MHT CET 2027
Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test
MHT CET is Maharashtra's state-level CBT for engineering, pharmacy and planning admissions, run in two groups, PCM and PCB. Results are percentile based after normalisation across shifts, and seats are filled through the CAP rounds.
- Conducted by
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Mumbai
- Mode
- Online, computer based test (CBT)
- Frequency
- Once a year, with two attempts in 2026
- Duration
- 180 minutes (90 minutes Physics and Chemistry, then 90 minutes Mathematics or Biology)
MHT CET 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell notices
Registration is online on the CET portal. The process below follows the 2026 brochure, and Aadhaar and APAAR ID checks were new that year.
Step-by-step registration
- 1
Read the brochure and user manual
Both are on the official website. Note the PCM, PCB and attempt choices carefully.
- 2
Register on the CET portal
Create an account with a mobile number and email id that you can access. These are treated as primary contact details.
- 3
Verify Aadhaar and APAAR ID
The Cell uses Aadhaar authentication and APAAR ID verification via DigiLocker during registration. Aadhaar details must match your records.
- 4
Fill the form
Choose group (PCM, PCB or both), attempt (first or both), question paper language, exam city preferences and category details.
- 5
Upload photograph
Upload a recent colour photograph as per the specification.
- 6
Pay the fee online
Pay by online mode, mobile wallet or UPI. Service charges apply on top.
- 7
Print the confirmation
Keep the receipt, application number, login ID and password safe.
Application fee (2026 cycle)
| Option | General, OMS, J&K migrant | Reserved (Maharashtra only) |
|---|---|---|
| PCM first attempt | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 |
| PCM both attempts | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 |
| PCB first attempt | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 |
| PCB both attempts | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 |
Reserved fee applies to SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS and PwD candidates of Maharashtra, plus orphan and transgender candidates. The fee is non-refundable. Late-fee windows were notified in 2026.
Documents and details to keep ready
- Aadhaar number with correct name, date of birth, gender, address and photo
- APAAR ID
- Class 10 and Class 12 details
- Caste certificate, caste validity certificate, non-creamy layer certificate and EWS certificate (as applicable), which are required at CAP form stage
- Domicile and candidature proof, for Maharashtra State candidature types
Photograph specification
| Item | Requirement (2026 brochure) |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm), colour |
| File size | Minimum 100 KB, maximum 5 MB |
| Face | Full face, front view, eyes open, neutral expression, head centred |
| Background | Plain light or white, no shadows |
Head coverings are allowed only for religious reasons and must not hide facial features.
Corrections and mistakes
The Cell announced an edit facility in March 2026, but the group, attempt choice and language medium are described as irrevocable once exercised. A candidate who makes a mistake is told to fill a new form using a different mobile number and email, and the earlier fee is not refunded.
Common mistakes
Mismatch between Aadhaar and school records, an unreachable email or mobile, picking the wrong language medium, filing more than one form, and uploading a photo that fails the specification. Incomplete forms are rejected.
More MHT CET application form guides
- MHT-CET 2026 CAP Registration – How to Register on DTE PortalStep-by-step guide to register for MHT-CET 2026 CAP on dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Registration fee ~₹800, document upload requirements, common errors to avoid. Round 1...Read guide
- MHT-CET College Predictor Without Login 2026 – Instant ResultsCheck your likely MHT-CET 2026 engineering college by percentile and category without creating an account. Instant CAP round predictions, no signup required.Read guide
- MHT-CET Reservation Policy 2026 — Category-wise QuotaMHT-CET 2026 reservation policy explained — SC, ST, OBC, EWS, VJ/NT, SBC and PwD category reservation percentages and how they apply in Maharashtra's CAP rounds.Read guide
- MHT CET College Predictor Without Login 2026Use the MHT CET 2026 college predictor without login or registration. Enter your percentile and get instant Maharashtra college predictions — no signup required.Read guide
Frequently asked questions
Is Aadhaar mandatory?
For 2026 the Cell used Aadhaar authentication and APAAR ID verification during registration.
Can I change the group later?
No. The brochure says the option once exercised will not be altered.