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

Criteria	Details
Exam Name	MHT CET 2026
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Nationality	Indian Citizen (primarily)
Age Limit	No minimum or maximum age limit
Educational Qualification	Passed/Appearing in 10+2 (HSC) or equivalent
Minimum Marks (General)	45% aggregate in relevant subjects
Minimum Marks (Reserved MH)	40% aggregate
Domicile	Maharashtra State Candidature preferred for reservations
Attempts	No limit

MHT CET 2026 Nationality Criteria

Indian citizens are fully eligible to appear for MHT CET 2026.
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

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	Not specified
Maximum Age	No upper age limit
Age Relaxation	Not applicable

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

Type	Description
Type A	Passed SSC & HSC from Maharashtra or born in Maharashtra
Type B	Parent/Guardian domiciled in Maharashtra
Type C	Parent is Central Govt employee posted in Maharashtra
Type D	Parent is Maharashtra Govt employee (serving/retired)
Type E	Maharashtra-Karnataka border area candidates (specific conditions)

MHT CET 2026 Educational Qualification

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for BTech (Engineering)

Criteria	Requirement
Qualification	10+2 or equivalent
Compulsory Subjects	Physics & Mathematics
Optional Subject	Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational / etc.
Minimum Marks	45% (General), 40% (MH Reserved)
Appearing Students	Eligible
Alternative	3-year Diploma holders (with marks)

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for First Year Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Criteria	Requirement
Qualification	10+2
Subjects	English, Physics, Chemistry + Maths or Biology
Minimum Marks	As per norms (45%/40%)
Appearing Students	Eligible

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

Criteria	Requirement
Qualification	10+2
Subjects	Physics & Chemistry + Maths or Biology
Appearing Students	Eligible

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning)

Criteria	Requirement
Qualification	10+2
Compulsory Subject	Mathematics
Minimum Marks	45% (General), 40% (Reserved)
Appearing Students	Eligible

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for 5-Year Integrated LLB

Category	Minimum Marks
General	45%
OBC/VJNT/SBC (MH)	42%
SC/ST (MH)	40%

No upper age limit.

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria for 3-Year LLB

Criteria	Requirement
Qualification	Graduation (any discipline)
Minimum Marks	45% (General), 42% (OBC etc.), 40% (SC/ST MH)
Final Year Students	Eligible
Age Limit	No upper age limit

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.

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - FAQ's

Q1. Is there an age limit for MHT CET 2026?

No, there is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in MHT CET 2026. Candidates of any age who meet the educational qualifications can apply.

Q2. What is the minimum 12th percentage required for MHT CET 2026?

General category candidates need 45% aggregate, while Maharashtra reserved categories require 40% in relevant subjects (PCM/PCB). Law programs have slight variations.

Q3. Are appearing 12th students eligible for MHT CET 2026?

Yes, candidates appearing for their Class 12 exams in 2026 are eligible to apply. They must submit the final marksheet during CAP admission.

Q4. Can other state students apply for MHT CET?

Yes, other state students can apply under All India Candidature. They compete for All India quota seats without Maharashtra reservations.

Q5. What subjects are required for MHT CET Engineering?

Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, along with one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or technical vocational subjects.

MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Check Age Limit, Qualification, Minimum Marks & Domicile Rules

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