MHT CET 2026 1st Attempt Answer Key Out for PCM Group; Raise Objections by May 22

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra released the provisional answer key for MHT CET 2026 PCM Group first attempt on May 20, 2026. Candidates can access the answer key, question papers, and their response sheets through the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org by logging in with their credentials.

The MHT CET 2026 PCM Group first attempt was conducted from April 11 to April 20, 2026. The answer key release enables candidates to evaluate their performance and identify potential discrepancies before the final result declaration. Candidates dissatisfied with the provisional answer key can challenge specific questions by submitting objections within the designated window.

MHT CET 2026 Important Dates

Official Notification 

How to Access MHT CET 2026 Answer Key?

• Candidates must visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org and log in using their registered email ID and password.
• After logging in, candidates can download their response sheet, question paper, and the provisional answer key.
• The portal displays all three documents side-by-side for easy comparison and verification.

Candidates can raise objections by clicking the "Objection Tracking" facility available in their login portal. Each objection requires a non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 to be paid online through the candidate portal. The objection must specify the question number and provide a clear explanation of the discrepancy identified.

After submitting objections, candidates can track their grievances through the "Grievances/Objections Tracking" facility in their login portal. The State CET Cell will review all submitted objections and make necessary corrections to the answer key if required. The final answer key will be released after the objection redressal process is completed.

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Important Guidelines for Objection Submission

Candidates must ensure they submit objections only for questions where they genuinely identify errors or ambiguities. Objections should be supported by valid reasoning and reference to official sources or textbooks. The CET Cell reserves the right to reject frivolous objections without refunding the submission fee.

After May 22, 2026, the State CET Cell will analyze all submitted objections and prepare the final answer key. The final answer key will be released on the official website, and candidates can download their final score cards. The MHT CET 2026 PCM Group first attempt result is expected to be declared in June 2026.

What’s Next for Students

Once the result is declared, candidates can download their score cards from cetcell.mahacet.org by logging in with their credentials. The score card will display the candidate's marks, percentile, and rank. Candidates must keep their score cards safe as they will be required during the counselling process for admission to engineering colleges.

Following the result declaration, the State CET Cell will conduct the counselling process for admission to engineering colleges across Maharashtra. Candidates will be required to participate in the counselling rounds based on their merit rank and category. The counselling schedule will be announced separately on the official website.

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