Maharashtra's global education blueprint combines a single-window International admission portal at fn.mahacet.org, a 15% supernumerary quota for international candidates, and 6,000+ accredited colleges across Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. The State CET Cell governs eligibility and document verification end-to-end, giving NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, and Foreign National students one regulated pathway.
Maharashtra's Global Education Blueprint outlines the state's strategy to become the leading destination for international higher education. The framework targets students from South Asia, the Gulf, and East Africa through a centralized admission system at fn.mahacet.org, eliminating agents and middlemen across Foreign National, NRI, OCI/PIO, and CIWGC categories.
Next Steps
To follow the live admission calendar and see how Maharashtra's international framework applies to your category, explore the fn.mahacet.org portal, and run the category-check workflow to understand the exact admission pathway for Foreign National, NRI, OCI, PIO, or CIWGC applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this blueprint for?
International students applying to Maharashtra under the Foreign National, NRI, OCI, PIO, or CIWGC categories, and their parents.
Do I still need to take MHT CET or JEE if I follow the international route?
No. Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Hotel Management admissions for International applicants are merit-based. Medical needs NEET, Architecture needs NATA.
What is the 15% Supernumerary Quota?
These are additional seats reserved for International applicants. They do not compete with the seats available for domestic students.
Where do I start the actual application?
Begin at fn.mahacet.org. Run the category-check workflow first to see which applicant category and document set apply to you.