MHT CET 2026 Registration is currently ongoing and will remain open until 12 February 2026. Candidates are required to submit the application form online through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. The last date to complete the application fee payment is 13 February 2026.
As per the latest official statistics released by the authorities, a total of 2,62,746 candidates have successfully paid the application fee and confirmed their registration for MHT CET 2026. Additionally, 45,542 applications are currently in progress and awaiting completion.
MHT CET 2026 Registration Status and Key Dates
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has urged candidates to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. Only applications with successful fee payment will be treated as confirmed registrations.
Candidates who fail to complete the fee payment by 13 February 2026 will not be considered registered for the examination, even if the application form is submitted.
Course-Wise MHT CET 2026 Registration Details
The authority has also released detailed course-wise registration data for MHT CET 2026. The PCM group has recorded the highest number of confirmed registrations this year. Before reviewing the data, candidates should note that registrations include only those applications where the fee payment process has been completed successfully.
Course Group | Confirmed Registrations |
PCM | 1,57,780 |
PCB | 81,000 |
The data clearly shows that the PCM stream continues to attract the maximum number of candidates, maintaining its dominance over the PCB group.
MHT CET 2026 Attempt-Wise Registration Statistics
The authorities have released attempt-wise registration figures separately, highlighting candidate preferences for the examination attempts.
The majority of candidates have opted for both attempts, indicating a strong preference for maximizing chances through multiple exam opportunities. The attempt-wise statistics are as follows:
Attempt Preference | Number of Candidates |
Both attempts | 1,59,681 |
First attempt only | 1,03,064 |
Stream-Wise Attempt Preference Trends
A similar pattern is observed across both PCM and PCB streams. In the PCM group, 1,12,258 candidates opted for both attempts, which is significantly higher than those choosing only the first attempt.
In the PCB stream, 36,801 candidates selected both attempts, while 44,199 candidates opted only for the first attempt. This indicates a comparatively balanced preference in the PCB category, though interest in both attempts remains substantial.
MHT CET 2026 Application Process Reminder
Candidates who are yet to complete their applications must ensure timely submission of the form and fee payment. Any application left incomplete after the deadline will be rejected.
Further updates regarding admit card release, exam schedule, and result announcements are expected to be notified on the official website in due course.