MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM Exam Live - May 21 Exam Ongoing, Check Shift Wise Live Updates, Reporting Time, Guidelines, Dress code

If you spot an error in the provisional answer key, you can raise objections through the official portal. 

• Steps to Challenge: Visit the official State CET Cell Portal, log in to your Candidate Account, select the objection tracker, choose the specific question you believe has an incorrect answer, provide your rationale, and submit the challenge.
• Fees: A fee applies for each question challenged.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MAH- MHT CET 2026 PCM Group 1st Attempt candidate responses and provisional answer keys on 20 May 2026 on its official website – cetcell.mahacet.org/.

• You will be able to raise objections till May 22, 2026, with an additional fee of INR 1000 per question. 
• Direct Link to Download the MHT CET 2026 PCM 1st Attempt Response Sheet – (Out)

MHT CET PCM second shift for the last day of the exam has started. 

We will share the analysis once the exam is over. 

Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.

• The 1^st shift of the MHT CET 2026 PCM exam is now over. 
• We will share the MHT CET paper analysis soon. 

This year is the first time that CET cell conducted two sessions of the MHT CET exam. The best of both attempts will be considered for admission.

To challenge the MHT CET answer key, students have to:

• Visit the official website of MHT CET 2026 - cetcell.mahacet.org
• Check for the "Candidate Login" tab and click on it 
• Log in using the required credentials
• Click on the 'Objection Tracker' tab
• The question paper with the correct answer and other options will appear on the screen
• Select the question that needs to be challenged and also select the answer that you deem correct
• Pay the challenge fee and submit the form.

• The authorities have commenced the MHT CET 2026.
• The PCM exam will be conducted for 180 minutes.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MAH- MHT CET 2026 PCM Group 1st Attempt candidate responses and provisional answer keys on 20 May 2026 on its official website – cetcell.mahacet.org/.

• You will be able to raise objections till May 22, 2026, with an additional fee of INR 1000 per question. 
• Direct Link to Download the MHT CET 2026 PCM 1st Attempt Response Sheet – (Out)

The MHT CET 2026 exam analysis as per the initial feedback received from the students at the centres.

Candidates who are aspiring for admission to top private/government colleges must have a rank below 40,000 in the entrance test.

• It is expected that the candidates with a percentile of 70 or above in the MHT CET 2026 will be awarded a rank of 40,000 or above.
• The candidates must note that the rank range may vary for MHT CET 2026.

To challenge the MHT CET answer key, students have to:

• Visit the official website of MHT CET 2026 - cetcell.mahacet.org
• Check for the "Candidate Login" tab and click on it 
• Log in using the required credentials
• Click on the 'Objection Tracker' tab
• The question paper with the correct answer and other options will appear on the screen
• Select the question that needs to be challenged and also select the answer that you deem correct
• Pay the challenge fee and submit the form.

MHT CET PCM May 20 Exam Shift 2 is now over. We will share the paper analysis soon. 

• The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MAH- MHT CET 2026 PCM Group 1st Attempt candidate responses and provisional answer keys on 20 May 2026 on its official website – cetcell.mahacet.org/.
• You will be able to raise objections till May 22, 2026, with an additional fee of INR 1000 per question. 

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The MHT CET 2026 PCM exam follows a different marking scheme for section 1, Physics and Chemistry and section 2, Maths.

• In the first section, every question is worth 1 mark
• In section 2, every question is worth 2 marks.
   

MHT CET colleges can be checked via MHT CET College Predictor by Collegedunia. 

Also Read: Top Colleges in India Accepting MHT CET Based on 2026 Ranking

MHT CET 2026 May 20 shift 1 exam has concluded. Students say that the Maths section was very tough and lengthy.

The MHT CET 2026 May 20 paper has concluded for shift 1. The exam was conducted for 3 hours.

• The MHT CET 2026 May 20 shift 1 exam is ongoing.
• The overall difficulty trends suggest that the session 2 paper is tougher compared to the session 1.

• The MHT CET 2026 May 20 shift 1 exam is ongoing.
• Candidates will be able to check the student review and paper analysis after the shift ends.

• The authorities have commenced the MHT CET 2026.
• The PCM exam will be conducted for 180 minutes.
• Students have 150 questions to answer in the test.

The MHT CET 2026 Shift 2 for May 19 will be over at 5 P.M. 

Once the exams are over, we will update the paper analysis here. 

Students who appeared for MHT CET May 19 shift 1 exam says that:

• Maths was very tough, and there were hardly any direct questions.
• The Physics and Chemistry sections were easy.

The high-weightage topics from class 11 and 12 as per previous year paper analysis are

• Physics: Current Electricity, Waves, AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion, Work, Power and Energy.
• From Chemistry, the high-weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics, Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry, Organic chemistry.
• In Mathematics, the high-weightage topics are Sequence and Series, Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, and Definite and Indefinite Integral.

The MHT CET May 19 paper analysis by students is updated below. Candidates can check the subject-wise difficulty level from the following table.

• Those who appeared for MHT CET May 19 shift 1 exam says that Maths was very tough and there were hardly any direct questions.
• The Physics and Chemistry sections were easy.

The MHT CET may 19 exam Shift 2 entry gate has been closed. 

If we were to look at the MHT CET difficulty levels in the past days, we can say that

• Maths remains tough
• Physics is more formula-based
• Chemistry continues to be the easiest among the three.
• The MHT CET exam is also lengthy, and candidates are often unable to attempt all the questions.

• The first shift of MHT CET May 19 exam will be over at 12 P.M. 
• Once the exam is over, we will update the MHT CET exam analysis here. 

Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.

The MHT CET 2026 PCM exam is ongoing. The question paper has 150 questions, 50 from Physics, Chemistry and Maths each.

If you are someone who is worried about admission based on MHT CET scores, you must check the table below.

• The table explains what rank and percentile you can get depending on your MHT CET scores. 
• We have also provided the names of colleges that you might be eligible for. 

The authorities have commenced the MHT CET 2026 May 19 shift 1 exam. The PCM exam will be held for 3 hours and conclude at 12 PM.

• The 2^nd shift of the MHT CET May 18 exam will end soon at 5 P.M
• We will share the MHT CET Paper analysis once the exams are over. 

After the declaration of results, qualified candidates will need to participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

The counselling process generally includes:

• Registration for CAP
• Document verification
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• College reporting

Several students who appeared in Shift 1 shared their early reactions after coming out of the exam hall.

• Many candidates said that the Mathematics section was slightly lengthy, while Physics was considered moderate.
• Some students also mentioned that Chemistry questions were mostly based on NCERT concepts and standard formulas.
• Overall, the difficulty level was reported to be balanced for average preparation students.

Since MHT CET happens over multiple sessions with different difficulty levels, the raw scores are converted into percentile scores

• Percentile: Calculated for each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology) and for the total score separately.
• Final Result: The raw score (out of 200) is not as important as the percentile score, which determines the ranking. 

Note: Percentiles are calculated up to 7 decimal places to avoid ties. The percentage gained from the marks is not the same as the percentile score in MHT CET Results.

The MHT CET 2026 May 18 exam will follow the below-given marking scheme:

MHT CET 2026 May 18 Shift 2 Exam has officially started. The exam will end at 5 PM. 

The MHT CET 2026 May 18 shift 1 exam analysis can be checked below. The following analysis is based on the student reactions and remains subjective.

• The MHT CET 2026 May 18 shift 1 exam is expected to be easier compared to the earlier shifts of MHT CET 2nd attempt exam.
• A similar trend was seen in session 1 as the exams got easier in difficulty levels towards the end.

Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) Cell plans to conduct the first attempt of the exam between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027, aligning it with national tests such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), said its Commissioner Dileep Sardesai.

The CET cell is conducting the MHT CET exam as a computer-based test.

• The first 90 minutes are scheduled for Physics and Chemistry
• The remaining 90 minutes are for Maths.

MHT CET May exam question paper with answer key:

• The MHT CET 2026 May 18 shift 1 exam has commenced.
• The exam is being conducted for 3 hours for the PCM group. The test will conclude at 12 P.M.

• Integration and Differentiation questions appeared frequently in the exam.
• Functions and Inverse Trigonometric Functions were heavily asked topics.
• Questions from Properties of Integration were also reported by students.
• Permutation and Combination and Binomial Theorem had noticeable weightage.
• Probability remained one of the most asked Mathematics topics.

• No MHT CET 2026 PCM examination is scheduled on May 16 and May 17.
• The Session 2 PCM exams are being conducted from May 12 to May 21.
• Authorities have not allotted any PCM shifts on these two dates.
• MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM examination will resume from May 18.

The MHT CET 2026 May 15 shift 2 exam was conducted for the PCM stream at various centres across Maharashtra. Students who appeared for the test say it was overall a moderate test.

• The second shift of MHT CET may 15 exam is now officially over. 
• We will share the MHT CET Paper analysis soon. 

• Candidates will be able to check the MHT CET 2026 question paper for May 15 for both shifts together.
• The detailed solutions will be available in the evening after the MHT CET May 15 shift 2 exam concludes.

• PCB Answer Key & Objections: The Maharashtra CET Cell released the PCB response sheet and provisional answer key on May 15. The objection window to challenge answers (at ₹1,000 per question) closes today, May 15, 2026.
• PCM Answer Key: The official answer key for PCM is expected shortly, between May 15 to 16, 2026.

The second shift of the MHT CET Session 2 May 15 exam has started. 

Candidates must carry all necessary documents to the MHT CET 2026 Session 2 examination center. Without proper documents, entry may be denied.

• MHT CET 2026 Admit Card
• Valid photo identity proof
• Passport-size photograph
• Self-declaration form, if mentioned in instructions

Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.

• The MHT CET 15 May exam Shift 1 is already over. 
• We will share student reactions and paper analysis soon.

The MHT CET 2026 May 15 shift 1 exam is ongoing. The authorities provide candidates with rough papers while appearing for the test; however, there are no virtual calculators for the test.
 

Based on your percentile rank, you will get the list of colleges in Maharashtra accepting your admission in MHT CET Rank predictor. You can use the links below:

MHT CET College Predictor 2026: Know Your B.Tech Admission Chances using CET Percentile

List of Top Colleges in India Accepting MHT CET Based on 2026 Ranking

You must know the MHT CET marking scheme to score yourself from the answer sheet. As per MHT CET marking scheme:

• 2 marks is allotted for every correct answer
• -1 mark for every incorrect answer
• No mark for unattempted questions

Students are allowed to carry only a few items inside MHT CET exam hall. Check the items which are permitted inside the hall below.

• Printed MHT CET admit card
• Valid photo ID proof
• Transparent water bottle
• Transparent pen

The May 15th shift 1 exam for MHT CET 2026 has commenced. The exam will be held for 3 hours.

Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.

The 2^nd shift for MHT CET May 14 exam is now over. 

CET Cell is conducting the day 3 of the MHT CET 2026 PCM exam for the 2nd attempt today.

The MHT CET PCM exam is being conducted in two shifts daily. 

The MHT CET 2026 May 14 shift 2 exam has started. The shift will end at 5 P.M. 

• The reporting gates have closed for MHT CET 2026 May 14 shift 2 exam.
• No late entry will be allowed now.

Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.

• According to students, the MHT CET 2026 May 14 shift 1 exam was easy.
• Students say that the marks vs percentile is expected to rise in this shift as the difficulty level of this shift was easy to moderate.
• Students who appeared for MHT CET 2026 May 14 shift 1 says that this Physics section was the toughest out of the three but still manageable.
• Math and Chemistry both were reportedly easy.

• The first shift of the MHT CET Exam will be over at 12 P.M. 
• We will share the MHT CET 2026 questions and paper analysis here. 

The MHT CET 2026 May 14 shift 1 exam has concluded. The authorities conducted the test for 200 marks, having 150 questions from PCM.

• Physics section includes 10 Class 11 and 40 Class 12 questions.
• Chemistry section also has 10 Class 11 and 40 Class 12 MCQs.
• Physics and Chemistry questions carry 1 mark each.
• Paper 1 is conducted for 100 marks in 90 minutes.
• Biology paper contains 20 Class 11 and 80 Class 12 questions.
• Biology section also carries 100 marks in 90 minutes.

The MHT CET 2026 May 14 PCM exam is ongoing.

• Those appearing in shift 2 are advised not to panic now.
• Do not pick up anything new for studying.
• You may focus on revising important formulas.

• The MHT CET 2026 May 14 Shift 1 exam has commenced.
• The examination is being conducted in CBT mode.
• Candidates will get 3 hours to complete the paper.
• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics questions are included.

The authorities have commenced the MHT CET 2026 May 14 shift 1 exam. The exam is being conducted for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) subjects.

• Candidates should wear light-weight shirts or T-shirts.
• Simple trousers or pants are recommended for the exam.
• Open footwear like slippers or sandals is allowed.
• Full sleeve shirts with large buttons should be avoided.
• Jackets, hoodies, and sweaters are not recommended.
• Jeans with multiple pockets should not be worn.
• Shoes with thick soles should also be avoided at centres.

• MHT CET 2026 Shift 2 examination will begin at 2:00 PM.
• The exam will be conducted in CBT mode across centres.
• Candidates will get 3 hours to complete the PCM paper.

• Candidates can log in to read exam instructions from 1:50 PM.
• Students must carefully check all guidelines before the exam starts.
• Login formalities will be completed before the examination begins.

• Candidates will be allowed inside the exam hall till 1:45 PM only.
• No late entry will be permitted after the deadline.
• Students are advised to reach centres early to avoid delays.

• Shift 2 entry will begin from 12:30 PM onwards.
• Last entry inside the hall will be allowed till 1:45 PM.
• Candidates can log in to read instructions from 1:50 PM.
• Shift 2 examination will begin at 2:00 PM.

• Candidates can check the dress code for the MHT CET 2026 before appearing for the exam today.
• The following dress code guidelines apply to both males and females.

• The MHT CET PCM exam is conducted for 200 marks.
• Physics and Chemistry questions carry 1 mark each.
• Mathematics questions carry 2 marks each.

• There is no negative marking in MHT CET 2026.
• Students can attempt all questions without penalty.
• Mathematics questions carry higher weightage in PCM.

• The Session 2 marking scheme remains the same as Session 1.
• Physics and Chemistry questions carry 1 mark each.
• Mathematics questions carry 2 marks each.
• There is no negative marking in the MHT CET exam.

• The MHT CET 2026 May 13 Shift 1 exam has commenced.
• The examination is being conducted in CBT mode.
• Candidates will get 3 hours to complete the paper.
• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics questions are included.

• Entry gates for May 13 Shift 1 are now closed.
• No late entry is being allowed at exam centres.
• Candidates were advised to report before the reporting time.

• Candidates should carry admit card and valid ID proof.
• Students are advised to reach centres early.
• Only essential documents should be carried inside the hall.
• Electronic gadgets are not allowed in the examination centre.

• Candidates must carry the MHT CET admit card to the centre.
• Aadhaar card and PAN card are accepted as ID proof.
• Passport, Voter ID, and Driving Licence are also valid.
• School ID cards are accepted at selected centres.

• Authorities are conducting the MHT CET 2026 PCM exam on May 13.
• Today marks Day 2 of the Session 2 PCM examination.
• Candidates are appearing for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics papers.
• Students reached centres early for document verification procedures.

• MHT CET 2026 PCM exam contains a total of 150 questions.
• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics have 50 questions each.
• Candidates get 3 hours to complete the examination.
• Physics and Chemistry are conducted in the first 90 minutes.
• Mathematics section is conducted in the next 90 minutes.

Students who appeared in MHT CET 2026 May 12 shift 2 say that Maths was Lenghty and that they struggled with time management in this shift.

• Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in MHT CET 2026.
• The MHT CET PCM exam is conducted for 200 marks.
• Every question in Physics and Chemistry is of 1 mark and that of Maths is 2 marks.

A score of 70 in the MHT CET is considered average (not good).

• It translates to a percentile of around 70-85 and a rank between 30,000 and 55,000.
• The score of 70 in MHT CET is generally insufficient for top-tier government colleges
• It is suitable for many private, mid-level, or lower-ranked engineering colleges. 

Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.

Candidates can check the dress code for the MHT CET 2026 before appearing for the exam today. The following dress code guidelines apply to both males and females.

• Students are comparing MHT CET 2026 difficulty with JEE Main.
• Experts say JEE Main is generally more concept-based and difficult.
• MHT CET focuses more on speed and formula application.
• The exam mainly follows Maharashtra State Board Class 12 concepts.
• Students say MHT CET Mathematics feels lengthy during the exam.
• Quick accuracy and time management remain important in MHT CET.

A score of 130 Marks in MHT CET Percentile exam puts the candidate into a percentile of more than 96%. This is considered a strong score and places you in the top 1-2% of the candidates, giving you a rank between 1,800 – 3,500.

This score can get you admissions in top branches like CSE, IT, AI-DS in colleges like COEP, VJTI, MIT Pune, PICT Pune, and VIT Pune. The list of colleges available with 130 marks is:

With the exam tomorrow, the focus should shift entirely to formula consolidation — no new chapters. Based on Session 1 student feedback and known Class 12 Maharashtra Board weightage, these five Maths topics offer the highest return tonight:

Expert reminder: Maths carries 100 of 200 marks (2 marks per question). Getting 35 correct Maths answers is worth 70 marks alone. Given no negative marking, guess-strategically on the remaining questions. Never leave any Maths question blank.

Check

• 120 Marks in MHT CET Percentile
• 110 Marks in MHT CET Percentile
• 125 Marks in MHT CET Percentile
• 140 Marks in MHT CET 2026 Percentile
• 90 Marks in MHT CET Percentile
• 135 Marks in MHT CET Percentile

If you are someone who is worried about admission based on MHT CET scores, you must check the table below.

• The table explains what rank and percentile you can get depending on your MHT CET scores. 
• We have also provided the names of colleges that you might be eligible for. 

Students across forums and Telegram groups are asking whether Session 2 will be harder. Based on available evidence from Session 2 PCB (which concluded today):

• PCB Session 2 verdict: Students who appeared in both PCB sessions confirmed that Session 2 PCB was slightly tougher than Session 1 PCB. Biology had more application-based questions; Physics and Chemistry were comparable.

• Session 1 PCM recap: The overall difficulty was moderate. Maths was widely reported as the most challenging section — lengthy with similar-looking options that required full solutions. Chemistry was easiest, Physics was moderate and conceptual.
• Expert view: A slight increase in difficulty in Session 2 PCM is possible, but the percentile normalisation system ensures that a tougher paper does not disadvantage students — the same raw score on a tougher paper yields a relatively higher percentile.
• Strategy implication: Do not be rattled if the paper feels harder than expected. Attempt all questions (no negative marking), and focus on accuracy over speed in Maths.

This is trending heavily among students who appeared in Session 1 and want to cross-check their scores before attempting Session 2. The current situation as of May 11, 2026:

• The CET Cell has not yet released the Session 1 answer key for PCM or PCB as of today.

• Many students wrote to the CET Cell asking for early key release so they could gauge Session 1 performance before Session 2. The CET Cell has not officially responded.
• The MAH MBA CET 2026 Session 1 answer key was released before its second attempt — this created expectation that MHT CET would follow the same. However, with the PCM exam starting tomorrow, there are now effectively zero working hours left for a pre-Session 2 answer key release.
• Most likely timeline: Session 1 and Session 2 answer keys will be released together after May 21, when the full PCM Session 2 window concludes.
• When released, candidates will get a window to raise objections at Rs 1,000 per question challenged.

The MHT CET PCM Session 2 admit card was released on May 8, 2026. Candidates who have not yet downloaded or printed it must do so tonight — entry without the printed admit card will be denied at the gate. Steps to download:

Forgot password? Use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page — enter your registered email ID to receive an OTP for reset. If the issue persists, contact the official CET Helpdesk:

• Helpline: 079 6913 4401 / 079 6913 4402
• Email: cethelpdesk@maharashtracet.org

Candidates heading to their centres tomorrow should note that gate closing is enforced strictly — latecomers will not be admitted under any circumstances. The following schedule applies to all exam days from May 12 to May 21:

Each shift is exactly 3 hours (180 minutes): the first 90 minutes cover Physics and Chemistry (Paper 1, which auto-submits when time ends); the second 90 minutes cover Mathematics (Paper 2, which begins immediately after). Candidates cannot return to Paper 1 once it is submitted. Exam is fully CBT — questions appear on a screen, four options are shown, click to mark.

Source: cetcell.mahacet.org