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MHT CET Important Dates

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

Undergraduate engineering admissions in MaharashtraConducting Authority: State CET Cell, Maharashtra

MHT CET Important Dates

Application, correction, admit-card, examination, result and counselling timelines.

MHT CET · Important Dates

Calendar and deadline tracker

Follow the examination journey from notification to counselling.

1NotificationStart with the latest official source.
2Application windowCompare the rule with your own details.
3Exam and resultKeep evidence ready for verification.
STEP 1Apply
STEP 2Correct details
STEP 3Take exam
STEP 4Join counselling
Verification note

Dates, fees, cutoffs and rules can change between admission cycles. Confirm dynamic details on the conducting authority’s official portal before acting.

MHT CET 2026 timeline

The updated brochure listed online registration and confirmation from 10 January to 12 February 2026 and online payment through 13 February. Admit cards, group-wise examination dates, responses, objections and results were controlled by later notices. PCM shifts ran 09:00–12:00 or 14:00–17:00 on assigned dates.

Verified facts and decision points

Point to verify Candidate impact
Registration 10 January–12 February in the brochure schedule Verify the current official condition and record how it applies to the candidate.
Fee transaction through 13 February Verify the current official condition and record how it applies to the candidate.
Morning entry from 07:30 with last entry at 08:30 Verify the current official condition and record how it applies to the candidate.
Afternoon entry from 12:30 with last entry at 13:30 Verify the current official condition and record how it applies to the candidate.

Candidate action workflow

A dependable MHT CET plan converts general information into documented actions. Complete each step against the official source and preserve the resulting application, payment, examination or admission record.

Step 1: Record application and payment deadlines separately

Write down the source, verification date, candidate-specific conclusion and next deadline. Recheck after a corrigendum, revised schedule or portal message instead of relying on an older screenshot.

Step 2: Track correction, city slip and admit card notices

Write down the source, verification date, candidate-specific conclusion and next deadline. Recheck after a corrigendum, revised schedule or portal message instead of relying on an older screenshot.

Step 3: Save assigned examination dates and shifts

Write down the source, verification date, candidate-specific conclusion and next deadline. Recheck after a corrigendum, revised schedule or portal message instead of relying on an older screenshot.

Step 4: Create a result and counselling calendar

Write down the source, verification date, candidate-specific conclusion and next deadline. Recheck after a corrigendum, revised schedule or portal message instead of relying on an older screenshot.

Common errors to avoid

  • Assuming an extension will occur. Correct the assumption through the current official notice and documentary evidence before submitting or locking anything.
  • Confusing city information with the admit card. Correct the assumption through the current official notice and documentary evidence before submitting or locking anything.
  • Missing a revised dated notice. Correct the assumption through the current official notice and documentary evidence before submitting or locking anything.
  • Waiting for results before researching admission. Correct the assumption through the current official notice and documentary evidence before submitting or locking anything.

Practical verification checklist

  • Confirm that the page and notice apply to MHT CET 2026.
  • Match the candidate’s course, category, domicile, subjects and qualifying examination to the stated rule.
  • Separate eligibility to take the examination from programme and institution admission eligibility.
  • Preserve confirmation pages, receipts, score records, choices and verification acknowledgements.
  • Complete the next action before the internal deadline, not during the final portal hour.

Candidate evidence record

Create a short evidence record for this stage containing the official page or PDF title, publication date, access date, applicable candidate category, conclusion, unresolved question and next action. Attach the relevant confirmation page, receipt, score record or verification acknowledgement. This record makes later corrections and counselling decisions faster and prevents a changed web page from becoming the only copy of an important rule.

Frequently asked questions

Can dates change?

Yes. Dated official notices can revise a brochure schedule. The candidate should still verify the latest programme-specific position before acting.

Where should deadlines be checked?

Use the examination authority and the relevant counselling or university portal. The candidate should still verify the latest programme-specific position before acting.

Why use an internal deadline?

It protects against payment delay, server load and document problems. The candidate should still verify the latest programme-specific position before acting.

Final decision note

Use the candidate login and newest State CET Cell notice for attempt-specific dates and later CAP deadlines.

Continue with eligibility, exam pattern, counselling, participating colleges and the preparation plan.

Exam at a Glance

  • Admission LevelUndergraduate engineering admissions in Maharashtra
  • Conducting AuthorityState CET Cell, Maharashtra
  • Exam CategoryUndergraduate Engineering

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