Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026? - Candiates had to use the DigiLocker during the MHT CET 2026 registration. The APAAR ID/ABC ID and an Aadhaar card had to be linked to DigiLocker. However, the authority allowed candidates to apply for the exam without Adhaar or APAAR authentication at a later stage of MHT CET 2026 registration. If Aadhar & APAAR ID verification is not being completed, candidates were able to proceed without the verification. The step was crucial when applying for the MHT CET 2026. For further details, check the article below to know how to register for DigiLocker, how to get ABC ID from DigiLocker and how to add Aadhaar to DigiLocker, among other queries.
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Candidates are advised to create an MHT CET DigiLocker login before registering for the test. No applicant will be allowed to bypass this step. For further information, MHT CET aspirants can check this page.
Yes, candidates needed to have registered with the DigiLocker for the Maharashtra CET 2026 registration. Without uploading documents through Digilocker, aspirants were not able to proceed with MHT CET registration 2026. A pop-up in the Maharashtra CET 2026 exam portal asked permission to fetch the Adhaar and APAAR ID-related documents from DigiLocker. Candidates can do the MHT CET DigiLocker login with Aadhaar or mobile number. The authority provided the option to slip this at a later stage.
Go to the DigiLocker website, digilocker.gov.in.
Click on the ‘Login/Register’ tab in the top right corner.
Now, candidates can either do the DigiLocker login with Aadhaar number or Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
An OTP will be sent to the mobile.
Candidates will be asked to create a 6-digit OTP for future sign-ins.
The registration is complete.
APAAR ID or ABC ID are the same type of identifier of Indian students. Candidates can often use them interchangeably. It is a unique 12-digit number given to students across India. Candidates wondering how to create an APAAR ID for MHT CET 2026 registration should know that it is a very simple process. It will hardly take 5 minutes. APAAR ID is compulsory for MHT CET. The process to get ABC ID from DigiLocker is very simple. Follow the steps given below.
Go to the DigiLocker website, digilocker.gov.in.
Log in using Aadhaar or mobile number.
Go to the ‘Search Documents’ panel.
Type Academic Bank of Credits or ABC or APAAR on the search tab and click it.
Now, provide the basic information and class 10th details.
The Apaar ID or ABC ID has been generated.
Download the document for future reference.
The Adhaar is added to the DigiLocker by default after registration. As soon as candidates are registered and have a DigiLocker account, their Aadhaar card is automatically added to the list of documents within the portal. Therefore, candidates do not have to do anything. The Aadhaar will be visible in the ‘Issued Documents’ section.
Yes, it is mandatory for candidates to provide their Aadhaar and APAAR ID for MHT CET application 2026. Moreover, candidates need to upload the documents using the DigiLocker account for MHT CET. Without giving access to the APAAR and Aadhaar documents in Digilocker, aspirants will not be able to proceed with the registration for Maharashtra CET 2026.
In case the Aadhar/APAAR ID are not being verified through Digilocker, the State cell, Maharashtra, has provided the MHT CET 2026 candidates the option to proceed with the registration without verification. However, in such a case there is a high chance that candidates will be required to verify their Aadhar/APAAR ID even after the registration is concluded. However, in case the verification is being completed, candidates must choose to fill in the MHT CET 2026 application form by verifying the required documents through the Digilocker app.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, Apaar ID is compulsory for MHT CET registration.
Yes, DigiLocker is mandatory for MHT CET registration 2026. Candidates will have to first give access to the Adhaar and APAAR document to proceed with the registration.
Candidates had to register for MHT CET using a DigiLocker account. However, this is a one time process. So, DigiLocker is not required for further MHT CET login.
MHT CET applicants will require ABC ID or APAAR ID for registration. Candidates have to login to the DigiLocker account, fetch the Academic Bank of Credits document from search panel and provide asked details to get ABC ID from DigiLocker.
No, it is compulsory to have a Digilocker account to apply for all the CETs 2026 of Maharashtra.
All applicants must have APAAR ID to be able to register for MHT CET 2026 or any other MAHA CET exams in 2026.
On Question asked by student community
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MHT-CET is a computer based test conducted only at allotted exam centers, not from home or personal PCs, Students from outside Maharashtra can appear for the exam at selected centres during application. Non-Maharashtra candidates usually can't claim state quota seats through CAP and often use JEE Main scores instead.
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The official website for MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is:
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As per the MHT CET syllabus 2024 with weightage PCM and PCB prescribed by the Maharashtra CET Cell, 20 percent weightage is given to the Class 11 topics and the remaining 80 percent to the Class 12 topics of the Maharashtra board.
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