MHT CET 2026 Latest News and Updates
MHT CET 2026 Latest News and Updates - State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, has revised the MHT CET session 2 exam dates on the official website, along with the brochure. The MHT CET exam for session 2 will be held from May 12 to May 21 (excluding May 16 and 17) for PCM, while for PCB from MAY 10 to May 11. The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode. The authority is conducting the MHT CET 2026 PCB exam from April 21 to 26, 2026. Candidates can now access the MHT CET 2026 City intimation slip link. It is mandatory to carry the hall ticket and a valid ID proof during the exam. The MHT CET 2026 PCB admit card was issued on April 17, 2026. The authority has released the MHT CET 2026 syllabus, along with the exam pattern. The official MHT CET 2026 PCM answer key will be released in May 2026. The Phase 1 answer key for MHT CET 2026 pdf download link will be updated on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
The special registration for MHT CET 2026 session 2 was concluded on April 23, 2026. The session 1 MHT CET 2026 registration with a late fee of Rs.500 was concluded on February 27, 2026. PwD applicants also have to provide details of two scribes during the application process. The authority has increased the MHT CET 2026 application fee by 200. The latest fee for the open category is 1200, and for the reservation category it is 1000. Moreover, the MHT CET exam centres are said to be limited within the state. Those who clear the Maharashtra CET 2026 exam will be eligible for admission to UG courses in participating colleges.
MHT CET 2026 Latest News and Updates
- MHT CET 2026 session 2exam day revised
- MHT CET 2026 session 2 special registration concluded.
- MHT CET 2026 session 2 special registration commenced.
- MHT CET 2026 session 1 for PCB is being conducted from April 21 to 26, 2026.
- MHT CET 2026 session 1 exam commenced.
- MHT CET 2026 city intimation slip 2026 for PCB is released on April 12, 2026.
- MHT CET 2026 PCM admit card released on April 7, 2026.
- MHT CET 2026 exam rescheduled for April 12. The revised MHT CET 2026 city intimation slip has been uploaded.
- MHT CET 2026 PCM city intimation slip has been released online.
- MHT CET 2026 Session 1 PCM exam dates revised.
- MHT CET 2026 registration window will be reopened on March 19 & 20, 2026.
- MHT CET 2026 city slip notice issued on the official website.
- Session 1 MHT CET 2026 application form correction was concluded on March 7, 2026.
- MHT CET 2026 session 1 application form correction commenced on March 5, 2026.
- Session 1 MHT CET 2026 registration process was concluded on February 27, 2026.
- MHT CET 2026 registration for session 1 has been extended to February 27, 2026, with a late fee of Rs. 500.
- MHT CET 2026 registration link activated.
- MHT CET 2026 registration date released.
- Notice for Aadhaar Update, UDID Card, and APAAR ID generation has been released.
- MHT CET 2026 registration fees revised.
- MHT CET 2026 syllabus and exam pattern released.
- MHT CET 2026 Exam Date Declared.
- The MHT CET 2026 will be conducted in two sessions starting from 2026, as per a news report.
- Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 notification online.
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates
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.
MHT CET 2026 Schedule
| 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 | PCB: 2026 PCM: 2026 |
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.
MHT CET 2026 Counselling Dates
The authority will announce all the MHT CET 2026 counselling dates on the official website after the declaration of the results.
MHT CET 2026 Counselling Dates
| 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 will take place from April 21 to 26, 2026. Session 2 for PCM will be held from May 12 to 21 2026 (excluding May 16 and May 17), and Session 2 for PCB is set for 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.
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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.
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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
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