MHT CET Registration 2026 (SOON) Live Updates: Date, Application Form Link at cetcell.mahacet.org
The Maharashtra state CET cell will release the MHT CET application form 2026 this week, tentatively. There are some mandatory documents that the candidates have to be ready with to register for the MHT CET 2026 exam. Check here live updates on the MHT CET 2026 registration start date, fees, how to apply, eligibility and more, below.
MHT CET Registration 2026 Live Updates: The Maharashtra State CET cell is expected to release the MHT CET 2026 application form on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, by the end of this week. Last year, the MHT CET registrations started on December 30. The CET cell has recently announced the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar and APAAR ID for MHT CET registrations for all candidates applying for the exam. Soon CET cell will activate the MHT CET registration link on the official website.
The MHT CET application process will include registration, filling of the application form, uploading documents and payment of the application fee. It is advised that candidates should be ready with all mandatory documents and payment details before the application process starts. The candidates who will be passing class 12 boards in 2026 or who have passed class 12 in 2026 can apply for MHT CET 2026.
Maharashtra CET 2026 Important Dates
MHT CET 2026 exam will be held in online CBT mode. Also, from this year onwards, the exam will be held twice a year in April and May. The CET cell has notified the exam dates, and candidates can check them below:
| MHT CET 2026 | Dates |
|---|---|
| MHT CET registrations start | 30 or 31 Dec 2025 - tentatively (as per last year) |
| MHT CET registration last date | 2nd week of Feb 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 Exam Date for PCM Group | Session 1: 11 - 19 Apr 2026 Session 2: 14 - 17 May 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 Exam Date for PCB Group | Session 1: 21 - 26 Apr 2026 Session 2: 10 - 11 May 2026 |
MHT CET registration 2026 link: will be available here
MHT CET 2026 Application Fee and New Rules for Registration
Reports have suggested that this year, the MHT CET application fee will be hiked by INR 150 to 250. However, there is no official update about the hike in the application fee yet. CET cell has released the list of mandatory documents that will be needed this year for the registration process. The mandatory documents that will be needed are:
- Aadhaar (UIDAI) Card
- Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR)
- Disability Certificate and/or Unique Disability ID (UDID Card) - for PwD Candidates
- Scribe Details (for PwD Candidates in case of Eligible Disabilities)
| Check important updates on MHT CET 2026 | |
|---|---|
| MHT CET 2026 | MHT CET 2026 application form |
LIVE UPDATE
Check MHT CET Registration 2026 Live Updates Below
- 2:22 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
MHT CET registration 2026: Aadhaar Card Mandatory
Candidates who want to register for MHT CET 2026 must get their Aadhaar card updated. The candidates should check the following details on their Aadhaar card, and must make sure thet are correct and up to date.
- Name
- Date of birth (as per Class 10 certificate)
- Latest Photograph
- Address
- Father's name
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (must be updated and active)
- 1:59 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
CET Cell to start MHT CET registration soon
MHT CET registration started on December 30 last year. Going by the previous year's date, CET Cell is expected to release the application form by this week, with December 30 and 31 being the most probable dates.
- 1:49 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
MHT CET 2026: Registration Link Details
The MHT CET application form will be out soon, by this week tentatively. The MHT CET 2026 registration link will be activated on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.
- 1:34 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
MHT CET registration live: Official website for application
MHT CET 2026 registration will start on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The registration is expected to start this week and will be available until February 2026.
- 1:23 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
MHT CET 2026 LIVE: I am not from Maharashtra, can I apply for MHT CET?
Yes, candidates who are not from Maharashtra can also apply for MHT CET 2026. Such candidates also have the option to skip MHT CET and apply for BTech admission through JEE Main and BPharm admission via NEET in MHT CET CAP counselling.
- 1:12 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
Mandatory documents for MHT CET registrations 2026
The Maharashtra State CET cell has notified the candidates that the following documnets will be mandatory this year for MHT CET registrations:
- Aadhaar (UIDAI) Card
- Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR)
- Disability Certificate and/or Unique Disability ID (UDID Card) for PwD Candidates
- Scribe Details (for PwD Candidates in case of Eligible Disabilities)
- 12:58 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
MHT CET 2026 application form LIVE: What is the application fee?
The application fee to apply for MHT CET 2026 exam is as follows as per last year:
Type of Candidates
Fees for PCM or PCB (as per last year)
Fees for PCM and PCB (as per last year)
For General category candidates from Maharashtra, Outside Maharashtra, J & K Migrant candidates
INR 1000
INR 2000
For Candidates of Backward Class (SC/ST/OBC/SBC)and Persons with Disability (PwD) belonging to Maharashtra State
INR 800
INR 1600
According to reports, the MHT CET application fee will be hiked this year by around INR 150 to 250.
- 12:51 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
Maharashtra CET 2026 registration live: Exam to be held twice
This year onwards, MHT CET exam will be held twice.
Check MHT CET 2026 exam date below:
MHT CET group Session 1 dates Session 2 dates PCM April 11 - 19 May 14 - 17 PCB April 21 - 26 May 10 - 11 - 12:45 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
MHT CET application form 2026 LIVE: Check eligibility to apply
MHT CET 2026 application form can be filled only by the registered candidates. To be eligible for MHT CET 2026, candidates should check the following criteria:
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Candidates must have passed class 12 or be appearing in class 12 in 2026.
- In class 12, candidates should have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/ IT/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/ Technical Vocational subject, or passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
- They should have a minimum of 45% marks (40% marks for reserved categories, EWS and PWD category candidates belonging to the Maharashtra State).
- 12:35 PM IST• 29 Dec 2025
MHT CET 2026 registration Live: Application form release date
MHT CET 2026 registration is expected to start this week. Going by last year's trend, the MHT CET application form is expected to be out on December 30 or 31. Last year, the registration started on December 30.
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.
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.
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MHT CET 2026 application form will be out in December 2025, tentatively.