Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is now allowing students to register for MHT CET 2026 without Aadhaar or APAAR ID. This change began on February 13 . The decision follows technical issues preventing some students from completing the required authentication.
Registration Deadline Extended
The registration deadline for MHT CET 2026 courses has been extended. This includes the Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) and Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) groups. The deadline is now February 20 . The registration deadline for MBA and MMS programs is also February 20 .
For MHMCT and MCA programs, the application deadline is now February 18 .
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates
The MHT CET 2026 exams for PCM and PCB groups have set dates. The first attempt for these exams will occur from April 6 to April 8 . A second attempt is scheduled for May 9 .
Exams for MHMCT and MCA are scheduled earlier. The MHMCT exam is on March 25 . The MCA exam will take place on March 30 .
Addressing Registration Issues
The State CET Cell acknowledged the difficulties students faced. A notice stated that “necessary facilitation measures are being provided for such candidates.” This ensures no eligible student is prevented from registering.
Previously, the State CET Cell had made Aadhaar and APAAR ID mandatory for MHT CET 2026 applications. Students were advised to update their Aadhaar details, including photographs and linked mobile numbers, to match their application information.
Commissioner Dileep Sardesai previously stated that mismatches in Aadhaar details would not disqualify candidates. The cell’s action to allow registration without these IDs aims to resolve ongoing issues.
Students can complete their MHT CET 2026 registrations on the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org .