The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, officially closed the online registration and fee payment window for the MH Nursing CET 2026 on March 25, 2026. This deadline follows a series of extensions provided by the authority to accommodate students who faced technical difficulties or required more time to generate their mandatory APAAR ID through DigiLocker. With the application portal now disabled, the focus shifts to the national-level preparation for the entrance exam, which serves as the gateway for admissions to B.Sc Nursing, ANM, and GNM courses across the state for the 2026-27 academic session.
According to the latest data from the CET Cell, thousands of aspirants have successfully submitted their forms through the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org. The authority has emphasized that no further extensions are expected, as the examination machinery is moving toward the generation of hall tickets and the finalization of testing centers across various districts in Maharashtra.
MH Nursing CET 2026: Revised Examination Schedule
Following the conclusion of the registration phase, the State CET Cell has confirmed the dates for the computer-based test. The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts to manage the high volume of applicants.
| Event | Date / Tentative Timeline |
| Online Registration Closed | March 25, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | March 25, 2026 |
| Release of Admit Cards | Third Week of April 2026 |
| MH Nursing CET 2026 Exam Date | May 6 & 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Third Week of May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
Mandatory APAAR ID and Document Verification
A significant update for the 2026 admission cycle was the requirement of the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID. This digital identity, linked to the candidate's academic records via DigiLocker, was made mandatory for registration this year. Candidates who have successfully registered must ensure that their profile details match their official documents, as this ID will be used throughout the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds starting in July.
Registered candidates should now verify that they have saved a copy of their:
- Final submitted application form.
- Fee payment confirmation receipt.
- Valid Government ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc.) as uploaded during registration.
Preparation for the May Entrance Exam
The MH Nursing CET 2026 will be a 90-minute online examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The paper covers five key sections: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude, with each section carrying 20 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers, encouraging students to attempt the full paper. Candidates are advised to focus their revision on the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 syllabus, which serves as the primary reference for the exam content.
The State CET Cell will release the admit cards approximately 10 days before the exam. Candidates must download these from the official website using their application number and date of birth. The admit card will contain essential details such as the specific exam shift, reporting time, and the exact address of the allocated testing venue.
Conclusion
The closure of the MH Nursing CET 2026 registration window on March 25 marks a critical milestone for nursing aspirants in Maharashtra. As the State CET Cell prepares for the May 6 and 7 examination, candidates should shift their focus from administrative tasks to intensive revision. Regular updates regarding the hall ticket release and exam day instructions will be available on cetcell.mahacet.org. Ensuring all digital and physical documents are in order now will facilitate a smooth transition into the competitive testing phase and the subsequent counseling rounds in June.