Do international students need to take the MHT CET exam to study in Maharashtra?

No. International category students (FNS, NRI, OCI, CIWGC) do not need to appear for the MHT CET entrance exam. Admission is based on qualifying examination marks and seat availability in the international quota.

Is fn.mahacet.org the official admission portal for international students in Maharashtra?

Yes. fn.mahacet.org is operated by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra. It is the only official single-window admission portal for international category students.

Can international students apply to multiple colleges in Maharashtra?

Yes. Through the single-window system, you can apply to multiple colleges and courses. However, you can confirm only one seat after receiving offers.

Are degrees from Maharashtra colleges internationally recognised?

Degrees from AICTE-approved and UGC-recognised colleges in Maharashtra are recognised globally. Always verify that your chosen college holds the relevant accreditation before accepting admission.

What is the medium of instruction for international students in Maharashtra?

All courses for international students are taught in English. Textbooks, examinations, and academic materials are in English.

Is on-campus accommodation available for international students?

Most colleges offer on-campus hostels for international students at subsidised rates. Where hostel space is limited, colleges assist with finding approved off-campus accommodation.

Can international students work while studying in Maharashtra?

Student visa holders can undertake internships related to their course. Part-time employment rules vary by visa type. Nepal citizens have unrestricted working rights in India.

How much does it cost to study in Maharashtra as an international student?

Annual tuition fees range from $600 to $18,000 USD depending on course and institution type. There is a one-time CET Cell processing fee of $1,200 USD. Monthly living costs range from $150-600 depending on city.

Do Nepal citizens need a visa to study in Maharashtra?

No. Under the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Nepali citizens do not require a visa to enter India. They can travel with just their Nepali passport and admission letter.

What documents are required for admission in Maharashtra colleges?

Required documents include: 10th/12th mark sheets and certificates, equivalence certificate, migration/transfer certificate, valid passport (2+ years validity), student visa (except Nepal citizens), passport photos, birth certificate, bank statement showing sufficient funds, and sponsorship letter if applicable. All documents must be in English or officially translated.

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Daud’s Journey: Advancing with M.Tech 🚀

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Daud Already Has a B.Tech. His M.Tech in Mumbai Is Why Afghanistan's Engineering Future Gets Built Here.

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Hamid’s Journey: Law & Purpose⚖️

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Eight Months in Nashik: The Afghan Engineering Student Who Designed a Real Bridge

Eight months ago Bilal was in Kunduz wondering if this was possible. Today he is holding a blueprint for a structural bridge project - a real design with real calculations, reviewed and approved by his faculty supervisor at a Nashik engineering institution. This is the final article in his three-part

I Just Arrived in Nashik: What the fn.mahacet.org/ Onboarding Process Actually Looks Like

Bilal landed in India and took the road to Nashik. His hands were shaking - not from fear, from the feeling that something he had decided on paper was becoming real in a way paper decisions never quite prepare you for. Part 1 covered the decision - how he found

From Kunduz to Nashik: Why One Afghan Engineering Student Chose Maharashtra Over Everything Else

His name is Bilal. He is from Kunduz, Afghanistan. And he wants to build things that last. Not the vague ambition of a young person who has not decided what they want - but the specific, grounded purpose of someone who has watched a country be built and destroyed and

World Health Day 2026: A Future Afghan Doctor in Mumbai Sends Good Wishes Home to Afghanistan

On 7 April every year, the World Health Organization marks World Health Day - a global reminder of what good health requires and who is responsible for providing it. This year, from a teaching hospital corridor in Mumbai, Nadia is thinking about Afghanistan. She is 21. She is from Jalalabad.

Fine Arts in Maharashtra for Afghan Students: Where Herat's 600-Year Artistic Tradition Finds a Global Stage

Herat is a city of extraordinary artistic heritage. Its tradition of miniature painting, the intricate, geometric, jewel-coloured art form that flourished in Herat's ateliers during the Timurid period, is over 600 years old and is recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage. Herat

Agriculture Education in Maharashtra for Afghan Students: Feeding Afghanistan With India's Science

Tariq grew up on a farm in Afghanistan. He knows what soil feels like. He knows what a failed harvest means, not as an abstraction but as a reality his family has lived through. Now he is in a Maharashtra agricultural research lab, holding a soil sample, surrounded by irrigation

MCA in Pune for Afghan Students: Coding Afghanistan's Digital Future in India's Silicon Valley

Layla is 21. She wears glasses. She has a dark navy hijab and a grey hoodie and the kind of focused energy that belongs in a tech lab. She is from Kabul. She studies MCA — Master of Computer Applications — at a top Pune institution. And she is exactly where Afghanistan&

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