MHT CET Counselling Registration Process 2026 is the first and most important step in securing a seat through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. You cannot attend any of the CAP rounds regardless of how well you scored in the MHT CET unless your registration is complete and has been submitted by the required date.
The Registration Process is detailed below, including who must register, what information will be required, documents that must be uploaded, the fees that must be paid, and what happens after you submit your registration form.
Who Needs to Register for MHT CET CAP 2026?
Every candidate seeking admission through CAP must register fresh on the CET Cell portal, regardless of whether they appeared for MHT CET, JEE Main, or any other accepted national entrance exam.
The following candidate types must complete CAP registration:
| Candidate Type | Must Register? |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra State candidates (MHT CET 2026) | Yes |
| All India candidates (JEE Main 2026 score) | Yes |
| Diploma holders applying for lateral entry B.Tech | Yes |
| B.Sc candidates applying for lateral entry B.Tech | Yes |
| NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign National candidates | Yes |
| J&K and Ladakh Migrant candidates | Yes |
Candidates who appeared in MHT CET and had their scores submitted automatically to the CET Cell still need to complete the CAP registration separately. The exam registration and CAP registration are two different processes.
Official Portal for MHT CET CAP Registration 2026
All registration and counselling activities are carried out through the official CET Cell portal: cetcell.mahacet.org
This is the only official website. Do not use any other portal, agent, or third-party service for registration. The CET Cell is not responsible for any loss caused by using unofficial sources.
Application Fee for MHT CET CAP Registration 2026
The application fee depends on the candidate’s entrance exam basis and category.
| Candidate Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra State candidates who appeared in MHT CET 2026 | No application fee |
| All India candidates applying only on JEE Main / NEET score (General / OMS / J&K Migrant) | Rs. 1,000 |
| All India candidates applying only on JEE Main / NEET score (Reserved category of Maharashtra) | Rs. 800 |
| NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign National candidates | Rs. 5,000 |
- The application fee is non-refundable. Payment must be made online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Seat Acceptance Fee of Rs. 1,000 is charged at the time of accepting an allotted seat through CAP.
Step-by-Step MHT CET Counselling Registration 2026
Step 1: Visit the Official Portal
Go to the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org, and then choose the admission processes for your program (B.Tech / B.Pharm / B. Arch etc..).
Step 2: Fill the Online Application Form
- Fill in the online application with the following information:
- Personal details: Full name (as it appears on your SSC results), date of birth, gender and your contact information.
- Candidature Type: Indicate whether you are Type A, B, C, D, E, All India, NRI or J& K Migrant.
- Category and Sub-category: Indicate your reservation category (SC, ST, OBC, NT, VJ, EWS, SEBC etc) and any subcategories (defense, disabled, orphaned or are dependent on a TFWS family member).
- Home University: This is determined by the location of where you passed your qualifying examination or where your domicile is located.
- Qualification Details: Provide the marks for SSC and HSC, or an equivalent diploma and, the entrance test mark received.
- Entrance Exam Score: To indicate the score received on the MHT CET 2021 in percentile, provide your rank on the JEE Main or whatever entrance examination you took.
- Choice of Facilitation Centre: Select where you want your documents to be verified.
- Once you confirm and submit the application, the information cannot be changed except for a few permissible corrections at ARC (Admission Reporting Centre) during document verification.
Step 3: Pay the Application Fee (if applicable)
MHT CET candidates do not pay a fee. JEE Main / NEET-only candidates and NRI candidates must pay online as per the fee table above.
Step 4: Upload Documents
After you have submitted your application and paid the required fees, the next step is to upload scanned copies of each of the required documents. All documents need to be uploaded in .jpg or .gif format, be scanned at a minimum resolution of 150 dpi, and each uploaded document needs to be a maximum of 1 MB in file size.
Step 5: Get Documents Verified at Facilitation Centre
- Your documents will go through a verification process at the Facilitation Centre. You will need to present the original versions of your documents and a self-attested photocopy of each document when you go to the Facilitation Centre where you registered.
- Facilitation Centres assist candidates free of cost to scan and upload documents if needed.
- Alternatively, candidates can complete online self-scrutiny of uploaded documents as per the method prescribed by the Competent Authority.
- If you fail to complete document verification within the stipulated period, your candidature will not be included in the merit list and you cannot participate in any CAP round.
Step 6: Check Provisional Merit List
Once verification is complete, the CET Cell will provide a Provisional Merit List for you to check your position and verify each of your details against the list published on the Portal.
Step 7: Submit Grievances If Any
If you find any discrepancies on the Merit List, you will need to submit a grievance through the online system, and cannot submit any documentation after the grievance window has closed.
Step 8: Final Merit List
The final Merit List will be made available after the grievance process is completed and will be the list used for allocation of CAP Rounds.
Documents Required During MHT CET CAP Registration 2026
- SSC (Class 10) Mark Sheet – All candidates
- HSC / Diploma / Graduation Mark Sheet – All candidates
- MHT CET 2026 Score Card – Maharashtra candidates
- JEE Main 2026 Score Card – All India candidates
- Domicile / Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate – Type A candidates
- Domicile Certificate of Father or Mother – Type B candidates
- Employer Certificate (Proforma-A) – Type C candidates
- Employer Certificate (Proforma-B) – Type D candidates
- Border Area Certificate (Proforma G1) and Marathi Mother Tongue Certificate (Proforma G2) -Type E candidates
- Caste Certificate and Caste Validity Certificate SC / ST candidates
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (valid till 31.03.2026) – OBC / NT / VJ / SBC / SEBC candidates
- EWS Eligibility Certificate (Proforma-V, valid for 2025-26) – EWS candidates
- Orphan Certificate (Proforma-U) Orphan candidates
- Defence Service Certificate (Proforma C, D, or E) – Defence candidates
- Disability Certificate (minimum 40% disability, permanent) – PwD candidates
- Income Certificate (annual income below Rs. 8 lakh) – TFWS candidates
- J&K / Ladakh Migrant Certificate (Proforma J, K, L, or M) – J&K Migrant candidates
- NRI-related documents (as notified by CET Cell) – NRI candidates
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Registration
Getting registration right the first time saves a lot of trouble later. Here are the most frequent mistakes candidates make:
- Wrong name or date of birth: Your name and date of birth in the application must exactly match the SSC (Class 10) certificate. Any mismatch can lead to cancellation.
- Wrong candidature type: Selecting the wrong candidature type (e.g., Type A instead of Type B) can affect which seats you are eligible for. Read the definitions carefully before selecting.
- Incorrect category or sub-category: If you enter the wrong category, you cannot change it from General to Reserved at a later stage. Reserved to General changes are allowed only if you fail to submit valid certificates.
- Expired certificates: OBC, NT, VJ, SBC, SEBC, and EWS certificates must be valid. Non-creamy layer certificate must be valid up to 31st March 2026. EWS certificate must be valid for 2025-26.
- Incorrect marks entry: Any upward change in marks due to correction is not permitted after submission. Enter marks accurately.
- Not confirming the form: Filling the form without final confirmation means it is not submitted. Always click the final submit or confirm button.
- Choosing a wrong Facilitation Centre: Choose a centre you can physically visit during the document verification window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is CAP registration free for all MHT CET candidates?
A. All MHT CET 2026 candidates will not have a CAP application fee. Only JEE Main/NEET-only and NRI candidates will have to pay the registration fee.
Q. Can I edit my application after submitting?
A. Once you submit and confirm your CAP application, you cannot make the majority of changes to it. Limited changes such as the type of state, home university, and classification as reserved or general (but only reserved to general) will be allowed at the ARC (Admission Regional Center), only during verification.
Q. What happens if I miss the registration deadline?
A. You cannot participate in any CAP round. No extensions are given. The entire process is computer-operated and time-bound.
Q. Is document verification at Facilitation Centre mandatory?
A. If the verification of your documents is not successful, your name will not be included in the merit list and you will not be eligible for any CAP round.
Q. Can I register if I have a JEE Main score but no MHT CET score?
A. A candidate who has a valid JEE Main score may register with CAP as an All India candidate after the applicable fee has been paid. Candidates with JEE Main scores are eligible to apply for All India seats to unaided private institutions and certain government colleges.
Q. What format should uploaded documents be in?
A. You must upload .jpg or .gif files with a minimum resolution of 150 dpi and each file must be less than 1 MB.
Q. Can I change my category from General to Reserved after submitting the form?
A. Once your application has been submitted, your category cannot be changed from General to Reserved. However, you may change from Reserved back to General if you cannot provide valid category certificates at the time of walk-in registration.
Q. Where can I get help with registration if I face issues?
A. Facilitation Centres listed on cetcell.mahacet.org assist candidates free of cost with scanning, uploading, and filling the application form. You can also contact the CET Cell helpline as listed on the official portal.
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