
MHT CET Answer Key 2026: Maharashtra CET Cell released the provisional MHT CET PCB answer key for second attempt on May 23. Only those who appeared for the MHT CET exam can check the answer key. Along with the answer key, the authorities have released the question paper and response sheet. Candidates can use the direct link for MHT CET 2026 answer key pdf download on this page. The provisional answer key is open for challenges until May 25. Following this, the authorities will publish the final key, by considering all the valid objections.
The final MHT CET 2026 answer key for PCM first attempt will be released soon. Candidates can check here how to download the MHT CET 2026 answer key and calculate their scores.
- How to Download MHT CET Answer Key 2026?
- How to challenge MHT CET 2026 Answer Key?
- How to calculate score using MHT CET 2026 Answer Key
- MHT CET Marking Scheme 2026
How to Download MHT CET Answer Key 2026?
CET Cell has released the provisional MHT CET 2026 answer key for second attempt PCB stream. Candidates can check the MHT CET answer key in online mode. To download the answer key, click on the direct link below and follow the instructions:
Check Here: MHT CET 2026 PCM/PCB Answer Key & Response Sheet Link
- Go to the official website of MHT CET 2026.
- Click on the MHT CET login window.
- Enter the email ID and password
- Under the objection tracker, candidates can check the MHT CET answer key, response sheet and challenge window.
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 cetcell.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.
Objections received other than online, such as through courier or post, will not be entertained. Candidates raising objections against answer key 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
- 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.
How to calculate score using MHT CET 2026 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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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 |
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| 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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