Maharashtra State CET Cell has activated the MHT CET 2026 Registration Window. Interested and eligible candidates can register online via official website. Currently, the MHT CET 2026 application forms are not released in the portal. As of now, applicants can complete basic registration process step. However, MHT CET 2026 Online Application Form is expected to be released soon.
When the MHT CET Application Form is released, the candidates who have already registered will have to login to the portal and complete filling the MHT CET Application Form.
Candidates must submit their Aadhaar number and APAAR ID while completing MHT CET 2026 registration. First, applicants need to verify that the information contained in their Aadhaar Card is accurate. MHT CET 2026 Registration Last date will be updated soon by the authority.
Students must be aware of major changes implemented to MHT CET 2026 by authority. Here are some of those changes:
1. The MHT CET will take place two times a year.
From this year onwards , the MHT CET will be conducted in two sessions during each year. The first will be in April, and the second will be held in May. This will allow students more options to improve their scores if needed. Previously, the MHT CET was conducted only once a year.
Students can appear for one or both sessions. For example, if a student takes both sessions, then the high score among two will be considered for admission, similar to JEE Main Pattern.
2. All candidates must now have an Aadhaar number and an APAAR ID to register.
As of 2026, students must have both an Aadhaar number and an APAAR ID in order to register and complete their MHT CET form.
As a result of these two new requirements, the application process has become more strict. And, students will have to ensure that the Aadhaar details they provide correspond with the details included on their school/college certificates.
3. Increase of MHT CET 2026 Registration Fee (Expected)
It is expected that the registration fee for the MHT CET in 2026 will be increased compare to previous year. There is speculation that it may range from an additional INR 150 to an extra INR 250 to take an entrance exam. However, we need to wait for the official announcement by the authority.
4. MHT CET Now Aligned with National level Entrance Exams Patterns
The MHT CET has aligned its examination pattern with other national level examinations such as JEE Main. This provides an option to take the MHT CET in two different exam cycles during each admissions year. Therefore, it allows students to take the exam on two separate sessions. If students fail to perform well in 1 session, they can retake and score high.
Candidates who are preparing to appear for MHT CET in 2026, must be aware of all the important dates. Successful registration will allow candidates to download their MHT CET 2026 Admit Cards from the official MHT CET website. It is expected to be released in March 2026. Authority have already updated the MHT CET 2026 Exam Date for the both the sessions.
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Date |
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MHT CET 2026 Registration Start Date |
Ongoing |
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Last date to apply for MHT CET 2026 |
February 2026 |
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MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Release Date |
March 2026 |
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MHT CET 2026 Exam Date (Session 1) |
PCM: 11 to 19, April 2026 |
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MHT CET 2026 Exam Date (Session 2) |
PCM: 14 to 17, April 2026 |
In order to apply for MHT CET 2026, check out the following steps:
Step 1: MHT CET 2026 Online Registration: Candidates must go to the official MHT CET website and click the link stating "Apply Online." During the registration process, candidates will be required to enter their email address and mobile phone number. After completing registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password via SMS and email.
Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form: Once the candidate has their User ID and Password, they can log in to the created account to access the online form. The candidate must provide personal information, contact information, category/reservation status, Aadhaar card number, and educational qualifications. The candidates also need to select which subject group they want to apply for (PCM or PCB).
Step 3: Upload Photographs and Signatures: Candidates can upload their photograph and signature in the appropriate formats. Candidates will also upload a government-issued identification document in PDF format.
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee: All candidates will pay their application fee online. The application fee will not be refunded once paid.
Step 5: Retrieve Confirmation Page: Candidates will print the confirmation page after successfully submitting their application fee.
As the state CET Cell has proposed an increase in MHT CET registration fee, which might hike around INR 150-250. However, this proposal is under review by Maharashtra’s Higher & Technical Education Department. Here we have tabulated the previous year’s MHT CET application fee
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Date |
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General/Open Categories ( Maharashtra Domicile, Outside Maharashtra, J&K Migrant ) |
INR 1000 |
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Reserved Categories/PWD (SC, ST, OBC, VJ/DT-NT, SBC, SEBC-Maharashtra Candidates Only)
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INR 800
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Note: If a candidate applies for both groups, the total amount may increase. It cost approx. INR 2,000 for non-reserved and INR 1,600 for reserved categories.
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has made available the MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern for both PCB and PCM groups. The pattern remains same as previous year. There are no changes.
The MHT CET 2026 Exam is going to take place via computer, and it will have a total duration of 3 hours for both groups of candidates. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers, so if you answer an incorrect question, you will not lose any marks for it.
