The MHT CET is an entrance exam held annually by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra to provide admission for the professional undergraduate courses in the government and private institutions of the state.
For the year 2026, the notification is made and then the application form is available on State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Candidates who are interested in getting admission for engineering, pharmacy or any other may apply for it.
Here, we have discussed everything you need to know about the MHT CET 2026. Read this article to check what’s the important dates, who can apply for it, what you are required to deposit, what’s the exam pattern, and how to apply.
MHT CET 2026 Overview
The MHT CET 2026 is all set to be held across the state to provide admission for different UG professional courses for academic year 2026-27, refer to table below for an overview.
| Exam Name | MHT CET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, Pharmacy & Allied UG Courses |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra has announced announce the important dates for the MHT CET 2026 with notification release. Refer to the table below for the full schedule of this entrance exam.
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | January 10, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | January 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | February 12, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) | February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 |
| Exam – PCM Group (Session 1) | 11 – 19 April 2026 |
| Exam – PCB Group (Session 1) | 21 – 26 April 2026 |
| Exam – PCB Group (Session 2) | 10 – 11 May 2026 |
| Exam – PCM Group (Session 2) | 14 – 17 May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| Counselling / CAP Registration Start | June – July 2026 |
Application Form
In order to apply for the MHT CET 2026, the application form is available at https://cetcell.mahacet.org/. Note that your application form will be accepted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, only if they find you are eligible to sit in it.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for participating in the MHT CET 2026 are made public, refer to table below for all details.
- You are an Indian citizen, and you reside in Maharashtra, and
- You have passed the Class 12 Exam with PCB or PCM from a school recognised by the MSBSHSE with a 45% score as aggregate.
Notes:
- There is no cap of lower or upper age limit to participate in the MHT CET 2026.
- The minimum requirement in qualifying examination for the reserved candidates is only 40% score as aggregate.
- Students who will sit in the Intermediate exam in 2026 may apply and participate.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the MHT CET 2026, the payment of the application fee is mandatory. The payable amount differs from one another for different category aspirants, the table below helps you understand what you need to pay.
| Sr. No. | Group | Attempt | General Category Fee (₹) | Reserved Category Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCM | First Attempt | 1300 | 1000 |
| 2 | PCM | Both Attempts | 2600 | 2000 |
| 3 | PCB | First Attempt | 1300 | 1000 |
| 4 | PCB | Both Attempts | 2600 | 2000 |
Exam Pattern
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra will conduct the MHT CET 2026 in online mode using the computer-based test. A total of 150 MCQs and 200 MCQs will be asked in the entrance exam for PCM and PCB, respectively, from different subjects, whose details are:
PCM (Engineering):
| Subject | Class 11 Questions | Class 12 Questions | Total Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | 10 | 40 | 50 | 100 |
| Physics | 10 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 30 | 120 | 150 | 200 |
PCB (Pharmacy / Life Sciences):
| Subject | Class 11 Questions | Class 12 Questions | Total Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 20 | 80 | 100 | 100 |
| Physics | 10 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 40 | 160 | 200 | 200 |
Each question carries a weightage of 1 mark, except for the Mathematics (it carries a weightage of 2 marks), and there is no provision of negative marking. To solve the paper, each individual will get a time duration of 3 hours, and the exam medium will be English only.
How to Apply?
In order to apply for the MHT CET 2026, please go through the step-by-step instructions available.
- Go to the official website of the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
- Find and click on the ‘New Registration for the MHT CET 2026’ option.
- Register with your name, mobile number, and email address, and get login credentials.
- Login with accurate details to access the application form, and fill in all the details accurately.
- Upload documents with photograph and signature, and then deposit the application fee.
- Review all the details accurately, and then click on the Submit button to apply online for the entrance examination.