MHT CET 2026 Registration LIVE: PCM, PCB applications likely in January first week at cetcell.mahacet.org
Vikas Kumar Pandit | January 1, 2026 | 09:52 AM IST | 2 mins read
The registration window for MHT CET 2026 is expected to open in the first week of January. Updates on application from, eligibility, exam fee, required documents, exam date and more.
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The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET 2026) application forms will be available soon on the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, is expected to open the registration window for the MHT CET 2026 in the first week of January.
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During the MHT CET 2026 registration process, candidates will have to provide both their Aadhaar number and APAAR (All-India Pre-Admission Academic Record) ID. Candidates should also ensure that their Aadhaar details, including 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 accurate and up-to-date.
MHT CET 2026 will be conducted twice from this year—first in April and then in May. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) group exams for MHT CET 2026 are scheduled from April 11 to 19 and May 14 to 17, while Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) exams will be held from April 21 to 26 and May 10 to 11. Students can appear in one or both exams, with the higher score considered for admissions.
The Maharashtra Admission Regulating Authority (ARA) has proposed an increase in the MHT CET 2026 application fee. As per the proposal, open category candidates may be required to pay Rs 1,300, while reserved category candidates may have to pay Rs 1,000. The state has also proposed conducting a mock Centralised Admission Process (CAP) round from the 2026–27 academic session to help candidates familiarise themselves with the admission procedure.
MHT CET 2026 Registration: Exam highlights
Here are the key details of MHT CET 2026, including the registration timeline, application mode, official website, and the exam scheduled dates for PCM and PCB group examinations.
Particulars | Details |
Full exam name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
Conducting body | State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State |
MHT CET 2026 registration date | First week of January 2026 |
Mode of application | Online |
MHT CET 2026 application fee | Rs 1,300 for general category |
MHT CET 2026 registration official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MHT CET 2026 PCM exam date | Session 1: April 11 to 19, 2026 Session 2: May 14 to 17, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 PCB exam date | Session 1: April 21 to 26, 2026 Session 2: May 10 to 11, 2026 |
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MHT CET 2026 registration window will be open at cetcell.mahacet.org. Updates on application from, eligibility, exam fee, required documents, exam date and more.
January 1, 2026 | 09:52 AM IST
MHT CET 2026 Registration: Mock CAP round planned from 2026–27
The state has proposed a mock Centralised Admission Process (CAP) round from the 2026–27 academic session. The initiative aims to help candidates understand the admission process before the actual counselling rounds begin.
January 1, 2026 | 09:33 AM IST
How many attempts are allowed in MHT CET?
There is no limit on the number of attempts for admission through MHT CET. Candidates can appear for the examination multiple times, provided they meet the eligibility criteria specified by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, for the respective academic year.
January 1, 2026 | 09:11 AM IST
How to apply for MHT CET 2026
The steps to register for JEE Main 2026 are given below.
- Visit the official website of the State CET Cell, Maharashtra at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the MHT CET 2026 registration link available on the homepage.
- Complete the registration by entering basic details and generating login credentials.
- Log in using the registered credentials and fill in the MHT CET 2026 application form.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Review all details carefully and make corrections, if required.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment mode.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
January 1, 2026 | 08:55 AM IST
MHT CET 2026: Female participation shows year-on-year rise
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January 1, 2026 | 08:38 AM IST
MHT CET 2026 Application Form: BE, BTech admissions data
As per last year’s BE and BTech admissions data based on MHT CET scores, 2,02,883 candidates registered for the counselling process, of whom 1,66,746 secured admission. This resulted in an overall admission rate of 82.19%, marking an increase of 11.8% compared with 1,49,078 admissions in the previous year.
January 1, 2026 | 08:25 AM IST
Proposed revision in MHT CET 2026 application fee
The Maharashtra Admission Regulating Authority (ARA) has proposed a revision in the MHT CET 2026 application fee. As per the proposal, open category candidates may have to pay Rs 1,300, while candidates from reserved categories may be charged Rs 1,000. The final decision and payment instructions are expected to be notified by the CET Cell.
January 1, 2026 | 08:13 AM IST
MHET CET Registration 2026: Aadhaar, APAAR ID mandatory for application
During MHT CET 2026 registration, candidates must provide their Aadhaar number and APAAR (All-India Pre-Admission Academic Record) ID. The CET Cell has asked candidates to verify that Aadhaar details such as name, date of birth as per the Class 10 certificate, photograph, father’s name, address, and linked mobile number are correct.
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January 1, 2026 | 08:03 AM IST
MHT CET 2026 Registration: PCM, PCB exam date
MHT CET 2026 will be conducted in two phases in April and May. The PCM group examination is scheduled from April 11 to 19 for the first session and from May 14 to 17 for the second session. The PCB group exam will be held from April 21 to 26 in April and from May 10 to 11 in May. Candidates can appear in one or both sessions, with the higher score considered for admissions.
January 1, 2026 | 08:02 AM IST
MHT CET 2026 registration to begin soon
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, is set to open the registration window for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026. As per available information, the MHT CET 2026 application process is expected to start in the first week of January. Candidates will be able to apply online through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, once the registration link is activated.
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