MHT CET PCB answer key 2026 out; challenge by May 15: State Cell

CET CELL: The Maharashtra State CET Cell has issued the MHT CET 2026 PCB provisional answer keys along with the response sheet of the candidates. The MHT CET PCB answer key 2026 for session 1 link has been activated on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can access the CET PCB answer key and response sheet using their application number and password.

More than 2.84 lakh students appeared for the MHT CET PCB 2026 first attempt exam, which was conducted across 189 exam centres in 36 districts of Maharashtra.

MHT CET 2026 first attempt exam for the PCB group was held from April 21 to 26 across the country in two shifts. The morning session was held from 9 am to 12 noon, whereas the afternoon shift was from 2 pm to 5 pm.

MHT CET 2026 second attempt exam for the PCB group was held on May 10 and 11.

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MHT CET 2026: How to challenge PCB answer key?

The steps to challenge the MHT CET PCB answer key 2026 are listed below.

• Visit the official website.
• Click on “Click Here to Raise Objections” link.
• Click on the “Login (Only Registered Candidates)" tab
• Enter roll number, date of birth and captcha code.
• Click on the “Sign In” button.
• MHT CET answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
• Select the question ID to be challenged.
• Upload documents supporting your claim.
• Pay the processing fee of Rs 1,000 in online mode.
• Click on the “Submit” button.

To object to the MHT CET answer key, candidates will have to pay an objection fee of Rs 1,000 via the candidate portal.

MHT CET PCB 2026: Passing criteria

According to the MHT CET 2026 passing criteria, candidates belonging to reserved categories must score a minimum of 40% out of the total 200 marks, which comes to 80 marks. On the other hand, general category candidates are required to obtain at least 45% marks, equivalent to 90 marks out of 200.