MHT CET 2026 Registration Begins: Application Form, Dates

MHT CET 2026 registration has been initiated by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, through its common application portal. The registration process is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering and pharmacy courses in the academic session 2026–27. At present, the portal has been activated for multiple CET examinations, and the MHT CET 2026 application form is expected to be made available shortly within the same registration dashboard.

MHT CET 2026 Registration Portal and APAAR ID Requirement

The State CET Cell is using a unified registration system for all entrance examinations conducted in Maharashtra. Candidates must first complete registration before accessing any application form. Registration requires verification through Aadhaar and APAAR ID. Only registered candidates will be allowed to proceed with form filling and fee payment.

• Official registration portal: cetcell.mahacet.org
• Mandatory verification: Aadhaar and APAAR ID
• Registration type: Common CET registration

MHT CET 2026 Exam Sessions and Tentative Schedule

The State CET Cell has confirmed that MHT CET 2026 will be conducted in two separate sessions. The examination schedule will be notified along with the release of the application form. The exam sessions are expected to be held as per the following timeline.

• MHT CET 2026 first session: April 2026
• MHT CET 2026 second session: May 2026

The detailed subject-wise exam dates and shift timings will be announced through the official notification.

Steps to Fill MHT CET 2026 Application Form

Candidates must complete the registration process carefully to avoid rejection of the application. All details entered during form filling should match official documents. The application process will include the following steps.

• Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org
• Complete CET registration using a valid email ID and mobile number
• Verify Aadhaar and APAAR ID details
• Fill personal, academic, and contact information
• Select the subject group PCM or PCB
• Upload required documents as per specifications
• Pay the application fee
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page

Expected Number of Applicants for MHT CET 2026

Based on previous years’ data, MHT CET remains one of the largest state-level entrance examinations in India. The number of applicants has consistently remained high. As per trends, it is expected that six to seven lakh candidates may apply for MHT CET 2026 across both sessions.

MHT CET 2026 Registration Last Date

The State CET Cell has not yet announced the official last date for MHT CET 2026 registration. The deadline will be confirmed through the detailed information brochure. However, based on earlier admission cycles, the registration window is expected to remain open for approximately three to four weeks from the date of application form release. Candidates are advised to complete registration and application submission well before the deadline to avoid technical issues. MHT CET 2026 registration marks the first step towards engineering and pharmacy admissions in Maharashtra, and timely completion of all formalities is essential for participation in the examination process.