Minor detail mismatches in Aadhaar or APAAR ID will not disqualify students from the MHT CET 2026 exam. Dileep Sardesai confirmed this. He serves as Commissioner of the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell. Sardesai addressed student concerns today. He spoke about the MHT CET registration process. The press conference took place in Mumbai.
Aadhaar and APAAR ID Mismatches Clarified
No candidate will face exclusion from the MHT CET 2026. This stands true despite any detail discrepancies. Commissioner Sardesai provided a clear assurance. Minor spelling differences might occur. These could be between a candidate’s Aadhaar details. They might also appear in other submitted documents. Such issues will be fully resolved. The resolution process occurs during counselling. Officials will accept other corroborating documents. These documents will verify identity and information. This process prevents unfair disqualification.
Candidates with a change in name face specific requirements. They must provide supporting documents. A gazette notification is one acceptable document. A marriage certificate is another. The MHT CET admit card will display all candidate names. This remains true even if names vary. Variations could appear between Aadhaar records. They might also appear on board marksheets. The CET Cell confirms it will not obstruct students. No restrictions are placed on applicants. This applies at any point during registration. Sardesai articulated this commitment clearly.
Steps for Quick APAAR ID Creation
An APAAR ID is mandatory for registration. It is required for MHT CET applicants. Creating this ID is a simple process. Candidates can achieve it quickly. A DigiLocker account is a necessary first step. After DigiLocker creation, candidates can proceed. The State CET Cell has published a user manual. This guide is available on its official website. It outlines all steps for generating an APAAR ID. The manual also details the Aadhaar authentication process. Generating an APAAR ID takes very little time. It typically requires only one to two minutes. Candidates can complete their APAAR ID registration. This is possible even if all required documents are not immediately available. Marksheets might also be pending. These necessary documents can be uploaded later. This flexible approach supports all applicants during the registration period.
MHT CET Examination Fees Detailed
The MHT CET registration fee is Rs 1,300 . This fee structure was part of the press conference discussion. It was compared against other major national examinations. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) application fee is Rs 1,000 . Commissioner Sardesai offered clarification on the fee difference. He explained that Maharashtra’s state expenditure is higher. This increased cost applies to conducting the CET examinations. The CET Cell has not increased these fees. This fee stability has been maintained for the past three years. This decision holds despite rising operational costs. Furthermore, students from reserved categories receive a benefit. They pay a reduced examination fee. This policy aims to ensure greater accessibility for all eligible candidates.