Is MHT CET only for Maharashtra students?
It is mandatory to appear for MHT CET 2026 for candidates belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature, Minority Candidature, seeking admission to B.E./B.Tech. However, All India Candidature candidates may or may not appear for MHT CET 2026 as the score of JEE Main 2026 shall be preferred over MHT CET
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Candidates who miss the deadline for MHT CET can apply during the extended registration period or apply with a late fee. Applicants can register for MHT CET 2026 by February 27, by paying a late fee of Rs 500.
Yes. A candidate who is not from Maharashtra can apply for MHT CET. They can also apply for admission via JEE Main scores.
The minimum marks required to apply for MHT CET 2026 is 45% for general categories and 40% for reserved categories. Candidates who obtain these scores in class 12th or equivalent exams are eligible to apply for MHT CET 2026.
The MHT CET 2026 application form is available only in online mode. Candidates have to register on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org to fill the complete form. The authorities will not entertain any requests in offline mode.
It is not necessary to complete the MHT CET registration in one go. Candidates can save their progress each time after filling a section and then saving it. Once you log in to the candidate portal, you can start with the last saved section and continue to fill the application form.
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