Is it mandatory to upload class 12 certificate? I have appeared in my class 12 exam this year and certificate has been not issued yet.

Candidates who appeared in class 12 board exam this year must upload their admit card issued by Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Admit card should have photo and name of candidate and should be clearly visible. The dimension and size of the scanned document has to be within the permissible limit.

I am not able to upload the scanned images of my documents in MHT CET application form. What should I do?

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.

I belong to Maharashtra but I have done class 12th from Delhi. Can I take MHT CET exam?

Yes, anyone can give MH-CET paper. You don't have to be a Maharashtra to write this paper. All the best.

I have done ITI after class 10. Can I apply for MHT CET exam?

Yes, candidates who have done two years ITI course after class 10 are eligible to appear in MHT CET exam. As per the Govt of India directives, 2-year ITI is considered equivalent to 10+2 (class 12) and thus they are eligible to apply for any exam where the minimum eligibility conditions of education is class 12. Candidates are advised to carefully check all the conditions listed in MHT CET eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

Do I need to send the printout of MHT CET 2026 application form to the CET Cell?

No, candidates are not required to send the prinout of MHT CET application form 2026 to the CET office. Candidates have to fill and submit the application form online only. However, it is advised that candidates download, take a printout of their filled application form and keept it safe until the completion of admission process. MHT CET 2026 application form copy might be required at the time of counselling/admission process in the institute.

Will I have to pay any fees for making corrections in MHT CET application form?

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.

What details can be modified during MHT CET application form 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

What is MHT CET 2026 application form last date?

The last date to apply for MHT CET 2026 will be announced once the application form is released. In general, the application form is made available for a period of 2-3 months. MHT CET 2026 Registration will likely start in December last week, 2025. MHT CET application form will be available online on the official website portal.mahacet.org.

I have filled some wrong information in my MHT CET application form. Will my form be rejected?

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.

What is the exam pattern for MHT CET?

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). .

Where can I get MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF?

Maharashtra CET Cell will soon release the syllabus of MHT CET 2026 on the official website. The syllabus of MHT CET consists of standard class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students can download the current MHT CET syllabus PDF from the Shiksha page or from the MHT CET official page to start their preparation. It is advised that students prepare for the exam strictly as per the syllabus and do not leave any topic to prepare for the exam.

What is 50:50 weightage criteria in MHT CET for BTech admission?

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.

What is MHT CET 2026 exam date?

The official dates will be announced soon. The CET Cell will conduct the MHT CET PCM exam 2026 tentatively in the 3rd week of April, while the PCB exam will be held in April 2nd week.

What is the official website to apply for MHT CET 2026?

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.

Can other state candidates apply for MHT CET exam?

Yes, other state candidates can apply for MHT CET. However, reservation benefits will not be applicable to them. All institutes have certain number of seats reserved for All India quota. Candidates from outside Maharashtra will be considered for All India quota seats. Candidates from outside Maharashtra will have to appear in JEE Mains exam to be eligible for participating in MHT CET counselling.

What is the age limit to apply for MHT CET?

As per Maharashtra CET Cell , there is no age limit for candidates applying for the exam. It is must as per MHT CET eligibility criteria that candidates have either passed class 12 exam or they are appearing in class 12 exam.

I do not have my Maharashtra state domicile certificate. Can I still apply for MHT CET exam?

Candidates who are applying under the Maharashtra state candidate category need to mandatorily upload their domicile certificate. It is thus advised that candidates keep ready their domicile and other documents ready bfore filling the application form of MHT CET.

I am an NRI/OCI/PIO/dependent of person working in gulf country. Can I apply for 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.

Can I fill MHT CET application form using my mobile?

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.

Is it mandatory to upload colour photo in MHT CET application form?

Yes, as per the information provided in MHT CET information brochure, candidates have to upload colour photo in the MHT CET 2026 application form. Also, the photograph need to be recent with light colour background. Sunglasses are not allowed in the photograph however candidates can wear vision glass/spectacles.

MHT CET Application Form 2026: Link, Last Date, Fees, Documents Required, How to Apply

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BE/ BTech BPharm, PharmD B Arch

Updated on Oct 28, 2025 12:45 IST

By Satyendra Singh

MHT CET Application Form 2026 - The Maharashtra CET Cell will release the application form of MHT CET 2026 exam tentatively in December last week, 2025. The form will be available online on the MHT CET official website mahacet.org. To apply, candidates have to first complete registration by filling the online MHT CET 2026 registration form available on the official website. After registration, candidates can proceed to fill MHT CET application form by providing the personal and academic details, exam city preference, choice of paper (BTech/BPharma). Candidates also need to upload scanned images of their passport size colour photograph, signature and domicile certificate (if residents of Maharashtra) while filling the MHT CET application form. The application fee of MHT CET is INR 800 which can be paid online through credit/debit card, internet banking or UPI.

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MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
MHT CET 2026 Dates (Tentative Schedule)
Documents required to fill MHT CET application form 2026
How to Fill MHT CET Application Form 2026
Step by Step Guide to Fill MHT CET Application Form 2026
MHT CET 2026 Application Form Important Highlights
Important Points to remember while filling MHT CET application form 2026
MHT CET 2026 Application Form Correction
MHT CET application 2026 FAQs

MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

MHT CET 2026 Dates (Tentative Schedule)

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHT CET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25 - Feb ' 26	MHT CET 2026 Application Form TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	MHT CET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	MHT CET 2026 Exam for PCB Group TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Group TENTATIVE