Maharashtra State CET Cell Proposes Hike in MHT-CET Registration Fees

Q: What is changing — will the MHT-CET registration fee increase?

Yes, the Maharashtra State CET Cell has proposed an increase in the MHT-CET registration fee.

Q: How much was the fee earlier, and how much could it become after revision?

The previous registration fee for MHT-CET was as per the last notification, and the proposed revision could increase it. The exact revised amount will be announced officially by the CET Cell.

Q: Why is the CET Cell proposing this fee hike?

The CET Cell is proposing the fee hike to meet administrative costs and align with the current operational expenses of conducting the MHT-CET examination.

Author :

Shilpa Nigam

Last Updated on : 11 Dec 2025 11:34AM

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has suggested that the MHT-CET registration fees should be raised for the academic year 2026-27. The recommendation is presently pending the final decision of the state's Higher and Technical Education Department. For more details, visit the MHT-CET website

Proposed Fee Structure

According to the proposal, the registration fees would be raised to INR 150 to INR 250 with respect to the type of examination.

Category	Group	Current Fee (Approx.)	Expected Revised Fee (2026)
General	PCM / PCB	INR 1,000	INR 1,200 - INR 1,250
Reserved (Maharashtra only)	PCM / PCB	INR 800	INR 1,000 - INR 1,050

Present Charges: Paper and pencil tests range from INR 500 to INR 600; on the other hand, computer-based tests are from INR 800 to INR 1,000.
Rationale: The increase in fees is intended to meet the cost of the 19 entrance examinations held under the CET Cell, which are getting expensive.
Execution: After government approval, the new fees will be applicable when registrations are opened in late December 2025 or January 2026.

Aspirants must cross-check the official MHT-CET website for accurate fee structure and other application information once the application procedure is activated.

FAQ's

What is changing — will the MHT?CET registration fee increase?

Yes — the CET Cell has proposed increasing registration fees by ₹150–₹250 starting from the 2026 admission cycle.

How much was the fee earlier, and how much could it become after revision?

Previously, for pen‑and‑paper mode, fees were roughly ₹500–₹600, and for computer‑based tests (CBT) around ₹800–₹1,000, depending on the course.
After revision, for example, a general‑category student applying for PCM (engineering) might pay around ₹1,200–₹1,250, while reserved‑category may pay around ₹1,000–₹1,050 (for PCB / reserved quotas).

Why is the CET Cell proposing this fee hike?

According to officials, rising operational costs — including administering computer‑based tests, managing exam logistics, manpower, and technology support — have increased. The fee hike is meant to cover those increased expenses.

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