MHT CET 2026 – Exam Dates (Out), Application Form Released, Syllabus

The MHT CET 2026 exam dates have been announced. MHT CET 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. Its application form correction window has opened. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a State level Engineering entrance exam organized by State CET Cell, also known as State Common Entrance Test Cell.  The State CET Cell conducts MHT CET. Now, you can access comprehensive information about the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) exam date, application form, and syllabus from here. To begin with, MHT CET is a state-level engineering entrance exam organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell.

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 is the gateway for admissions into undergraduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D), and Agriculture courses in Maharashtra. For the 2026 academic year, the State CET Cell has introduced a two-session format, similar to JEE Main, allowing candidates to improve their scores across two attempts.

MHT CET 2026 application form correction window has been opened. Scroll down to edit form here.

• Syllabus
• Previous Year Question Papers
• Application Form
• Login
• Admit Card
• Answer Key
• Response Sheet
• Result
• Seat Matrix
• Cut Off
• Marks vs Percentile
• Counseling Process

Important Downloads and Official Links

• Official Website of MHT CET
• Application Form Last Date Extended Notice
• Application Form Correction Window Dates Notice

MHT-CET 2026

Candidates interested in appearing for these examinations can refer to the complete schedule provided in the table below for further details. It’s crucial to mark these dates on your calendar if you plan to pursue higher education in Maharashtra.

Important Dates

Other MHT CETs

Eligibility Criteria

• All the candidates passed/appearing at the qualifying exam i.e. HSC/12th Standard Exam or its equivalent exam and having Indian Nationality are eligible for appearing for MHT-CET
• There is no age limit for admission and appearing to MHT-CET
• An aspirant must have appeared in all the subjects and obtained a non zero score in the CET conducted by the Competent Authority.

Eligibility for State Candidature Types

Type-A

• Aspirants passing SSC and also HSC or Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor of Science Exam from a recognized institution in Maharashtra State
• An aspirant who is either Domicile of Maharashtra and/ or is born in Maharashtra

Type-B

• An applicant who does not fall in Type-A above, but who or whose Father or Mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and possesses a Domicile Certificate.

Type-C

• A Candidate who does not fall in either Type-A or Type-B but whose Father or Mother is an employee of the Govt. of India or Govt. of India Undertaking and who has been posted and reported to duty in Maharashtra State before the last date for submission of Application Form for CAP.

Type-D

• A candidate who does not fall in any of the above Type-A, Type B, and Type-C but whose
• Father or Mother is an employee or retired employee of the Govt. of Maharashtra or Govt. of Maharashtra Undertaking

Type-E

• Candidates passing SSC and/or HSC Exam from a recognized institution located in a disputed Maharashtra Karnataka Border Area and whose Mother tongue is Marathi

Application Process

• Application Form for MHT-CET will be filled through Online Mode (CBT-Computer Based Test) only. The Information Brochure for MHT-CET and the User Manual for filling up the online application form is available on website
• Candidate is advised to download and print the user manual for filling up the online application form
• Please quote your Application no. in all future correspondence with State CET Cell Office

Application Fee

The application is entirely online via the official portal: cetcell.mahacet.org.

Registration Fees (Per Attempt)

Exam Pattern

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts the online exam for determining the eligibility of applicants for admission to various 4-year degree courses in Engineering, Technology, Science and Pharmacy streams

The exam pattern is as follows:

• Mode of Exam: The exam is conducted in online mode (Computer Based Test).
• Question Type: The questions are of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type.
• Number of Questions: There are 50 questions each in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, and 100 questions in biology in the entrance exam.
• Total Marks: The maximum marks in the exam are 100 each in mathematics, physics + chemistry, and biology.
• Exam Duration: The entrance exam is 90 minutes each for mathematics, physics + chemistry, and biology.
• Language of Question Paper: The question paper is available in English, Marathi, and Urdu for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. However, the Mathematics paper is only in English.

Marking Scheme:

• Candidates receive +2 marks for correct answersBefore 12 Jun 2024 in mathematics and +1 mark for correct answers in the rest of the papers.
• There are no negative marks for incorrect answers.

📁 Required Documents for Registration

• SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Marksheets.
• Domicile Certificate (to claim Maharashtra State Candidature).
• Caste/Tribe Certificate & Validity (if applicable).
• Scanned Photo (40×50 mm) and Signature.

Pro-Tip: If you are appearing for both attempts, you must select and pay for them during the initial registration phase.

Contact Details

Address: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001

Helpline Number: 18002026988 (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM)

E-mail: [email protected]

MHT CET 2024 notification will be released online at the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org in due course. Candidates can check the complete schedule of the examination on the official website: mahacet.org

MHT CET – An Overview