printout of filled and submitted form. Keep this document safe for all future reference.
Also Read: Documents for MHT CET Registration 2026: Aadhaar and APAAR ID Mandatory for All
Candidates can get an APAAR ID for MHT CET registration by registering on the DigiLocker website. Candidates can also get the APAAR enrollment number from their school.
No, candidates have to pay the MHT CET application fee online only using the available payment modes like net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/Mobile wallets.
Important Details to Remember while Filling MHT CET Application Form
- Device Recommendation: Do not use a mobile phone to fill the form; use a laptop or desktop to avoid formatting and upload errors.
- Non-Editable Fields: Once submitted, you cannot change your Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, or Email ID, even during the correction window.
- Group Selection: Clearly specify if you are appearing for PCM (Engineering), PCB (Pharmacy), or both. Scores for Physics and Chemistry cannot be interchanged between groups.
- Exam Centres: You must select four preferred cities. Once allotted, they cannot be changed.
Details to be Filled in MHT CET 2026 Application Form
Details to be filled in MHT CET application form 2026 are:
| Field | Details to be filled |
|---|---|
| Personal details | Father’s name, Mother’s name, Gender, Religion, Nationality, Mother tongue, Annual family income, Marital status |
| Address | Present and current address |
| Category and Caste | Minority details, PwD details |
| Education details | Class 10 details and class 12 details |
| Others | Annual family income, Domicile, Region |
Also Read: MHT CET 2026 Photo Size, Specification and Guidelines: How to Scan & Upload in Application Form
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
The MHT CET 2026 application form was released on January 10. Candidates have to keep the Aadhaar card and APAAR ID ready for registration.
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.
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Correction in MHT CET Application Form
Candidates who make errors in filling MHT CET form can make corrections in details. CET cell opens MHT CET form correction window, and registered candidates get one chance to correct any details, if needed.
MHT CET form correction window opens on the official website. Only following details will be available for correction:
- Candidate's Name
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Date of birth
- Photograph
- Signature
- Gender
- Chanding group
- Adding group
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After MHT CET Form Fill Up
After MHT CET forms are filled and submitted, CET cell will issue MHT CET admit card to registered candidates. The candidates have to download MHT CET admit card and carry it to allotted exam centre. Without admit card, candidates will not be allowed to appear in exam.
In MHT CET 2026 admit card, candidates can check their MHT CET exam date, time and allotted exam centre. Also, the admit card is one of the most important documents that will also be needed at time of MHT CET counselling 2026. Therefore, even after exam is over, admit card must be kept safe.
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Student Forum
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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Contributor-Level 10
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
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Candidates must have the following documents ready for MHT CET registrations: