MHT CET 2026: Registrations without Aadhaar and APAAR ID Open at cetcell.mahacet.org

Laavanya Negi
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026, 13:34 IST

MHT CET 2026 registration is now open without Aadhaar or APAAR ID due to technical issues with authentication. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra started the registration on the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who successfully registered with Aadhaar/APAAR can continue with their existing process.

MHT CET 2026 registration is open without Aadhaar or APAAR due to technical issues.
MHT CET 2026 registration is open without Aadhaar or APAAR due to technical issues.

Key Points

  • MHT CET 2026 registration is open without Aadhaar or APAAR due to technical issues.
  • The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, started the registration on cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Candidates who registered with Aadhaar and APAAR can continue their existing process.

MHT CET 2026: The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has allowed candidates to register for MHT CET 2026 without Aadhaar card ID and APAAR ID. The MHT CET 2026 registration without Aadhaar and APAAR will begin today, February 13, 2026. Interested candidates can register online on the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.

The relaxation has been introduced because candidates were facing technical issues with Aadhaar and APAAR authentication during the CET 2026 registration process. However, candidates who were able to complete the CET registration using Aadhaar and APAAR authentication can continue to follow the usual registration process. 

The official notice reads, “Aadhaar authentication continues to be the preferred mode of verification for CET 2026 registration. Candidates who are unable to complete Aadhaar and APAAR authentication due to technical or other genuine issues may proceed with filling and submitting the application form on the CET 2026 registration portal without Aadhaar and APAAR authentication.”

Official Notice - Important Public Notice: Aadhaar Authentication for CET 2026 Registration

How to register for MHT CET 2026?

Candidates will need to follow the mentioned steps to register for MHT CET 2026: 

  1. Visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org
  2. Click on the MHT CET 2026 registration link 
  3. In the registration page, enter your details to create an account 
  4. Now login and fill the application form
  5. Pay the online application fee and submit
  6. Download the confirmation page for further use

MHT CET 2026 Exam Details 

The MHT CET registration will close on February 20, 2026. Check the MHT CET 2026 exam details here: 

Attempt

Dates

Shift 1 Timing

Shift 2 Timing

First Attempt

April 11 to April 26, 2026

9 am to 12 noon

2 pm to 5 pm

Second Attempt

May 10 to 17, 2026

9 am to 12 noon

2 pm to 5 pm

Laavanya Negi
Laavanya Negi

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Laavanya Negi is a content writer at Jagran Josh, writing for Education News. She is a multimedia professional with writing experience of over 1 year. She covers international, national, and regional education news. Previously, she has worked at Hindustan Times Media and India Today. She writes informative, timely, and rich content that engages the audience and achieves positive results. Her expertise lies in news writing and creative writing. She can be reached at laavanya.negi@jagrannewmedia.com.

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