MHT CET 2026 Records Highest Ever Registrations; Over 10.94 Lakh Candidates Apply
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MHT CET 2026 Records Highest Ever Registrations; Over 10.94 Lakh Candidates Apply

K Guna SahitiUpdated on 21 Feb 2026, 10:32 AM IST

Highest Ever Registration Number in MHT CET 2026 - Maharashtra State CET Cell has recorded the highest number of MHT CET 2026 registrations. As per the media report, around 10.94 lakh candidates have already completed the MHT CET 2026 registration. The cause for the highest-ever registration number in MHT CET 2026 is expected to be the two-attempt system introduced this year. The MHT CET registration 2026 is still ongoing and will end on February 24, without any late fee. Hence, this number will increase further. Candidates will be able to apply for Maharashtra CET 2026 till February 27, with a late fee fo Rs 500.

This Story also Contains

  1. Highest Ever Registration Number in MHT CET 2026
  2. How Will the Highest Ever Registration Number in MHT CET 2026 Affect the Result?
  3. Highest MHT CET 2026 Registration- Points to Note
  4. Previous Year MHT CET 2026 Registration
  5. MHT CET 2026 Highlights
MHT CET 2026 Records Highest Ever Registrations; Over 10.94 Lakh Candidates Apply
Highest Ever Registration Number in MHT CET 2026

Highest Ever Registration Number in MHT CET 2026

This Year, we have observed the highest ever registration number in MHT CET 2026. Currently, the number has reached till 10.94 Lakhs. The number will further increase as the registration is still ongoing. Check the table below to know the number of students who will appear for MHT CET 2026 as per media reports.

Highest Ever MHT CET Registration Number in 2026

MHT CET subject

Number of Students Registered for First Attempt

Number of Students Registered for Second Attempt

PCM

4,52,931

2,79,337

PCB

2,64,019

97,872

Total MHT CET 2026 Registration

7,32,268

3,61,891

How Will the Highest Ever Registration Number in MHT CET 2026 Affect the Result?

The highest MHT CET 2026 registration number means that there will be more number of candidates who will appear for the entrance exam. There will be an increase in the competition. The MHT CET cutoff mainly depends on. the shift-wise difficulty level, the number of students who appeared, and their category.

Since the authority is yet to release the seat intake, based on the previous year's data, the number of students per seat ratio will definitely be high. Moreover, since the best of two attempts will be considered for admission, the competition will increase further. Nonetheless, candidates must note that the better they perform, the better their chances of admission will be inspite of how many students appear for the exam.

Highest MHT CET 2026 Registration- Points to Note

  • The number of MHT CET registration 2026 till now show that there will be more competition for the limited seats this year

  • The number of candidates registered for MHT CET 2026 first attempt are almost twice that for the second attempt.

  • Compared to the previous years, the overall number of MHT CET 2026 registration has doubled, showing an increase of interest in pursuing BTech/B.Pharm/D.Pharma courses etc.

  • The change in year-on-year MHT CET registration between 2023 to 2025 was steady as compared to that in 2026.

Previous Year MHT CET 2026 Registration

Candidates can refer to the previous year's data and compare it with Maharashtra CET 2026 registration fo PCM and PCB. As seen below, the number of MHT CET applicatio form submitted have increased over the past three years.

Number of Registrations in MHT CET from 2025-2023

Year

MHT CET Registration for PCM

MHT CET Registration for PCB

2025

4,64,263

3,01,072

2024

3,79,794

2,95,577

2023

3,13,731

2,77,401

MHT CET 2026 Highlights

Starting 2026-27, the authority will be holding the MHT CET exam twice a year. The table given below provides an overview of the exam for reference.

Particulars

Details

Full Exam Name

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State

MHT CET 2026 Registration Date

  • January 10 to February 24, 2026 (without late fee)

  • Februar 25 to 27, 2026 (with a late fee)

Mode Of Application

Online

MHT CET 2026 Application Fee

  • Rs 1300 (general)

  • Rs 1000 (reserved)

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org

MHT CET 2026 Exam Frequency

Twice a year

MHT CET exam date 2026 (PCM)

Session 1: April 11 to 19, 2026

Session 2: May 14 to 17, 2026

MHT CET 2026 exam dates (PCB)

Session 1: April 21 to 26, 2026

Session 2: May 10 and 11, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many students are registered for MHT CET 2026?
A:

Around 10.94 lakh students are registered for MHT CET 2026 till February 20.

Q: How many students applied for MHT CET 2026 PCM?
A:

As per the latest data, 4.52 Lakhs candidates have done the MHT CET 2026 registration for PCM.

Q: How many attempts for MHT CET in 2026?
A:

There are two attempts for MHT CET in 2026, once in April and then in May.

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Hello,

MHT-CET is a computer based test conducted only at allotted exam centers, not from home or personal PCs, Students from outside Maharashtra can appear for the exam at selected centres during application. Non-Maharashtra candidates usually can't claim state quota seats through CAP and often use JEE Main scores instead.

HEY THERE!!!
The official website for MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is:

  • https://cetcell.mahacet.org
  • All official information about MHT CET 2025 is available here, including application forms, admit cards, answer keys, results, and counseling information.


I GOT 72 persentile (GOBCH) in MHTCET and I want to pursue BTech CSE, AI, AI-DS,ai-ml,IT, (anyone) so which college can I get in Pune

Hey,

As per the MHT CET syllabus 2024 with weightage PCM and PCB prescribed by the Maharashtra CET Cell, 20 percent weightage is given to the Class 11 topics and the remaining 80 percent to the Class 12  topics of the Maharashtra board.

For detailed information about weightage chapter wise

Hello aspirant,
Certainly, admission to Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT) programs is possible through the MHT CET Exam by meeting the necessary cutoff. If you are a Maharashtra resident with a valid domicile, you are eligible to take the MHT CET exam for BPT admission. Alternatively, NEET and CET exams are