Maharashtra CET Begins Registration for Agriculture and Biotechnology Admissions 2026

Published: Monday, July 13, 2026, 10:01 [IST]

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has commenced the online registration process for Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, and allied undergraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, until July 25, 2026.

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The admission process covers a wide range of professional agriculture-related courses offered by agricultural universities and affiliated colleges across Maharashtra. Candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria carefully and complete the application process before the deadline.

Maharashtra Agriculture Admissions 2026 Registration Starts

The CET Cell is conducting admissions for several undergraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences through a centralized admission process. These programmes are offered under nine faculties across four agricultural universities in Maharashtra.

According to the official notification, 17,586 seats are available for first-year admissions across 195 agriculture colleges in the state.

Courses Offered

Candidates can apply for several undergraduate programmes, including:

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc)
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Business Management
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
B.Tech Food Technology
Other agriculture and allied science programmes

Each programme has specific eligibility requirements that applicants must satisfy before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria vary depending on the programme selected.

For B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, candidates must fulfil the prescribed entrance examination requirements specified by the CET Cell.

For other agriculture-related degree programmes, admission may be granted based on valid scores in one of the following entrance examinations:

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)

The applicable entrance examination depends on the eligibility conditions of the respective programme.

The CET Cell has also informed candidates that NEET 2026 results are yet to be announced, and admissions based on NEET scores will proceed after the declaration of results.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while registering:

Class 10 Certificate
Class 12 Mark Sheet
MHT CET/JEE/NEET Scorecard (where applicable)
Passport-size Photograph
Signature
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate
Valid Identity Proof
Other supporting documents specified in the admission brochure

How to Apply

Candidates can complete the registration by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell admission portal.

2. Register using the required credentials.

3. Fill in personal, academic, and entrance examination details.

4. Select the preferred course and institution choices.

5. Upload the required documents.

6. Verify all entered information.

7. Submit the application form.

8. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Admission Process

The admission process will include:

Online registration
Verification of documents
Preparation of merit lists
Publication of counselling schedule
Seat allotment
Admission confirmation through fee payment and document verification

Candidates must regularly visit the official website for counselling updates and merit list announcements.

Conclusion

The launch of the Maharashtra CET Agriculture and Biotechnology Admissions 2026 registration process provides aspiring students with an opportunity to secure admission to agriculture and allied science programmes across the state's leading agricultural universities. Interested candidates should complete their applications before July 25, 2026, ensure they meet the eligibility requirements, and stay updated with the official counselling schedule, merit lists, and seat allotment notifications issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell.