Maharashtra Common Entrance Test • Conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
Online Registration Process, Required Documents, Fee Structure & Correction Window
MHT CET registration is conducted entirely online through the State Common Entrance Test Cell's official portal. The process involves creating a candidate profile, Aadhaar/APAAR authentication, filling personal and academic details, uploading documents, paying the requisite fee, and later downloading the session-specific admit card.
Mode
Fully Online
cetcell.mahacet.org
Fee (Open Category)
~₹1,000-1,300
Single Group (PCM or PCB)
Fee (Reserved Category)
~₹800-1,000
Single Group (PCM or PCB)
Late Fee
~₹500 Additional
If Registering After Initial Deadline
Step 1 — New Candidate Registration: Visit cetcell.mahacet.org and register using basic details like name, mobile number, and email to generate login credentials.
Step 2 — Aadhaar/APAAR Authentication: Complete mandatory identity authentication using Aadhaar and APAAR ID as required by recent cycle procedures.
Step 3 — Fill Application Form: Log in and complete the detailed form including personal details, Class 12 academic information, Maharashtra State Candidature Type (if applicable), and category information.
Step 4 — Select Group(s): Choose whether to register for PCM (Engineering), PCB (Pharmacy/Agriculture), or both groups, since fee and exam scheduling depend on this selection.
Step 5 — Upload Documents: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and relevant certificates (domicile, category, income) as per the specified digital format.
Step 6 — Pay Application Fee: Complete payment online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI; the fee varies by category and number of groups selected.
Step 7 — Submit and Save Confirmation: Download and retain the application confirmation page and registration number for future reference.
| Candidate Category | Single Group (PCM or PCB) | Both Groups (PCM + PCB) |
|---|---|---|
| Open/General Category | ~₹1,000-1,300 | Higher Combined Fee |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | ~₹800-1,000 | Slightly Reduced Combined Fee |
| Late Registration (Any Category) | Additional ~₹500 Late Fee | Applies If Registering Past Initial Deadline |
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature in specified digital format.
• Aadhaar Card and APAAR ID for mandatory identity authentication.
• Class 12 marks card or hall ticket details (for candidates yet to receive results).
• Maharashtra domicile certificate (for establishing State Candidature Type eligibility).
• Caste/category certificate (if claiming reservation benefits) issued by a competent Maharashtra authority.
The State CET Cell typically opens a brief correction window after the registration deadline, allowing candidates to edit specific fields such as category selection or photograph/signature resubmission if rejected during verification. Core identity details are generally more difficult to modify after the fact.
Registration is done entirely online through the official State CET Cell portal, cetcell.mahacet.org.
The fee varies by category and number of groups selected, typically around ₹1,000-1,300 for Open category and ₹800-1,000 for reserved categories for a single group, with an additional late fee of about ₹500 if registering after the initial deadline.
A photograph, signature, Aadhaar and APAAR ID, Class 12 marks card details, and (if applicable) domicile and category certificates issued by competent Maharashtra authorities.
Yes, the State CET Cell typically opens a brief correction window after the registration deadline, allowing edits to certain fields.
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