Suviral Shukla | January 12, 2026 | 07:15 AM IST | 6 mins read
The Maharashtra cell will conduct the MHT CET 2026 in two sessions for PCM and PCB papers. Updates on examination schedule, participating colleges, UG programmes.
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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has published the MHT CET 2026 application form link on its official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates seeking admission to Undergraduate (UG) programmes can fill the MHT CET 2026 registration form by February 12.
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The Maharashtra cell will conduct the MHT CET 2026 in two sessions for PCM and PCB papers. The first session will be held from April 11 to 19 for PCM, and April 21 to 26 for PCB candidates.
The session 2 exams will take place from May 14 to 17 for PCM, and May 10 to 11 for PCB stream.
Notably, as per the new guidelines, it is mandatory for candidates to enter their Aadhaar number and APAAR ID to submit their MHT CET 2026 registration form.
General candidates are required to pay Rs 1,300 as registration fee for MHT CET 2026, while the reserved category applicants should have to pay Rs 1,000.
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Candidates can check the list of documents required to complete the MHT CET 2026 registration.
As per the guidelines for filling the MHT CET 2026 application form, candidates must submit their coloured photograph and the dimensions should be from 15 KB to 50 KB. The specifications for the image of the signature should be between 5 KB to 20 KB.
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MHT CET Registration 2026 LIVE: PCM, PCB application form out at cetcell.mahacet.org. Updates on last date, exam schedule, colleges, ug courses, other details.
January 11, 2026 | 07:35 PM IST
Check the chapter-wise physics weightage in MHT CET 2026 is given in the table below.
Topic | Class | Weightage | Units/Chapters |
Waves | 11 | 7.6% (19 questions) | Wave Motion, Stationary Waves |
Oscillations | 11 | 7.2% (18 questions) | Rotational Motion, Oscillations |
Wave Optics | 12 | 7.2% (18 questions) | Electrostatics, Magnetic Effects of Current |
Kinetic Theory of Gases | 12 | 7.6% (18 questions) | Thermal Properties of Matter |
Electrostatics | 12 | 8.4% (21 questions) | Electrostatics |
January 11, 2026 | 06:41 PM IST
The MHT CET examination 2026 for both PCM and PCB will be held in 2 Shifts (morning and afternoon). The MHT CET 2026 application form is out on the official website.
January 11, 2026 | 05:50 PM IST
The MHT CET registration 2026 will be conducted online at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates will have to fill up the MHT CET 2026 registration before the last date.
January 11, 2026 | 05:04 PM IST
Check the MHT CET 2026 marking scheme below:
| Subject | Marks Per Question | Total Marks |
| Physics | 1 | 100 (Combined Physics & Chemistry) |
| Chemistry | 1 | 100 (Combined Physics & Chemistry) |
| Mathematics | 2 | 100 |
January 11, 2026 | 04:18 PM IST
Candidates can check the MHT CET 2026 latest updates through the following websites:
January 11, 2026 | 03:29 PM IST
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is the exam-conducting authority that organises the MHT CET 2026 examination.
January 11, 2026 | 02:40 PM IST
The MHT CET 2026 B.Tech. and MBA entrance exams will be conducted twice a year, according to the latest updates from the State Cell.
January 11, 2026 | 01:47 PM IST
The Maharashtra cell will conduct the MHT CET 2026 in two sessions for the PCM and PCB papers. The authority has issued the MHT CET Application Form 2026 on the official website.
January 11, 2026 | 01:20 PM IST
There is no limit on the number of attempts for admission. Candidates can appear for the MHT CET 2026 examination multiple times for the respective academic year.
January 11, 2026 | 12:19 PM IST
Candidates will have to upload images in JPG format with specific size requirements, and the colored photograph should be between 15 KB and 50 KB, while the scanned signature must be between 5 KB and 20 KB for MHT CET 2026 registration.
January 11, 2026 | 11:28 AM IST
The Maharashtra CET Cell has not yet declared the MHT CET 2025 registration last date. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, for the latest updates.
January 10, 2026 | 07:24 PM IST
Below in the table is the MHT CET 2026 eligibility criteria.
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Education | Passed/Appearing Class 12 (HSC) or equivalent |
| Subjects | Engineering: Physics & Mathematics + Chemistry/Biology Pharmacy: Physics & Chemistry + Mathematics/Biology |
| Minimum Marks | General: 45% Reserved (Maharashtra): 40% |
| Exam Requirement | Must appear in MHT CET 2026 |
| Alternative Exams | Engineering: JEE Main 2026 Pharmacy: NEET 2026 |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
January 10, 2026 | 06:55 PM IST
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology are eligible to apply for MHT CET 2026. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the MHT CET 2026 examination.
January 10, 2026 | 06:25 PM IST
Yes. Candidates outside of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for the MHT CET exam 2026 as they can appear for the MHT CET 2026 examination under the All India category.
January 10, 2026 | 05:31 PM IST
A letter advising applicants to update their Aadhaar card has been released by the exam conducting body. Additionally, candidates must create an APAAR ID in order to register for MHT CET in 2026.
January 10, 2026 | 04:51 PM IST
Candidates should keep these points in mind while uploading the photograph - it should be recent, clear, and as per the size and format provided by the State CET Cell. The candidate's signature should be done on clear white paper using black ink and scanned properly to avoid rejection during form scrutiny.
January 10, 2026 | 04:03 PM IST
In the table below are the highlights of the MHT CET 2026 session 1 registrations.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| MHT CET 2026 session 1 registration date | Last week of December 2025 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| MHT CET 2026 application fee | ₹1300 (general category) |
| MHT CET 2026 registration official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| MHT CET 2026 application form link | To be activated |
January 10, 2026 | 03:22 PM IST
The MHT CET 2026 is held in three languages: English, Marathi, and Urdu. Candidates can select their exam language preference while filling out the MHT CET 2026 application form.
January 10, 2026 | 02:45 PM IST
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has activated the MHT CET 2026 application form on the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org for PCB and PCM candidates.
January 10, 2026 | 01:57 PM IST
Given below is the list of documents required for MHT CET 2026 registration:
| Document | Specification | Acceptable uploading Format |
| Photograph | Size: 100KB - 5MB 2-inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm) | In JPG/JPEG format |
| Signature | The area of the signature must cover 80% of the image. Sign with black or dark blue colour ink only. | |
| Aadhaar Card | N/A | PDF format |
| Domicile certificate (if applicable) | N/A | PDF format |
| Category certificate (if applicable) | N/A | |
| PwD certificate (if applicable) | N/A | |
| Scanned copy of a valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License. | N/A |
January 10, 2026 | 11:41 AM IST
Candidates can check the list of details required for MHT CET 2026 registrations below:
January 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted at approximately 350 exam centres spread over 35 districts in Maharashtra. Candidates will have to choose 4 out of the list of districts for appearing in the exam with the most preferred on the top followed by the least preferred ones depending upon their convenience of commutation.
January 10, 2026 | 09:50 AM IST
The MHT CET 2026 registration link is active at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can check the steps given below to register for the MHT CET 2026.
January 10, 2026 | 09:24 AM IST
The MHT CET 2026 registration fee for general category candidates is Rs 1,300, while it is Rs 1,000 for reserved category students. The MHT CET 2026 registration link is active at cet.mahacet.org.
January 10, 2026 | 09:24 AM IST
As per the guidelines, it is mandatory for candidates to enter their Aadhar details and APAAR ID while submitting the MHT CET 2026 registration form.
January 10, 2026 | 08:20 AM IST
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has published the MHT CET 2026 application form link on its official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
MHT CET 2026 registration form at cetcell.maharacet.org. (Image source: Official website)