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    MHT CET Exam 2026 - Counselling (Started), Cutoff, Marks vs Percentile, Admission Process

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    About MHT CET 2027

    MHT CET 2026: Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 city slip on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The MHT CET city slip 2026 will be issued soon in the last week of March 2026. The MHT CET 2026 city slip or the provisional MHT CET admit card will mention the details of the exam city. The MHT CET admit card for session 1 will be issued 3-4 days before the exam. The session 1 MHT CET 2026 exam for PCM will be held from April 11 to 20, 2026 (session 1) and May 12 to 16, 2026 (session 2). The authority will conduct the MHT CET 2026 exam in two sessions. The Session 1 MHT CET 2026 exam for PCB will be held from April 21 to 26, 2026. The session 2 MHT CET 2026 exam for PCB is from May 10 to 11, 2026.
    Related-  MHT CET city intimation slip 2026

    The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test will conduct the exam separately for the PCM group and the PCB group. The State CET Cell will declare the MHT CET 2026 results in June 2026. 

    MHT CET 2026 Latest News and Updates

    Candidates can check the latest news and updates for MHT CET 2026 below.

    • MHT CET 2026 intimation slip for session 1 will be released soon online.
    • MHT CET exam date 2026 for PCM has been revised.
    • MHT CET 2026 city slip will be released before the admit card. 
    • MHT CET 2026 registration for session 1 has been extended with a late fee. 
    • Session 1 MHT CET 2026 form correction was concluded on March 7, 2026.
    • Session 1 MHT CET 2026 form correction link is active.
    • MHT CET 2026 form correction date for session 1 announced.
    • MHT CET 2026 registration for session 1 has been concluded on February 27, 2026. 
    • MHT CET 2026 registration for session 1 with late fees of Rs.500 has been extended up to February 27, 2026.
    • MHT CET 2026 registration for session 1 concludes today, February 20, 2026.
    • MHT CET 2026 registration does not require Aadhaar and APAAR ID authentication.
    • The last date of registration for MHT CET 2026 session 1 has been extended to February 20, 2026.
    • MHT CET 2026 application form is out.
    • MHT CET 2026 registration dates have been announced.
    • A notice for Aadhaar updation, UDID Card and APAAR ID generation has been released.
    • MHT CET 2026 application fee revised.
    • MHT CET 2026 Exam dates announced.
    • The MHT CET 2026 exam will be held twice in April and May, as announced by the State's HTE Minister, Chandrakant Patil. 
    • The State Cell will publish the MHT CET official brochure and the MHT CET application form on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. 

    About MHT CET 2026

    The full form of MHT CET is the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test. The MHT CET exam is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, for admission to undergraduate engineering and pharmacy courses. The MHT CET exam is conducted once a year. Candidates need to qualify for the exam and participate in the MHT CET counselling process for admission. 

    MHT CET Statistics

    Candidates can check the MHT CET exam statistics below.

    MHT CET 2025 exam statistics

    Group Registered CandidatesAppeared Candidates
    PCM

    464263

    422863

    PCB

    301072

    282737

    Total

    7,65,335

    6,75,600

    MHT CET 2024 exam statistics

    Group Registered CandidatesAppeared Candidates
    PCM4,10,3773,79,800
    PCB3,14,6752,95,577
    Total7,25,0526,75,377

    MHT CET 2023 exam statistics

    Subject   

    Registered Candidates

    Appeared Candidates

    PCM

    333041

    313730

    PCB

    303048

    277400

    Total

    636089

    591130

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    MHT CET Exam 2026 - Counselling (Started), Cutoff, Marks vs Percentile, Admission Process
    MHT CET Exam 2026 - Counselling (Started), Cutoff, Marks vs Percentile, Admission Process

    MHT CET 2027 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
    Short Exam Name
    MHT CET
    Conducting Body
    State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    State Level Exam
    Participating Colleges
    586
    Exam Duration
    3 Hours

    MHT CET B.Tech

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    MHT CET Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (session 2026)

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is MHT CET exam date in 2026?
    A:

    The MHT CET 2026 exam dates are: Session 1 PCB was from April 21 to 26, 2026, while for session 1 PCM is from April 11 to 20, 2026. Session 2 PCM is being conducted from May 12 to 21, 2026, excluding May 16 & 17, 2026, while for Session 2 PCB was held from May 10 to 11, 2026. 

    Q: How many questions will be asked in MHT CET 2026?
    A:

    There are a total of 150 MCQs in the exam. The MHT CET 2026 PCM paper consists of two sections,

    • Paper 2- Physics and Chemistry- 100 (50+50) questions

    • Paper 1- Mathematics- 50 questions

    Q: What is the MHT CET exam mode?
    A:

    MHT CET 2026 is conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT).

    Q: How to download MHT CET 2026 admit card?
    A:

    Candidates can download the MHT CET admit card 2026 using the MHT CET login id and password.

    Q: Can I edit MHT CET application form 2026?
    A:

    Yes, candidates were able to edit the MHT CET 2026 form between March 5 and 7.

    Q: Can NRI student, apply for MHT CET 2026?
    A:

    Yes, NRI candidates don't have to fill the MHT CET application form as NRI / OCI / PIO students, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, and Foreign Nationals will be offered direct admission. They have to register for counselling.

    Q: What if there is a discrepancy in the details mentioned on my MHT CET 2026 admit card?
    A:

    In such a case, the authorities will make the candidate sign an undertaking stating that the particular detail was wrongly entered by the candidate. Candidates will also have to submit a photocopy of the supporting documents.

    Q: How can I check MHT CET result 2026?
    A:

    Candidates will be able to check the MHT CET 2026 result on the official website by entering their application number, roll number and captcha code.

    Q: Are class 12 marks important for admission through MHT CET?
    A:

    No, candidates only have to qualify for the class 12 exam, and there is no minimum mark for the same.

    Q: How many attempts are allowed for the MHT CET admission?
    A:

    There is no limit to a number of attempts for MHT CET admission.

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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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    What is the Mht cet official link ?

    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.


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