Maharashtra HSC Results Are Out Today. For International Students, This Is the Signal to Apply.
On 2 May 2026, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education declared the results for the HSC : Higher Secondary Certificate : examination. These are Maharashtra's 12th grade board results, and their declaration marks the formal opening of the 2026 admission season for undergraduate programs across Maharashtra's institutions.
For domestic Maharashtra students, today is a day of relief, celebration, or recalibration depending on the result. For international students watching from Afghanistan, the Gulf, or anywhere outside India, today carries a different kind of significance.
Maharashtra HSC results day is the signal that the admission cycle is opening. And for international students applying through fn.mahacet.org : the Government of Maharashtra's official Foreign Candidate Registration Portal : the process is not waiting for anyone's HSC results. It is waiting for yours.
What Maharashtra HSC Results Have to Do With International Students
The Maharashtra HSC examination is the 12th grade board examination administered by the Maharashtra State Board to domestic Maharashtra students. It is the academic qualification that determines the eligibility and merit ranking of Maharashtra state candidates applying for undergraduate programs at Maharashtra institutions.
International students are in a completely different category. Foreign National Students, NRI, OCI, PIO, and CIWGC candidates do not need Maharashtra HSC results. They do not need to sit the Maharashtra HSC examination. They are not assessed against the Maharashtra HSC merit list.
What they need is their own country's 12th grade qualification : the secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent examination from their home country. An Afghan student's 12th grade results from their school in Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, or anywhere else in Afghanistan are the academic qualification that fn.mahacet.org accepts. These results, in the relevant subjects with the minimum required marks, are what opens the door to Maharashtra's institutions.
Today's Maharashtra HSC results declaration is significant for international students not because of the results themselves, but because of what follows. The admission cycle is opening. Institutions are preparing their intake processes. The portal's merit lists and seat allotments will follow the results season. If you have your own 12th results and have not yet applied through fn.mahacet.org, today is the right day to start.
No MHT-CET Required : What the Official Brochure Confirms
One of the most common points of confusion for international students researching study in Maharashtra is the MHT-CET : the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test. This is the state-level entrance examination that domestic Maharashtra candidates use to compete for seats in Engineering, Pharmacy, and Planning programs.
International students in the five priority categories are not required to appear for MHT-CET. This is not an informal arrangement or an unofficial practice. It is stated explicitly in the MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure published by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra. Section 4, Point 4 of that brochure reads directly: Foreign Nationals, NRI, OCI, PIO, Children of Indian workers in Gulf countries : these candidature types are exempted from appearing for MHT-CET 2026.
The exemption covers all five categories. It applies to Engineering, Pharmacy, and Planning programs. For international students, the Maharashtra entrance exam system is not their system. fn.mahacet.org is their system : a separate, direct, government-operated portal for processing international admissions with its own process, its own quota, and its own eligibility requirements.
What Your 12th Results Need to Show
The academic requirements through fn.mahacet.org vary by program. For each program, the requirements are based on the subjects studied and the marks obtained in 12th grade.
For Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering/Technology), the requirement is Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in 12th grade, plus one additional science or technology subject such as Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or Information Technology. A minimum aggregate of 45 percent in these subjects combined is required.
For Pharmacy (B.Pharm), the requirement is English as one subject in 12th grade, with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects. Students from open schooling or non-formal school systems are not eligible for B.Pharm.
For Pharmacy (Pharm.D), the requirement is Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with Mathematics or Biology as an additional subject. Alternatively, a Diploma in Pharmacy approved by the Pharmacy Council of India is also accepted.
For Planning (Bachelor of Planning), the requirement is Mathematics as a compulsory subject in 12th grade, with any two relevant subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, IT, Biology, and others. Minimum 45 percent aggregate is required.
For all these programs, the subject combination and marks from the student's own home country 12th grade examination are what fn.mahacet.org evaluates. The portal does not require Maharashtra HSC results. It requires whatever 12th grade qualification the student holds from their own educational system.
The fn.mahacet.org Process : What to Do Today
If you have your 12th grade results and have not yet started your application on fn.mahacet.org, today is the right time to begin. The steps are clear and the process is fully guided through the portal.
Step 1: Go to fn.mahacet.org and use the category checker at fn.mahacet.org/category-check. This free tool confirms which international student category you fall under before any fees are paid. For Afghan students with Afghan passports, the category is Foreign National Student.
Step 2: Browse the programs available on the portal using the search filters. Select your applying level, course name, and specialization. The portal shows all institutions in Maharashtra offering your chosen program. You can search for Engineering, Pharmacy, Planning, Hotel Management, Law, Education, or any other available program.
Step 3: Upload your documents. The required documents are your valid passport, your 12th grade academic certificates, and a passport-size photograph. For Medical programs, your NEET score is required. For Architecture, your NATA score is required.
Step 4: Pay the eligibility fee of USD 50 through the CCAvenue payment gateway on the portal. Foreign currency is accepted. After your documents are verified and your eligibility is confirmed, pay the processing fee of USD 1,150. Both fees are fixed, government-regulated, listed on the portal before payment, and non-refundable.
Step 5: Receive your offer letter through the portal. Pay college fees separately to the allocated institution. On arrival in India, complete FRRO registration within 14 days. Report to your institution for physical document verification.
No agent is needed at any stage. The process is direct, the fees are fixed, and the portal is operated by the Government of Maharashtra.
The 15% Supernumerary Quota
International students applying through fn.mahacet.org are not competing against domestic Maharashtra students for the same seats. The portal reserves a 15% supernumerary quota specifically for Foreign National Students, NRI, OCI, PIO, and CIWGC candidates. This quota is separate from the general seats filled through the domestic Maharashtra admission process.
The merit list for the international student quota is compiled from the academic documents submitted by international applicants. Your 12th results are compared against other international applicants in the same category : not against the large domestic student pool sitting MHT-CET. This is a meaningful distinction. The 15% quota has its own process, its own merit ranking, and its own seat allotment timeline.
Shirin's Message on Results Day
Shirin has been studying at Savitribai Phule Pune University for two semesters. She applied through fn.mahacet.org from Herat using her Afghan 12th grade results. She did not sit MHT-CET. She did not need Maharashtra HSC results. She needed her own results, her passport, and an internet connection to open fn.mahacet.org.
Her message on Maharashtra HSC results day is direct: the admission season is opening now. International students who have their 12th results have what fn.mahacet.org needs. The programs are listed. The fees are fixed. The process is clear. The portal is open. Today is the right day to start.
fn.mahacet.org. Admission season 2026. Your results qualify you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do international students need Maharashtra HSC results to apply through fn.mahacet.org?
No. International students : Foreign National Students, NRI, OCI, PIO, and CIWGC candidates : do not need Maharashtra HSC results. They apply using their own country's 12th grade academic certificates. The portal fn.mahacet.org evaluates the subjects and marks from the student's home country 12th qualification against the program-specific academic requirements. Maharashtra HSC results are not required and are not part of the international student application process.
Is there a deadline for applying through fn.mahacet.org for the 2026 admission cycle?
The specific deadlines for the 2026 admission cycle are announced on fn.mahacet.org and updated through the academic year. Students should check the portal directly for current intake timelines. The helpline at +91-9152252049 (10am-6pm IST) can provide information about the current year's admission schedule. Applying early in the admission season is advisable as seat availability follows a merit and allotment process.
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