The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has announced an extension for the registration period of the Maharashtra Common Eligibility Test (MHT CET) 2025. Applicants can now submit their applications by February 28, 2025, although a late fee of Rs 500 will be applied for submissions made after the original deadline.

To register for the MHTCET exam, candidates can visit the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.

Steps to Fill Out the MHTCET Application Form for 2025

Understanding the application process and knowing how to apply for the exam helps candidates apply for the exam without any discrepancies and ensures the application process is smooth. Here are the steps to complete the MHTCET application process:

Step 1: Register for MHTCET by providing your email ID and phone number. 

Step 2: Fill up the application form by providing the necessary details in the designated particulars.

Step 3: Provide the details related to your residence, category, etc.

Step 4: Provide all your academic details in the given particulars.

Step 5: Select your preference for the language of the examination and examination centre.

Step 6: Upload the scanned images of your photograph.

Step 7: Pay the application fee and take the printout of the application for future reference.

Documents required for MHTCET Registration

Here is the list of documents that candidates need to upload while registering for the MHTCET exam. 

• Marksheets of Class X and XII
• Proof of DOB
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate(If applicable)
• Proof of residence
• Scanned Images of photo identity card and photograph.

Format and Size Documents to be Uploaded in Online MHTCET Application Form 2025

S.no	Required Document	Size	Format	Dimension
1	Photograph	100 kb to 5Mb	jpeg	50mm * 50mm

MHTCET Registration Day Extension 

The registration process for MHTCET started on December 30th, 2024. The officials have announced the extended date of the registration process, i.e. February 23 to 27, 2025. Candidates who are willing to register for the exam have to apply for the MHTCET exam by paying a late registration fee of ₹500. 

Candidates must have passed their Class 12th from a recognised university/Institute to be eligible to appear for the MHTCET exam. Candidates can visit the official website, i.e., cetcell.mahacet.org and register for the exam by filling out the application form and paying the application fee after uploading the required documents. 

The exam date for MHTCET 2025 is April 9-17, 2025, for PCB and April 19-27,2025 for PCM.

MHTCET 2025 Application Correction Window

The officials are expected to open the application correction window from the second week of March. Candidates can edit their details mentioned in the application form once the application correction window is open. Candidates must ensure to make all the necessary corrections before the last date. 

Events	Dates
Application date	Dec 30-Feb 15, 2025 (without late fee) Feb 16 to 22, 2025 (with a late fee of Rs 500)
MHTCET application correction window	March second week(Tentative)
Last date for correction window	March third week(Tentative)

MHTCET Exam Highlights

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is a state-level examination conducted by the Government of Maharashtra. MHTCET provides candidates with an opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s education across different institutes in Maharashtra. Candidates who are aspiring to pursue Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture can appear for the MHTCET exam. Candidates have to register for the exam and appear and qualify for the exam in order to secure admission to these undergraduate courses.

Section	Details
Official website	cetcell.mahacet.org
Mode of application	Online
Required details for applying	Academic, personal and contact details
Registration fee for General candidates	₹1000
Registration fee for SC/ST/OBC/Transgender/Pwd/EwS/Orphans	₹800
Candidate fee for late registration	₹500
Mode of Fee payment	Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI

Eligibility Criteria for MHTCET Registration

Candidates aspiring to appear for the MHTCET exam are advised to go through the eligibility criteria, as failing to satisfy the eligibility criteria might lead to disturbances during/after the examination process. Here are the eligibility criteria for the MHTCET exam:

• Candidates should be Indian Nationals.
• There is no age limit to appear for the MHTCET exam.
• Candidates appearing/have passed class 12th with PCM/PCB as majors can apply.
• Candidates must have secured at least 45%(40%) in the qualifying examination.

MHTCET Exam Pattern

MHTCET syllabus consists of 20% of the exam syllabus from Class XI and 80% of the syllabus from Class XII. Candidates are advised to prioritise the topics based on their weight and prepare for the exam to secure a good score in the Exam. Here is the Exam pattern of MHTCET 2025.

Paper	Subject	No of Multiple Choice Questions		Marks per Question	Total Marks	Duration
		Std XI	Std XII
Paper I	Mathematics	10	40	2	100	90 Minutes
Paper II	Physics	10	40	1	100	90 Minutes
	Chemistry	10	40	1

MHT CET 2025 Examination Schedule

Maharashtra CET cell has announced the official dates for the application process and the date of examination. The MHTCET examination will be held from April 19 – 27th, 2025. Find the detailed examination schedule below.

Particulars	Dates
Release date of Application window	Dec-30-2025
Last date to apply for MHTCET	Feb-15-2025
Registration with late registration fee	Feb-23-2025 to Feb-27-2025
Application form correction window	Mar-2025
Release of the admit card	Apr-2025
Exam Date	PCB: Apr-9-2025 to Apr-17-2025 PCM: Apr-19-2025 to Apr-27-2025
Release of answer key	May 2025
Results announcement	June 2025

Important Booklist for MHTCET 2025

Following a comprehensive booklist for MHTCET can significantly boost candidates’ preparation by offering both conceptual clarity and practical exposure to key topics. Here are some essential resources you can refer to for MHTCET 2025:

Subject	Booklist	Author
Mathematics	NCERT Text Books for Class 11 and 12 MCQ Mathematics for MHT CET  Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Mathematics	NCERT Experts Hemant G. Ainapure (Marvel Publication) Sushil Verma (Arihant Publication)
Physics	NCERT Textbook for classes 11 and 12 Concepts of Physics – Volumes 1 and 2 MHT CET Physics Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Physics MCQ Physics for MHT CET	NCERT Experts H.C. Verma  AJ Bapat (Marvel Publication) M.K. Dikshit (Arihant Publication) A J Bapat (Marvel Publication)
Chemistry	NCERT Class 11 and 12 Text Book MHT CET Triump Chemistry  Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Chemistry MHT CET Chemistry Marvel Chemistry for MHT CET Chemistry for MHT CET (MCQ)	NCERT Experts Target Publication Arihant Publication Arihant Publication Mayur Mehta, Chitra Joshi, Rekha Diwekar Mayur Mehta and Chitra Joshi (Marvel Publication)

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