- Your application pauses at the verification stage if the NRI/CIWGC Certificate is missing from your submission.
- Only an official certificate issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate is accepted. Self-declarations cannot replace it.
- Upload the certificate to the portal immediately once received — processing resumes as soon as verification passes.
AI-Generated Summary
If your MH-CET International Admissions application is on hold, it is almost always because the mandatory NRI or CIWGC Certificate has not yet been uploaded. Only certificates issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence are accepted — a self-declaration is not a valid substitute. Contact the nearest Indian diplomatic mission, submit the required parental employment and residence proofs, and upload the certificate issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate to the portal. Verification resumes immediately after a successful document check, so acting quickly protects your admission timeline.
If your MH-CET International Admissions application status shows "on hold"
because of a missing CIWGC or NRI Certificate, your application has simply paused at the document
verification stage. This article explains why the portal flags this, and how to resolve it quickly so
your application can resume processing.
Why is the Application on Hold?
The NRI Certificate is a mandatory
document for NRI and CIWGC candidates. Without it, your application cannot move to the
verification stage, and seat allotment cannot proceed.
How to Resolve This
- Contact the Indian Embassy or Consulate: Approach the nearest Indian diplomatic
mission in your country of residence to obtain the NRI Certificate.
- Submit the required documents: Provide the parent's or Legal Guardian's
employment proof, residence proof, and passport copies as requested by the embassy.
- Upload to the portal: Once you receive the certificate from the Indian Embassy or Consulate, upload it to
your MH-CET application dashboard immediately.
- Await verification: After upload, the CET Cell will re-verify your documents and
move your application out of the hold state.
Find Your Nearest Embassy
Use our step-by-step guide to locate the Indian Embassy or Consulate responsible for issuing your
certificate, and to understand the documents and processing time involved.
You can also check the current verification queue and helpdesk hours directly on the
fn.mahacet.org
portal, and follow the category confirmation workflow at
category-check
to confirm whether your profile requires NRI, CIWGC, or FN documentation.
Read the full embassy locator guide →
Important Notes
- Embassy processing times vary by country — plan your request well ahead of admission
deadlines.
- Ensure the certificate is properly issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate.
- Self-declarations or letters from a relative (uncle, aunt, grandparent) cannot replace the official
NRI Certificate.
- Only Parents (Father or Mother) or a court-appointed Legal Guardian under the Guardians and
Wards Act, 1890 can apply on the student's behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my application say "on hold"?
The most common reason is that your NRI or CIWGC Certificate has not yet been uploaded or has been rejected during verification. Upload the correct certificate issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate to move your application forward.
Can I submit a self-declaration instead of the NRI Certificate?
No. Only a certificate issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence is accepted. A self-declaration or letter from a local solicitor is not a valid replacement.
How long does verification take after I upload the certificate?
Verification typically completes within the CET Cell's standard processing window. Keep checking your application dashboard — the hold status lifts automatically once your document passes the review.
Who can apply on behalf of the student if parents are unavailable?
Only a Legal Guardian with a Court Guardianship Certificate issued by an Indian Court under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 can apply. Uncles, grandparents, or other relatives are not accepted.
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