MHT CET Answer Key 2026: PCM & PCB PDF Download, Response Sheet, Objection Window

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 11 Apr '26 - 20 Apr '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:
Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 01:23 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

MHT CET Answer Key 2026: Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 answer key for both PCM and PCB groups. The MHT CET answer key will be released on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Along with the answer key, the authorities will release the response sheet and question paper PDF. Candidates will be allowed to challenge the provisional MHT CET answer key for a limited time. The final answer key for MHT CET will be published after considering all the valid objections.

The MHT CET answer key will be available a few days after the conduct of the exam. Starting this year, the MHT CET exam will be held in two sessions. Candidates can check here how to download the MHT CET 2026 answer key and calculate their scores. 

Table of contents
  • How to Download MHT CET Answer Key 2026
  • MHT CET 2026 Dates & Schedule
  • How to challenge MHT CET 2026 Answer Key?
  • How to calculate score using MHT CET 2025 Answer Key
  • MHT CET Marking Scheme 2026
  • MHT CET Answer Key FAQs
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How to Download MHT CET Answer Key 2026

  • Go to the official website of MHT CET 2026.
  • Look for the link of MHT CET 2026 answer key.
  • Click the link, and the MHT CET login window will open.
  • Enter the details needed for login.
  • Under login, candidates can check the MHT CET answer key and response sheet.

MHT CET 2026 Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHT CET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
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How to challenge MHT CET 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates not satisfied with the provisional answer key can raise objections online by logging in to the website mahacet.org. Candidates have to submit their challenges along with a solution supporting their claim to the question to the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, through the official website.

Objections received other than online, such as through courier or post, will not be entertained. Candidates raising objections against answer keys have to pay INR 1000 + service charges for each objection. Please note that the objection fee will NOT be refunded. The step-by-step procedure to challenge the answer key is:

  • 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
  • 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.
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How to calculate score using MHT CET 2025 Answer Key

Candidates can know their estimated score in the exam using the provisional answer key released by the CET Cell. The score obtained through the final answer key will be the actual score, and it will be available in the result.

Once the provisional answer key and candidate response sheet are released, candidates can download them from the CET website. Using the response sheet, check for the answers you marked in the exam and verify the correct answers through the official answer key. The sum obtained of all the correct answers will be the score in the exam.

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Top Colleges Accepting MHT CET Score  Top engineering colleges in Maharashtra
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MHT CET Marking Scheme 2026

Candidates have to follow the official marking scheme while calculating their score in the exam. Candidates can check below the official marking scheme prescribed by the exam conducting authority for calculating the results.

MHT CET 2026 Marking Scheme

Papers

Sections

Marks

Paper 1

Mathematics

50

2 marks will be awarded for each correct answer

Paper 2

Physics

50

 

1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer

Chemistry

50

Biology

 

Biology

100

1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer
 

Negative Marking

No negative marking

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MHT CET Answer Key FAQs

Check frequently asked questions related to MHT CET answer key 2026.

557 Institutes accepting MHT CET

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Matunga East, Mumbai Public

Institute
  • 60,000
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

College of Engineering, Pune

Shivaji Nagar, Pune Public

College of
  • 3.08 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

MIT-WPU

Kothrud, Pune Private

MIT-WPU
  • 16.40 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 21.50 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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