MHT CET 2026: Registration Over, Check Admit Card, Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Result and Cutoff

Updated on - Mar 20, 2026

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has reopened the MHT CET 2026 registrations. The candidates can apply for MHT CET 2026 from 19 March to 20 March 2026 on its official website – cetcell.mahacet.org/, with additional late fees of Rs 500/- for all categories.

The tentative exam dates of the MHT CET 2026 have also been announced.
The MHT CET 2026 attempt 1 is expected to be held from 11 April to 26 April 2026.
Attempt 2 of the MHT CET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted from 10 May to 16 May 2026.

The correction window was closed on March 7, 2026. Students are now waiting for their MHT CET Admit cards, which will be released in April 2026. CET Cell will release MHT CET 2026 admit card for all the registered candidates on the website: cetcell.mahacet.org.

PCM candidates can download the MHT CET Admit card from April 5, 2026
PCB candidates can access their MHT CET admit card from April 15, 2026.

MHT-CET will now be held twice a year, beginning with the 2026-27 academic session. The decision was announced by Maharashtra’s Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil after a review meeting with the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell.

Around 7 lakh candidates register for the MHT CET exam, and 6.5-7 lakh candidates appear every year. This year, the MHT CET exam has seen the highest ever registration at 10.9 lakh. The MHT CET 2026 Exam will be held in a CBT mode; both the PCM and PCB groups will have different MHT CET exams. Registered candidates have to appear for the online computer-based test at various exam centres in Maharashtra only.

In the MHT CET PCM Exam, 150 questions will be asked in 180 minutes and will carry a total of 200 marks.
In the MHT CET PCB Exam, 200 questions will be asked in 180 minutes.
The MHT CET Syllabus is based on the pattern of the Maharashtra Board,
20% weightage will be given to Class 11 topics and 80% to Class 12 topics.

You should visit the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, regularly for the latest updates regarding the MHT CET Exam Notification, Schedule, and Result. The Maharashtra CET Cell has officially made the Aadhar authentication and APAAR ID compulsory for all students for the upcoming MAH CET registrations.

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Key Summary

In this article, we have discussed the MHT CET 2026 Exam, including the exam dates, registration, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation.

The MHT CER registration will begin soon for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) group.
In the MHT CET Exam, 20% weightage will be given to Class 11 topics and 80% to Class 12 topics.
In the MHT CET PCM Exam, 150 questions will be asked in 180 minutes and will carry a total of 200 marks.
In the MHT CET PCB Exam, 200 questions will be asked in 180 minutes, with a total of 200 marks.

What is the MHT CET 2026?

MHT CET is Maharashtra's online entrance exam for admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional undergraduate courses in colleges across Maharashtra.

As per Maharashtra CET Cell's statistics, more than 12.5 lakh students have registered for MHT CET 2026 engineering, pharmacy and management entrance exams till now.

This is the highest in four years and possibly the highest number ever.
Maharashtra CET Cell data shows that the MHT CET 2026 registration count has grown 36% in just one year.

What it’s used for:

B.E./B.Tech (Engineering
B.Pharm & Pharm.D (Pharmacy)
B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech Agriculture/Food Tech, etc.
Admissions in government, aided, and private colleges in Maharashtra

Key highlights (2026 exam):

Fully online (Computer-Based Test
Held twice – April and May 2026 (best score counts)
Separate papers for PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology
No negative marking

Based on Maharashtra State Board Class 11 & 12 syllabus (20% Class 11 + 80% Class 12)

Particulars	Details (Tentative for 2026)
Exam Name	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)
Conducting Authority	State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Courses Offered	B.E./B.Tech., Pharmacy, Agriculture & Allied Courses
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Date	January and April 2026 (tentative)
Question Type	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
PCM Exam Pattern	150 Questions (Mathematics-50, Physics-50, Chemistry-50) 200 Marks, 180 Minutes
PCB Exam Pattern	200 Questions (Biology-100, Physics-50, Chemistry-50), 200 Marks, 180 Minutes
Marking Scheme	No Negative Marking Mathematics: 2 marks per Q Others: 1 mark per Q
Syllabus Weightage	20% from Class 11 80% from Class 12 (Maharashtra Board)
Expected Result Date	June 2026 (tentative)
Official Website	cetcell.mahacet.org

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MHT CET Admit Card

For getting a detailed overview regarding MHT CET, including the dates, syllabus, exam pattern & cutoff, you can check the video given below:

Ques. How many attempts for MHT CET in one year?

Ans. The MHT CET Exam is held once a year by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The Candidates can appear only once in an academic year, and that is used for admission in top Maharashtra colleges.

If the candidate misses the exam in the current year or they are not satisfied with the score, they can appear for the exam in the next year.
The MHT CET Score will be valid for the current cycle of admission; it cannot be carried forward.
The Candidates can attempt the MHT CET Exam every year until they meet the age limit criteria.

Ques. Is MHT CET 2026 going to be hard?

Ans. The MHT CET difficulty level will depend upon the candidate’s preparation level, speed, and understanding of the Maharashtra Board class 11 and 12 syllabus.

As per the previous year, the MHT CET Exam is moderate to difficult for PCM students, as it involves mathematics.
In the PCB section, biology is scoring, and physics & chemistry are application-based.

Subject	Difficulty Level	Reason
Mathematics (PCM)	Moderate to Difficult	Calculus, vectors, 3D geometry, and probability require problem-solving and time management.
Physics (PCM & PCB)	Moderate	Application-based questions; conceptual clarity is essential.
Chemistry (PCM & PCB)	Moderate	Mix of physical, organic, and inorganic; Organic Chemistry is often tricky.
Biology (PCB)	Easy to Moderate	Mostly memory-based; high scoring if diagrams and concepts are revised well.

MHT CET 2026 Expected Dates

The notification for MHT CET 2026 will be released soon by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.

The MHT CET registration is expected to start in January 2026 and last until February 2026, and the exam will be held in April 2026.
The MHT CET 2026 Dates are currently tentative, and they will be confirmed with the official notification on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.

Department	CET Exam Name	Tentative Exam Date
Higher Education	MAH-MPED CET-2026	March 24, 2026
Higher Education	MAH-MPED Field Test (Offline)	March 25, 2026
Technical Education	MAH-MHMCT CET-2026	March 25, 2026
Higher Education	MAH-B.Ed (General & Special) & B.Ed ELCT-CET-2026	March 27 to 30, 2026
Technical Education	MAH-MCA CET-2026	April 2, 2026
Higher Education	MAH-LLB 3 Yrs. CET-2026	April 1 to 2, 2026
Higher Education	MAH-BPEd CET-2026	April 4, 2026
Higher Education	MAH-BPEd Field Test (Offline)	April 5 to 7, 2026
Technical Education	MAH-BDesign CET-2026	April 6, 2026
Technical Education	MAH-BAMMS CET-2026	April 7 to 8, 2026
Higher Education	MAH-BEd.MEd. (Three Year Integrated Course) CET-2026	April 9, 2026
Fine Art	MAH-AAC CET-2026	April 10 to 13, 2026
Technical Education	MAH-MHT CET (PCM Group)-2026	April 11 to 19, 2026
Technical Education	MAH-MHT CET (PCB Group)-2026	April 22 to 30, 2026
Technical Education	MAH-B.HMCT/BArch/BBA/BMS/BBM CET-2026	April 28 to 30, 2026
Medical Education	MH-DNP/HPN CET-2026	May 4, 2026
Medical Education	MH Nursing CET-2026	May 6, 2026
Higher Education	MAH-LLB (5-Years) CET-2026	May 8, 2026

Expected Date (Tentative)	Event
December 2025	Notification Release
January 10, 2026 – February 24, 2026	Registration Window
March 5, 2026 – March 7, 2026	Form Correction Window
April/May 2026	Admit Card Release
April 2026	MHT CET 2026 Exam (PCM & PCB)
May 2026	Provisional Answer Key
June 2026	Result Declaration
June–July 2026	Counselling (CAP Rounds)

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Ques. How many attempts for MHT CET?

Ans. Their is no fixed limit on the total number of attempts of MHT CET 2026, which is conducted annually by State CET Cell, allowing candidates to appear as many times, till they meet the academic and age requirements.

Criteria	Details
Number of Attempts	Unlimited (no restriction on the number of times you can appear)
Eligibility Condition	Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent exam with PCM/PCB
Age Limit	No upper age limit for Engineering and Pharmacy aspirants
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Ques. When to apply for MHT CET 2026?

Ans. The MHT CET Registration will start in December 2025 and will continue till February 2026, on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.

Expected MHT CET 2026 Application Timeline:

Event	Tentative Dates (2026)	Description
Release of Notification	March 2026	Official exam brochure and details released by CET Cell
Start of Online Registration	January 10 2026	Application form link activated on official website
Last Date to Apply (without late fee)	February 20 2026	Candidates must fill form and pay fee before deadline
Correction Window	Feb 26 – Feb 28, 2026	Edit mistakes in uploaded documents or form details
Admit Card Release	April 2026	Download from official portal using login credentials
Exam Date	April 2026 (tentative)	Separate sessions for PCM and PCB groups

MHT CET Registration Statistics (2025-2022)

The MHT CET Releases Year-Wise Lists of registered and appeared candidates in PCM/PCB Groups.

The Number of registrations has increased from 6.05 lakhs in 2022 to 7.65 lakhs in 2025, indicating an increase in interest among candidates.
After 2023, the attendance rate has also increased and has been consistently more than 90%. s

Year	Total Registered Candidates	Total Appeared Candidates	Attendance Rate
2022	6,05,944	4,67,379	77.1%
2023	5,91,000	5,35,000	90.5%
2024	7,25,052	6,75,377	93.15%
2025	7,65,335	7,05,397	92.2%

MHT CET 2026 Registration Fees

The MHT CET application fees will be released along with the official notification on the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The CET Cell has increased the MHT CET application fee 2026 across all categories. Candidates can check the application fee below.

Groups	General	Reserved Category (Maharashtra Candidates only)	PWD
PCM	INR 1300	INR 1000	INR 1000
PCB	INR 1300	INR 1000	INR 1000
Both PCM and PCB	INR 2600	INR 2000	INR 2000

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Ques. How many colleges can we select in the CAP round of MHT CET?

Ans. In the MHT CET CAP Process, candidates can select from multiple colleges and branches when they are filling out the option form.

If you select more options, your chances will increase for securing a seat as per your merit rank and cutoff trends.

Choice Filling Details for MHT CET CAP 2026

Criteria	Details
Minimum Choices	At least 1 college/branch must be selected
Maximum Choices	Unlimited options can be filled in the preference list
Recommendation	Fill 50–100 preferences across colleges and branches to maximise admission chances
Editing Window	Choices can be modified before final submission during the CAP round
Seat Allotment Basis	Based on the candidate’s MHT CET percentile, category, and seat availability

Ques. What is the new update for MHT CET 2026?

Ans. There can be certain changes in MHT CET 2026, as per the previous year.

Expected New Updates for MHT CET 2026

Update Category	Expected Change / Announcement
Exam Date	Expected to be held in April 2026, maintaining the same PCM & PCB schedule format
Syllabus Pattern	No major reduction; 80% Class 12 + 20% Class 11 syllabus expected to continue
Application Mode	Fully online process through cetcell.mahacet.org
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT) in multiple shifts
Score Normalization	Same percentile-based evaluation for fair comparison across shifts
Counselling Portal Upgrade	Improved the CAP dashboard for real-time seat allotment tracking and document verification status

Ques. How many CAP rounds are in MHT CET?

Ans. The MHT CET CAP Process will be conducted in multiple rounds for seat allocation to get admission in engineering and pharmacy courses in Maharashtra.

Each round will allow the candidates to accept, float, or upgrade their allotted seats.

MHT CET CAP Round Structure

Round	Type	Description
Round 1	Regular	Initial seat allotment based on merit and preferences
Round 2	Regular	Candidates can upgrade or confirm seats
Round 3	Final Regular	Last chance for centralized allotment under CAP
Institute-Level Round (ILR)	Offline/College Level	Conducted by colleges for remaining vacant seats

MHT CET 2026 Eligibility

The Candidates who are applying for MHT CET 2026 should meet the required educational qualification, along with the age and domicile requirements by the State CET Cell.

The MHT CET Eligibility criteria differ for Maharashtra and outside-Maharashtra candidates, based on reservation and fee benefits.
Their is no upper age limit, candidates should be 17 years of age by 31st December, 2026.
Candidates should have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.

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Ques. What is the age limit for CET 2025?

Ans. In MHT CET, there is no upper age limit for candidates. Candidates should meet the educational eligibility criteria.

The Minimum age requirement of 17 years for courses like Pharmacy, Engineering, no specific age criterion.

Course	Minimum Age Requirement	Upper Age Limit	Remarks
Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)	No fixed minimum (must have passed/be appearing in Class 12)	No upper age limit	Only academic eligibility matters.
Pharmacy (B.Pharm/D.Pharm)	17 years as of 31st Dec 2025		The age rule was applied to ensure maturity for the professional course.
Agriculture Courses	16 years as of 31st Aug 2025		Agriculture programs have a lower age threshold.

Ques. How many years is the MHT CET Score valid for?

Ans. The MHT CET Score is valid for 1 academic year. Candidates should use their MHT CET Score from the same year to get admission in Engineering, Pharmacy and Agriculture courses of Maharashtra.

Candidates who appeared in 2026 should reappear in 2027 if they want to get admission again.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern

The MHT CET 2026 Exam will be conducted in a CBT Mode by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, and it will include MCQs without any negative marking.

In PCM, Mathematics has high weightage, whereas in the PCB Group, Biology has high weightage.

Source: cetcell.mahacet.org

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern for PCM Group

All 3 Subjects, Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics have equal weightage, with balanced preparation in all subjects.
The Mathematics section will have 50 Questions, and will contain 2 marks for each question.
Most of the questions around 80% from the class 12 syllabus, and will include all important concepts.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern for PCB Group

The MHT CET Biology section will include 100 questions and will carry maximum weightage in the exam.
The Physics & Chemistry will have an equal contribution of 50 questions each, with proper preparation.

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Ques. What is the percentile of 70 marks in MHT CET 2025?

Ans. In the MHT CET Exam, raw marks are converted into percentile scores by the normalisation process and the performance of candidates.

The mathematics marks fall under the category of the 93-96 percentile for the PCM Category and around 91-94 percentile for PCB, as per the exam shift difficulty.

Group	Marks Scored	Expected Percentile Range	Admission Chances
PCM	70	93 – 96 %ile	Eligible for good state-level engineering colleges
PCB	70	91–94%ile	Eligible for mid- to top-tier Pharmacy/Agri colleges

Ques. What is the safe score for MHT CET 2026?

Ans. In MHT CET 2026, the safe score depends upon the PCM or PCB group and the college the candidate is targeting. As per the previous year, the safe score depends on the minimum marks required to secure a seat in reputed colleges for the general category.

In the top engineering colleges, a score of 150+ marks is required, which is in the 98th to 99th percentile and is considered a safe score.
In the state engineering colleges, a score of 120-140 will ensure admission into mid- to top-level institutes.
For admission into pharmacy and agriculture colleges, a safe score of 100-120 marks is required, which is the 92nd to 95th percentile.

MHT CET Previous Year Question Paper

MHT CET Year-Wise Question Paper Download
MHT CET 2025 Question Paper	MHT CET 2024 Question Paper
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MHT CET 2021 Question Paper	MHT CET 2020 Question Paper
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MHT CET Syllabus 2026

The MHT CET Syllabus is based on the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 and 12 format. Around 20% questions are based on Class 11 topics, and 80% questions are from Class 12 topics.

The MHT CET PCM Syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
The MHT CET PCB Syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

Stream	Subjects	Class 11 Topics (20%)	Class 12 Topics (80%)
PCM (Engineering/Tech)	Physics	Laws of Motion Gravitation Oscillations Thermodynamics	Electrostatics Current Electricity Magnetic Effects Optics Modern Physics
	Chemistry	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Redox Reactions Chemical Equilibrium	Solid State Solutions Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Organic Chemistry Biomolecules
	Mathematics	Trigonometry Straight Lines Circle Sets & Functions	Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Probability Matrices & Determinant Vectors 3D Geometry
PCB (Pharmacy/Allied Courses)	Biology	Diversity of Living Organisms Plant & Animal Physiology	Reproduction Genetics Evolution Human Health & Disease Biotechnology Ecology & Environment

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MHT CET Physics Syllabus
MHT CET Chemistry Syllabus
MHT CET Mathematics Syllabus
MHT CET Biology Syllabus

Ques. Is MHT CET MCQ-based?

Ans. Yes, the MHT CET Exam is based on MCQs and will be conducted in CBT mode, and each question will carry 4 options and 1 correct answer.

In mathematics, the candidate will get 2 marks per question.
In Physics, Chemistry & Biology, the candidate will get 1 mark per question.

Ques. Is NCERT enough for MHT CET?

Ans. The NCERT books are basic for biology, chemistry, and physics. But they are not enough for preparation. The MHT CET Exam will test the candidates on the basis of problem-solving skills in mathematics and physics, and requires other references from books and guides.

Subject	Recommended Books
Physics	Maharashtra State Board Textbooks (Class 11 & 12), Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma, Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey
Chemistry	Maharashtra State Board Textbooks (Class 11 & 12), NCERT Chemistry (11 & 12), O.P. Tandon (Physical & Organic)
Mathematics	Maharashtra State Board Textbooks, R.D. Sharma (Objective), MHT CET Mathematics by Target Publications
Biology	Maharashtra State Board Textbooks, NCERT Biology (11 & 12), Trueman’s Biology

MHT CET 2026 Subject-wise Weightage

The MHT CET 2026 Exam will follow the topic-wise marks distribution for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).

This will help the candidates to plan their preparation as per the high-weightage and important chapters.

Subject	High-Weightage Topics	Approx. Weightage (PCM)	Approx. Weightage (PCB)
Physics	Laws of Motion Oscillations Current Electricity Magnetism Electrostatics Optics Modern Physics	20–25%	20%
Chemistry	Thermodynamics Chemical Kinetics Coordination Compounds Electrochemistry Organic Chemistry (Alcohols, Aldehydes, Polymers, Haloalkanes) Polymers & Everyday Chemistry	30–35%	25%
Mathematics (PCM only)	Calculus (Differential & Integral) Probability Vectors 3D Geometry Matrices & Determinants	40–45%	–
Biology \(PCB only)	Genetics Biotechnology Human Physiology Ecology Plant & Animal Reproduction	–	55–60%

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MHT CET 2026 Preparation Tips

For MHT CET 2026 preparation, you should follow a proper strategic approach according to the CBT mode. 80% of the questions are from Class 12 and 20% from Class 11.

The candidates should do the MHT CET previous year papers and mock tests.

Focus Area	Strategy
Class 12 Topics	Give priority to high-weightage topics like calculus, genetics, organic chemistry, and human physiology with around 70-75% study time.
Class 11 Topics	Revise the basic topics. Oscillations, laws of motion, trigonometry, and plant physiology to cover all concepts; give 20-25% time to review each topic.
Mock Tests & Practice	Solve at least 2-3 mock tests daily in the last 2 months to improve the speed and accuracy.
Time Management	Practice based on different sections (90 min Physics & Chemistry + 90 min Math/Biology)
Previous Year Papers	Review the last 5–10 years of MHT CET papers for frequently asked questions and exam trend analysis.
Revision Notes	Prepare short notes/formulas for last-minute revision, especially for mathematics, organic chemistry, and biology diagrams.
Accuracy Focus	No negative marking, but accuracy is key for a high percentile; avoid guesswork without preparation.

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Ques. Who is the topper of CET 2025?

Ans. In MHT CET, in the PCM Group, Meer Vipul Bhuva secured AIR 1 with the 100th percentile in MHT CET 2025, and in the PCB Group, Hari Shrinivas Ambarkar secured AIR 1 with the 100th percentile.

Stream	Name of Topper	Percentile	Rank
PCM	Meer Vipul Bhuva	100	AIR 1
PCB	Hari Shrinivas Ambarkar	100	AIR 1

Ques. Can I pass the CET without coaching?

Ans. Yes, candidates can clear and score well in MHT CET without taking any coaching if prepared strategically.

As the exam is majorly based on the Maharashtra Board Syllabus for classes 11 & 12, NCERT/MSB books and regular MCQ practice are enough to crack the exam.
You should solve the previous year's papers and online mock tests in exam-based conditions to increase your accuracy.
Without taking any coaching, you should give 2-3 hours daily for at least 6 months.
The free YouTube videos, PDF notes, and MCQ apps will help the candidate prepare strategically.

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MHT CET 2026 Expected Cutoff

The MHT CET cutoff will represent the minimum score or percentile required by the candidate to qualify for admission to the colleges of Maharashtra. The MHT CET cutoff will differ according to the category, course, and type of institute.

Expected MHT CET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (State Level)

For general category candidates, the qualifying marks for MHT CET are around 80-85 marks, which is around the 50th percentile, showing moderate competition for eligibility.
For the OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the expected cutoffs are 70-80 marks, according to the reservation benefits.

Category	Expected Percentile	Expected Marks (PCM/PCB)
General (Open)	50th Percentile	80–85 Marks
OBC	45th Percentile	75–80 Marks
SC	40th Percentile	70–75 Marks
ST	40th Percentile	70–75 Marks
PwD	40th Percentile	70–75 Marks

MHT CET 2026 Expected Cutoff – Government Colleges

The branches, like C.S., IT, and E&TC, require around 180-190 marks for the general category candidates.
The mechanical and civil branches require around a 140-170 cutoff, which shows more seats and less demand.
In the top branches, with a difference of around 1-2, the mark of the rank of the candidates can be affected.

College	Branch	General	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
COEP, Pune	Computer Engineering	185–190	175–180	165–170	160–165	150–155
VJTI, Mumbai	IT/Computer	180–185	170–175	160–165	155–160	145–150
COEP, Pune	Mechanical	165–170	155–160	145–150	140–145	130–135
GCOE, Aurangabad	Civil	150–155	140–145	130–135	125–130	115–120
Walchand College, Sangli	E&TC	145–150	135–140	125–130	120–125	110–115

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Ques. What is a good score in MHT CET?

Ans. A score above 120 is considered a good score in the MHT CET exam. Candidates can aim for colleges such as

Engineering Colleges	Pharmacy Colleges
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai	Sir J. J. College of Pharmacy, Mumbai
Shivaji University, Kolhapur	Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
University of Mumbai (Mumbai University Campus)	Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pune
Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT)	Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune
Government College of Engineering, Pune	Anjuman-I-Islam College of Pharmacy, Mumbai
K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai	Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Pune
MIT College of Engineering, Pune	S. S. Rathi College of Pharmacy, Mumbai

Ques. Which colleges can I get with 90 percentile in MHT CET?

Ans. Candidates achieving a 90th percentile have a good chance of securing admission into some of the top colleges across the state of Maharashtra:

Top Engineering Colleges with 90 percentile

College Name	Course Offered	Expected Cutoff Range
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai	B.Tech in Engineering	80–90 Percentile
Shivaji University, Kolhapur	B.Tech in Various Branches	85–90 Percentile
University of Mumbai (Mumbai University Campus)	B.Tech in Engineering	80–90 Percentile
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere	B.Tech in Engineering	85–90 Percentile
Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT)	B.Tech in Engineering	85–90 Percentile
Government College of Engineering, Pune	B.Tech in Engineering	85–90 Percentile
K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai	B.Tech in Various Branches	85–90 Percentile
Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai	B.Tech in Engineering	85–90 Percentile
MIT College of Engineering, Pune	B.Tech in Engineering	85–90 Percentile
R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur	B.Tech in Engineering	85–90 Percentile

MHT CET 2026 Seat Allotment

The MHT CET Seat Allotment is conducted through the CAP by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.

The MHT CET seats in government, government-aided, and private colleges are based on MHT CET scores, the category of the candidate, reservation, and their preferences.

College Type	Total Seats (Approx.)	Reservation Quota
Government Colleges	15,000	General – 50% OBC – 27% SC – 15% ST – 7% PwD – 1% EWS – 10%
Government-Aided Colleges	10,000	Similar to the government quota, with minor variations across colleges
Private Unaided Colleges	40,000	50% State quota, 50% Management/NRI quota; the state quota follows category rules
Special Seats (NRI/Foreign)	2,500	Reserved under management/NRI seats; separate eligibility rules

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Colleges Accepting MHT CET 2026

The MHT CET 2026 score is for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and allied courses in Maharashtra.

You can participate in the Centralised Admission process to get seats in the government, government-aided, and private colleges in Maharashtra.
The top engineering & pharmacy colleges will consider the MHT CET scores along with the domicile and reservation policies.

College Name	Location	Courses Offered
College of Engineering, Pune (COEP)	Pune	B.E. – All branches
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)	Mumbai	B.E. – All branches
Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad	Aurangabad	B.E. – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, E&TC
College of Engineering, Pune (Private Aided)	Pune	B.E. – IT, Computer, Mechanical
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering	Pune	B.E. – All branches
Dr D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology	Pune	B.E., B.Pharm
Walchand College of Engineering	Sangli	B.E. – Civil, Mechanical, Computer, E&TC
Smt. K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering	Mumbai	B.E. – Computer, IT, E&TC

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FAQs for MHT CET 2026

Ques. Will CET happen in 2026?

Ans. Yes, the MHT CET Exam will be conducted in April by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The Exam will be held for both the PCM and PCB Groups in a computer-based mode.

The MHT CET Official notification will be released soon on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
The MHT CET Registration will start in December 2025 and will continue till February 2026.

Ques. How to get the 99.99th percentile in CET?

Ans. To achieve 99 percentile in MHT CET, candidates should score more than 160 marks out of 200 in PCM and more than 155 in PCB.

Focus Area	What to Do
Syllabus	Prioritise Class 12 (80% weightage). Revise Class 11 basics.
Practice	Solve 100+ mock tests and past papers.
Accuracy	Aim for 90%+ accuracy in MCQs.
Speed	Time management: 150 Qs in 180 mins.
Consistency	Study 6–8 hrs/day in the last 3 months.

Ques. Can I get COEP with a 90 percentile in JEE Mains?

Ans. No, to get admission in COEP, the MHT CET Percentile will be considered rather than the JEE Main.

The COEP cutoff is usually the 99.7–99.9 percentile in MHT CET.
A 90th percentile in JEE Main may fetch NITs/other colleges, but not COEP via JEE.

Ques. Is 3 months enough for MHT CET?

Ans. Yes, 3 months are enough to prepare for MHT CET with a focused study plan, if the basics of the candidates are clear.

Prioritise mock tests and revision during this time period.
Daily preparation of 2-3 hours is required.
Cover high-weightage topics from Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology.
Focus more on the Class 12 syllabus as it carries 80% weightage.
Attempt at least 40–50 full-length mock tests.

Ques. How many marks is the 95th percentile in MHT CET?

Ans. In MHT CET, the 95th percentile falls in the range of 110–120 marks in PCM and 100–110 marks in PCB, depending upon the difficulty level.

MHT CET Marks vs Percentile (Estimated):

Marks (PCM)	Expected Percentile
150+	99.8 – 100 %ile
120–130	95 – 97 %ile
100–110	90 – 93 %ile
80–90	85 – 88 %ile

Ques. How many people take the CET?

Ans. In 2025, around 6.5 lakh candidates registered for MHT CET, around 3.5 lakh candidates in PCM and 3 lakh in PCB Group.

The PCM group has slightly higher competition for engineering seats.
Around 1.5 lakh+ seats are available for Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agri courses combined.

Ques. What score is needed for top engineering colleges?

Ans. The top engineering colleges like COEP, VJTI, SPCE, and PICT require 140–160 marks with 98–99.9 percentile, according to the branch.

College Tier	Safe Score (PCM)	Percentile
Top Govt. (COEP, VJTI, SPCE)	150–160+	99–100 %ile
Good Govt./Private (PICT, WCE)	120–140	95–98 %ile
Mid-Tier Colleges	90–110	85–93 %ile

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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Found 202 Comments

sumit padwal

Jan 23, 2026 23:48

Is CET compulsory for Commerce Stream

sweta kumari

Jan 24, 2026 10:38

MH CET is not compulsory for the Commerce stream in general. For courses like B.Com, BBA, and BMS, most colleges offer admission based on Class 12 marks or university-level criteria. MH CET is required for professional courses like engineering, pharmacy, and management in Maharashtra.

faryan faijulrahiman nalband

Jan 7, 2026 11:51

I am confused on group criteria for mht cet

sweta kumari

Jan 8, 2026 15:37

MHT CET is divided into two main groups based on the subjects you choose after Class 12.

PCM Group (Physics–Chemistry–Mathematics)

For Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Architecture, Pharmacy (optional)
Exam: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics
Eligible if you studied Maths in 12th

PCB Group (Physics–Chemistry–Biology)

For Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Agriculture, Allied Health, Life Sciences
Exam: Physics + Chemistry + Biology
Maths is not required

prachi sanjay malpe

Dec 29, 2025 20:19

Do you have last year question papers

sweta kumari

Dec 31, 2025 11:50

You can check here for the MHT CET Previous Year Question Paper: Download Solution PDF and Answer Keys (2025-2015)

rizwana

Dec 26, 2025 17:28

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sweta kumari

Dec 27, 2025 13:38

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Dec 17, 2025 09:12

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Dec 19, 2025 15:44

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Dec 13, 2025 08:09

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sweta kumari

Dec 14, 2025 18:46

You can check here for the MHT CET Question Paper 2025 (Available)- Download MHT CET 2025 PCM & PCB Question Paper with Answer Key. The MHT CET 2025 was successfully conducted for the Technical Education department. The Question Paper with solutions is available at Collegedunia for all shifts.

rajani rajkumar mule

Dec 9, 2025 23:08

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sweta kumari

Dec 11, 2025 12:31

MHT CET is conducted in the following languages:

English
Marathi
Urdu

You can choose your preferred language while filling out the application form. However, note this important point:

For PCB group: Question paper is available in English, Marathi, and Urdu.
For PCM group: Mathematics is ONLY in English, while Physics & Chemistry are in English / Marathi / Urdu.

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Dec 9, 2025 15:02

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Dec 11, 2025 14:39

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Dec 4, 2025 09:59

I want actual cutoff and cutoff according to category

sweta kumari

Dec 5, 2025 18:40

The minimum qualifying marks for MHT – CET 2025 are 90/200 for the General (Open) category and 80/200 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other reserved categories. For admission to popular engineering colleges, safe scores tend to be higher, e.g., many good branches require 110 – 150+ marks (out of 200) for General, and lower for OBC/SC/ST.

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Dec 1, 2025 13:40

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Dec 2, 2025 14:45

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Nov 26, 2025 18:09

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Nov 27, 2025 22:50

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Nov 19, 2025 18:06

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Nov 11, 2025 07:22

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Nov 16, 2025 14:45

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Nov 10, 2025 20:03

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Nov 16, 2025 15:51

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Nov 16, 2025 15:45

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Nov 10, 2025 18:32

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sweta kumari

Nov 15, 2025 20:04

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sakshi madhav nehe

Nov 10, 2025 10:02

When is cet mock test?

sweta kumari

Nov 15, 2025 21:16

The mock test link for the MHT CET 2025 has already been activated by the authorities on the official website (for the PCB pilot group). You can access it via the official site under the “Mock Test” section, without needing any login credentials. The official Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell website shows that a “Course-wise Mock Test link for candidates A.Y. 2025-26” was published on 09 April 2025.

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