The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) has commenced the MHT CET Registration 2026 on January 10, 2026, on its official website. Interested candidates can apply online for MHT CET 2026 exam from the official website- cetcell.mahacet.org. According to the schedule released, the last date to apply for both courses is February 12, 2026.
This year, to complete the MHT CET Registration 2026, the CET cell has made Aadhaar and APAAR ID mandatory. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is an annual state-level entrance examination in Maharashtra, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET). Candidates must note that they fulfil the MHT CET 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Aspirants failing to meet the eligibility requirements will be disqualified from the exam selection process.
MHT CET Registration 2026: Steps to Apply Online
Candidates must have passed their 12th-grade (or equivalent) exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to be eligible for the MHT CET exam. The step-by-step process to register for MHT CET 2026 exam is as follows:
Step 1: Visit the official MHT CET website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Step 2: Click on the “MHT CET Registration 2026” link available on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill in all the required personal and academic details in the application form.
Step 4: Submit the form and pay the required application fee to complete your registration.
MHT CET registration fee is INR 1,300 for general candidates. However, for reserved category and Pwd candidates, the application fee for the MHT CET 2026 exam is INR 1,000.
MHT CET 2026 Application Form: Exam Pattern
The MHT CET is a 2-hour computer-based test with multiple-choice questions for PCM (engineering/pharmacy) and PCB (agriculture/medical) aspirants. PCM consists of Physics (50), Chemistry (50), and Mathematics (100), while PCB includes Physics (50), Chemistry (50), and Biology (100), each stream totaling 200 marks. Mathematics is offered in English, and the other subjects are available in English, Marathi, and Urdu.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Language options | Time Allocation |
| Physics | 50 | 50 | English / Marathi / Urdu | 120 minutes |
| Chemistry | 50 | 50 | English / Marathi / Urdu | 120 minutes |
| Mathematics or Biology | 50(Maths) / 100(Biology) | 100 (both) | Maths: English only / Biology: English / Marathi / Urdu | 120 minutes |
| Total | 150 (PCM) / 200 (PCB) | 200 | As above | 120 minutes(2 hours) |
Hence, according to the MHT CET 2026 Notification, candidates are advised to register and fill the MHT CET 2026 Application form in a timely manner to avoid the last-minute rush and late application fee.
