MHT CET 2026, MAH MBA registration from January 10; PCM, PCB entrance test from April 11

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell Maharashtra has announced the MHT CET 2026 registration dates. Candidates can apply for MHT CET 2026 entrance exams from January 10 through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The last date to fill out the MHT CAT 2026 application form is February 12.

As per CET Cell’s guidelines, candidates appearing for the MHT CET 2026 have to provide both their Aadhaar number and APAAR ID during the registration process.

Candidates should ensure that their Aadhaar card details, such as name, date of birth as per the Class 10 certificate, recent photograph, father's name, address, and an active mobile number linked to Aadhaar, are updated. Also, candidates have to create an APAAR ID for MHT CET 2026 registration.

Recently, the Maharashtra Admission Regulating Authority (ARA) has hiked the MHT CET 2026 entrance exam fee. MHT CET 2026 application fee for open category is Rs 1,300 while other candidates have to pay Rs 1,000. The state plans to increase the exam fee by 10% annually to support the integration of APAAR and Aadhaar into the admission process.

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MHT CET Exam Dates 2026

Earlier, CET Cell announced that the MAH MHT CET 2026 for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) groups will be held in two attempts. As per the latest announcement, the first attempt for MHT CET 2026 is scheduled from April 11 to April 26, while the second attempt will take place from May 10 to May 17.

The CET cell will also open the Maharashtra Master of Business Administration and Master of Management Studies Common Entrance Test (MAH MBA/MMS CET) 2026 registration window from January 10 to February 12. The MAH MBA, MMS CET 2026 will also be conducted in two attempts, with the first attempt scheduled from April 6 to April 8 and the second attempt on May 9.