MHT CET 2026 Registration Window with Late Fee Open Until February 27; Direct Link Here
Applications for Engineering and Pharmacy Entrance Test End February 27; Apply at cetcell.mahacet.org Before 11:59 PM
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has announced the final extension for MHT CET 2026 registration, with the window closing today, February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM for applications with a late fee of Rs 500. According to the official notice issued on February 20, 2026, regular registration without late fee concluded on February 24, 2026. This applies to the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) for admissions to first-year Bachelor of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Pharm.D, B.Planning, and related courses for the academic year 2026-27 across Maharashtra.
The MHT CET 2026, conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, offers candidates the option to appear in one or both attempts, with the first attempt scheduled from April 11 to 26, 2026, and the second from May 10 to 17, 2026. The authority has emphasized that eligible candidates must apply for both attempts together if opting for multiple sessions.
MHT CET 2026 Registration Direct Link: Apply Here
Registration Timeline and Fee Structure
The regular registration without a late fee concluded on February 24, 2026, following multiple extensions from the initial deadline. The current phase allows submissions with a uniform late fee of Rs 500 across all categories. The revised application fees, inclusive of the late charge, are as follows:
| Group | Attempts | Category | Base Fee (Rs) | Late Fee (Rs) | Total Fee (Rs) |
| PCM | First Attempt | General / All India / J&K / Ladakh | 1,300 | 500 | 1,800 |
| PCM | First Attempt | Reserved (Maharashtra State) | 1,000 | 500 | 1,500 |
| PCM | Both Attempts | General / All India / J&K / Ladakh | 2,600 | 500 | 3,100 |
| PCM | Both Attempts | Reserved (Maharashtra State) | 2,000 | 500 | 2,500 |
| PCB | First Attempt | General / All India / J&K / Ladakh | 1,300 | 500 | 1,800 |
| PCB | First Attempt | Reserved (Maharashtra State) | 1,000 | 500 | 1,500 |
| PCB | Both Attempts | General / All India / J&K / Ladakh | 2,600 | 500 | 3,100 |
| PCB | Both Attempts | Reserved (Maharashtra State) | 2,000 | 500 | 2,500 |
Payments must be made online via net banking, credit/debit cards, mobile wallets, or UPI. Over 10.9 lakh candidates have already registered for the examination.
Official Portal and Application Process
Candidates can access the application portal through the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org, with the direct application link available at portal-2026.maharashtracet.org.
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Steps to Register During Late Fee Window
- Visit the official CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org and navigate to the MHT CET 2026 registration section.
- Click on the registration or application form link for the late fee extension.
- Provide basic details to generate login credentials using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with the generated credentials and complete the application form, including personal, academic, and category details.
- Select preferred examination cities and proceed to pay the applicable fee including the Rs 500 late charge.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.
During this final extension, APAAR and Aadhaar authentication requirements are relaxed and not mandatory. Candidates are urged to complete the process promptly to avoid missing the deadline on February 27, 2026.
Key Registration and Fee Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Name | MAH-MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB Groups) |
| Registration Start Date | January 10, 2026 |
| Last Date Without Late Fee | February 24, 2026 |
| Last Date With Late Fee (Rs 500) | February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Fee (PCM/PCB, First Attempt) | General: Rs 1800; Reserved (MS Candidates): Rs 1500 |
| Application Fee (Both Attempts) | General: Rs 3100; Reserved: Rs 2500 |
| Application Portal | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Mode | Online only |
According to the official notification, APAAR ID and Aadhaar authentication via DigiLocker are mandatory for registration. Candidates without an APAAR ID are required to generate one through DigiLocker or their school.
Examination Schedule Overview
The MHT CET 2026 will be conducted in two attempts in computer-based test mode. Session 1 (First Attempt) is scheduled for PCM group from April 11 to 19, 2026, and PCB group from April 21 to 26, 2026. Session 2 (Second Attempt) covers PCB from May 10 to 11, 2026, and PCM from May 14 to 17, 2026. The authority has not announced further details yet on admit card release dates or the exact number of participating institutions and seats.
This entrance test serves as the primary admission criterion for engineering and pharmacy courses in Maharashtra’s government, aided, and unaided institutions under the jurisdiction of the State CET Cell. Eligible candidates include those who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 with relevant subjects as per the information brochure guidelines.
