The MHT CET 2026 registration process is ongoing, and so far, over 2.62 lakh students have applied. The deadline to register is February 12, 2026. The last date to pay the application fee is February 13, 2026. Students can fill out the application form on the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org .
As of January 27, 2026, a total of 2,38,780 candidates have successfully paid their application fees and confirmed their registrations. Another 34,536 applications are still in progress, meaning these students have started the form but not yet completed the payment or final submission.
Registration Numbers for Different Courses
The MHT CET exam has two main groups: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). The PCM group has received the highest number of confirmed registrations.
| Course Group | Confirmed Registrations (Fee Paid) |
| PCM | 1,57,780 |
| PCB | 81,000 |
Choosing Exam Attempts
Students registering for MHT CET 2026 can choose to appear for one or both of the scheduled attempts. The registration statistics show that most students are opting for both attempts.
| Number of Attempts Selected | Total Candidates |
| Both Attempts | 1,59,681 |
| First Attempt Only | 1,03,064 |
Looking at the course groups separately, in the PCM group, 1,12,258 candidates have chosen both attempts. For the PCB group, 36,801 candidates have selected both attempts, while 44,199 candidates have chosen only the first attempt.
The MHT CET is a state-level entrance exam for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses in Maharashtra.
