Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026? Documents Required & Official Guidelines
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Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026? Documents Required & Official Guidelines

K Guna SahitiUpdated on 10 Jan 2026, 10:22 AM IST

Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026? - This is an upcoming query asked by MHT CET aspirants. The answer is yes, DigiLocker is necessary for MHT CET 2026. Now that the Maharashtra CET 2026 exam portal is active, candidates are facing the issue of DigiLocker registration. Apart from this, candidates must have an APAAR ID/ABC ID and an Aadhaar card added to the DigiLocker for successful MHT CET 2026 registration. The session 1 registration for MHT CET 2026 has commenced on January 10, 2026. The step is 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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Check the chapter-wise physics weightage in MHT CET 2026 is given in the table below.

Topic

Class

Weightage

Units/Chapters

Waves

11

7.6% (19 questions)

Wave Motion, Stationary Waves

Oscillations

11

7.2% (18 questions)

Rotational Motion, Oscillations

Wave Optics

12

7.2% (18 questions)

Electrostatics, Magnetic Effects of Current

Kinetic Theory of Gases

12

7.6% (18 questions)

Thermal Properties of Matter

Electrostatics

12

8.4% (21 questions)

Electrostatics

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This Story also Contains

  1. Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026?
  2. How to Register for DigiLocker?
  3. How to Get ABC ID from DigiLocker?
  4. How to Add Aadhaar in DigiLocker?
  5. Is Adhaar and APAAR ID compulsory for MHT CET 2026?
Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026? Documents Required & Official Guidelines
Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026

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.

Is DigiLocker Necessary for MHT CET 2026?

Yes, candidates need to have registered with the DigiLocker for the Maharashtra CET 2026 registration. Without uploading documents through Digilocker, aspirants will not be able to proceed with MHT CET registration 2026. A pop-up in the Maharshtra CET 2026 exam portal asks 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 has not provided any other alternative. Hence, Digilcker is necessary for MHT CET 2026.

How to Register for DigiLocker?

  • 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.

How to Get ABC ID from DigiLocker?

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.

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How to Add Aadhaar in DigiLocker?

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.

Is Adhaar and APAAR ID compulsory for MHT CET 2026?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Apaar ID compulsory for MHT CET?
A:

Yes, Apaar ID is compulsory for MHT CET registration. 

Q: Is Digilocker mandatory for MHT CET 2026 registration?
A:

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.

Q: Do I need to use the Digilocker for MHT CET login?
A:

Candidates will have 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. 

Q: How to get ABC ID from DigiLocker?
A:

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. 

Q: Can I still apply for Maharashtra CET 2026 without DigiLocker?
A:

No, it is compulsory to have a Digilocker account to apply for all the CETs 2026 of Maharashtra.

Q: What is I don’t have APAAR ID?
A:

All applicants must have APAAR ID to be able to register for MHT CET 2026 or any other MAHA CET exams in 2026. 

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