MHT CET 2026: Session 2 Registration (Open), Hall Ticket, Exam Dates, Syllabus, PYQs

CET Cell is conducting the MHT CET 2026 registration for session 2 from April 15 to 16. PCM and PCB aspirants can apply for the second session during this window by paying an additional fee of Rs 500 for each candidate. The steps to complete the registration process is as follows. After registration, candidates can fill the application process by selecting the CET for their choice. Earlier, the MHT CET registration 2026 for session 1 concluded on February 24, while the late fee registration ended on February 27.

Getting registered at CET Portal

• Register: Visit the official website of the CET cell - cetcell.mahacet.org. Now register using the details asked.
• Verify: On submitting the details, a verification email will be sent to the email address. Go to your inbox and click on the verification link.
• Login: After verification of the email ID, candidates have to access the MHT CET login 2026, using the registered email ID and the password created during registration.
• Proceed to Digilocker: Candidates have to then click on "Proceed to Digilocker" to authenticate themselves with Adhaar and APAAR ID for MHT CET registration process.
• Fill application form: After login, the online form will open. Fill in the following details in the form:
• Personal details
• Address
• Other details like domicile, religion, qualifying exam details, etc.
• Submit details: After filling the form, submit the details filled.

Applying for MHT CET

After registration on the CET portal, candidates are redirected to the dashboard. Here, candidates have to select the MHT CET exam and apply for the same. Most of the details in the form will be filled with the data filled during the registration process. However, candidates have to fill the details below:

• Category details
• Qualification details
• Exam city preference

Pay the MHT CET 2026 Application Fee

Next, candidates have to pay the MHT CET application fee 2026. The application fee for MHT CET 2026 is as follows:

Print Application Form

After successful completion of the MHT CET application fee payment, candidates can take a printout of the filled form and keep it safe.

MHT CET Application Form Correction

The Maharashtra State CET Cell provided the facility to correct/modify the details in MHT CET application form in online mode. The MHT CET correction window was open from March 5 to 7. Candidates who wished to make changes to the details submitted in the form have to log in to the portal using their registered email ID and password. After login, candidates will find three new links under the "important links" Menu for MHT CET form correction.

1. Add Second Attempt
2. Add Subject Group
3. Edit My Application Form

Add Second Attempt: Candidates can add the second attempt for MHT CET 2026.

Add Subject Group: Candidates can also add subject group PCM or PCB if they missed adding it while filling application form. The candidate must pay the application fee along with late fee for the new subject group added.

Edit My Application Form: Using this link, candidate can change name, date of birth, photo, and signature.

Note: In case, the candidate has forgotten the password and cannot access their application for correction, they should click on link that says “I cannot access my account” in the login page to reset their password.

MHT CET is a state-level computer-based test held for engineering and pharmacy admission in the state of Maharashtra. It is based on the syllabus of the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, for an 80:20 weightage of class 12 to class 11th topics. Around 7 lakh candidates register for the MHT CET exam, and 6.5-7 lakh candidates appear every year. This year, the exam has reportedly seen the highest ever registration at 11.46 lakh.

Papers and groups in the exam 

MHT CET exam has three papers (paper 1 is Maths, paper 2 is Physics & Chemistry, and paper 3 is Biology).

• Candidates interested in admission to BTech, BPlan, and integrated BTech-MTech courses have to attempt papers 1 and 2 (PCM group).
• Candidates who want to take admission in the BPharm and PharmD courses have to appear in papers 1 and 3 (PCB group).

Why is the exam held?

The exam is conducted for admission to the following courses

• BTech
• BPharm
• BPlan
• Integrated BTech-MTech
• PharmD

Admission process via MHT CET

The candidates who appear for MHT CET have to check their MHT CET result and register for the MHT CET Common Admission Process (CAP) for admission to colleges. Candidates who are not from Maharashtra can also appear in the MHT CET. They also have the option of applying for BTech admission through JEE Main and BPharm admission via NEET in MHT CET CAP counselling. Admission will be done based on the ranks of the candidates in MHT CET/JEE Main/Qualifying exam marks.

Which colleges accept MHT CET score?

The colleges that participate in MHT CET CAP counselling are:

• Various Government Institutes
• Government-Aided Institutes
• University-Managed Institutes
• University-Managed Departments
• Unaided private professional educational institutes

Check MHT CET 2026 exam highlights in the table below:

How Many Students Register and Appear for MHT CET?

MHT CET is one of the most competitive state entrance exams in India. It witnesses around 6 to 7 lakh registrations, and around 5 to 6 lakh candidates take the exam. CET cell has provided the number of candidates appearing and registering for MHT CET in the past few years. Check below:

This year, there are quite a few new changes introduced to the MHT CET 2026 exam. Check the latest updates and changes in MHT CET 2026 below:

Introduction of City Intimation Slip: CET Cell has issued a notification on the MHT CET city slip and admit card, announcing it will first issue the city intimation slip, followed by the admit card. Candidates can check their city intimation slip for MHT CET 2026 to know where their exam centre will be located. However, for the complete exam centre address, candidates have to download their MHT CET admit card 2026.

Relief for Aadhaar/APAAR Authentication for Genuine Reasons: Several candidates reported difficulties while completing Aadhaar and APAAR authentication during the CET 2026 registration process. Due to technical problems and other genuine issues, many students were unable to verify their details and proceed with the application form. From February 13, candidates who are unable to complete Aadhaar and APAAR authentication can fill out and submit their application form without the authentication.

Two sessions of the exam: MHT CET exam will be held twice starting from this year. Session 1 will be held in April and Session 2 in May. The decision was announced by Maharashtra’s Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, and also on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.

MHT CET twice a year - Source X post

Aadhaar and APAAR ID Mandatory: CET cell has made the following documents mandatory for the MHT CET application process:

1. Updated Aadhaar (UIDAI) Card
2. APAAR ID
3. Disability Certificate and/or Unique Disability ID (UDID Card) (for PwD Candidates)
4. Scribe Details (for PwD Candidates in case of Eligible Disabilities)

Read the official MHT CET notification for Aadhaar and Apaar ID

Hike in application fee: MHT CET 2026 application fee has been increased by Rs 300 for general category candidates and Rs 200 for reserved category candidates.

Maharashtra-Only Exam Centres: There will be no exam centres outside Maharashtra from this year onwards. The authority decided to keep the exam in Maharashtra only for better transparency and fairness.

Record-Breaking Registrations in MHT CET 2026: Reports suggest over 10.9 lakh candidates have registered for the MHT CET 2026 exam for both PCB and PCM across the two sessions.

Candidates can check here the MHT CET 2026 eligibility criteria. Applicants must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

Nationality and Domicile

Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Candidates fulfilling any of the following criteria are considered Maharashtra state domicile candidates:

• A candidate who is either a domicile of Maharashtra or born in Maharashtra.
• A candidate whose father or mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and holds a Domicile Certificate.
• A candidate whose either of the parents is an employee of the Government of India or a Government of India Undertaking (PSUs) and is posted and reported for duty in Maharashtra State.
• A candidate whose parents are employees or retired employees of the Government of Maharashtra or a Government of Maharashtra Undertaking (PSUs).
• Candidates who have passed the SSC and/or HSC Examination from a disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Area, or Maharashtra, residing in the disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border area, and whose mother tongue is Marathi.
• Candidates belonging to a specific linguistic or religious minority community from the State of Maharashtra, as notified by the Government, can apply for the MHT CET.

Qualifying Exam:

• Candidates must have passed class 12 or be appearing in class 12 in 2026
• Check subjects in the qualifying exam and the minimum marks needed below:

Age Limit:

There is no age limit to apply for MHT CET.

Also note: OCI/PIO and NRI candidates are exempted from appearing in MHT CET. Such candidates can apply for admission based on class 12/equivalent exams. Separate counselling is held for OCI/PIO/NRI candidates after the admission process of MHT CET.

CET Cell has uploaded the provisional MHT CET 2026 admit card for PCB candidates. The final MHT CET PCM hall ticket was issued on April 7. Aspirants can check their admit cards through the login portal at cetcell.mahacet.org using their email ID and password. Students have to carry a printout of the final hall ticket to the exam centre on the day of the test.

Direct link: MHT CET 2026 Hall Ticket Download

The admit card has information about exam date and time, the test centre address, the paper for which the candidate is appearing, the candidate's name, photograph, and signature. If the MHT CET admit card has any errors, candidates need to contact MHT CET Cell for correction. The step-by-step process to download the admit card is given below.

• Log on to the MHTCET 2026 official website cetcell.mahacet.org
• Click on the MHT CET admit card 2026 download link.
• Log in using your email ID and password.
• Click on the 'Submit' button.
• Your MHCET hall ticket 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the same and take a printout for all future references.

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MHT CET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

The details about the MHT CET exam day guidelines can be checked on the admit card. Provided here are some of the general instructions which every candidate needs to follow on the exam day. Candidates need to follow the following precautions at the exam centre:

• Candidates must carry MHT CET Admit Card 2026 to the exam centre
• Candidates need to carry one photo ID proof along with admit card 
• Report to the exam centre as per the time allotted in the admit card
• Candidates need not bring any prohibited item inside the exam centre
• Carry a bottle of hand sanitiser.

Also check: 

List of Items Allowed and Prohibited in the MHT CET Exam

Candidates can check below the list of items allowed and prohibited in the exam centre. Any prohibited items must not be carried inside the exam centre as it could lead to debarment from the exam.

Allotment of MHT CET 2026 Exam Centres

This year onwards, the MHT CET exam will be conducted in the state of Maharashtra only. Earlier, the MHT CET exam centres 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. In the past, there have been reports of irregularities at some out-of-state centres. This raised concerns regarding the transparency and conduct of the exam. Which is why it has been decided that the exam will only be conducted in Maharashtra.

Candidates are allotted an exam centre based on the choices of exam city filled by the candidate at the time of filling the application form. The exam city name and address allotted to the candidates are notified via the MHT CET admit card only. The exam city once allotted can not be changed. It is thus advised that candidates fill the exam city preference in the application form carefully.

CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 syllabus online. For PCB group, the syllabus is based on Physics, Chemistry and Biology of classes 11th and 12th and for the PCM group, it is based on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 80% of the questions in the exam is based on class 12th topics, while the remaining 20% of the weightage is given to class 11th topics. The MHT CET syllabus is based on:

1. Whole syllabus (2024-25) of class 12 for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics subjects prescribed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra.
2. Syllabus of class 11 (2023-24) prescribed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, as given below:

Also check: MHT CET 2026 Syllabus Changes