B.E./B.Tech. and Master of Engineering (Integrated 5-Year) Admission 2026-27 Maharashtra

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Organization: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell
Notification Date: 2 July 2026
Registration Period: 2 July 2026 to 12 July 2026
Document Verification: 3 July 2026 to 13 July 2026

Registration for B.E./B.Tech. (4 years) and Master of Engineering and Technology (Integrated 5 years) admissions to government, government-aided, university-managed and private institutes in Maharashtra for 2026-27 is now open. Candidates must choose between E-Scrutiny (online document verification) or Physical Scrutiny (in-person verification at a Facilitation Centre) during registration. Those who registered for MHT-CET 2026 pay no fee; others with valid JEE (Main) or NEET (UG) scores must pay the application fee online by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI only.

Important Dates

Online Registration & Document Upload2 July 2026 to 12 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
Document Verification & Application Confirmation3 July 2026 to 13 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
Provisional Merit List Display15 July 2026
Grievance Submission16 July 2026 to 18 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
Final Merit List Display20 July 2026

Application Fee

General Category (Maharashtra, OMS, J&K, Ladakh Migrant)1300 rupees
Reserved Category (SC, ST, VJ/DT NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS, SEBC) & PWD (Maharashtra only)1000 rupees
Orphan and Transgender (Other)1000 rupees
MHT-CET 2026 Registered CandidatesNo fee required

Eligibility Criteria

Maharashtra State CandidaturePassed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (compulsory) plus Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational or Computer Science or related subject; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories, EWS, PWD); appeared in MHT-CET 2026 with non-zero PCM or PCB score
All India & Migrant CandidaturePassed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (compulsory) plus Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational or Computer Science or related subject; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories, EWS, PWD); appeared in MHT-CET 2026 or obtained non-zero score in JEE (Main) or NEET (UG)
NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign NationalPassed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry (compulsory) plus Mathematics or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational or Computer Science or related subject; minimum 45% marks
Diploma HoldersPassed minimum 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories, EWS, PWD)
D.Voc. HoldersPassed 3-year Diploma of Vocation in same or allied sector

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official portal and register online
  2. Fill the online application form with personal and academic details
  3. Upload required documents (scan originals as per specifications)
  4. Choose document verification mode: E-Scrutiny (online) or Physical Scrutiny (in-person at Facilitation Centre)
  5. For E-Scrutiny: documents verified online by designated centre; no personal visit required
  6. For Physical Scrutiny: visit selected Facilitation Centre with original documents during allotted time slot
  7. Resolve any discrepancies flagged during verification within the given timeline
  8. Confirm application after verification to appear in merit list

Important Instructions

  • Resolve discrepancies during document verification within the given timeline; failure to confirm will result in rejection and exclusion from merit lists
  • SC, VJ/DT NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC candidates must produce Caste Validity Certificate; ST candidates must produce Tribe Validity Certificate
  • All backward class candidates (excluding SC & ST) must produce Non Creamy Layer certificate valid up to 31 March 2027
  • EWS candidates must produce Eligibility Certificate as per Maharashtra State Government Resolution dated 31 May 2021
  • Candidates registered as reserved category but unable to produce required certificate during verification must pay fee difference of 300 rupees online
  • Candidates with receipt for Caste/Tribe/Non Creamy Layer/EWS certificates during CAP registration must upload and verify originals at Scrutiny Centre and submit to admitted institute by final reporting date of fourth CAP round; failure results in automatic cancellation
  • J&K and Ladakh Migrant candidates after confirmation must approach Director, Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Versova Road, Munshi Nagar, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400058 directly for admission
  • Candidates applying for Institutional Quota or vacant seats after CAP must register, get documents verified and obtain confirmation from Scrutiny Centre/E-Scrutiny
  • NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, Foreign National quota candidates refer to portal https://fn.mahacet.org/; OCI candidates subject to Supreme Court order WP(C) No. 891/2021
  • Orphan Reservation applies per Government Resolutions issued by Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra
  • Defence Reservation applies per Government of Maharashtra rules and Ministry of Defence Letter No. F.No.6(1)/201/D (Res.II) dated 21 May 2018
  • Schedule is provisional and may change; revised schedule will be notified on website
  • Document verification remains open all days including Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Contact Information

Helpline+91-9175108612, 1800-209-8851 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Messaging/Ticketing SystemAvailable inside candidate login in CAP Portal
Websitewww.mahacet.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organisation is conducting this?
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell
What are the important dates?
Online Registration & Document Upload: 2 July 2026 to 12 July 2026 (5:00 PM). Document Verification & Application Confirmation: 3 July 2026 to 13 July 2026 (5:00 PM). Provisional Merit List Display: 15 July 2026. Grievance Submission: 16 July 2026 to 18 July 2026 (5:00 PM). Final Merit List Display: 20 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
General Category (Maharashtra, OMS, J&K, Ladakh Migrant): 1300 rupees. Reserved Category (SC, ST, VJ/DT NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS, SEBC) & PWD (Maharashtra only): 1000 rupees. Orphan and Transgender (Other): 1000 rupees. MHT-CET 2026 Registered Candidates: No fee required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Maharashtra State Candidature: Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (compulsory) plus Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational or Computer Science or related subject; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories, EWS, PWD); appeared in MHT-CET 2026 with non-zero PCM or PCB score. All India & Migrant Candidature: Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (compulsory) plus Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational or Computer Science or related subject; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories, EWS, PWD); appeared in MHT-CET 2026 or obtained non-zero score in JEE (Main) or NEET (UG). NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National: Passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry (compulsory) plus Mathematics or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational or Computer Science or related subject; minimum 45% marks. Diploma Holders: Passed minimum 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories, EWS, PWD). D.Voc. Holders: Passed 3-year Diploma of Vocation in same or allied sector.