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
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Particulars |
Details |
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Full Exam Name |
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) |
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Conducting Body |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
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Registration Start Date |
First week of January 2026 |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Official Website |
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Application Fee (General) |
Rs 1,300 (proposed) |
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates: PCM Group (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
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Session |
Exam Dates |
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Session 1 |
April 11 to April 19, 2026 |
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Session 2 |
May 14 to May 17, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates: PCB Group (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
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Session |
Exam Dates |
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Session 1 |
April 21 to April 26, 2026 |
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Session 2 |
May 10 to May 11, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Registration Fees
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Category |
Application Fee (Without Late Fee) |
With Late Fee |
Both Groups (Without / With Late Fee) |
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Maharashtra State General Category, OMS, J&K Migrant |
INR 1000 + bank charges |
INR 1500 |
INR 2000 / INR 3000 |
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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.