MHT CET Exam Dates 2026: Result Expected June 2026, Answer Key Dates and CAP Counselling Schedule

The MHT CET 2026 exam has been successfully conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell) across two sessions in April and May 2026. Session 2 PCM provisional answer key was released on May 28, 2026, with the objection window open until May 30, 2026, at cetcell.mahacet.org. MHT CET 2026 results for both PCM and PCB groups are expected in June 2026, followed by CAP counselling from July 2026 onwards.

• Session 2 PCM objection window closes May 30, 2026 — students must submit challenges at cetcell.mahacet.org; ₹1,000 fee per question challenged.
• MHT CET 2026 results expected in June 2026 for both PCM and PCB groups; best of two session scores used for CAP merit list.
• CAP counselling by DTE Maharashtra expected from July 2026 across three rounds for engineering; DMER Maharashtra handles pharmacy/health sciences.
• Session 1 was held April 11–26, 2026 — PCM on April 11–20 (excluding April 12) and PCB on April 21–26, 2026.
• Session 2 was held May 10–21, 2026 — PCB on May 10–11 and PCM on May 12–21 (excluding May 16–17), 2026.
• Students who appeared in both sessions have their higher total percentile automatically considered for admission — no separate request needed.

For all official updates on MHT CET 2026 result date, final answer key, and CAP counselling schedule, visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org regularly.

Key Summary

In this Article, we have discussed about MHT CET 2026 exam dates, session-wise schedule, previous year date trends, answer key timeline, and post-exam milestones including result and CAP counselling.

• MHT CET 2026 was conducted in two sessions — Session 1 in April and Session 2 in May 2026; both have been concluded as of today.
• Session 2 PCM provisional answer key was released on May 28, 2026; the objection window closes May 30, 2026.
• MHT CET 2026 results for both PCM and PCB groups are expected in June 2026; best session percentile is considered for merit.
• CAP counselling (engineering) will be conducted by DTE Maharashtra from July 2026 across three rounds; DMER Maharashtra handles health sciences and pharmacy.
• Since 2023, MHT CET has consistently been held in April–May, with results in June and CAP rounds in July–August — a pattern MHT CET 2026 continues.

MHT CET Previous Year Exam Dates (2021–2025)

Examining five years of MHT CET data reveals a clear calendar shift: the 2021 and 2022 exams were pushed to August–September due to COVID-19 disruptions in Maharashtra’s academic calendar, but from 2023 the exam has firmly returned to April–May. MHT CET 2026 continues this stabilised pattern — a reliable anchor for students planning for 2027 to target April–May preparation.

What are the MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates?

MHT CET 2026 followed a two-session structure, allowing students to attempt the exam twice and use the better score for CAP admission. The complete event-wise timeline — from registration through to CAP counselling — is detailed below.

MHT CET 2026 Registration Dates: January–February 2026 (Concluded)

The MHT CET 2026 online application window was open from January 16 to February 28, 2026, on the CET Cell portal. Students registered for PCM, PCB, or both groups and paid the application fee online. Students who registered for both groups could appear across all four papers.

• Registration Start Date: January 16, 2026
• Registration End Date: February 28, 2026
• Mode: Online at cetcell.mahacet.org
• Groups Available: PCM (for engineering), PCB (for pharmacy/health sciences), or both
• Eligibility: Maharashtra domicile (state quota); All India quota for select categories

Note: The MHT CET 2026 registration window is now closed. No late applications were accepted after the deadline. Students who missed registration cannot appear for MHT CET 2026.

MHT CET 2026 Application Correction Window: March 2026 (Concluded)

CET Cell offered a one-time correction window from March 1–7, 2026, allowing registered students to rectify errors in their submitted application. This was the only opportunity for corrections before the admit card was generated; changes were not possible after the window closed.

• Correction Window: March 1–7, 2026 (Over)
• What could be corrected: Photograph, signature, category certificate, sub-caste details
• What could NOT be changed: Exam group (PCM/PCB), name, date of birth, registered email ID
• Action Required: No action needed — window has closed; corrections are frozen

MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Dates: April–May 2026 (Concluded)

CET Cell released separate admit cards (hall tickets) for Session 1 and Session 2. Students downloaded and printed their hall tickets from cetcell.mahacet.org before each session. The admit card was mandatory at the examination centre — entry was denied without it.

• Session 1 Admit Card (PCM & PCB): Released April 2026 (Over)
• Session 2 Admit Card (PCM & PCB): Released early May 2026 (Over)
• Contents on Hall Ticket: Student name, application number, roll number, exam date, shift, test centre address, reporting time
• Download Method: Login at cetcell.mahacet.org using application number and date of birth

Note: Report to the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled shift start time. Late entry is not permitted under any circumstances — even if you hold a valid admit card.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Day Schedule

MHT CET 2026 was conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across multiple shifts per day. Students in the PCM group appeared for Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry). Students in the PCB group appeared for Paper 3 (Biology) and Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry). Each paper was 90 minutes long with 100 questions carrying 200 marks and no negative marking.

Session 1 Exam Dates: April 2026

• Session 1 PCM: April 11–20, 2026 (excluding April 12) (Over)
• Session 1 PCB: April 21–26, 2026 (Over)

Session 2 Exam Dates: May 2026

• Session 2 PCB: May 10–11, 2026 (Over)
• Session 2 PCM: May 12–21, 2026 (excluding May 16–17) (Over)

• Test Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — no pen or paper
• Duration per Paper: 90 minutes (3 hours total for both papers in one sitting)
• Questions per Paper: 100 multiple-choice questions
• Maximum Marks per Paper: 200 marks (2 marks per correct answer)
• Negative Marking: None
• Medium: English and Marathi

Note: No electronic devices, calculators, smartwatches, or mobile phones are permitted inside the examination hall. Students must carry their admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

Ques. What is the exam duration for MHT CET 2026?

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key Dates

CET Cell releases provisional answer keys along with individual student response sheets after each session. Students can challenge any answer they believe is incorrect by paying ₹1,000 per question. After reviewing all objections, a final revised answer key is published and used for result computation. Objections submitted outside the window are not entertained regardless of merit.

Session 1 Answer Key: May 2026 (Concluded)

• Session 1 PCB Provisional Answer Key: May 12, 2026 (Over)
• Session 1 PCM Provisional Answer Key: May 2026 (Over)
• Session 1 Objection Window: Closed (Over)
• Session 1 Final Answer Key: Released (Over) — used for Session 1 result computation

Session 2 Answer Key: May–June 2026 (Partially Ongoing)

• Session 2 PCB Provisional Answer Key: May 12, 2026 (Over)
• Session 2 PCM Provisional Answer Key: May 28, 2026 (Over)
• Session 2 PCM Objection Window: May 28–30, 2026 — currently open; closes tomorrow May 30
• Session 2 Final Answer Key (PCM): 1st week of June 2026 (Expected)

Ques. How do I challenge the MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM answer key?

MHT CET 2026 Result Date and CAP Counselling Schedule

MHT CET 2026 results for both PCM and PCB groups across both sessions are expected in June 2026. CET Cell is likely to declare results for both sessions together after the Session 2 final answer key is published. Students who appeared in both sessions will have the higher of their two total percentile scores automatically used for CAP merit list preparation — no request needed.

• Expected Result Date (PCM & PCB): June 2026
• Score Basis: Percentile score; best of Session 1 and Session 2 if both attempted
• Merit List: Separate merit lists for PCM (engineering) and PCB (pharmacy/health sciences)
• Result Portal: cetcell.mahacet.org

Following result declaration, DTE Maharashtra will announce the CAP counselling schedule for engineering. DMER Maharashtra conducts pharmacy counselling separately using MHT CET PCB scores.

• CAP Counselling Registration: 3rd week of June 2026 (Expected)
• CAP Round 1: July 2026 (Expected)
• CAP Round 2: July–August 2026 (Expected)
• CAP Round 3 / Mop-up: August 2026 (Expected)
• Engineering Counselling Body: DTE Maharashtra
• Pharmacy / Health Sciences Counselling Body: DMER Maharashtra

Note: CAP counselling dates above are based on CET Cell’s projected schedule and previous year patterns. Confirmed dates will be published on cetcell.mahacet.org after the MHT CET 2026 results are declared.

Ques. When will MHT CET 2026 CAP counselling begin?

Year-wise MHT CET Exam Dates and Trends

The table below tracks MHT CET across six years. The dominant pattern since 2023: April–May exams, June results, July–August CAP rounds. The outlier years (2021–2022) were shaped by Maharashtra’s COVID-19 lockdowns and delayed board exam schedules, which pushed CET dates into the monsoon period. MHT CET 2026 — with PCM in April and PCB spanning April–May — fits squarely in the post-COVID normal.

Students planning for MHT CET 2027 can reliably project an April–May 2027 exam window, a June 2027 result, and CAP Round 1 in July 2027 — provided no extraordinary disruption occurs. The two-session model introduced in 2026 may also continue, though CET Cell confirms the structure for each year in the official notification released in December–January.

Ques. Has MHT CET ever been postponed?

Will MHT CET 2026 Be Conducted in Two Sessions?

Yes — MHT CET 2026 was conducted in two sessions, both of which have now concluded. The two-session (two-attempt) model gives students a second opportunity to improve their scores, mirroring the JEE Main structure. CET Cell introduced this format to increase fairness and reduce the impact of a single bad day on a student’s admission outcome.

• Session 1 (First Attempt): April 11–26, 2026 — PCM: April 11–20; PCB: April 21–26
• Session 2 (Second Attempt): May 10–21, 2026 — PCB: May 10–11; PCM: May 12–21
• Score policy: If a student appeared in both sessions, the higher total percentile is automatically considered for CAP merit — no manual application required
• No penalty for single-session: Students who sat only one session are not disadvantaged; their score is used as-is without normalisation penalty
• Separate merit lists: CET Cell prepares independent merit lists for PCM (engineering) and PCB (pharmacy/health sciences)
• Choice of sessions: Students who registered for both sessions were not required to appear in both; skipping Session 2 did not affect Session 1 score validity

Note: The two-session format is not permanently mandated by statute. CET Cell confirms the exam structure for each year in the official notification, typically released in December–January. Students should check the official brochure for MHT CET 2027 once released.

Ques. Can students use their Session 1 score if they performed better in Session 1 than Session 2?

Countdown to MHT CET 2026 Result and Counselling

With both exam sessions concluded as of May 21, 2026, students are now in the post-exam waiting period. The table below shows key upcoming milestones and approximate days remaining from May 29, 2026.

Source: Based on CET Cell projected schedule and previous year patterns; confirm official dates at https://cetcell.mahacet.org/