How to Generate APAAR ID for MHT CET 2026 Registration: Step by Step Process
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )
Registration - 10 Jan '26 - 20 Feb '26
MHT CET 2026 registration will require all candidates to have an APAAR ID. If you are looking for step by step guide on how to generate your APAAR ID for the MHT CET application process, check out this page below.
APAAR ID for MHT CET Registrations 2026
APAAR ID for MHT CET Registrations 2026: This year, the State CET Cell has mandated the use of APAAR ID and Aadhaar card for MHT CET registration 2026. APAAR ID is a 12-digit unique number that is available for all students of India. APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. The APAAR ID has been introduced in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 and the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCrF).
The purpose of the APAAR ID is to streamline and enhance the academic experience for students. All the academic records of the students are mapped to this APAAR ID.
For MHT CET registration, candidates will be required to have an APAAR ID, which they can generate for themselves or can ask their respective school authorities to generate it on their behalf.
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MHT CET Application Form 2026: How to Generate APAAR ID?
All students who want to register for MHT CET 2026 and are currently in class 12 have to follow the steps below to generate their APAAR ID:
Step 1: Ask the school authorities for the provisional APAAR number.
Step 2: Login to the registration page of Digilocker to verify your provisional APAAR. (Download how to create a DogiLocker account )
Step 3: In the case of all minors (school students below 18 years of age), parental consent is required. Parents have to provide their Aadhaar details for verification and open a Digilocker with their Aadhaar ID or registered Mobile number.
Step 4: Post authentication, the APAAR ID Card is generated. Now you can download the APAAR ID Card.
APAAR ID generation for candidates who have completed their schooling:
Step 1: Login to the registration page of Digilocker.
Step 2: Open your Digilocker with your Aadhaar ID or registered mobile number.
Step 3: After authentication registration form will appear.
Step 4: Fill in your university details and academic details as per the form requirements.
Step 5: Click and generate your APAAR ID Card. Now you can download the APAAR ID Card.
Download the full guide on how to create APAAR ID
Why is APAAR ID Needed for MHT CET 2026 Registration?
The use of APAAR ID for the MHT CET application process aims to streamline the registration process. It also aims to ensure accurate candidate verification and reduce errors during the MHT CET 2026 counselling - Common Admission Process (CAP).
During the MHT CET 2026 application process, candidates will need to provide details like their:
- Mark sheets
- Certificates
- Diplomas
- Degrees
- Extracurricular achievements like participation in sports and Olympiads
Using the APAAR ID, the Maharashtra state CET cell can access and verify the candidate's academic and co-curricular achievements accurately. Apart from that, APAAR ID also simplifies the process of transferring candidates' records between schools, colleges, and universities.
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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.
If any candidate is facing difficulty in uploading scanned images in MHT CET application form, the problem could be due to many reasons-
- Size and dimenstion of scanned document is not as per the recommended limit
- Slow internet connectivity
Candidates are thus advised to check for the above mentioned points and try re-uploading their documents. In case the problem still persists, candidates can write an email/contact over phone to MHT CET Authotities.
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 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.
The MHT CET application form was released on January 10, 2026.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes. The MHT CET registration 2026 has already started for the PCM group. Candidates who wish to apply for session 1 or both sessions must complete the registration process by February 20, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
MHT CET 2026 scores are used for Maharashtra State Quota admissions. For All India seats in engineering colleges of Maharashtra, JEE Main scores will be used.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The MHT CET 2026 application form was released on January 10. Candidates have to keep the Aadhaar card and APAAR ID ready for registration.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
MHT CET cutoff is of two types- All India Category and Maharashtra Category. The seats which are allotted under the All India Quota have opening and closing ranks mentioned as "AI" whereas seats allotted under Maharashtra Quota have the ranks mentioned as "MH".
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Contributor-Level 7
Candidates must have the following documents ready for MHT CET registrations: