MHT CET 2026: City Intimation Slip (Soon), Admit Card, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Cutoff

MHT CET 2026 Latest News & Updates

March 26, 2026: MHT CET 2026 city intimation slip for phase 1 will be released soon.

March 21, 2026: CET Cell has concluded the MHT CET 2026 registration process with an additional late fee.

March 20, 2026: CET Cell will conclude the MHT CET 2026 session 1 registration today

March 17, 2026: CETCell has revised the MHT CET 2026 session 1 PCM exam dates

March 19, 2026: CET Cell has commenced the MHT CET 2026 session 1 registration from March 19, 2026.

March 17, 2026: CETCell has revised the MHT CET 2026 session 1 PCM exam dates

March 17, 2026: The CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 city intimation slip.

March 17, 2026: The MHT CET 2026 application form with a late fee of Rs 500 will be released on March 19, 2026.

March 8, 2026 : MHT CET 2026 application form correction for session 1 was concluded on March 7, 2026.

March 4, 2026: MHT CET 2026 form correction commenced.

March 4, 2026: MHT CET form correction date for session 1 announced.

February 28, 2026: Session 1 MHT CET 2026 registration fee payment was concluded on February 27, 2026.

February 27, 2026: Session 1 MHT CET 2026 registration will be concluded today.

February 26, 2026: Session 1 MHT CET 2026 registration last date with a late fee will end tomorrow.

February 20, 2026: Session 1 MHT CET 2026 registration last date has been extended to February 24, 20,26 without a late fee and with a late fee of Rs. 500 up to February 27, 2026.

February 20, 2026- MHT CET 2026 session 1 registration is concluding today.

February 12, 2026- Aadhaar and APAAR ID will not be mandatory for MHT CET registration from February 13, 2026, onwards.

February 11, 2026: The last date for session 1 MHT CET 2026 registration has been extended to February 20, 2026.

January 22, 2026: CET 2026 registration status has been released.

January 10, 2026: MHT CET 2026 application form is out. The MHT CET 2026 information brochure has been uploaded. It consists of exam centre details, eligibility criteria, etc.

January 9, 2026: The MHT CET 2026 registration date is announced. MHT CET 2026 exam centres will be available across Maharashtra only.

January 6, 2026: The common Maharashtra CET 2026 exam portal has been launched for basic candidate registration and sign-in.

December 31: According to the news report, the MHT CET 2026 registration will be released on January 1, 2026.

December 22- Notice asking candidates to update their Aadhaar details, along with the generation of APAAR ID, has been released. PwD applicants can upload the UDID card, apart from the disability certificate. Also, they must provide details of two scribes during the MHT CET registration 2026.

December 18 - MHT CET 2026 registration fee has been increased. The registration of MHT CET 2026 will be based on Aadhaar/APAAR details. The seat acceptance fee will be more for later rounds. A mock counselling round will be held from this year onwards.

November 21- MHT CET 2026 syllabus and exam pattern released

November 21- MHT CET 2026 exam date out

November 11- Maharashtra Education Minister has announced the MHT CET exam will be held twice in April and May 2026.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Highlights

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

MHT CET 2026 Important Dates

MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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.

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2026

MHT CET 2026 Registration

The Maharashtra CET 2026 registration for session 1 was conducted from March 19 to 20, as an additional opportunity. The MHT CET 2026 application link was reactivated on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The MHT CET 2026 registration commenced on January 10, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can refer to the steps below to complete the MHT CET application process.

• 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

Documents Required for MHT CET 2026 Registration

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 Application Fees

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.

MHT CET Exam Centres 2026

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.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Centres (Within Maharashtra)

MHT CET Exam Centres Outside Maharashtra (Till Previous Year)

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

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.

Preparation Tips for MHT CET 2026

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

Best Books for MHT CET 2026

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.

MHT CET Question Paper 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.

Previous Year MHT CET question paper pdf download links

MHT CET 2026 Admit Card

The session 1 MHT CET 2026 admit card for PCM will be released in the first week of April 2026 while for PCB it will be released in the second week of April 2026. Candidates can download MHT CET 2026 admit card from the official website cetcell.mahace.org. 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 pdf copy of the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card.

Steps to download the MHT CET Admit Card 2026

• Visit the MHT CET 2026 official website - cetcell.mahacet.org 2026
• Click on the MHT CET 2026 admit card.
• Provide the email ID and password in the candidate portal.
• MHT CET exam admit card shall appear on the screen.
• Download the admit card for MHT CET, check all the details and take a print for future reference.

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key

THE MHT CET 2026 Answer key will be released within 7 days of the MHT CET examination. The answer key will be uploaded by Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell on its official website. Response answer sheets are also provided along with answer keys. Candidates will be able to check their expected score in the MHT CET 2026 exam.

MHT CET 2026 Result

MHT CET 2026 result will be released on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org tentatively in June 2026. Candidates can download the scorecard easily by login into the official portal, entering their application number, date of birth, and downloading of 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.

MHT CET Cutoff 2026

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.

MHT CET 2025 Cutoff

MHT CET 2024 Cutoff

MHT CET Cutoff 2023

MHT CET Cutoff 2022

MHT CET Cutoff 2021

MHT CET Cutoff 2020

MHT CET 2026 Counselling

The authority is expected to begin the MHT CET 2026 counselling process tentatively in June / July 2026. The MHT CET counselling will be 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.

MHT CET Counselling 2026 Date