MHT CET 2026: Application deadline extended to March 16 for nursing, BEd, other courses
Maharashtra State CET Cell extends registration dates for MH-Nursing, DPN/PHN, MPEd, MEd, BEd, and MAH-MHT CET 2026; revised schedule and exam dates announced.
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Download NowThe Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has extended the application deadline for multiple CET 2026 exams, including MHT CET for engineering, nursing, MPEd, MEd, BEd, and other courses. Candidates can now fill the online application forms at cetcell.mahacet.org.
As per the official notices issued by the State CET cell, the extensions have been granted considering requests from candidates and in the academic interest of students.
Candidates are advised to complete the online registration and fee payment within the revised timelines, as applications will be considered valid only after successful online payment.
The MHT CET is conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) . The examination consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying four answer options, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes (three hours) per group.
Revised Application Deadlines
Below are the revised application deadlines for different courses.
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Course |
Registration Date |
Payment of Fee (Online Mode only) |
Tentative CET Exam Date |
|
MHT CET 2026 (PCM/PCB) – Final Extension |
Regular Registration End Date: February 24 |
February 24 |
First Attempt: April 11 to April 26 |
|
Late Registration Period: February 25 to February 27 (with an additional Rs 500 fee) |
February 27 |
Second Attempt: May 10 to May 17 |
|
|
MH-Nursing CET 2026 (B.Sc Nursing & GNM) |
Extended up to March 16 |
Extended up to March 16 |
May 6 and 7 |
|
MH-DPN/PHN CET 2026 (Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing & Public Health Nursing) |
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M.P.Ed, M.Ed, B.Ed (General & Special) & B.Ed ELCT CET 2026 |
Extended up to February 27 |
February 27 |
Not confirmed yet |
The CET Cell has also instructed candidates to generate their APAAR ID through DigiLocker before filling in the application form.
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