If you are a Nepali student applying for higher education in Maharashtra, India, you do not need to take MHT CET or JEE Main for Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, or Hotel Management. Admission is based on your 12th grade or +2 board result. Medical courses require NEET with cutoff, and Architecture requires NATA.
Nepal and India share strong cultural and academic ties, and Maharashtra's universities have a long history of welcoming Nepali students through the Foreign National route at fn.mahacet.org.
Why Nepali Students Choose Maharashtra
- No entrance exam for most streams.
- 15% Supernumerary Quota for International applicants (extra seats).
- Cultural and language proximity. Hindi is widely spoken in Maharashtra, which helps many Nepali students settle quickly.
- Connectivity. Direct flights from Kathmandu to Mumbai and Pune, plus land routes via UP and Bihar.
- Dietary comfort. Mumbai and Pune offer broad vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- Safety. Mumbai and Pune are consistently among India's safest major cities.
- Climate. Pune's moderate weather suits students coming from the hills.
- International Student Cells support admissions, FRRO registration, and housing.
- Industry exposure. Mumbai and Pune host Tata, Reliance, Infosys, and India's largest financial, tech, and automotive clusters.
Who Can Apply From Nepal
The student, the student's Parent (Father or Mother), or a Legal Guardian holding a valid Court Guardianship Certificate issued by an Indian Court under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 can file the application. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and siblings are not eligible, even if they are Indian residents or NRIs.
The 3-Step Payment and Verification Process
The admission workflow has three clear stages. Each unlocks the next.
Stage 1. Eligibility Fee
Pay the Eligibility Fee and upload your documents. Virtual verification begins. Once eligibility is confirmed, you can see the Provisional Eligibility Letter in view-only mode. You cannot download it yet.
Stage 2. One-Time Processing Fee
Paid after eligibility is confirmed. This unlocks the download of the Provisional Eligibility Letter, enables Visa or OCI or Country ID uploads, and marks you as eligible for the Merit List and Seat Allotment.
Stage 3. College Fees
Paid online through the portal after seat allotment. This unlocks the Provisional Admission Letter (also called the Provisional Allotment Letter) for download, enables upload of medical and residential proof, and initiates Physical Document Verification.
Important. Physical Document Verification happens only after all three payments are complete, and it happens at the Allocated College, not at any Facilitation Center or separate office. You bring your Original Documents to the college when you report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nepali students need to give MHT CET or JEE?
No. Admission is on 12th grade merit for most programs.
Can my uncle in Delhi apply for me?
No. Only the Parent or an Indian Court-appointed Legal Guardian.
Is NEET required for MBBS?
Yes, with the published cutoff.
Where does physical verification happen?
At the Allocated College, after all three payments.
What documents do I need?
Original Documents only. The category-check workflow lists what applies to your case.