MHT CET 2026

MHT CET 2026: Exam Date, Application form, Pattern, Eligibility Criteria

MH CET 2026 Registration starts on January 16, 2026. Exam date has been changed. Syllabus and Pattern have been released. The Government of Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell conducts the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET or MHT CET).

It is an annual state-level entrance exam. The exam will be used to determine admission to four-year undergraduate degree programs. Candidates can enroll in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, technology, pharmacy, and agriculture.

The applicants will be admitted to a variety of government and private institutions located throughout Maharashtra state. In this article, we have included information regarding MHT CET 2026, such as the application form and eligibility requirements.

Highlights

Name of Exam	MHT CET/ MH CET
Full form	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Exam Type	Undergraduate courses
Conducting by	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Application Mode	Online mode
Exam mode	Online or offline mode

Important Dates

Below mentioned are the important dates pertaining to MHT CET 2026 Exam. candidates who wish to give the exam can refer to these dates :

Particulars	Dates(Tentative)
Application Form starts	4th week of February 2026
Last date to apply	4th week of April 2026
Last day to apply with late fee	4th week of April 2026
Correction Facility	April 2026
Admit card	April 2026
MHT CET 2026	16th April to 30th April 2026
Answer Key	4th week of May 2026
Declaration of Result	1st week of June 2026
Counselling	2nd week of June 2026

Application Process Instructions

Here are details about the MHT CET 2026 Application Form, along with some instructions:

• The application form for MH CET 2026 will be available in the fourth week of February 2026.
• Candidates must complete out the application form with information such as their schooling, personal, and contact information.
• The MH CET 2026 Application Form will be available online exclusively.
• To finish the application procedure, upload the scanned documents, which include the photograph and signature.
• The authority will also provide corrective facilities to candidates in the first week of May 2026.
• The deadline for submitting the application form will be the fourth week of April 2026.
• Ensure to Download and print the application form for future reference.

Application Fees

• The MH CET 2026 Application Fee can be submitted online.
• Candidates can pay the fee using a debit or credit card, as well as through Net Banking.
• The application cost will be non-refundable once paid.

Category	Fees
General/ J&K Migrants/ Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) category	800/-
SC/ST/ OBC/ SBC/ NT/ PWD/ EWS	600/-

Application Procedure

Candidates who wish to sit for this exam can refer to the below-mentioned steps to fill up the application form:

• Visit the website https://cetcell.mahacet.org/.
• Click the "New Registration" option.
• Fill out the application form, including personal, educational, and contact information.
• Upload the scanned documents, which include a passport-sized photograph and a signature.
• Candidates must pay the application cost online.
• Print the application form for future use.

Eligibility Criteria

The MH CET eligibility criteria for 2026 are listed below:

• Nationality: To be eligible for the exam, candidates must be citizens of India.
• Qualification: Candidates must have completed 12th grade or equivalent exams from any recognized board.
• Marks: students must achieve at least 45% on the qualifying test (40% for SC/ST students).
• Appearing: Candidates in their final year in 2026 are eligible to apply for the exam.

Exam Pattern

Check the exam pattern for MH CET 2026 provided below:

• Exam Mode: The exam will be taken either online or offline. The exam paper will have multiple choice questions (MCQs).
• Duration: The exam will last three hours for the PCB and PCM groups. The paper will comprise a total of 50 questions.
• Marking Scheme: One mark will be given for each correct answer in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, while two marks will be given in Mathematics.
• Negative Marking: There will be no negative marks for incorrect answers.

Paper	subjects	No of multiple choice questions (MCQ’S) 11th class - 12th class		Marks Per Question	Total Marks	Duration in Minutes
Paper 1	Mathematics	10	40	2	100	90 Min
	Physics	10	40	2	100	90 Min
Paper 2	chemistry	10	40	2	100	90 Min
Paper 3	Biology	20	80	1	100	90 Min

Preparation Tips

Check out these preparation ideas for MH CET 2026 that can help candidates perform well in the exam:

• Create a timetable and split it equally among all subjects.
• Check out the official exam syllabus.
• Get assistance from the best books and study materials available.
• Practice the previous year's question and sample papers.
• Include every topic from the syllabus in your preparation.
• Don't succumb to stress; instead, prioritize your health.