MHT CET 2026 Registration (Begins): Live Updates, Application Form Link @ cetcell.mahacet.org

The authority will conduct the MHT CET 2026 exam in online (CBT) mode. Candidates can check the paper timings for both groups from the table below.

Application form processing fees, as stated in the table given below, are to be paid through online modes (Credit/ Debit cards/ Mobile Wallets/ UPI)

• The photograph should be 2-inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm) in size, in colour and the candidate should cover 80% of the photo.
• The photograph should be Minimum 100KB to Maximum 5MB in size
• Photo should present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.
• The expression on the face should be neutral.
• Background should be plain light colored or white.
• Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly 
  shown. 

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 MHT CET 2026 application form is now available online. Candidates planning to appear for the Maharashtra CET exam can start applying through the official portal. The registration process includes online form filling, document upload, and fee payment.

No. The MHT CET 2026 application fee is the same for PCM and PCB candidates. The distinction is only for the candidates who belong to the reserved categories and for students who choose to apply for both the PCM and PCB groups. For details, check: MHT CET 2026 Application Fee Increased; CET Cell Hikes Fee by INR 300 for General Category

The best time to apply for MHT CET 2026 is right now. The MHT CET official website is expected to have less traffic, so candidates who have completed their registration can proceed without any delays. Moreover, starting early will also leave applicants enough time to know all the stages of the application process and prepare for the form-filling process.

For the first time, State CET Cell will conduct the MHT CET 2026 exam in two sessions- April and May. The authorities have released the application form for MHT CET 2026 for either the first attempt or for both attempts. Students must note that there is no provision to apply for only the second session of MHT CET 2026.

MHT CET 2026 Application Form: Session Choice

The MHT CET application form has been released for both sessions and groups. Candidates who have completed the registration process can now log in to fill up the complete form.

👉Direct link for MHT CET 2026 application form

In a major update, the authorities have increased the MHT CET 2026 application fee. Now, general category candidates applying for either PCM or PCB group have to pay ₹1300 but to apply for both groups, the application fee is ₹2600

The State CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 application form at cetcell.mahacet.org.

👉 MHT CET Application Form 2026 Released for PCM & PCB at cetcell.mahacet.org; Last Date Feb 12

Although there is no clash between the JEE Mains and the MHT CET exam 2026. However, the MHT CET exam does clash with the BITSAT 2026 exam. The session 1 test for both the exams are scheduled in April and coincide with each other. There is no slot booking for MHT CET 2026, so candidates should opt for their preferred exam date during the BITSAT slot booking.

Candidates can check the steps for MHT CET registration 2026 below-

• 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 Aadhar and APAAR ID.

The MHT CET registration 2026 dashboard looks like this-

MHT CET 2026 Registration Portal

The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted at various centres across the state of Maharashtra as well as outside Maharashtra states by Online mode (Computer-Based Test) for PCM and PCB groups separately. Candidates will have a choice of appearing in any one or both exams.

Candidates must check the MHT CET 2026 official website for the MHT CET registration and application form link. The MHT CET official website address is cetcell.mahacet.org.

No. The MHT CET application form 2026 has several positive features. One of them is the saving feature for each section, which is different from the final submission. Since students are required to fill in multiple details and have to go through various sections, the authorities have provided the 'save' button. After completing each section, click on this button to save and move ahead to the next section. This will ensure that when you log in again, the previous data remains intact. Applicants can always change the saved data before making the final submission.

Yes. Early registration in MHT CET served several benefits. This way, candidates can ensure they fill the form correctly and avoid form correction later. Applicants can also avoid any last-minute technical errors and panic while applying on the last date.

State CET Cell conducts the MHT CET 2026 exam for two groups, namely PCM and PCB. The group selection is of utmost importance as candidates will get admission to various courses based on the subject selection. Candidates who wonder what the 'MHT CET PCM vs PCB difference' is, must note that through PCM they can get admission to first year BE or B.Tech courses and integrated ME or M.Tech. Through PCB, they can get admission to first Year B. Sc. (Honours) Agriculture, B. Sc.(Honours) Horticulture, B. Sc. (Honours) Community Science, B.Tech. Biotechnology, B. Sc. (Honours) Agri. Business Management Degree courses and B.Pharm.

CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 registration date online. The MHT CET application form 2026 will be released on January 10, 2026. Right now, students must complete the candidate registration on the CET portal. Only registered candidates will be able to fill the form. To register for MHT CET, it is mandatory for students to keep their APAAR ID and Aadhar ID ready in Digilocker, otherwise, they will be unable to complete the registration process.

Candidates must keep the MHT CET  2026 registration documents ready before applying for the exam. This will ensure they remain organised and avoid any errors or confusion while filling the MHT CET application form. The list of MHT CET registration 2026 documents is as given below-

• Aadhaar (UIDAI) Card
• APAAR ID
• Scanned copy of the candidate's photograph and signature
• Domicile certificate (If applicable)

Yes. The MHT CET 2026 registration has already started on the CET portal at cetcell.mahacet.org. As per the latest update, the MHT CET application form 2026 will also be available tomorrow.

The MHT CET 2026 application form for PCM will be released on January 10, 2026, tomorrow.

Along with the MHT CET registration dates, the authorities have announced the MHT CET 2026 exam date for both sessions. Session 1 will be held from April 11 to 26 and session 2 from May 10 to 17, 2026.

Yes, candidates interested in appearing for both sessions of MHT CET 2026 will have to fill separate forms for both April and May exams. However, they need to register only once. The CET Cell may provide the facility to apply for both sessions at once while filling the form for session 1.

Yes, APAAR ID is mandatory to apply for MHT CET 2026 exam. Students will require their APAAR ID at the very first stage of registration. In case you do not have it, contact your school for provisional APAAR number and then generate the permanent APAAR from Digilocker.

To apply for MHT CET 2026, candidates must keep the following documents ready

• Scanned image of photo and signature
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet (if passed)
• Domicile certificate
• Photo ID Proof

Also, candidates must have APAAR ID and Aadhaar to apply.

Candidates can generate their APAAR ID by registering at the DigiLocket website (digilocker.gov.in/web/login). Or they can get their APAAR enrollment number from their school. Candidates with an age of less than 18 years will need parental consent to generate their APAAR ID.

The MHT CET 2026 application form for PCM and PCB groups starts tomorrow, January 10, 2026. The MHT CET 2026 registration last date is February 12, 2026.

The authority has mentioned in its notification dated, Jan 9 that both APAAR ID and Aadhaar ID are mandatory for MHT CET registration 2026. Candidates who have not yet generated their APAAR ID are required to create the same through DigiLocker. 

The MHT CET 2026 registration portal has already been activated at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can complete the registration before form-filling using the direct link given below.

Direct link: https://portal-2026.maharashtracet.org/

Yes, the authorities have announced the MHT CET 2026 registration date as Jan 10 to Feb 12, 2026.

The MHT CET 2026 application form will be available for both sessions together. The authority will release the PCB and PCM group application forms tomorrow.

State CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 form filling date as January 10 to February 12, 2026.

It is recommended to fill the MHT CET 2026 application form as soon as it is released. This will ensure candidates do not miss out on the deadline or face any technical issues at the last moment.

If CET Cell login problems can be resolved by the following ways-

• Check your internet connection
• Double check the login credentials
• Login after some time as the site might be facing too many users and thus it is slow

The MHT CET 2026 registration last date is likely to fall in the third or last week of February 2026.

Parents' also play an important role in MHT CET registration process. This starts with providing the right documents for filling the MHT CET application form and the required details.

Based on the previous year trends, approximately 6-7 lakh candidates are expected to take the MHT CET exam this year.

Candidates must submit the MHT CET 2026 application form early to get their preferred exam city and avoid any last-moment hassle or glitches.

Before the MHT CET 2026 registration process begins, candidates must ensure

• A good internet connection.
• Using a laptop/computer rather than phone.
• 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.

The two sessions in MHT CET have been introduced for the first time, thus there is little to no clarity on the application process. Students must wait for the official confirmation before making any assumptions.

If students seek admission to first year B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering, B.Tech. Food Technology Degree courses and all other B.Tech courses they must choose the PCM subject group.

Candidates can choose their MHT CET 2026 subject group based on the course they are interested in. For courses like First Year B. Sc. (Honours) Agriculture, B. Sc.(Honours) Horticulture, B. Sc. (Honours) Community Science, B. Tech. Biotechnology, B. Sc. (Honours) Agri. Business Management Degree courses and B.Pharm students must choose the PCB subject group.

Candidates must choose their subject carefully. The MHT CET exam is held for two groups- PCM & PCB. Students have to choose their choice of subjects while filling the MHT CET 2026 application form.

The MHT CET 2026 registration is ongoing on the website cetcell.mahacet.org. Aspirants are currently completing the registration process before the MHT CET application form is released. The common mistakes to avoid during registration include-

• Not generating your APAAR ID and Aadhar in Digilocker.
• Providing invalid credetials.
• Mismatch between details entered with those on the documents.

Candidates can generate their APAAR ID by registering at the DigiLocket website (digilocker.gov.in/web/login). Or they can get their APAAR enrollment number from their school. Candidates with an age of less than 18 years will need parental consent to generate their APAAR ID.

CET Cell has already announced the MHT CET 2026 exam date. The MHT CET PCM exam date for session 1 is April 11 to 19, 2026 while the PCB exam date is April 21 to 26, 2026. The session 2 exam date for PCB is May 10 to 11, 2026 and for PCM is May 14 to 17, 2026.

The State CET Cell has appointed 40 district liaison officers to support applicants across the state. Check details here: CET Cell Sets Up District-Level Support System for Applicants

Candidate seeking admission to First Year B. Sc. (Honours) Agriculture, B. Sc.(Honours) Horticulture, B. Sc. (Honours) Community Science, B. Tech. Biotechnology, B. Sc. (Honours) Agri. Business Management Degree courses, it is mandatory that the candidate must appear for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) Group.

The authority will announce the MHT CET 2026 registration fee along with the forms. As per news reports, the MHT CET application fee is expected to rise by Rs 150 to 250.

The application form for MHT CET 2026 will be accepted only after completing the registration, form-filling, uploading of documents and payment of the registration fee.

The authority will announce the MHT CET 2026 form filling date soon. Caniddates must stay tuned for all the timely updates.

MHT CET is conducted in three languages: English, Marathi, and Urdu. Candidates can select their preferred exam language while filling the application form for MHT CET 2026.

The authorities have only started the MAH CET registration and has released the application forms for a few courses. The MHT CET 2026 application form is expected soon. Stay tuned for latest updates.

The MHT CET 2026 registration has started on the official website, cetcellamahacet.org. However, the application form PCM and PCB goups is yet to be released.

The MHT CET 2026 form filling date will be announced soon. For now, candidates can proceed with the registration process.