The Maharashtra State CET Cell will conduct the MHT CET 2026 Counselling through an online Centralized Admission Process (CAP), expected to be held in four rounds. Candidates listed in the MHT CET merit list can join the counseling process. This process is for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and other institutes in Maharashtra. The counselling registration link will be available on the official CET Cell website, and candidates must complete all admission formalities within the prescribed schedule.
The MHT CET 2026 counselling process includes online registration, fee payment, document verification, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission confirmation. The seat acceptance fee has been revised to ₹2,000 from the previous ₹1,000. Admission will be granted based on factors such as merit rank, eligibility criteria, seat availability, reservation category, and candidate preferences. Students are advised to regularly check official updates regarding counselling rounds, seat allotment results, and admission deadlines.
MHT CET Counselling 2026 Quick Facts
The MHT CET 2026 Counselling process provides important details about admission procedures, eligibility, counselling rounds, key dates, seat allotment, and document verification. Reviewing the previous year’s Maharashtra CET counselling helps candidates understand the process better and prepare strategically for admission. Detailed information about the MHT CET 2026 counselling is listed below.
| Examination Name | MHT CET 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra |
| Exam Date | Session 1 – PCM Group April 11 to April 20, 2026 (Excluding April 12) Session 1 – PCB Group April 21 to April 26, 2026 Session 2 – PCB Group May 10 to May 11, 2026 Session 2 – PCM Group May 12 to May 21, 2026 (Excluding May 16 & 17) |
| Counselling Registration Begins | June 2026 |
| Level of MHT CET Examination | State Level |
| Category | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper-based) |
| Duration of Examination | B.tech-3 hours |
| Total Number of Questions | B.Tech-150 Question |
| Languages for the Examination | For physics and chemistry (English/Urdu/Marathi), Mathematics (English only) |
MHT CET Counselling Schedule Dates 2026
The MHT CET counselling schedule will be released online on the official website. The counselling schedule is essential for candidates to stay updated on important events. The MHT CET 2026 counselling process will include three CAP rounds. If seats remain unfilled, institute-level counselling will be organized. The schedule for MHT CET CAP rounds 2026 is detailed in the table below.
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| MHT CET 2026 B.Tech counselling registration begins | June 2026 |
| Last date to fill the MHT CET 2026 counselling registration form | July 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 document verification and application confirmation | June to July 2026 |
| Display of the provisional merit list | July 2026 |
| Submission of grievances against the provisional merit list | July 2026 |
| Final merit list display | July 2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I through candidate’s Login by the Candidate | July 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I | July 2026 |
| Accepting the offered seat | August 2026 |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I | August 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II | August 2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II | August 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II | August 2026 |
| Accepting the offered seat as per Allotment of CAP Round II | August 2026 |
| Reporting to the allotted institute and confirmation of admission after CAP round II | August 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III | August 2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II | August 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III | August 2026 |
| Accepting the offered seat by the candidate as per the Allotment of CAP Round III | August 2026 |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and confirmation of Admission after CAP round III | August 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IV | August 2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-IV through candidate’s Login by the Candidate | August 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV | September 2026 |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round IV | September 2026 |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round IV | September 2026 |
| Institute Level and Against CAP Admissions (ACAP) | August to September 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for all types of admissions | September 2026 |
| Non-CAP registration and admission process | October 2026 |
MHT CET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the MHT CET counselling process, candidates must qualify for the Maharashtra CET entrance exam and meet the minimum eligibility criteria before registering for MHT CET counselling 2025.
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
| The candidate should be an Indian National. Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology biology Technical Vocational subjects, or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Agriculture or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies and obtained at least 45 % marks (at least 40 % marks, in case of Backward class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together; and The Candidate should have appeared in all the subjects in MHT-CET 2020 and should obtain non zero scores in MHT-CET 2020 conducted by the Competent Authority. OR Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 45 % marks (at least 40 % marks, in case of Backward class categories Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only). | |
| Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates | |
| All India Candidates |
MHT CET Counselling Process 2026
The Government of Maharashtra, through the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai, will oversee the MHT CET 2026 counselling process, expected to start in the last week of July 2026. To participate, candidates must register and select their preferred choices during the counselling process. Seat allocation will be based on the candidates’ merit and preferences. Here are the steps to follow for the MHT CET 2026 counselling process:
Counselling Procedure
- The student will visit the MHT CET Official Website.
- The student will be Click on the ‘Register for Counselling’ link.
- Candidates have to enter the login details like application number, MHT CET roll number, date of birth, course, etc.
- Admission seekers’ document verification has to be done by visiting any convenient Facilitation Centre in person. Candidates have to bring all the required documents in original along with photocopies. The facilitation centre will confirm the candidate’s application and issue the Receipt cum Acknowledgement of the Application Form.
- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, Mumbai final merit list will be displayed. The merit list will be displayed separately for all the courses. Candidates who will get shortlisted in the merit list can proceed with the further counselling process.
- Applicants have to fill their options of colleges & courses as per their preference. The applicants can fill the maximum of 300 choices. Candidates can fill option form through their login.
- Seats will be allotted to candidates. Based on filled choices, merit list & availability of seats in colleges, the seat will be allotted to candidates.
- Applicants have to report to the ARC at the scheduled time to confirm the allotted seat. If candidates fail to appear at the prescribed schedule, their allotment will be rejected, and they will not be able to participate in the further counselling round.
- Candidates must report to the institution finally allotted to them to confirm their admission.
Application Fee for MHT CET Counselling 2026 Fees
| Category of Candidates | Counselling Fees |
|---|---|
| General Category, Outside Maharashtra State Applicant and Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries | Rs. 1200 |
| Reserved Category from Maharashtra State and Persons with Disability applicants from Maharashtra | Rs. 1000 |
| Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, Foreign National | Rs. 12000 |
How is Merit List Compiled
- The counselling process of MHT CET 2026 will be done according to the merit list by Maharashtra University.
- MHT CET 2026 merit list will be issued in online mode on the official portal.
- The candidate appearing for the entrance exam can check the merit list at the university campus and download it through online mode.
- It will present the overall rank and, as per the candidate’s category. Accordingly, the counselling for MHT CET 2026 shall be based on the category rank.
Documents Required for MHT CET Counselling 2026
Candidates must bring the documents listed below in Original for verification during admission, and candidates must submit one Attested copy set of the following documents during counselling.
- MHT CET Admit Card 2026
- MHT CET Scorecard 2026
- JEE Main mark sheet.
- Birth certificate as age proof.
- Original mark list of the qualifying examination Class X mark sheet and Class XII or equivalent mark sheet
- Domicile certificate (for candidates belonging to Maharashtra).
- Scorecard of the exam.
- 5 passport size colour photographs.
- Character Certificate.
- Migration Certificate.
- Caste certificates in the case of reserved category students. (if applicable)
- Identity certificate.
MHT CET 2026 Seat Allotment
- The seat allotment of MHT CET 2026 will be conducted through a Centralized Admission Process (CAP) in online mode in three rounds.
- Candidates must apply separately to the desired MHT CET-2026 participating institutes with the MHT CET Score 2026.
- Candidates must apply for MHT CET 2026 seat allotment will be conducted online basis on the ranks acquired by students in the merit list and students’ preferences and availability of seats.
- MHT CET 2026 merit list will be released online.
- Candidates who are allotted seats need to report to their allotted institute for confirmation of seats.
- Candidates must also pay the tuition fees to confirm admission.
MHT CET Reservation Criteria 2026
| Category of Candidates | Percentage of Reservation |
| Scheduled Castes and Schedule Caste converts to Buddhism (SC) | 13% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7% |
| Vimukta Jati (VJ)/De Notified Tribes(DT) (NT-A) | 3% |
| Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT-B) | 2.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes 2 (NT-C) | 3.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT-D) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19% |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | 16% |
MHT CET Fee Structure 2026
| Fee Particulars | Non-Autonomous Government Institutes and University Departments | Autonomous Government / Government Aided Institutes / BATU Lonere/ ICT Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 15,000 |
| Development Fee | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 32,500 |
| Other Charges | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 26,000 |
| Total Fee | Rs. 24,000 | Rs. 73,500 |
Note: There will be no tuition fee for SC/ ST category candidates and those admitted under TFWS.
MHT CET Jurisdiction of Universities
| Home University | District under the Jurisdiction of University |
|---|---|
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | Aurangabad, Beed, Jalna, Osmanabad |
| Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded | Hingoli, Latur, Nanded, Parbhani |
| Mumbai University | Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Palghar Sindhudurg, Thane |
| SNDT Women’s University | Entire Maharashtra |
| Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Techolonogical University, Lonere | Entire Maharashtra including Konkan |
| Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University Jalgaon | Dhule,Jalgaon,Nandurbar |
| Savitribai Phule Pune University | Ahmednagar, Nashik, Pune |
| Shivaji University | Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara |
| Solapur University | Solapur |
| Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University | Akola, Amravati, Buldana, Washim, Yavatmal |
| Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University | Bhandara, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha |
| Gondwana University | Chandrapur, Ghadchiroli |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Can NRI candidates apply for MHT CET?
A. No. Only Indian candidates will be applied for MHT CET.
Q. Do I have to pay the MHT CET 2026 counselling fee?
A. Candidates qualified through MHT CET may not be required to pay a counselling fee in certain categories, while applicants seeking admission through JEE Main scores must pay the prescribed counselling fee based on their category and admission rules.
Q. How will MHT CET 2026 counselling be conducted?
A. MHT CET 2026 counselling will be conducted online through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The process includes registration, document verification, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission confirmation.
Q: Is there any maximum age limit to apply for MHT CET 2026?
A. No age limit.
Q: What is the marking scheme for MHT CET 2026?
A: In MHT CET, 1 mark is for each correct answer and there is no negative marking for the wrong answer.
Q: Can I participate in MHT CET 2026 counselling using JEE Main scores?
A. Yes, eligible candidates can apply for admission through JEE Main scores as per Maharashtra State CET Cell guidelines. Such candidates must complete the counselling registration process and meet the eligibility requirements.
Q: What documents are required for MHT CET 2026 counselling registration?
A. Candidates generally need their MHT CET/JEE Main scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate (if applicable), category certificate, identity proof, passport-size photographs, and other documents specified by the counselling authority.
Q. When is MHT CET 2026 counselling expected to begin?
A. The MHT CET 2026 counselling schedule will be announced by the Maharashtra State CET Cell after the declaration of results. Candidates should regularly visit the official website for the latest counselling updates and important dates.
Q: What is the MHT CET counselling process?
A. The MHT CET counselling process consists of online registration, document verification, publication of the merit list, option entry, seat allotment, seat acceptance, and reporting to the allotted institute for final admission.
Q: How many CAP rounds are conducted in MHT CET counselling?
A. MHT CET counselling is usually conducted through multiple CAP rounds, generally three regular rounds followed by additional institutional or vacancy rounds, depending on seat availability.
Q: Why is MHT CET counselling important for admission?
A. MHT CET counselling is the official process through which candidates secure seats in participating engineering, pharmacy, and professional colleges. Admission is granted based on merit rank, eligibility, seat availability, and candidate preferences.
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