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    How Many Students Appeared in MHT CET 2026: Check Total Candidates & Stats

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 26 May 2026, 03:26 PM IST

    How Many Students Appeared in the MHT CET Exam 2026? – Maharashtra State CEL Cell has released the number of students who appeared for the MHT CET 2026 session 1 & 2 exams online. As per the latest update, a total 1,629,484 candidates appeared for the MHT CET 2026 exams this year, compared to last year's 1,246,192 candidates, making it the highest ever. The total number of candidates who appeared for the PCM group in Sessions 1 and 2 was 739,117, while 359,840 candidates appeared for the PCB group. The number has increased during the additional MHT CET registration process. The details on the number of students who appeared for the MHT CET 2026 exam affect the admission chances. The MHT CET 2026 exam concluded on May 20 for the 2026 year. MHT CET exam was held in online mode.
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    How Many Students Appeared in MHT CET 2026: Check Total Candidates & Stats
    How Many Students Appeared in MHT CET 2026: Check Total Candidates & Stats

    The authority has released the final statistics on how many students appeared in the MHT CET exam 2026. The previous year's statistics highlight that the total number of students who appeared for the MHT CET PCM exam was 4,22,863 students. The MHT CET exam will be held online at various test centres. Candidates can check the MHT CET 2026 statistics on the number of students who registered and appeared below. The MHT CET 2026 cutoff will also be determined based on the number of candidates who attempt the exam.

    MHT CET 2026: Total Candidates Appeared Statistics

    The final MHT CET attendance statistics for 2026 has been uploaded on the official website. The registration statistics for MHT CET include the number of students who registered and attempted the exam. The statistics for the MHT CET 2026 appeared students is released for both the PCM and PCB exams on the official website. The details about the total number of students who will appear for the MHT CET 2026 exam for both the PCM and PCB groups are updated here.

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    Sr.NoCET ExaminationRegistered StudentsStudents Appeared
    1PCM (First Attempt)479,332454,079

    PCM (Second Attempt)321,917285,038

    PCM (Both Attempts Combined)801,249739,117
    2PCB (First Attempt)284,063264,206

    PCB (Second Attempt)116,54095,634

    PCB (Both Attempts Combined)400,603359,840
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    Total Registration and Appearance Statistics

    Total Registered StudentsTotal Students AppearedAttendance Percentage
    1,812,5651,629,48489.89%
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    Previous Year Registration Statistics

    As the MHT CET 2026 exam is not yet conducted, candidates can check the previous year statistics below. Being aware of the previous year statistics can help candidates analyse what the score will be for the 2026 MHT CET exam. Candidates can also determine how much competition will be there for the exam.

    MHT CET Statistics 2025

    Subject

    Registered Candidates

    Appeared Candidates

    Percentage

    PCB

    301072

    282737

    -

    PCM

    464263

    422863

    91.04%

    Total

    7,65,335

    6,75,600

    -

    MHT CET Statistics 2024

    Subject

    Registered Candidates

    Appeared Candidates

    Percentage

    PCB

    4,10,377

    3,79,800

    92.55%

    PCM

    3,14,675

    2,95,577

    93.93%

    Total

    7,25,052

    6,75,377

    93.15%

    MHT CET 2023 Statistics

    Subject

    Registered Candidates

    Appeared Candidates

    PCM

    333041

    313730

    PCB

    303048

    277400

    Total

    636089

    591130

    MHT CET 2022 Statistics

    Group

    Registered Candidates

    Candidates Appeared

    Attendance Percentage

    PCM Group

    2,87,070

    2,32,964

    81.54%

    PCB Group

    3,22,474

    2,45,215

    76.04%

    Total

    6,09,544

    4,78,179

    78.43%

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    MHT CET 2026 Cutoff

    Being aware of how many students appeared for MHT CET will help candidates analyze the cutoff trends. The MHT CET cutoff 2026 will be updated here once it is released online.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many students attempted the MHT CET 2026 exam?
    A:

    The total number of students who attempted the MHT CET 2026 exam in session 2 is 3,80,672.

    Q: When will the MHT CET appeared statistics be released?
    A:

    The authority has released the MHT CET 2026 statistics online.

    Q: Where can I check the Registration statistics for MHT CET 2026 exam?
    A:

    Candidates can check the MHT CET 2026 registration statistics on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.

    Q: How many students have registered for the MHT CET 2026 exam?
    A:

    The total number of students who registered for the MHT CET 2026 exam is 2,003,101 lakhs across both sessions. 

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    Questions related to MHT CET

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    Have a question related to MHT CET ?

    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