MHT CET 2025 Counselling Registration Begins: Your Guide to Maharashtra Engineering Admissions
Maharashtra Engineering Admissions for the Academic Year 2025-26 have officially begun with the MHT CET 2025 Counselling registration for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). Engineering Aspirants must register online by July 8, 2025, and complete document verification by July 9, 2025. This crucial phase for B.E./B.Tech admissions requires careful attention to key dates and a comprehensive list of required documents. Stay updated with fe2025.mahacet.org to secure your seat in top engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
For lakhs of Engineering Aspirants in Maharashtra and across India, the path to Higher Education in top engineering colleges has officially opened. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has commenced the online registration process for MHT CET 2025 Counselling, marking the beginning of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for B.E./B.Tech admissions for the Academic Year 2025-26. This vital phase requires candidates to act promptly, as the last date to register for MHT CET CAP 2025 is July 8, 2025, and the document verification window closes on July 9, 2025.
The MHT CET 2025 Counselling process is the gateway for admission into various government, government-aided, university-managed, and unaided engineering colleges across Maharashtra. Eligibility is primarily based on MHT CET 2025 scores, though JEE Main 2025 scores are also considered for All India Quota seats. Every Engineering Aspirant must diligently follow the prescribed procedures, including online registration, meticulous document verification, and strategic choice filling, to secure their desired engineering seats.
MHT CET CAP 2025: Registration and Key Dates
The MHT CET CAP 2025 is structured to ensure a fair and transparent admissions process. Engineering Aspirants must strictly adhere to the following key dates to participate effectively:
Online Registration of Application and Document Upload: Started on June 28, 2025.
Last Date to Fill MHT CET 2025 Counselling Registration Form: July 8, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM).
Document Verification and Application Confirmation (E-Scrutiny / Physical Scrutiny): June 30, 2025, to July 9, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM).
Display of Provisional Merit List for Maharashtra State/All India/J&K & Ladakh Migrant Candidates: July 12, 2025.
Submission of Grievances against Provisional Merit List (if any): July 13 to July 15, 2025.
Display of Final Merit List: July 17, 2025.
Following the release of the Final Merit List, the MHT CET Cell will publish the detailed schedule for CAP Round-I, including online submission and confirmation of option forms (choice filling), provisional seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institutes. These dates for choice filling and seat allotment are tentatively expected in August 2025. The entire counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds, typically three CAP rounds, followed by institutional-level admissions if seats remain vacant.
Essential Documents for MHT CET Counselling 2025
Successful document verification is a non-negotiable step in the MHT CET 2025 Counselling. Engineering Aspirants must ensure they have all required documents in original, along with self-attested photocopies, for online upload and potential physical verification:
- MHT CET 2025 Admit Card: The admit card used for the entrance examination.
- MHT CET 2025 Score Card/Rank Card: The official result document showing your percentile score.
- JEE Main 2025 Scorecard (if applicable): For candidates applying under the All India Quota.
- Class 10th (SSC) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate: For Date of Birth verification and academic records.
- Class 12th (HSC) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate: Essential for confirming eligibility criteria, including aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Domicile Certificate: Mandatory for Maharashtra State candidates, proving residency.
- Nationality Certificate/Birth Certificate/Passport: Proof of Indian Nationality.
- School Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate): From the last attended institution.
- Migration Certificate: Required for candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from a board other than the Maharashtra State Board.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable): For SC, ST, OBC, VJ(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D) categories, issued by competent authority.
- Caste Validity Certificate (if applicable): For reserved categories (ST candidates need Tribe Validity Certificate).
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable): For OBC, VJ(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D) categories, valid up to March 31, 2026.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate (if applicable): Issued by competent authority.
- PwD Certificate (if applicable): For Persons with Disability, issued by a designated medical board.
- Defense Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Gap Certificate (if applicable): An affidavit explaining any academic gap.
- Income Certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized Photographs: Recent ones, matching those used in the application form.
- Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport: Valid Photo ID proof.
Candidates have the option for E-Scrutiny (online verification), where they upload scanned documents, or Physical Scrutiny at designated Facilitation Centres (FCs). It is paramount to ensure all documents are clear, correct, and uploaded as per specified formats and sizes.
Understanding the MHT CET Counselling Process
The MHT CET Counselling is a multi-stage admissions process designed to simplify seat allotment for thousands of Engineering Aspirants. Here's a brief overview:
Registration & Document Upload: As detailed above, the initial step involves creating an online application and uploading required documents.
Document Verification: Documents are verified either through E-Scrutiny or by visiting a Facilitation Centre. Upon successful verification, candidates receive an acknowledgment.
Merit List Publication: Provisional and then Final Merit Lists are released based on MHT CET or JEE Main scores and verified details. This list determines the candidate's rank for seat allotment.
Option Entry (Choice Filling): Qualified candidates log in to fill their preferences for engineering colleges and courses. This is a crucial step, as seat allotment heavily depends on the order of preferences. Candidates can typically fill hundreds of choices.
CAP Rounds (Seat Allotment): Seats are allotted in multiple rounds based on merit, choices, category, and seat availability. Candidates can choose to 'Freeze' (accept the allotted seat), 'Float' (accept but wish for an upgrade in subsequent rounds), or 'Slide' (accept but wish for an upgrade in a different branch within the same institute).
Reporting to Allotted Institute: Candidates who accept their allotted seat must report to the respective engineering college within the stipulated timeframe, pay the fees, and complete all admission formalities.
The MHT CET Cell will provide detailed instructions for each stage on its official website. Engineering Aspirants are strongly advised to regularly check fe2025.mahacet.org for Latest Updates and detailed circulars regarding the counselling schedule and specific instructions for each round. For further insights into engineering courses, career pathways, and Higher Education opportunities, Only Education's Engineering section can provide valuable resources. Prepare meticulously and approach this admissions process with confidence to secure your future in engineering.