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MHT CET 2026: Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the MHT CET provisional merit list 2026 on July 22. The MHT CET 2026 merit list PDF download link will be provided on the official portal, cetcell.mahacet.org. Aspirants will be able to raise objections from July 23 to 25, 2026. The MHT CET final merit list 2026 will be uploaded on July 27. The MHT CET counselling process includes registration, payment of the counselling fee, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission to the allotted institute.
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July 17: MHT CET 2026 revised counselling dates
July 10: MHT CET 2026 counselling date revised
July 2: MHT CET 2026 counselling started.
July 2: MHT CET 2026 counselling dates out.
June 19: MHT CET 2026 PCM result for 2nd attempt has been declared.
June 17: MHT CET 2026 PCB result for 2nd attempt has been released.
June 15: MHT CET 2026 PCM results for first attempt is out.
June 8: MHT CET 2026 PCB result for first attempt
Sr. No. | Academic Year | Total Entrance Examinations | Registered Students | Students Appeared |
1 | 2026–27 | 17 + 3 | 1,812,565 | 1,629,484 |
2 | 2025–26 | 20 | 1,406,436 | 1,246,192 |
3 | 2024–25 | 23 | 1,302,701 | 1,180,781 |
4 | 2023–24 | 19 | 1,037,059 | 937,513 |
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Sr. No. | CET Examination | Registered Students | Students Appeared |
1 | PCM (First Attempt) | 479,332 | 454,079 |
PCM (Second Attempt) | 321,917 | 285,038 | |
PCM (Both Attempts Combined) | 801,249 | 739,117 | |
2 | PCB (First Attempt) | 284,063 | 264,206 |
PCB (Second Attempt) | 116,540 | 95,634 | |
PCB (Both Attempts Combined) | 400,603 | 359,840 |
Total Registered Students | Total Students Appeared | Attendance Percentage |
1,812,565 | 1,629,484 | 89.89% |
The authority has started the Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test 2026 (MHT CET) process on January 10, 2026. Candidates can find the important MHT CET 2026 exam highlights below.
MHT CET Exam Highlights
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, 2026 |
Mode Of Application | Online |
MHT CET 2026 Application Fee |
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Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MHT CET 2026 Application Form Link | maharashtracet.org |
| Event | MHT CET 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
Notification Release | January 10, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Application Start Date | Phase 1: January 10, 2026 Phase 2: April 15, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 registration last date | Phase 1: Phase 1: February 24, 2026 Phase 2: April 16, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Last Date with Late Fee | February 27 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 Form Correction | March 5 to 7, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 registration restarted (with additional late fee of Rs 500) | March 19 to 20, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 City Intimation Slip | Session 1: April 4, 2026 (PCM) and April 5, 2026 (PCM) (revised) |
MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Release | Session 1: April 7, 2026 (PCM) and April 17, 2026 (PCB) |
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates (PCB Group) | Session 1: April 21 to 26, 2026 Session 2: May 10 and 11, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates (PCM Group) | Session 1: Session 2: |
MHT CET 2026 Answer Key Release | Session 1- May 13, 2026 (PCB), May 20, 2026 (PCM) Session 2 - May 23, 2026 (PCB), May 28, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 final answer key | Session 1 - PCB - May 21, 2026 Session 2 - PCM - May 30, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Result Declaration | Session 1 - PCB - June 8, 2026 Session 2 - PCB- June 17, 2026 Session 1- PCM - June 15, 2026 Session 2 - PCM - June 19, 2026 |
Counselling Process Start | July 2 to 19, 2026 |
The authority has commenced the MHT CET 2026 counselling process. The MHT CET counselling is conducted online on the official website. The authority conducts counselling in four CAP rounds. If there are any vacant seats left afterwards, then institute-level counselling will be done. The authority has revised the CAP round dates online. Check the latest date.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
MHT CET 2026 B.Tech counselling registration begins | July 2, 2026 |
Last date to fill the MHT CET 2026 counselling registration form |
July 19, 2026 |
Last date to fill the MHT CET 2026 counselling registration form (BCA/BBA/BMS) | July 20, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 document verification and application confirmation |
July 3 to 20, 2026 |
Display of the provisional merit list |
July 22, 2026 |
Submission of grievances against the provisional merit list |
July 23 to 25, 2026 |
Final merit list display |
July 27, 2026 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of the Option Form of CAP Round-I through the candidate's Login by the Candidate | July 28 to 30, 2026 |
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I | August 2, 2026 |
Accepting the offered seat | August 3 to 5, 2026 |
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I. | August 3 to 5, 2026 |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II | August 6, 2026 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II | August 7 to 9, 2026 |
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II | August 12, 2026 |
Accepting the offered seat as per Allotment of CAP Round II | August 13 to 17, 2026 |
Reporting to the allotted institute and confirmation of admission after CAP round II | August 13 to 17, 2026 |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III | August 18, 2026 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II | August 19 to 21, 2026 |
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III | August 24, 2026 |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her loginas per Allotment of CAP Round III. | August 25 to 27, 2026 |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round III. | August 25 to 27, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IV | August 28, 2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-IV through candidate’s Login by the Candidate. | August 29 to 31, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV | September 3, 2026 |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her loginas per Allotment of CAP Round IV | September 4 to 7, 2026 |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round IV | September 4 to 7, 2026 |
| Institute Level Option Form | August 3 to 7, 2026 |
| Transfer of institute wise candidate list to the respective institute | September 8, 2026 |
| Institute Quota and Vacant seats after CAP, if any - The respective institute will complete the admission activity in the following manner - | September 8 to 15, 2026 |
| Last date for cancellation of seat with full fees refund (As per Rule 15 of Information Brochure AY 2026-27) | September 13, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for all type of admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 Up to 07.00 PM | September 15, 2026 |
| For Institutes: Last date of uploading the data (details of admitted candidates) Up to 08.00 PM | September 15, 2026 |
Candidates gearing up for the Maharashtra CET exam can optimise their preparation by utilising the MHT CET previous year question papers with solutions in PDF format for revision. By attempting the previous year question papers of MHT CET, candidates can familiarize themselves with the exam pattern, enhance their time-management skills, and gain confidence for the upcoming examination.
Year | Free question paper download link |
|---|---|
| 2024 | MHT CET 2024 question paper |
2019 | |
2018 | |
2017 | |
2016 |
The final MHT CET 2026 PCM answer key for session 1 has been released on May 30, 2026. The answer key is uploaded by Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell on its official website. Response answer sheets are also provided along with answer keys. Candidates can check their expected score in the MHT CET 2026 exam.
The authority has released the MHT CET PCM result for 2nd attempt on June 19, 2026, at official website.Candidates can download the scorecard easily by login into the official portal, entering their application number, date of birth, and downloading the scorecard. The MHT CET 2026 result will be released separately for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) groups. Along with the results, the CET Cell will also publish the MHT CET 2026 toppers list, including names, percentile scores, and marks obtained.
The session 2 MHT CET 2026 admit card for PCM was released on May 08, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the MHT CET 2026 admit card from the official website cetcell.mahace.org. The authority had released the MHT CET session 2 PCB admit card on May 6. Applicants just need to enter the official website, click on MHT CET 2026 admit card, log in with their application number and password, and download a PDF copy of the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card.
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The authority of Maharashtra’s CET Cell will conduct two types of exams, the PCB group exam and the PCM group exam in MHT CET 2026. The MHT CET syllabus will be 20 percent from Class 11th and 80 percent from Class 12th. Along with the syllabus, candidates must also be aware of the MHT CET exam pattern. For Mathematics, 2 marks for each question, and for physics, chemistry, and biology, 1 mark for each question. And there is no negative marking.
| Exam Group | SUbjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
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PCM (Engineering - B.E./B.Tech) | Mathematics | 50 | 100 | 90 mins |
Physics & Chemistry | 50 (each) | 100 | 90 mins | |
Total (PCM) | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | 150 | 200 | 180 mins (3 hours) |
PCB (Pharmacy - B.Pharm/Pharm.D) | Biology | 100 | 100 | 90 mins |
Physics & Chemistry | 50 (each) | 100 | 90 mins | |
Total (PCB) | Biology, Physics, Chemistry | 200 | 200 | 180 mins (3 hours) |
MHT CET 2026 exam aspirants need to follow the preparation tips below to score good marks to secure admissions into various colleges in Maharashtra.
Understand the exam pattern and syllabus
Create a study schedule
Prioritize the Class 12 syllabus
Practice regularly
Use the Pomodoro Technique
Stay consistent & take care of your health
Read these recommended books thoroughly to get good marks in the MHT CET 2026 examination. The best few books are enough to read more books.
| Subjects | Details |
|---|---|
Physics | NCERT Physics (Class 11 & 12) - Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma (Vol I & II) - MHT CET Physics by Target Publications |
Chemistry | NCERT Chemistry Textbooks - Modern’s ABC Chemistry - MHT CET Chemistry by Target Publications |
Mathematics | NCERT Mathematics (Class 11 & 12) - MHT CET Mathematics by Target Publications - Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma |
Biology | NCERT Biology (Class 11 & 12) - Trueman’s Biology - MHT CET Biology by Target Publications |
Other Resources | Previous Year Papers by Arihant - Maharashtra State Board Textbooks |
State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MHT CET 2026 cutoff on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can check the previous year's cutoff for MHT CET in the table below.
| Rounds | MHT CET Cutoff (State) | All India Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Round 4 | MHT CET 2025 round 4 cutoff | MHT CET 2025 round 4 cutoff (AI) |
| Round 3 | MHT CET 2025 round 3 cutoff | MHT CET 2025 round 3 cutoff (AI) |
| Round 2 | MHT CET 2025 round 2 cutoff | MHT CET 2025 round 2 cutoff (AI) |
| Round 1 | MHT CET 2025 round 1 cutoff |
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| Rounds | MHT CET Cutoff (State) | All India Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Round 3 | MHT CET 2024 round 3 cutoff | MHT CET 2024 round 3 cutoff (AI) |
| Round 2 | MHT CET 2024 round 2 cutoff | MHT CET 2024 round 2 cutoff (AI) |
| Round 1 | MHT CET 2024 round 1 cutoff | MHT CET 2024 round 1 cutoff (AI) |
| Rounds | MHT CET Cutoff (State) | All India Cutoff |
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Round 3 | ||
Round 2 | ||
Round 1 |
| Rounds | MHT CET Cutoff (State) | All India Cutoff |
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Round 1 | ||
Round 2 | ||
Round 3 |
| Rounds | MHT CET Cutoff (State) | All India Cutoff |
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Round 1 | ||
Round 2 |
| Rounds | MHT CET Cutoff | All India Cutoff |
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Round 1 | ||
Round 2 |
MHT CET Cell has announced that the exam will be held only within the state. The authority conducts the MHT CET 2026 exam across all 36 districts of Maharashtra. The MHT CET exam was conducted in almost 226 centres across Maharashtra in the previous session. Candidates have to select their district and centre to attend the MHT CET 2026 examination. The MHT CET exam centre details will be provided through the admit card. MHT CET exam centres will not be available in different states outside Maharashtra. Last year, they were available in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
| District Name | District Code |
|---|---|
Palghar | 991 |
Gadchiroli | 508 |
Raigadh | 520 |
Solapur | 526 |
Dhule | 498 |
Amravati | 503 |
Akola | 501 |
Aurangabad | 505 |
Beed | 523 |
Ratnagiri | 528 |
Nanded | 511 |
Ahmednagar | 522 |
Nandurbar | 497 |
Thane | 517 |
Wardha | 504 |
Washim | 502 |
Gondia | 507 |
Osmanabad | 525 |
Bhandara | 506 |
Kolhapur | 530 |
Yavatmal | 510 |
Hingoli | 512 |
Sindhudurg | 529 |
Pune | 521 |
Mumbai City | 519 |
Satara | 527 |
Mumbai Suburban | 518 |
Jalna | 514 |
Nashik | 516 |
Jalgaon | 499 |
Sangli | 531 |
Latur | 524 |
Buldhana | 500 |
Chandrapur | 509 |
Nagpur | 505 |
Parbhani | 513 |
| Exam States | |
|---|---|
Bihar | Rajasthan |
Chattisgarh | Jharkhand |
Delhi-NCR | Madhya Pradesh |
Gujarat | Telangana |
Uttar Pradesh | Karnataka |
The authority published the MHT CET 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website. Students should clear their 10+2 with subjects including maths, physics, chemistry, and biology to be eligible for the MHT CET exam 2026. There is no minimum age limit for applicants to apply for the MHT CET exam 2026. Candidates with a BSc degree and a Diploma in Engineering are also eligible to apply for the MHT CET 2026 exam. Applicants get admission into B. Pharmacy and B.Tech undergraduate courses through the MHT CET Examination.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
Nationality | Indian Citizen |
Age Limit | No age limit |
Education | Passed/Appearing Class 12 (HSC) or equivalent |
Subjects | Engineering: Physics & Mathematics + Chemistry/Biology Pharmacy: Physics & Chemistry + Mathematics/Biology |
Minimum Marks | General: 45% Reserved (Maharashtra): 40% |
Exam Requirement |
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Alternative Exams |
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Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
The special MHT CET 2026 registration link for session 2 has been concluded. The authority has reactivated the MHT CET 2026 application link for one day on April 23 on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can refer to the steps below to complete the MHT CET application process. The authority had conducted the MHT CET 2026 session 1 reopened registration from March 19 to 20, as an additional opportunity.
First, visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org
Click on New Registration
Fill in basic personal details like name, date of birth, email, and password.
Verify the email address.
Log in using the email ID and password.
Provide DigiLocker access for Adhaar and APAAR ID (necessary for extended period)
Fill in academic, personal, and communication details
Choose a course and select exam centres
Upload documents of photo, signature, categories, and other certificates
Pay the application fee
Candidates have to keep the following documents with them while applying for the MHT CET 2026 examination.
Email ID and Mobile Number
Valid Photo & ID Proof
Domicile Certificate of the State
Class 10 & 12 Certificates
Banking Details for Payment
Scanned copies of Photo ID, Photograph & Signature
Important Certificates & Details
Aadhaar Card
APAAR ID/ABC ID
Disability Certificate/ UDID Card (only PwD applicants).
MHT CET 2026 registration fees are different for different categories. For first attempt, General category candidates have to pay 1300 rupees, and reservation candidates have to pay 1000 rupees. A late fee of 500 has to be paid if the candidate applies after the last date of application.
| ParticularIncrease in MHT CET 2026 Registration Fee: New Fee Structure Announced | Fees for single attempt | Fees for 2 attempts |
|---|---|---|
Application fees for the General category, outside Maharashtra state, and J&K migrant candidates | Rs 1300 | Rs 2600 |
Candidates of SC, ST, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS, PWD, orphans, and Transgender | Rs 1000 | Rs 2000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MHT CET 2026 is the Maharashtra’s Health and Technical Common Entrance Test conducted every year which allows candidates to pursue undergraduate study in Engineering, Technical and Pharmacy courses.
The MHT CET 2026 phase 2 registration dates were from April 15 to 16, 2026.
All the official updates relating to MHT CET 2026 can be found on Maharashtra’s Common Entrance Test Cell’s official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
Those who completed 10+2 with MPC, BiPC subjects, Diploma engineering holders, BSC degree holders were eligible to apply for MHT CET 2026 examination. And there is no age limit for MHT CET Examination.
The MHT CET 2026 Session 1 exam for PCM was held from April 11 to 20, 2026, except April 12, while the PCB exam is scheduled for April 21 to 26, 2026. Session 2 for PCM was held from May 12 to 20, 2026, and Session 2 for PCB from May 10 to 11, 2026.
Yes, the MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted twice a year.
The MHT CET 2026 syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, with 20% weightage to Class 11 topics and 80% to Class 12 topics, based on the Maharashtra State Board curriculum
The registration fee for MHT CET 2026 is Rs. 1300 for the Unreserved Category, Rs. 1000 for Reserved Categories, for a single attempt.
The last date to submit the MHT CET 2026 session 2 registration was April 16, 2026.
Candidates have to apply for the MHT CET 2026 exam on the official website.
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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.
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The official website for MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is:
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
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