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Jan 06, 2026

MHT CET 2026 Registration: Application Window Opens, Check Eligibility, Form-filling, and Fee Updates

MHT CET 2026 Registration: Application Window Opens, Check Eligibility, Form-filling, and Fee Updates

The Maharashtra State CET Cell is now open with the MHT CET 2026 registration procedure as of January 5, 2026. The online application for MHT CET 2026 registration can be done on the official website. Candidates who meet the requirements can now apply online at the official website. The entrance test is conducted for admission to undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture and allied courses across Maharashtra.

Candidates must submit their APAAR (All-India Pre-Admission Academic Record) ID and Aadhaar number as part of the registration process. Applicants must ensure that Aadhaar-linked details, such as name, date of birth (as per Class 10 certificate), recent photograph, father’s name, address, and an active mobile number, are accurate and updated before filling out the form.

MHT CET 2026 to Be Conducted in Two Sessions

From 2026 onwards, MHT CET will be conducted twice in a year-once in April and again in May. Candidates can participate in a single session or both sessions, and their highest score will be taken into account for admission. Moreover, the Maharashtra Admission Regulating Authority (ARA) has suggested changes in the application fees and is planning to hold a mock Centralised Admission Process (CAP) round from the 2026-27 academic session to help students get acquainted with the counselling process.

MHT CET 2026: Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Full Exam Name

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Registration Start Date

First week of January 2026

Mode of Application

Online

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org

Application Fee (General)

Rs 1,300 (proposed)

MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates: PCM Group (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

Session

Exam Dates

Session 1

April 11 to April 19, 2026

Session 2

May 14 to May 17, 2026

MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates: PCB Group (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Session

Exam Dates

Session 1

April 21 to April 26, 2026

Session 2

May 10 to May 11, 2026

MHT CET 2026 Registration Fees

Category

Application Fee (Without Late Fee)

With Late Fee

Both Groups (Without / With Late Fee)

Maharashtra State General Category, OMS, J&K Migrant

INR 1000 + bank charges

INR 1500

INR 2000 / INR 3000

Maharashtra State Reserved Category 

INR 800 + bank charges

INR 1300

INR 1600 / INR 2600

Candidates should visit the official website frequently to know the detailed eligibility criteria, syllabus, admit card updates, and CAP counselling schedule. It is better to register early to be safe from last-minute technical glitches.