The MHT CET 2026 application process is expected to begin in the last week of December 2025, and early indications suggest a possible increase in the application fee this year. As per reports, the Maharashtra State CET Cell has submitted a proposal recommending revised charges for all 19 CETs conducted for admission to 73 courses across the state. If approved, this will mark one of the key changes introduced ahead of the MHT CET 2026 exam, which will be organised in two sessions for the first time for engineering and pharmacy aspirants.
MHT CET Application Fee 2026: Expected Increase & Previous Fee Structure
According to initial reports, the CET Cell has proposed a fee hike of INR 150–250, depending on the exam category. Until the previous cycle, candidates appearing for CETs conducted in pen-and-paper mode were charged INR 500–600, while computer-based tests required a fee between INR 800–1,000. The revised fee is expected to apply across all MHT CET exams, potentially impacting engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, management and allied entrance tests in the state. The final approval from the Higher and Technical Education Department is awaited.
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates Announced for Both Sessions
The CET Cell has officially released the complete exam schedule for MHT CET 2026, confirming that the PCM and PCB exams will be held twice. Below is the session-wise exam timeline.
This dual-session format aims to provide flexibility to students and reduce scheduling conflicts with national-level entrance exams.
MHT CET Registration 2026: Expected Start Date & Official Website Updates
Last year, registrations opened on 30-Dec-2024, and similar timelines are expected for the upcoming cycle. If the pattern continues, MHT CET 2026 registration may begin in the last week of December 2025 on the official portal of CET Cell Maharashtra. A formal announcement regarding the MHT CET Application Fee 2026, registration dates and detailed guidelines will be published soon on the state CET Cell website.
