Students who have passed or are currently appearing in Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognised board are eligible to apply for MHT-CET 2026. This makes it accessible for both fresh pass-out students and those completing their final school exams in the same year.
For engineering courses (B.E./B.Tech), candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12th. These subjects are essential because the exam questions are based on these core areas.
For pharmacy courses (B.Pharm/Pharm.D), students must have Physics and Chemistry, along with Biology or Mathematics (PCB or PCM). This gives flexibility to students depending on their academic background and career interests.
Candidates must also meet the minimum marks requirement, which is generally 45% for the General category and 40% for the reserved categories. Students appearing for their Class 12 exams can also apply, but they must fulfil the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
An important point is that both Maharashtra and outside-state students can apply for MHT-CET 2026. However, students from Maharashtra may get preference under the state quota during the admission process. Even so, students from other states still have good chances to secure admission based on their performance.