MHT CET Counseling - Document Checklist & FAQs

❓ Q1: Is document verification online or offline?

✅ Answer: MHT CET CAP rounds primarily use e-Scrutiny Centers for online document verification. You upload scanned documents during registration, and they are verified remotely by the assigned center. Check your login regularly for scrutiny status (Approved, Pending, Rejected with Reason). Some special cases or discrepancies might require physical verification at designated centers.

❓ Q2: What if I don’t have a domicile certificate?

✅ Answer: A Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra is mandatory for candidates claiming seats under the Maharashtra State Quota (Type A, B, etc.). Without it, you will likely be considered under the All India Quota or OMS (Outside Maharashtra State) category, which usually have significantly fewer seats and higher cutoffs in Maharashtra colleges. Obtain it from your local Tehsildar/competent authority well in advance.

❓ Q3: Do I need a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate every year?

✅ Answer: Yes. The Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for categories like OBC, SBC, VJ/DT, NT-B/C/D must be valid up to 31st March of the admission year (e.g., for 2025 admission, it should be valid till March 31, 2026). Ensure it clearly states validity for the required period. An expired certificate will result in your candidature being considered under the General/Open category.

❓ Q4: I have my caste certificate, but not the caste validity. Can I still apply?

✅ Answer: For reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJ/DT, NT), both the Caste Certificate AND the Caste Validity Certificate are mandatory. If you have applied for Caste Validity but haven't received it, you usually need to upload the application receipt during registration. However, you MUST produce the original Caste Validity Certificate during admission confirmation at the allotted college. Failure to do so will likely result in your admission under that category being cancelled, and you'll be considered under Open category if eligible based on merit.

❓ Q5: Is Income Certificate mandatory for EWS/TFWS/OBC?

✅ Answer: Yes, generally:

• For EWS: Mandatory to prove annual family income is below the ₹8 Lakh threshold.
• For TFWS: Mandatory to prove annual family income is below the ₹8 Lakh threshold for eligibility.
• For OBC/VJNT/SBC etc.: It's required by the issuing authority to grant the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate. So, while you upload the NCL, the income certificate was necessary to obtain it.

❓ Q6: What is Proforma C for Defense category?

✅ Answer: Proforma C is a specific format certificate prescribed by the CET Cell, which needs to be obtained from the appropriate Defense authority (like Zilla Sainik Board for Ex-Servicemen, Commanding Officer for active personnel) confirming the parent's service details and the candidate's eligibility for educational concessions under the relevant Defense category (Def-1, Def-2, Def-3). It's mandatory for claiming a seat under the Defense quota.

❓ Q7: I made a mistake during document upload. Can I re-upload?

✅ Answer: During the e-Scrutiny process, if the verifying center finds an issue with your uploaded document (e.g., unclear, incorrect, expired), they will typically mark your application status as "Rejected" or "Discrepancy Found" with a specific reason. You will usually be given a limited timeframe (a grievance period) to log back in and upload the correct/clear document. It's crucial to monitor your application status regularly after submission.

❓ Q8: Do I need to carry original documents to college later?

✅ Answer: Absolutely YES. After seat allotment through CAP rounds, when you report to the finally allotted college to confirm your admission, you MUST carry all original documents submitted online, along with multiple sets of attested photocopies as required by the college. The college will physically verify your original documents before confirming your admission.