MHT CET 2026 Application Fees may see a major revision as per the recent update shared by the Higher and Technical Education Department. A proposal has been submitted to increase the registration fee by INR 150 to INR 250 compared to the structure followed till 2025.
The State CET Cell conducts around 19 entrance exams for admissions to 72 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With the upcoming academic cycle, a considerable hike in fees is expected across several entrance tests.
MHT CET 2026 Application Fee Revisions: Latest Updates
The State CET Cell is preparing for a higher number of online registrations for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026. As part of the preparations, a revised fee proposal has been placed before higher authorities for final approval.
Currently, the offline examination fee ranges between INR 500 and INR 600, while the CBT-based registration fee ranges from INR 800 to INR 1,000. For the new session, the MHT CET 2026 application fee for the PCM group may increase to INR 1,200, and the PCB group may be revised to INR 1,000.
Parents and students have expressed concerns regarding the rising cost of education. Many hope that the fee remains moderate so that more candidates can apply without financial strain.
Previous Year MHT CET Application Fee Structure
The table below provides the stream-wise and category-wise MHT CET application fee structure followed in previous years. This helps candidates understand the previous format and the extent of the expected change.
Stream-wise and Category-wise MHT CET Application Fee (Previous Years)
| Stream | General Category | Reserved Category |
| PCM | INR 1,000 | INR 800 |
| PCB | INR 1,000 | INR 800 |
The earlier fee pattern shows a uniform structure for both PCM and PCB applicants. With the proposed revision for 2026, the updated fees are expected to differ for each group.
What Candidates Should Expect Next?
The revised MHT CET 2026 application fee will be confirmed after formal approval from the Higher and Technical Education Department. Once approved, the updated fee details will be included in the official MHT CET 2026 information brochure.
Candidates preparing for MHT CET 2026 are advised to keep track of official announcements from the State CET Cell. Any confirmed revision in the PCM or PCB application fees will be published ahead of the registration window for the next admission cycle.
The proposed fee revision is expected to shape the final structure for the upcoming academic year, making it important for applicants to stay updated on the latest notifications.
