MHT CET 2026 Latest News and Updates – The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, has released the session 1 and 2 final MHT CET answer key for PCB on May 21 and 22, 2026. Further, candidates were allowed to rause raise objections to the phase 1 PCM MHT CET 2026 provisional answer key until May 22, 2026. The MHT CET final answer key for PCM 2026 will be released in the last week of May 2026. And the MHT CET 2026 result will also be released along with or after the final answer key. The MHT CET exam for session 2 was conducted from May 12 to May 20 (excluding May 16 and 17) for PCM, while for PCB from May 10 to 11, 2026. The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode.
Those who clear the Maharashtra CET 2026 exam will be eligible for admission to UG courses in participating colleges.
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has announced the MHT CET exam dates 2026 on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates should check the following table to know the schedule for MHT CET 2026, when announced. The following table will be updated as and when the dates are officially released.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Commencement of MHT CET 2026 registration login | January 10, 2026 |
MHT CET application form 2026 last date (without late fee) | February 24, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 registration dates with a late fee of Rs 500 | February 27, 2026 |
Last date for payment of examination fee through online mode | February 27 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 correction dates | March 5 to 7, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 re-opened registration window | Session 1: March 19 & 20, 2026 Session 2: April 15 to 16, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 special registration for session 2 | April 23, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 mock test | PCB/PCM: April 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 city intimation slip | April 4, 2026 (PCM) April 12, 2026 (PCB) |
Release of MHT CET admit card | April 2026 (PCB) April 7, 2026 (PCM) |
Maharashtra CET 2026 PCM Exam Dates | Session 1:
except on April 12, 2026 Session 2: May 12 to May 21 (except 16 and 17) |
| MHT CET 2026 PCB exam date | Session 1: April 21 to 26, 2026 Session 2: May 10 to 11, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Answer Key objection | Session 1 PCB: May 13 to 15, 2026 PCM: May 20 to 22, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 Answer Key Final | Session 1: May 21, 2026 (PCB) Session 2: May 22, 2026 (PCB) |
MHT CET 2026 Result | PCB: June 2026 PCM: June 2026 |
MHT CET Counselling 2026 Registration | June 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 document verification and application confirmation | June 2026 |
Display of the provisional merit list | July 2026 |
Submission of grievances against the provisional merit list | July 2026 |
Final merit list display | July 2026 |
Commencement of MHT CET CAP round 1 | July 2026 |
MHT CET new updates will be provided here on the announcement day. Hence, keep checking the page for MHT CET 2026 latest news and updates.
The authority will announce all the MHT CET 2026 counselling dates on the official website after the declaration of the results.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Display of Provisional MHT CET Phase 1 Allotment of CAP 1 Results 2026 | July 2026 |
Accepting the offered seat | August 2026 |
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting the required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I. | August 2026 |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II | August 2026 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II | August 2026 |
Display of Provisional MHT CET Phase 2 Allotment of CAP Round-II | August 2026 |
Accepting the offered seat as per Allotment of CAP Round II | August 2026 |
Reporting to the allotted Institute and confirmation of admission after CAP round II | August 2026 |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III | August 2026 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III | August 2026 |
Display of Provisional MHT CET Phase 3 Allotment of CAP Round-III | August 2026 |
Accepting the offered seat by the candidate as per the Allotment of CAP Round III | August 2026 |
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and confirmation of Admission after CAP round III | August 2026 |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IV | August 2026 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of the Option Form of CAP Round-IV through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate. | August 2026 |
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV | September 2026 |
Accepting to the offered seat by the candidate through his/her login as per the Allotment of CAP Round IV | September 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The MHT CET 2026 Session 1 exam for PCM is scheduled from April 11 to 20, 2026, while the PCB exam from April 21 to 26, 2026. Session 2 for PCM was held May 12 to 20 2026 (excluding May 16 and May 17), and Session 2 for PCB from May 10 to 11, 2026
As per last year data, candidates belonging to the general category, OMS, and J & K migrants have to pay Rs. 1000 + bank charges, whereas, reserved category candidates and persons with disability had to pay Rs. 800 + bank charges as the registration fee.
Candidates will need to upload their colored photograph and signature in a specified format.
The Maharashtra State CET Cell will prepare the MHT CET 2026 question paper in English, Marathi, and Urdu languages.
Yes. Without the admit card of MHT CET, candidates were not allowed to enter the examination hall.
Candidates have to visit the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org to register for the MHT CET 2026 exam.
The MHT CET 2026 syllabus will cover Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with updates for Class 11: Physics now includes "Vectors and Error Analysis," Chemistry adds "Chemistry in Everyday Life," Mathematics incorporates "Conic Sections," and "Measures of Dispersion" has been removed.
The MHT CET 2026 exam pattern will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and the English Language. The exam is conducted online and consists of a total of 150 questions, with a duration of 180 minutes.
On Question asked by student community
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.
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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
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
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