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MHT-CET 2026 Document Verification Checklist — Every Document You Need for CAP Round

By Pushpak Patil · Updated: April 20, 2026 · 8 min read

Missing even one document during MHT-CET CAP Round verification can delay your admission — or worse, cost you your allotted seat. Every year, students arrive at Facilitation Centers or at their allotted college missing a certificate, a photocopy, or an attestation, and face last-minute panic.

This checklist covers every document you need — organized by category, stage, and verification type — so you can walk into any CAP Round step fully prepared.

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Stage 1: Online Registration Documents (Upload Required)

These documents must be scanned and uploaded on the DTE portal during CAP registration. Ensure scans are clear, under the specified file size, and in the correct format (usually JPG or PDF).

• MHT-CET 2026 Score Card Official score card downloaded from the State CET Cell portal. Must show your percentile and application number.
• HSC (Class 12) Mark Sheet Showing individual subject marks. Must include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• HSC Passing Certificate Separate from the mark sheet. Confirms you have passed Class 12.
• SSC (Class 10) Mark Sheet Used to verify date of birth and nationality.
• SSC Passing / Birth Certificate Proof of date of birth. SSC passing certificate is accepted; alternatively a municipal birth certificate.
• Maharashtra Domicile Certificate Issued by Tehsildar or SDO. Mandatory for Maharashtra state quota eligibility. Must be in your name.
• Nationality Certificate Proof of Indian citizenship. SSC passing certificate usually serves this purpose for Indian citizens.
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph Colour photo, white or light background, taken within 6 months. Same photo used for HSC/CET is usually acceptable.
• Signature Scan Clear signature on white paper, scanned. Required for identity verification.

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Stage 2: Documents by Category Category-Specific

In addition to the general documents above, you need the following based on your reservation category:

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Stage 3: Additional Documents for TFWS Applicants

• Family Income Certificate for TFWS Issued by Tehsildar for FY 2025-26. Must show combined annual family income below ₹8 lakh. This is separate from any OBC/EWS NCL certificate.

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Stage 4: Documents for Reporting to Allotted College

After your final CAP allotment, when you physically report to the college for admission, bring these in addition to all of the above:

• CAP Allotment Letter Printed copy of the allotment letter from the DTE portal for your final allotment round.
• Online Application Form (CAP Registration) Printed copy of your filled CAP registration form.
• Migration Certificate Required if your HSC was from outside Maharashtra (e.g., CBSE school in another state). Your school / board issues this. Maharashtra State Board students typically don't need this separately.
• Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate From your Class 12 college, confirming you have left that institution.
• Gap Certificate (if applicable) If there is a gap between your Class 12 completion year and the current admission year, you need a notarized affidavit on stamp paper explaining the gap.
• Aadhaar Card For identity verification and for government scholarship/fee processing (Aadhaar is now required for DBT — Direct Benefit Transfer — of scholarship amounts).
• Bank Account Details (Passbook or Cancelled Cheque) Required for scholarship disbursement — specifically the student's own bank account linked to Aadhaar.
• 6–10 Passport-Size Photographs Colleges ask for multiple copies for different forms — carry more than you think you need.

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Document Expiry Quick Reference

Document	Valid For	Issued By
OBC / NT / VJ NCL Certificate	Current financial year only	Tehsildar / SDO
EWS Certificate	Current financial year only	Tehsildar / SDO
Income Certificate (TFWS)	Current financial year only	Tehsildar / SDO
SC / ST Caste Certificate	Permanent (one-time issuance)	Tehsildar / SDO
Domicile Certificate	Permanent (one-time)	Tehsildar / SDO
Disability Certificate	As specified on certificate	Civil Surgeon / Medical Board
Gap Certificate (Affidavit)	For that admission only	Notarized on stamp paper

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Common Document Mistakes to Avoid

1. Expired NCL certificate: Biggest reason for category rejection during CAP. Always check the issue date.
2. Name mismatch across documents: If your name is spelled differently in your SSC and HSC certificates, get an affidavit from a notary explaining the discrepancy before verification day.
3. Domicile in parent's name: The domicile certificate must be in the student's name, not the parent's. A domicile in your father's name is not sufficient.
4. Not getting the Caste Validity Certificate on time: Some SC/ST/NT/VJ candidates apply for the Caste Validity Certificate late and face delays. Apply for it as soon as your Class 12 results are declared — don't wait for CAP registration to open.
5. Uploading low-quality scans: Blurry or tilted document scans get rejected during online verification. Use a scanner or a scanning app in good lighting.
6. Forgetting the Leaving Certificate: Many students remember all the big documents but forget the Transfer Certificate from their Class 12 college. Collect it before results day to avoid queues later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Start collecting your documents well before CAP registration opens. Income-based certificates (NCL, EWS, TFWS income) typically take the most time to obtain — sometimes 2–3 weeks at busy Tehsildar offices during the admission season. Getting ahead of this timeline reduces last-minute stress significantly.

Once your documents are in order, use the PredictCollege.in predictor to identify your realistic college options and start planning your choice filling strategy before the CAP window opens.