The State CET Cell Maharashtra has officially announced an extension in the admission schedule for NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, and Foreign National (FNS) candidates applying to technical education courses in Maharashtra for the academic year 2025–26. The notice, published on 14 August 2025, gives students more time to register, pay fees, and complete admission formalities online.

Extension of Admission Schedule 2025 Official Notice by CET Cell
If you are applying under the foreign student quota in Maharashtra engineering and technical colleges, here are the updated deadlines you need to track:
- Last date for registration and payment of processing fees: 22 August, 2025 (till 11:59 p.m.)
- Admission process for OCI/PIO/CIWGC/FNS candidates: 23 August to 05 September, 2025
- Admission process for NRI candidates: 06 September to 13 September, 2025
Important Note: All activities will be conducted online at the official portal: https://fn.mahacet.org.
Instructions for Admission Process for NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, and Foreign Students to Technical Courses
According to the CET Cell admission notice, both colleges and candidates must follow these steps during the process:
- Colleges will verify applications, publish merit and waitlists, and confirm student fee payments through the portal.
- Students must accept offered seats, pay tuition fees online, and confirm admission before deadlines.
- Waitlisted candidates will also get notified through the portal, and must complete acceptance and payment quickly.
- Acknowledgement of fee payment will be recorded by colleges directly on the portal.
Source
Official Notice by CET Cell, 14 August, 2025: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the CET Cell, Education Ministry, and Government of India.
Important Links
| CET Cell Begins 2025–26 Admission Process: Here’s How Seat Freezing Works | MHT CET 2025: Registration Deadline Extended for B.E./B.Tech. Admissions |







