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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell) is a government body responsible for conducting entrance examinations for admission to various professional courses across Maharashtra. It operates under the Maharashtra Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions and Fees) Act, 2015.

The CET Cell ensures a transparent and merit-based admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate professional programmes in the state. It manages entrance examinations, publishes results, and conducts the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for seat allotment.

Programmes Offered

The CET Cell conducts entrance examinations for a wide range of professional courses, including:

Undergraduate Programmes

  • Engineering & Technology (B.E./B.Tech) – through MHT-CET
  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
  • Agriculture-related courses
  • Law (LLB 3-year and Integrated 5-year LLB)
  • Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT)
  • BBA, BMS, BCA and allied professional courses
  • Fine Arts and other specialized programmes

Postgraduate Programmes

  • MBA / MMS
  • MCA
  • M.Tech
  • M.Pharm
  • MHMCT
  • Other professional postgraduate programmes as notified annually

The list of examinations and courses may vary each academic year as per official notifications.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements differ depending on the course and examination. However, general guidelines include:

  • Nationality: Indian citizens (specific domicile conditions may apply for certain quotas).
  • Educational Qualification:
    • For Engineering: Completion of Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Technical subjects.
    • For Pharmacy and Agriculture: Relevant science subjects at the higher secondary level.
    • For Postgraduate Courses: A relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
  • Minimum Marks: Minimum qualifying marks in the relevant examination as prescribed in the official brochure.
  • Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination may also apply, subject to fulfilling eligibility at the time of admission.

Applicants are advised to refer to the specific information brochure of the respective CET for detailed eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra:
    Official Website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
  2. Select the relevant CET examination for the desired academic year.
  3. Complete the online registration process by creating a login ID.
  4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, academic, and contact details.
  5. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and applicable certificates.
  6. Pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment modes.
  7. Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

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