State CET Application & Eligibility: What You Need to Know
Every state CET has its own registration window, eligibility conditions, and required documents. This guide summarises the common patterns across the major state CETs — but always treat it as a starting point. The official notification for each exam is the only authoritative source for the current cycle.
Application and eligibility at a glance (2026 cycle references)
| Exam | Registration opens (approximate) | Exam month | Key eligibility note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHT-CET | January–February | April–May | Class 12 with PCM/PCB; Maharashtra domicile or equivalent — confirm on cetcell.mahacet.org |
| KCET | January | April | Class 11 and 12 (PUC) or equivalent; Karnataka domicile conditions; CBSE/ICSE accepted — confirm on KEA portal |
| WBJEE | December–January | May | Class 12 with PCM; West Bengal state board or equivalent; CBSE/ICSE accepted — confirm on wbjeeb.nic.in |
| KEAM | March | April | Class 12 with PCM (engineering) or PCB (pharmacy); Kerala domicile conditions — confirm on cee.kerala.gov.in |
| TG EAPCET | January–February | May | Class 12 with PCM or PCB; Telangana domicile conditions — confirm on eapcet.tgche.ac.in |
| AP EAPCET | January–February | May | Class 12 with PCM or PCB; AP domicile conditions — confirm on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| GUJCET | January–February | March | Class 12 with PCM or PCB; Gujarat state board or equivalent — confirm on gseb.org |
| COMEDK UGET | February–March | May | Class 12 with PCM; open to all India — no domicile restriction — confirm on comedk.org |
Dates and conditions change each cycle. Always verify on the official portal before applying.
Domicile rules are the most common source of confusion. Most state CETs give priority to students who have studied in the state's schools or whose parents are resident in the state. However, the exact definition of domicile — and whether it affects eligibility or only the category/quota under which you compete — varies by exam. COMEDK UGET is the major exception: it has no domicile restriction and is open to students from any state.
Never apply from memory or old notifications: Eligibility conditions, required documents, and domicile rules change. The current official notification is the only reliable source. Always read it before starting the application form and confirm on that state's official CET portal.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are usually needed for a state CET application?
Common requirements across most state CETs include: Class 10 marksheet and certificate (for date of birth proof), Class 12 marksheet or school bonafide if appearing, a passport-size photograph, a valid identity proof, and a caste/category certificate if you are claiming a reserved category. Some states also ask for a domicile certificate or a school-leaving certificate to prove state-level study. Always check the specific document checklist in the current official notification.