MHT CET 2026 Exam LIVE: PCM exams begin today for 4.79 lakh; guidelines, timings, things to carry

MHT CET PCM 2026 exam is a state-level entrance test in Maharashtra conducted for admission to undergraduate courses such as engineering (BE and BTech), pharmacy, and planning. It is accepted by various government and private colleges, mainly for candidates from Maharashtra, with admissions granted based on the PCM score.

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The computer-based MHT CET 2026 exam for the PCM group will be conducted across 198 examination centres spread over 36 districts in the state.

State cell will conduct the MHT CET 2026 PCM exam from today till April 20 in two shifts.

MHT CET 2026 exam will have a total duration of 180 minutes and will be conducted in two parts. The first 90 minutes will be dedicated to Physics and Chemistry, and this section will automatically submit once the time is over. After that, the Mathematics section will begin, with a separate 90-minute timer starting immediately.

According to the exam pattern, the MHT CET 2026 question paper will consist of 150 questions carrying a total of 200 marks. There is no negative marking, and all questions will be based on the Maharashtra State Board syllabus for Classes 11 and 12.

Candidates can download the MHT CET PCM admit card 2026 on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, using login details.

According to the State Cell’s data, 4,64,262 students had registered for last year’s MHT CET PCM entrance exam. This year, the total registrations have risen to 4,79,332, reflecting an increase of 15,070 candidates.

The exam-day guidelines for MHT CET 2026 exams are given below:

• Students must report to the exam centre according to the time specified on their admit card.
• Candidates must carry their original ID proof, as photocopies or attested copies will not be accepted for entry into the exam hall.
• Those requiring a scribe or additional time must bring their original Disability Certificate or UDID Card for verification.
• At the exam centre, candidates’ identities will be confirmed through fingerprint scanning and a photograph capture.

The list of required documents at MHT CET 2026 exam centres is given below:

• Printed admit card with your photograph affixed and signature
• Valid Identity Proof (ID)
• Disability certificate or UDID Card (original document), if required

A total of 4,79,332 students are set to take the MHT CET 2026 Phase 1 PCM exams, while approximately 2.96 lakh students will appear in Phase 2. Overall, 7,75,885 students will participate in the MHT CET 2026 PCM group exams across both phases.

MHT CET 2026: 4.79 lakh to write PCM phase 1 exams; guidelines, things to carry

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the MHT CET 2026 PCM admit card.

• Go to the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
• On the homepage, click on MHT CET 2026 Admit Card or Hall Ticket Link under the PCM group.
• A new window will open.
• Enter login details such as email ID and password or application number and date of birth.
• Press the submit button.
• MHT CET 2026 PCM admit card will appear on the screen.
• Download the exam hall ticket and take a print out.
  
  

The MHT CET 2026 PCM exam tomorrow will be held in two shifts. The morning shift will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will take place from 2 pm to 5 pm.

The Maharashtra State CET Cell will conduct the MHT CET PCM 2026 from April 11 to 20 in dual shifts.

Registered candidates can download the MHT CET 2026 admit card through the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will conduct the MHT CET 2026 for PCM group for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and agricultural courses tomorrow for 4.79 lakh candidates.