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    MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026: Documents, Last Date & CAP Rules
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    MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026: Documents, Last Date & CAP Rules

    RanjeetaUpdated on 16 Jun 2026, 06:13 PM IST

    MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026: The State Common Entrance Test Cell has issued certain rules regarding the submission of caste validity certificates for MHT CET admission under caste reservation at cetcell.mahacet.org. The Caste Validity Certificate (CVC) is mandatory to claim reservation benefits for engineering admissions in Maharashtra. Candidates are likely to submit the MHT CET 2026 caste validity certificate before the last date of CAP Round 2 confirmation. If a candidate fails to upload the required documents while filling out the CAP application, their application will not be eligible for the MHT CET merit lists or seat allocation. Further he MHT CET 2026 counselling process is expected to start in the last week of June 2026.

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    1. MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026: CAP checklist
    2. Who needs MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026?
    3. List of documents required for MHT CET Counselling 2026
    4. MHT CET 2026 Counselling Process
    MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026: Documents, Last Date & CAP Rules
    MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026: Documents, Last Date & CAP Rules

    The MHT CET counselling process will include registration, fee payment, document verification, allotment and admission. The seat acceptance fees have been increased from 1000 to 2000. Those who qualify for the MHT CET exam will be eligible for the counselling process. Read the article for more details on MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026.

    MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026: CAP checklist

    As per the MHT CET official brochure, there are few pointers regarding caste validity certificate that candidates should follow while participating in the CAP counselling rounds.

    • Candidates planning to apply under reserved-category candidates must fill in their category correctly in the CAP 2026 application form.

    • For Maharashtra State reserved categories students must keep the Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, or EWS Certificate ready during the CAP process.

    • These documents will be required while filling up the CAP application form to be considered under the reserved category.

    • If the required documents are missing or incorrect, the application can be rejected or the candidate may lose category benefit.

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    Here are the list of categories that requires Caste Validity Certificate

    • SC (Scheduled Castes)

    • ST (Scheduled Tribes)

    • OBC/SEBC

    • NT (Nomadic Tribes: NT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D)

    • VJ (Vimukta Jati)

    • SBC (Special Backward Class)

    • EWS

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    Who needs MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026?

    • MHT CET 2026 caste validity certificate is required for candidates who belong from caste-based reserved categories such as SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT, OBC, SBC, and SEBC.

    • Candidates belonging to these categories planning to utilise the reservation facility ,must keep their caste validity document ready if their category claim requires it.

    • If such a candidate fails to submit the required category proof, their admission will be conducted under the Open category.

    • Submission of documents should not be treated as part of the eligibility and verification process, not just a formality.

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    List of documents required for MHT CET Counselling 2026

    • Print out of MHT CET 2026 counselling registration form.

    • Print out of the MHT CET results 2026.

    • MHT CET Admit Card 2026.

    • Passing Certificate and Mark Sheet of class X & XII.

    • JEE Main mark sheet.

    • Domicile Certificate (for candidates belonging to Maharashtra).

    • Caste Certificate (if applicable).

    • Eligibility Certificate for Economically Weaker Section (If applicable).

    • Character Certificate.

    • Migration Certificate.

    • School Leaving Certificate.

    • Domicile Certificate (if applicable).

    MHT CET 2026 Counselling Process

    Here is the step wise CAP counselling process for admission via the MHT CET exam 2026.

    Candidates can check the step-by-step procedure for MHT CET 2026 counselling.

    • First complete the MHT CET 2026 Counselling registration

    • Next step is submitting qualification details

    • After that candidates must uploading of documents

    • Payment of application fee

    • They must take a printout of Counselling Registration Form

    • Candidates will be required to report at their designated FC for the verification of the documents.

    • Next they will have to do MHT CET Choice filling by choosing the names of colleges and courses in the order of their preference.

    • Finally, the authorities published the provisional and final merit list of MHT CET 2026.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is it mandatory to submit MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026?
    A:

    Yes, it is mandatory to submit the MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026. 

    Q: When should students submit the MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026?
    A:

    Students must submit the MHT CET Caste Validity Certificate 2026 during the CAO registration. 

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    Hello,

    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.

    HEY THERE!!!
    The official website for MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is:

    • https://cetcell.mahacet.org
    • All official information about MHT CET 2025 is available here, including application forms, admit cards, answer keys, results, and counseling information.


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