MHT CET Registration 2026 to Begin on 01 January 2026, Check Details

MHT CET Registration 2026 is scheduled to begin on 01 January 2026, as announced by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The entrance examination is conducted for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and allied programmes offered by participating institutions across the state. The online application form will be made available on the official CET Cell portal once the registration window is activated.

MHT CET Registration 2026 Start Date and Official Update

The Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to open the MHT CET 2026 registration process after completion of technical testing of the examination portal. As per official communication, the registration link will be activated shortly on the designated website. For the upcoming admission cycle, the CET Cell has also made Aadhaar and APAAR ID mandatory for all candidates applying for MHT CET 2026. Applicants are advised to keep these documents ready before starting the registration process.

Eligibility Conditions for MHT CET 2026 Registration

Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the basic eligibility criteria notified by the CET Cell. Only eligible candidates will be allowed to complete the application process. Candidates who have passed Class Twelve or are appearing for the Class Twelve board examination in 2026 will be eligible to apply for MHT CET 2026, subject to fulfilment of subject-wise requirements.

MHT CET 2026 Application Process Explained

The MHT CET 2026 application process will be conducted entirely in online mode. Candidates must complete each stage carefully, as incomplete applications may be rejected. The application process will broadly include registration, form filling, document upload, and fee payment.

• Register on the CET Cell portal
• Select the relevant CET examination
• Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
• Upload required documents in prescribed format
• Pay the application fee in INR
• Submit the application form and download confirmation

Offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

MHT CET 2026 Important Dates and Examination Schedule

The CET Cell has announced the tentative timeline for registration and examination. Candidates should note that the MHT CET examination will be conducted twice a year from 2026 onwards. The table below outlines the important dates related to MHT CET 2026.

Any changes to the schedule will be notified officially by the CET Cell.

MHT CET 2026 Application Fee and Mandatory Documents

The CET Cell has indicated possible revisions in the application fee for MHT CET 2026, though no official confirmation has been issued as of 31 December 2025. Candidates are advised to rely only on official notifications for fee updates. Along with the fee payment, candidates must upload specific documents during registration. The mandatory documents include the following.

• Aadhaar Card
• APAAR ID
• Disability Certificate or UDID Card for PwD candidates
• Scribe details, where applicable

Candidates are advised to complete the MHT CET Registration 2026 process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure successful submission.