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MHT CET 2026 Registration LIVE: PCM, PCB applications likely in January first week at cetcell.mahacet.org

Vikas Kumar Pandit | January 1, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST | 5 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.

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 | 03:30 PM IST

MHT CET Registration Date 2026: Physics chapter-wise weightage

The chapter-wise physics weightage in MHT CET 2026 is given in the table below.

Topic

Class

Weightage

Units/Chapters

Waves

11

7.6% (19 questions)

Wave Motion, Stationary Waves

Oscillations

11

7.2% (18 questions)

Rotational Motion, Oscillations

Wave Optics

12

7.2% (18 questions)

Electrostatics, Magnetic Effects of Current

Kinetic Theory of Gases

12

7.6% (18 questions)

Thermal Properties of Matter

Electrostatics

12

8.4% (21 questions)

Electrostatics

January 1, 2026 | 02:52 PM IST

MHT CET 2026 exam date

MHT CET 2026 will be conducted in two phases. The Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) group exam is scheduled from April 11 to 19 for the first session and from May 14 to 17 for the second session. The Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) group exam will be held from April 21 to 26 in the first session and from May 10 to 11 in the second session. Candidates can appear in one or both sessions, with the higher score considered for admission.

January 1, 2026 | 01:40 PM IST

MHT CET Registration 2026: PCM group exam pattern

The exam pattern for MHT CET PCM group exam 2026 is given below.

Subject

Approximate number of questions

Marks per question

Total marks

Duration in minutes

Class 11

Class 12

Mathematics

10

40

2 mark

100

90 minutes

Physics

10

40

1 mark

100

90 minutes

Chemistry

10

40

Biology

20

80

1 marks

100

90 minutes

January 1, 2026 | 01:18 PM IST

What after MHT CET registration 2026?

After completing MHT CET 2026 registration, candidates will have the opportunity to make corrections in their application form, allowing edits to certain details. Once the applications are verified, the CET Cell will release the MHT CET admit card. The hall ticket will include important information such as the exam date and time, candidate details, and the address of the allotted exam centre.

January 1, 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

MHT CET 2026 Registration: Eligibility criteria

The CET Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MHT CET 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website. Candidates should refer to the information brochure to check detailed conditions, which cover nationality, age, educational qualification, and minimum marks. Only those meeting the eligibility requirements can apply for the exam. Key eligibility points for MHT CET 2026:

  • Age limit: No age restriction to appear for MHT CET 2026.
  • Educational qualification: Candidates should have passed the Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB). Those appearing in the qualifying exam can also apply.
  • Minimum marks: Candidates should secure at least 45% in the qualifying exam (40% for reserved category candidates).

January 1, 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

MHT CET 2026 Registration: Image specifications

For MHT CET 2026, candidates will have to upload images in JPG format with specific size requirements. The colored photograph should be between 15 KB and 50 KB, while the scanned signature must be between 5 KB and 20 KB.

January 1, 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Maharashtra CET 2026 Application Form: Documents required

Candidates should ensure their Aadhaar details are updated and register for an APAAR ID before applying. While filling the MHT CET BTech 2026 application form, the following documents need to be uploaded:

  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
  • Proof of date of birth
  • Domicile certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Address proof
  • Scanned passport-sized photograph and signature
  • Internet banking or credit/debit card details for fee payment

January 1, 2026 | 10:42 AM IST

What is the last date for MHT CET 2025 registration?

The Maharashtra CET Cell has not yet announced the last date for MHT CET 2025 registration. Candidates should keep checking the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, for updates.

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

Official data shows an increase in female participation in engineering admissions. Of the total admitted candidates, 62,195 are female and 1,04,550 are male. The female share rose from 35.4% last year to 37.3% in 2025–26, marking a 1.9 percentage point increase.

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.

Read More: MHT CET 2026: Maharashtra to make Aadhaar, APAAR ID mandatory; students asked to update documents

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.