MHT CET 2026 Exam Begins on Saturday: Check Live Updates, Shift Timings, and Exam Day Guidelines

A score of 110-120+ marks out of 200 are considered a safe score in MHT CET 2026 which will secure admission in reputable engineering colleges with a 90–95 percentile.

Also Check: Top Colleges in India Accepting MHT CET Score

There are some guidelines that a candidate should follow at their exam center on the exam day

All the candidates should wear simple clothes to minimize the time at the time of frisking:

• Wear light, comfortable clothes
• Prefer half-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, or tops
• You can wear jeans, trousers, leggings, or salwar
• Wear simple slippers or sandals (low heels)
• Keep clothing simple with fewer layers

As per the revised MHT CET 2026 Schedule, the MHT CET PCB will be held on the following dates:

• Session 1 (PCB): April 21 – April 26, 2026.
• Session 2 (PCB): May 10 – May 11, 2026.
• Exam Type: Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

A score of 70 in the MHT CET is generally considered average, which will provide you with an 80–86+ percentile, giving an approximate rank around 30,000–32,000, which can change based on shift difficulty.

You can get admission into colleges like Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Nutan Maharashtra Institute, or various PCCOE branches.

Candidates should take care of the following things before the exam:

• Take proper rest and relax your mind before the exam.
• Don’t panic during the exam.
• Try to reach the exam centre at least 1 hour before the exam begins.
• Carry your Admit card and a Valid Photo ID.
• Wear comfortable clothes (avoid shoes, metal jewelry, etc.)

MHT CET 2026 will start from tomorrow, the morning shift begins from 9:00 AM, and the afternoon shift begins from 2:00 PM.

• The exam duration will be 3 hours.
• Candidates are advised to report to the exam centre at least 1 hour before the exam.
• It is mandatory to take a hard copy of the Admit card and a Valid ID for entry.

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This year onwards, the MHT CET exam will be conducted in the state of Maharashtra only.

• Earlier, the MHT CET 2026 exam centers were located outside the state as well.
• The decision was taken by the state authorities to strengthen the security and integrity of the entrance exam.

The MHT CET April 12 exam date was revised due to clashes with major exams, like

• NDA Exam
• CDS Exam
• NATA

NOTE: Many candidates requested changes, prompting authorities to revise the schedule.

You must follow the guidelines below on the MHT CET Exam day so that you do not face any issues before taking the test. 

• Wear light clothes without large buttons or heavy embroidery.
• Avoid jackets, hoodies, or caps.
• Candidates should preferably wear slippers or simple sandals.
• Avoid jewelry such as chains, rings, bracelets, or earrings.

Also Read: CET Cell Releases Exam Day Instructions for MH CET Exams 2026; Check Details Here

The shift-wise reporting time for MHT CET is given below.

The MHT CET Admit Card 2026 has also been released on the official website on 7^th April, 2026. You can check and download the MHT CET admit card and MHT CET city intimation slip from the link below:

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