The MHT CET Counselling 2025 process is carried out to provide admission to the candidates who qualify for the MHT CET exam. The counselling process comprises registration, filling out the option form, counselling results and more. Check the complete details related to the MHT CET counselling 2025 on the page.

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MHT CET 2025 Counselling

MHT CET Counselling 2025: The result for the fourth round of counselling has been released on September 1, 2025. Candidates are allowed to accept the seats for the last round of counselling between September 2 and 4, 2025. Earlier, the MHT CET option form was active for the fourth round of counselling between August 28, 2025 and August 30, 2025. On the other hand, the MHT CET counselling result for MHT CAP round 3 was released on 21, 2025.

Table of Contents

MHT CET 2025 Counselling
MHT CET Counselling Dates 2025
MHT CET Counselling 2025 - Eligibility Criteria
MHT CET Counselling 2025 - Documents Required
MHT CET Counselling Process 2025
Division of MHT CET Seats 2025
What is Maharashtra State Candidature?
MHT CET 2025 Jurisdiction of Universities, Name of Districts
Applicability of Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)
MHT CET Seat Reservation Policy 2025
How to Apply for MHT CET Counselling 2025?
MHT CET CAP Registration Fee 2025
MHT CET Seat Allotment 2025
MHT CET Merit List 2025
MHT CET Web Options 2025
List of Courses for MHT CET Counselling 2025
MHT CET Counselling Process 2025: Documents Required
FAQs about MHT-CET

MHT CET Counselling Dates 2025

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will conduct the MHT CET counselling process in 2025 across multiple rounds. Candidates can check the dates related to the MHT CET counselling process 2025 provided in the table below:

Particulars	MHT CET Counselling Dates 2025
Publication of category-wise seat matrix for CAP round 1	July 25, 2025
Starting date of online submission of the Option form of CAP Round 1 through the candidate’s login	July 26, 2025
Ending date of online submission of Option form of CAP Round-I through the candidate’s login	July 28, 2025
Release of provisional seat allotment for CAP round 1	July 31, 2025
Seat acceptance process for the allotment	August 1, 2025 to August 8, 2025
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and confirmation of admission through CAP round 1	August 1, 2025 to August 4, 2025 (3:00PM)
Publication of vacant seats for CAP round 2	August 4, 2025
Starting date of online submission and confirmation of the option form	August 5, 2025
Ending date of online submission and confirmation of the option form	August 7, 2025
Release of provisional seat allotment for CAP round 2	August 11, 2025
Seat acceptance process for the allotment	August 12, 2025
Reporting to the allotted Institute and confirmation of admission	August 14, 2025
Publication of vacant seats for CAP round 3	August 15, 2025
Starting date of online submission and confirmation of the option form	August 16, 2025
Ending date of online submission and confirmation of the option form	August 18, 2025
Release of provisional seat allotment for CAP round 3	August 21, 2025
Seat acceptance process for the allotment	August 22, 2025 to August 25, 2025
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and confirmation of admission	August 22, 2025 to August 25, 2025
Publication of vacant seats for CAP round 4 (Released)	August 26, 2025
Starting date of online submission and confirmation of the option form	August 28, 2025
Ending date of online submission and confirmation of the option form	August 30, 2025
Release of provisional seat allotment for CAP round 4	September 1, 2025
Seat acceptance process for the allotment	September 2, 2025, to September 4, 2025
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and confirmation of admission	September 2, 2025 to September 4, 2025
Institute Level Option Form	July 25, 2025, to September 1, 2025
Transfer of the institute-wise candidate list to the respective institute	September 4, 2025
Institute Quota and Vacant Seats after CAP	September 6, 2025, to September 9, 2025
Last date for cancellation of seat with full fee refund	September 11, 2025
Cut-off Date for all types of admissions for the Academic Year 2025-26	September 13, 2025

MHT CET Counselling 2025 - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to participate in the MHT CET counselling process 2025 are required to qualify for the Maharashtra CET entrance exam. Furthermore, candidates need to meet the minimum admission MHT CET eligibility criteria 2025 before registering for the counselling.

Category of the candidate

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria

Maharashtra State Candidates

Candidate should be an Indian National.
Quawill tentatively begin in July 2025.lified HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subjects, or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Agriculture or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies and obtained at least 45 % marks (at least 40 % marks, in case of Backward class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together; and The Candidate should have appeared in all the subjects in the MHT CET 2025 exam and should obtain non zero score in MHT CET 2025 conducted by the Competent Authority.

Qualified for a Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 45 % marks (at least 40 % marks, in case of Backward class categories Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only).

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates

All India Candidates

MHT CET Counselling 2025 - Documents Required

All the qualified candidates will have to carry the below-mentioned documents/certificates in original and their photocopy to the MHT-CET counselling venue.

Documents Required for MHT CET Counselling 2025
School/College ID Card, Aadhar Card/Any Other Photo ID Proof	MHT CET 2025 Exam Hall Ticket And Mark sheet
Nationality Certificate Issued By District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate Or Metropolitan Magistrate (Competent Authority For Issue Of Such Certificate)/Valid Indian Passport Or School Leaving Certificate Of HSC/12th Std. Indicating The Nationality Of The Candidate As ‘Indian’	Domicile Certificate Issued By District Magistrate/Metropolitan Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate Or Tehsildar.
Class X Mark sheet/Pass Certificate	Class XII Mark sheet/Pass Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate	-
Other Documents/Certificates (If Required)
Constitutional Reservation Claim	Caste Certificate
Caste Validity Certificate (CVC)	Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (For VJ/DT (V), NT (C), NT (D), NT (M), SBC & OBC)
Specified Reservation Claim	Defence Category Claim
Person With Disability Claim (PH)	MKB Claim (Maharashtra-Karnataka Disputed Border Area)
HA Claim (Hilly Area)	Sports
Hyderabad/Goa Liberation	Freedom Fighter
National Cadet Corps	-

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MHT CET Counselling Process 2025

The MHT CET counselling process begins only after the conclusion of the online application process for CAP. The candidates must register for CAP through the specified official website to be eligible for the MHT CET counselling process. The detailed counselling process for MHT CET can be checked below -

MHT CET Counselling Process

Online Document Verification	The document verification will be conducted online for the academic session 2025-26, and the candidates will have to successfully upload the documents before the last date of CAP registration shall be included in the verification process The candidates will receive an SMS after the successful verification of documents The candidates are not required to visit the Helpline Centre for document verification
Display of MHT CET Provisional Merit List	After verifying the application form of candidates, the exam authority will release the MHT CET 2025 provisional merit of candidates. Candidates who feature in the provisional merit list are eligible to participate in the subsequent rounds of the MHT CET counselling process. If the candidates have any discrepancy with the provisional merit list, they can raise an objection with the concerned authority. The provisional merit list of MHT CET 2025 is purely based on the rank secured by the candidates in the entrance exam.
Display of MHT CET Final Merit List 2025	After verifying the objections on the provisional merit list, the exam authority will release a final merit list for MHT CET 2025 CAP.
Display of Category-Wise Seats	Once the final merit list of MHT CET 2025 is released, the category wise seats or seat matrix is released for CAP rounds.
Filling Online Option Form	After checking the seats available for the respective CAP round, the candidates must submit the online choice form or online option form. The candidates need to login on the official website to fill the online option form.
How Many Options Can a Candidate Choose in the Options Form?	Each participant of the CAP is allowed to choose 300 choices of Institutes and Choices. The candidates must give the priority number or reference number of each institute and course opted by them in the online choice entry form. After confirming the options in the online entry form, the candidates will not be allowed to make changes.
Display of Provisional Allotment	Candidates who have been allocated a seat as per the first option will have to accept the seat allotment and pay the admission fee. Candidates who have not been allocated a seat as per the first option can participate in subsequent rounds by choosing 'Not Freeze'. These candidates can either self-freeze the already allocated seat or reject the same.
Reporting to Institute	Finally, the candidates must download the seat allotment letter and report to the institute within the specified date.

Note: The exam authority will conduct the CAP Round II and CAP Round III depending on the vacant seats available.

Division of MHT CET Seats 2025

The State Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra) has divided the seats available in various courses into different categories. Candidates aspiring for specific category seats can check the rules and applicability of the category below -

Category	Applicability	Where to Apply?
Category - A	Maharashtra State Candidature Seats All India Candidature Seats Supernumerary Seats for J & K Migrant Candidature Minority Quota Seats	Candidates who fall under this category must register for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by State Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra).
Category - B	Institutional Quota Seats/ Management Quota Supernumerary Seats for OCI/ PIO	Candidates aspiring for admission under this category must appear for the certificate verification process conducted by the competent authority. Once the above process is done, the candidates can apply to the institutes directly.

What is Maharashtra State Candidature?

Maharashtra State Candidature is specifically applicable to students who have passed the qualifying exam in a specific university jurisdiction or area. The candidates can check the list of regions that fall under the jurisdiction of various universities in Maharashtra below.

MHT CET 2025 Jurisdiction of Universities, Name of Districts

Check the MHT CET 2025 Jurisdiction of Universities along with the names of districts in the table below:

Name of the University	Districts that Fall Under the Jurisdiction of University
Gondwana University	Chandarpur Ghadchiroli
RTMNU	Wardha Nagpur Gondia Bhandara
Amravati University	Yavatmal Washim Buldana Amravati Akola
Solapur University	Solapur
Shivaji University	Satara Sangli Kolhapur
SPPU	Pune Nashik Ahmednagar
North Maharashtra University	Nandurbar Jalgaon Dhule
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University	Applicable for all districts in Maharashtra
SNDT Women’s University	Applicable for all districts in Maharashtra
Mumbai University	Thane Sindhudurg Palghar Raigad Ratnagiri Mumbai
Marathwada University	Parbhani Nanded Latur Hingoli
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	Osmanabad Jalna Beed Aurangabad

Note: Maharashtra Candidature category students may view the list of engineering/ pharmacy colleges located in the districts that fall under the jurisdiction of a specific university during the choice filling process.

Applicability of Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)

The conducting body reserves 5% of seats available in the engineering/pharmacy programmes offered by different institutes under the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TWFS). The TFWS is relevant specifically for those colleges where 30% of the seats get filled via the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The tuition fee is specifically the only waiver under this scheme. Candidates coming under the Maharashtra Candidature category are eligible to apply for admission across engineering and pharmacy programmes under TFWS. Candidates qualifying MHT CET 2025 should keep in mind that his/her parent’s family income must not be more than Rs. 6,00,000 per annum for them to be eligible for the scheme.

MHT CET Seat Reservation Policy 2025

Candidates residing in the state of Maharashtra are only eligible for reservation via the MHT CET counselling process 2025. The seats available for the engineering/pharmacy programmes across the different institutes of the state are filled according to the reservation policy of the Maharashtra government. The seat reservation is only relevant for the MHT CET 2025 Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The division of seats as per the different categories has been mentioned below.

Name of the Category	Percentage of Seats Reserved
OBC	19%
NT-D	2%
NT-C	3.5%
NT-B	2.5%
NT-A/ VJ	3%
ST	7%
SC	13%

How to Apply for MHT CET Counselling 2025?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is in charge of conducting the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for granting admission to eligible candidates. The conducting body releases the online application form for candidates with a valid MHT CET 2025 score. Candidates will have to fill up the application form of MHT CET counselling 2025 from the official website. While applying for the MHT CET counselling 2025, candidates will have to upload the scanned copies for the required documents.

MHT CET CAP Registration Fee 2025

Candidates are required to pay a registration fee to participate in the MHT CET counselling process 2025. The registration fee for participating in the Centralised Admission Process of MHT CET 2025 can be found below -

Name of the Course	Registration Fee for JEE Main Applicants (All India Quota and Institutional-Level Quota)	Registration Fee for MHT CET Qualified Candidates
B.Tech	Rs. 800	Rs. 600
B.Arch	Rs. 800	Rs. 600
B.Tech (Lateral Entry)	Rs. 800	Rs. 600
B.Pharma (Lateral Entry)	Rs. 800	Rs. 600

MHT CET Seat Allotment 2025

The MHT CET Seat Allotment 2025 will be released after every round of MHT CET counselling 2025. The counselling process of MHT CET takes place online across three rounds via a Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates will be able to check the MHT CET seat allotment result 2025 using the MHT CET 2025 application ID and password. Candidates who are allotted seats will be required to download their MHT CET 2025 Seat Allotment letter and report to the allotted institute for the further admission process.

MHT CET Merit List 2025

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release the MHT CET 2024 merit list on its official website along with the MHT CET 2024 result. Primarily, the provisional merit list of MHT CET 2024 will be released for raising objections. The final merit list of MHT CET 2024 will be released after taking into consideration the objections raised by the candidates. The seat allotment of MHT CET is done based upon the rank secured by the candidates as per the MHT CET merit list.

MHT CET Web Options 2025

The MHT CET choice filling process is conducted after the closure of the MHT CET counselling registration. Candidates are required to submit their college and course preferences in a sequential order. Candidates are advised to be carefully while undertaking the MHT CET choice filling 2025 as they’ll be allotted seats on the basis of the MHT CET choice filling process 2025.

List of Courses for MHT CET Counselling 2025

MHT CET counselling process is conducted for admission in multiple courses. The seat allotment is completely based on the eligibility criteria of the candidates, their stream in Class 12 (PCB/ PCM), domicile rules etc. The list of courses for which MHT CET 2025 counselling is conducted can be checked below -

B.Tech/ B.E
B.Tech (Lateral Entry)/ B.E
Pharm.D
B.Pharma
B.Pharma (Lateral Entry)
B.Arch

MHT CET Counselling Process 2025: Documents Required

Candidates will require several documents for the MHT CET Counselling 2025. Check the list of documents that will be required for the counselling below:

Date of Birth Proof
Marksheet of Class 12th
MHT CET Admit Card 2025
Government-issued photo Identity Proof
Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
Receipt of Fee Payment
Caste/Domicile/EWS certificate (if required)
Passport Sized Photographs

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FAQs about MHT-CET Counselling Process

What is the MHT CET Registration Fee for MHT CET Qualifiers

The registration fee for MHT CET counselling for MHT CET qualifiers is INR 600 for all candidates.

What is the MHT CET Registration Fee for JEE Main Applicants?

The registration fee for MHT CET counselling for JEE Main qualifiers is INR 800 for all candidates.

Will I have to pay a fee for MHT CET counselling?

Yes, the candidates will have to pay a registration fee for the MHT CET counselling.

What documents are required for the MHT CET counselling process?

The documents which are required for MHT CET counselling process are 10th and 12th mark sheet, MHT CET admit card, MHT CET Rank card, Caste Certificate (If Applicable), Domicile Certificate and Character Certificate.

Can one choose their college preference for MHT CET counselling?

Yes, the candidates can choose their college preference for the MHT CET counselling through the official website after the result is declared.

What are the different steps included in MHT CET counselling?

The steps which are included in the MHT CET counselling are Document Verification, Display of Provisional Merit List, Display of final Merit List, Display of Category-Wise Seats, Filling online CAP form, choice filling, provisional allotment & reporting.

How are seats allocated for MHT CET?

The seats for MHT CET will be allocated on the basis of eligibility criteria of the candidates, their stream in Class 12 (PCB/ PCM), domicile rules etc.

MHT CET counselling will be conducted in which mode?

MHT CET counselling will be conducted in the offline mode.

Who conducts MHT CET counselling?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra is responsible for conducting the counselling process for MHT CET.

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