MHT CET 2026 Application Form, Exam Date, Check Syllabus and Exam Pattern

MHT CET 2026 Exam Date: The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level exam conducted every year for getting students admitted in B.E, BTech, BPharm, DPharm, and agriculture courses. Every year around 4 to 5 Lakh students register themselves for the MHT CET 2026 exam for them to be granted admission in these courses offered by different colleges and institutes present in the state of Maharashtra. The State Cell, Maharashtra will release the MHT CET 2026 exam schedule at www.cetcell.mahacet.org. As per the released MHT CET exam schedule, the exam for engineering and Pharmacy students will be conducted in April 2026.  

MHT CET 2026

The notification regarding all the important details of MHT CET 2026 will be released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State. The MHT CET 2026 Application process will tentatively begin in the month of January 2026. Candidates can check the complete notification on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. Read the complete article to check the most latest updates regarding the MHT CET 2026 examination, and exam pattern, and download the syllabus PDF and question papers.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Overview

MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in the month of April 2026 in online CBT Mode. As per the last year's data received, 460 colleges will participate in the entrance test. All the important highlights of MHT CET 2026 have been summarised in the table below. The language medium for MHT CET 2026 exam will be English and the candidates will have to pay Rs. 800 to submit their application forms.  

MHT CET 2026 Important Dates

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has not yet published the MHT CET Exam Date 2026 on its official website www.cetcell.mahacet.org. Till then students can check the tentative MHT CET 2026 important dates from the table mentioned below.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Shift Timings

MHT CET 2026 exam will held in two shifts for both PCM and PCB streams. The first shift exam was conducted from 9 am to 12 pm and the second shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. Candidates are advised to arrive at the MHT CET 2026 Exam Centre early to avoid the last-minute rush.

MH CET 2026 Application Form Link

The  MHT CET 2026 application form link window has been closed. The MHT CET 2026 application process was facilitated online through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates were required to fill out the MHT CET 2026 application form and complete the submission by uploading all the required documents. The application process was successfully held in the month of January 2026.

MHT CET 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the requisite MHT CET 2026 application fee via net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/Mobile wallets. The service charge (as applicable) will have to be borne by the candidate. Every applicant must keep in mind that the MHT CET 2026 application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. 

How to fill out the MHT CET 2026 Application Form?

MHT CET 2026 registration includes various steps like filling application form, uploading documents, payment of the application fee, etc. Students can follow the steps given below to fill out the MHT CET application form 2026.

1. Visit the MHT CET 2026 official website - cetcell.mahacet.org
2. Click on "New Candidate Registration"
3. Register for the exam by filling in the required information and clicking on the submit button
4. Upon successful registration, candidates will be redirected to the application form.
5. Fill the required information in the MHT CET application form to complete the process
6. Upload scanned images of photo and signature
7. Pay the application fees
8. The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees.
9. Candidates need to download, take a printout of their filled application form and keep it safe until the completion of the admission process

Document required to fill the MHT CET 2026 Application Form

Filling up the MHT CET 2026 exam form is the most crucial step and must be done very minutely to avoid any kind of discrepancies. MHT CET application filling requires many documents to be uploaded. The candidates are advised to keep the listed documents handy to fill out the application form easily. 

1. Valid Email ID and mobile number
2. Email ID of Parents (Optional)
3. Valid Photo ID proof
4. Domicile certificate of State
5. Class 10 and 12 certificates
6. Credit/Debit card or Internet Banking details for payment.
7. Scanned Images of Photograph, Signature, and Photo ID

MHT CET 2026 Admit Card

The State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State will soon publish the MHT CET Admit Card 2026 for PCB Group students in online mode. All the candidates who have successfully registered themselves for the MHT CET 2026 Examination will be able to download their admit card by visiting the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State, i.e., www.cetcell.mahacet.org. The hall ticket of MHT CET 2026 consists of details such as candidates’ details, exam center information, exam date and time, etc. The candidates must carry the MHT CET 2026 admit card to the examination center on the examination day. 

MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must qualify for the MHT CET 2026 eligibility criteria to appear for both engineering and pharmacy examination papers. The candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent. However, the candidates who will be sitting for the Class 12 board exam in 2026 can also apply. Candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria in this article.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern

MHT CET 2026 will entertain questions based on the syllabus of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. MHT CET 2026 will comprise papers for 3 subjects that is Mathematics/Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

1. Engineering candidates are required to attempt or appear for PCM.
2. Pharmacy candidates are required to attempt or appear for PCM or PCB.
3. The mathematics section will be in the English language.
4. Physics & Chemistry sections will be in English/Urdu/Marathi.

MHT CET 2026 Syllabus

The MHT CET 2026 exam will have different subjects based on the course. Engineering students will get questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Math. Pharmacy students will have questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The exam will include topics from Class 11 and 12. The questions will be based on what students learn in these classes. So, students should study their Class 11 and 12 books carefully to prepare well. The exam will test their knowledge of these subjects, helping them get admission to engineering and pharmacy courses in Maharashtra. Proper preparation will help students score well in the exam.

MHT CET 2026 Class 11 Syllabus

MHT CET 2026 exam will consist of the following topics from class 11.

MHT CET 2026 Class 12 Syllabus

MHT CET 2026 exam will consist of the following topics from class 12.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Centres

The MHT CET exam centres will be mentioned in the admit cards. The following cities of Maharashtra would serve as the MHT CET 2026 Exam centres.

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key

The State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State will release the provisional answer key for the MHT CET 2026. All the candidates who appeared for the MHT CET 2026 Exam from both PCM and PCB Group can download their MHT CET 2026 provisional answer key by visiting the official website. As per the released notification, the MHT CET 2026 final answer key is scheduled to release along with the announcement of the result.

MHT CET 2026 Result 

The MHT CET Result 2026 will soon be announced by the State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State in online mode. Once the results are successfully announced, candidates who appeared for the MHT CET 2026 can now check and download them by visiting the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. To access the results, they are required to fill in their respective application number and date of birth at the login window. Along with the MHT CET 2026 Result, the authorities will also announce the names of the students who have topped in the MHT CET 2026 exam.