Status right now: All four MHT CET 2026 exam sessions are done and results for both attempts are declared (1st attempt: PCB 8 June, PCM 15 June; 2nd attempt: PCB 17–18 June, PCM 19 June). For candidates who took both attempts, the best-of-two percentile counts. CAP counselling registration is now open on cetcell.mahacet.org — register early and watch for the merit list and round schedule.
What is MHT CET?
MHT CET is Maharashtra's state entrance exam, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, for admission to BTech/BE, BPharm and PharmD courses in 300+ engineering and pharmacy colleges — including COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, ICT Mumbai and SPIT Mumbai. The PCM group feeds engineering seats; the PCB group feeds pharmacy.
New from 2026: the exam went biannual — two attempts a year (April and May sessions this cycle), with the better percentile counting. Around 6–7 lakh candidates register, making it one of India's largest state CETs.
MHT CET 2026: dates and results
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 exams | 11–26 Apr 2026 (PCM 11–20 · PCB 21–26) |
| Session 2 exams | 10–21 May 2026 (PCB 10–11 · PCM 12–21) |
| 1st attempt results | PCB 08 Jun · PCM 15 Jun 2026 |
| 2nd attempt results | PCB 17–18 Jun · PCM 19 Jun 2026 |
| CAP counselling registration | Open now |
Scorecards are in your candidate login (email + password) at cetcell.mahacet.org, showing subject-wise and aggregate percentiles. Ties in PCB are broken by Biology marks.
CAP counselling: step by step
- Register on the CAP portal and pay the counselling fee. Non-Maharashtra candidates can participate too (typically against JEE Main scores for the All-India seats; domicile rules govern state-quota seats).
- Upload documents — MHT CET scorecard, HSC marksheet, domicile, category/EWS certificates (must be valid), photo ID — for verification.
- Check the merit lists: a provisional list comes first with a grievance window, then the final merit list.
- Fill and lock choices of college + branch for each CAP round. Order matters — list genuinely preferred options first.
- Seat allotment rounds (typically 3–4): accept/confirm your seat by paying fees within the deadline, or float to the next round per the rules.
Percentile reality check: 99+ percentile puts COEP/VJTI CSE in play; ~97–98 opens PICT, SPIT and VIT Pune for good branches; 90–95 gets strong private colleges; and ICT Mumbai pharmacy typically wants 99+ in PCB. Cutoffs shift yearly — use them as orientation, not gospel.
Exam pattern (for 2027 aspirants)
- PCM: 150 questions, 200 marks (Maths 50 Q × 2 marks; Physics + Chemistry 100 Q × 1 mark), 3 hours.
- PCB: 200 questions, 200 marks (Biology alone is 100 marks), 3 hours.
- No negative marking — attempt every question.
- Syllabus: Maharashtra State Board Class 11 + 12, weighted roughly 20% Class 11 / 80% Class 12. Prepare from MSBSHSE textbooks, not NCERT alone.
- From 2026 the exam is biannual (around March–April and May), with best-of-two counting — plan to take both.
MHT CET 2026 FAQs
Are the MHT CET 2026 results out?
Yes, for both attempts. First attempt: PCB on 8 June, PCM on 15 June. Second attempt: PCB on 17–18 June, PCM on 19 June 2026. For candidates who took both attempts, the better percentile counts.
How do I register for CAP counselling?
Registration is open on cetcell.mahacet.org — create/log into your candidate account, pay the CAP fee, upload documents for verification, and then fill choices when the window opens. The CET Cell publishes the round-wise schedule on the same portal.
Can non-Maharashtra students get seats?
They can participate in CAP, but state-quota seats require Maharashtra domicile. Outside-Maharashtra candidates typically compete for the All-India seats, where JEE Main scores are also used for engineering admission.
Is there negative marking in MHT CET?
No — there is no penalty for wrong answers, so attempt all questions. Marks convert to normalised percentiles across shifts.
Sources & verification
This page was last verified on 2 July 2026 against:
- cetcell.mahacet.org — Maharashtra State CET Cell (result declarations, CAP registration status)
- CET Cell result summaries for MHT CET 2026 (both attempts, PCM and PCB groups)
- MHT CET 2026 information brochure (pattern, biannual format, syllabus weighting)
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