When it comes to admissions in top colleges in Maharashtra, the MHT CET 2026 is a gateway. MHT CET 2026 (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is one of the most important exams for students aiming for B.Tech/ B.E./B. Pharma/Agriculture program. This state-level entrance exam is held across Maharashtra.
MHT CET 2026 registrations started on January 10, 2026, and the application process will continue until February 12, 2026. The exam is being held in two attempts this year: Attempt 1 from April 11–19, 2026, and Attempt 2 from May 14–17, 2026.
MHT CET 2026 – Key Dates & Schedule
Here is the list of the MHT CET 2026 important dates:
Group | Exam Date (1st attempt) | Exam Date (2d attempt) |
| PCM | April 11 to 19, 2026 | May 14 to 17, 2026 |
| PCB | April 21 to 26, 2026 | May 10 and 11, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Key dates
Event | Date |
| Registration Start Date | January 10, 2026 |
| Registration Last Date to Apply | February 12, 2026 |
| Correction in Registration Form | March 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCM Session 1 | April 11–19, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCM Session 2 | May 14–17, 2026 |
| MHT CET Result | June/July 2026 |
Registration Fee | |
| General Category | 1300 |
| Outside Maharashtra State | 1300 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidates | 1300 |
| SC/ ST/ EWS/ PwD | 1000 |
| Maharashtra Candidates | 1000 |
| Orphan and Transgender | 1000 |
MHT-CET 2026: Application/Registration Fee
Those who are attempting the entrance exam for the first time should consider that the MHT CET 2026 Exam is a Computer-Based Test and the exam time is 3 hours. This admission exam is conducted in two sessions:
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for 3 hours
- 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for 3 hours
MHT CET 2026 Examination Schedule | ||
| Particulars | Morning Shift | Afternoon Shift |
| Entry in Examination Hall | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Last Entry permitted in the examination hall | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM |
| First Login to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM |
| Commencement of Online Examination | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| End of Online Examination | 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
MHT CET 2026: Highlights
Highlights for the MHT CET 2026:
Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | mahacet.org / cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Courses Offered | B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Integrated M.Tech |
| Application Start Date | January 1, 2026 (LIVE) |
| Application End Date (Without Late Fee) | To be notified |
| Application End Date (With Late Fee) | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Session 1 (PCM) | April 11–19, 2026 |
| Exam Session 1 (PCB) | April 21–26, 2026 |
| Exam Session 2 (PCM) | May 14–17, 2026 |
| Exam Session 2 (PCB) | May 10–11, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026: Registration & Application Process
The application form can be completed online via the official website. The step-by-step guidelines to apply for MHT CET 2026 are described below.
- Visit the official portal: cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Select the CET option available on the website.
- After clicking CET, select the ‘Register’ option.
- Applicants need to register simply by providing etheir mail and setting a password.
- Share the details and submit the documents required to complete the process.
- Upload photographs and a signature, and make the payment to complete the process.
After completion of the registration process, applicants are advised to save and download the form for future reference.
What documents are required for MHT CET 2026?
- Active Mobile Number & Email ID
- Residential Certificate
- Valid Government Photo ID proof
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Scanned copies of Photograph, Signature
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
How to download the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card?
Applicants have to follow the simple steps to download the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card:
- Go to the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
- To download the admit card, register email and ID/application number, and passwords.
- You will find the admit card link for your entrance exam.
- Now, download it and get it printed.
MHT CET 2026: Eligibility Criteria
To apply for MHT CET 2026 registration, applicants must meet the conditions mentioned here:
Nationality | Indian |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Minimum Marks |
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MHT CET 2026: Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Those preparing for the entrance exam must be aware of the exam pattern and syllabus so they can make the right efforts in the right direction:
Particulars | Details |
| Questions Type | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Marking Scheme | No negative marking |
| Syllabus |
More emphasis is given to class 12th syllabus |
| Subject Weightage and Number of Questions | Physics- 50 Questions (1 mark each) Chemistry- 50 Questions (1 mark each) Mathematics (Engineering)- 50 Questions (2 marks each) Biology(Medical)- 100 Questions (1 mark each) |
MHT-CET will consist of 3 question papers of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and each paper will be of 100 marks. Details are as given below :
Paper | Subject | No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) based on Std. XI | Std. XII | Mark(s) Per Question | Total Marks | Duration in Minutes |
| Paper I | Mathematics | 10 | 40 | 2 | 100 | 90 |
| Paper II | Physics | 10 | 40 | 1 | 100 | 90 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 | ||||
| Paper III | Biology | 20 | 80 | 1 | 100 | 90 |
The questions will be set on
a) Whole syllabus of Std XII of 2025-26 of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics subjects prescribed by State Council Of Educational Research And Training, Maharashtra
b) Syllabus of Std XI of 2024-25 prescribed by State Council Of Educational Research And Training, Maharashtra.
Here is the table mentioning the syllabus of MHT CET 2026
Sr.No. | Subject | Chapters/Units of Std XI Syllabus |
| 1. | Physics | Vectors, Error Analysis, Motion in a plane, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Thermal properties of matter, Sound, Optics, Electrostatics, Semiconductors |
| 2. | Chemistry | Some Basic concepts of chemistry, Structure of atom, Chemical Bonding, Redox reactions, Elements of group 1 and 2, States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquids), Adsorption and colloids (Surface Chemistry), Hydrocarbons, Basic principles of organic chemistry, Chemistry in everyday life. |
| 3. | Mathematics | Trigonometry II, Straight Line, Circle, Probability, Complex Numbers, Permutations and Combinations, Functions, Limits, Continuity, Conic Section |
| 4. | Biology | Biomolecules, Respiration and Energy Transfer, Human Nutrition, Excretion and Osmoregulation, |
Now students can adjust their time accordingly to prepare for the entrance exam.
When MHT CET 2026 results be out?
MHT CET 2026 results will be declared in June 2026 on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. From there, applicants can download their scores by signing in on the official portal. To sign in, applicants are required application number, date of birth, and downloading of scorecard.
MHT CET Exam Centres 2026
The entrance exam is conducted only within the state. So the exam is going to take place across 36 districts of Maharashtra. The MHT CET 2026 exam is managed at around 226 centres within the state.
MHT CET 2026 Exam Centres with the district code
Exam Centres | District Code |
| Palghar | 991 |
| Gadchiroli | 508 |
| Raigadh | 520 |
| Salapur | 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 |
| Kolharpur | 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 |
Alternative Choices Available to MHT CET 2026 Applicants
If anyone has to opt for the alternative program because they can’t continue their education due to some unavoidable factors can apply for the online programs mentioned here:
