MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2026
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 require candidates to be Indian citizens who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 (HSC) or equivalent with specific subject combinations and minimum marks (45% for General, 40% for reserved Maharashtra categories in most courses), with no age limit.
Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is the gateway for admissions to undergraduate courses like Engineering (BTech), Pharmacy (BPharm/DPharm), B.Planning, and integrated law programs in Maharashtra institutions. Understanding the detailed eligibility ensures you avoid disqualification during the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Always verify the latest details in the official Information Brochure on cetcell.mahacet.org.
MHT CET 2026 Overview Table
MHT CET 2026 Nationality Criteria
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Indian citizens are fully eligible to appear for MHT CET 2026.
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NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals usually follow a separate admission process and may be exempt from appearing in the exam.
MHT CET 2026 Age Limit
There is no age restriction for MHT CET 2026, allowing fresh 12th pass-outs and other eligible candidates to apply.
MHT CET Domicile Criteria 2026
MHT CET 2026 Educational Qualification
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for BTech (Engineering)
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for First Year Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning)
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for 5-Year Integrated LLB
No upper age limit.
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for 3-Year LLB
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for Other State Students
Other state candidates are eligible under the All India Candidature category. They do not get Maharashtra state quota reservations but can compete for All India seats using MHT CET / JEE Main / NEET scores as applicable.
