International students applying to Maharashtra colleges through fn.mahacet.org pay a USD 50 eligibility fee plus a one-time USD 1150 processing fee at the application stage. Tuition is paid separately to the allocated college and varies by course: roughly USD 3,000 to 6,000 per year for engineering, USD 15,000 to 25,000 per year for MBBS, and USD 2,000 to 5,000 per year for MBA or pharmacy. All application fees are non-refundable and paid online through the CCAvenue gateway, which supports foreign currency.
Quick Facts
| Eligibility fee | USD 50 (one-time) |
|---|---|
| Processing fee | USD 1150 (one-time) |
| Refundable | No |
| Payment mode | Online only |
| Payment gateway | CCAvenue |
| Foreign currency | Accepted |
| Categories covered | Foreign National, NRI, OCI/PIO, CIWGC, Merchant Navy |
What does the USD 50 eligibility fee cover?
The eligibility fee is a one-time charge that lets the State CET Cell verify your candidate category — Foreign National, NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, or Merchant Navy — and confirm that your documents satisfy Maharashtra admission rules. It is paid before the processing fee and unlocks the rest of the application workflow on the portal. Pay it once and your status is fixed for the cycle.
What does the USD 1150 processing fee cover?
The processing fee covers document scrutiny, centralised college allocation under the Maharashtra admission process, and the issuance of your official admission letter from the State CET Cell. It is charged once for the cycle, regardless of how many courses or colleges you apply to through the single-window portal. The amount is fixed across all candidate categories.
What about tuition fees?
Tuition is set by the individual college and paid directly to that college after admission. Engineering BE/B.Tech programmes typically range from USD 3,000 to 6,000 per year. MBBS programmes range from USD 15,000 to 25,000 per year. MBA, B.Pharm and most other professional courses range from USD 2,000 to 5,000 per year. Always confirm exact tuition with your allocated college before remitting any amount.
Can I pay in my local currency?
Yes. The integrated CCAvenue payment gateway supports international debit and credit cards and converts the equivalent of USD 50 and USD 1150 into your local currency at the moment of payment. The applicable exchange rate is determined by your card network and CCAvenue at that moment and is shown on the confirmation screen before you authorise the charge.
How to Pay the Application Fees
- Log in: Log in to your candidate account at fn.mahacet.org.
- Complete application: Complete your application form and upload all required documents.
- Open payment screen: Proceed to the payment screen and select your payment method.
- Pay eligibility fee: Pay the USD 50 eligibility fee via CCAvenue.
- Pay processing fee: After eligibility is confirmed, pay the USD 1150 processing fee.
- Save receipt: Download the payment receipt and keep it for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the application fees refundable?
No. Both the USD 50 eligibility fee and the USD 1150 processing fee are non-refundable, regardless of whether you complete admission or withdraw. This refund rule is published in the FAQ section of fn.mahacet.org and applies uniformly to all candidate categories.
Is there a separate fee for each course I apply to?
No. The USD 1150 processing fee is a single one-time charge that covers your application across all eligible courses and colleges through the single-window admission process. You do not pay extra when adding course preferences inside your account.
Do NRI and CIWGC students pay the same fees?
Yes. The eligibility fee of USD 50 and the processing fee of USD 1150 apply uniformly to all categories handled by fn.mahacet.org — Foreign National, NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, and Merchant Navy candidates. The portal does not differentiate the application-stage fee by category.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payments are accepted online only through the CCAvenue gateway, which supports international debit cards, credit cards, and foreign currency transactions. Offline payments such as bank drafts, cheques, or branch cash deposits are not accepted by the portal.
Where can I see the official fee schedule?
The official fee schedule is published on the FAQ section of fn.mahacet.org and is also confirmed at the time of payment inside your logged-in candidate portal. Always rely on the figures shown in your candidate dashboard for the most current values.