MHT CET 2026: Session 2 PCB Answer Key (OUT), Result, Counselling

The cutoff is in the form of the opening and closing ranks within which the MHT CET participating institutes have admitted students in various courses. MHT CET cutoff is different for various colleges, courses and also varies for every category under which the institute offers admission via MHT CET.

Check MHT CET previous year cutoff ranks (opening and closing ranks) for all colleges that participated in the counselling below. The MHT CET cutoff is released after each CAP round.

The round-wise MHT CET 2025 cutoff for various courses and colleges is below.

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CET Cell has concluded the MHT CET 2026 registration for session 2. The authority announced two special registration drives, one from April 15 to 16 and the other on April 23 for candidates to apply with a late fee. Both PCM and PCB aspirants were allowed to apply for the second session by paying an additional fee of Rs 500 over their categry-wise registration fee. The application process involved the following steps:

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 must 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.

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.

MHT CET 2026 exam difficulty is at par with the difficulty level of the JEE Main exam. Therefore, candidates who are also under JEE Main 2026 preparation can simultaneously prepare for the MHT CET 2026 exam.

• Focus on practising a lot of previous year papers and taking mock exams.
• Identify the high weightage chapters from the MHT CET 2026 syllabus and prepare those topics with high priority.
• Start preparing for the exam as soon as possible. The syllabus is vast, and all topics should be covered to ace the MHT CET 2026 exam.
• Follow a schedule and stay disciplined.
• Use good books for MHT CET 2026 preparation. Do not hoard a lot of unnecessary books.

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

Check the detailed MHT CET 2026 exam pattern below:

• MHT CET exam is divided into two groups - PCM group and PCB group.
• There are three papers in the exam - Paper 1 is Maths, paper 2 is Physics & Chemistry and paper 3 is Biology.
• PCM group candidates have to attempt paper 1 and paper 2
• PCB group candidates have to attempt paper 2 and paper 3.

MHT CET Exam Pattern Highlights

Check important details of the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern below:

MHT CET Marking Scheme and Number of Questions

Check the question and marks distribution in the MHT CET exam below:

MHT CET Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 is as follows:

• Maths will have 2 marks per question.
• Physics, Chemistry and Biology will have 1 mark per question.
• There is no negative marking.

The CET Cell offers complimentary mock tests for PCM and PCB candidates to help them familiarise with the Computer-Based Test format and exam pattern. MHT CET 2026 mock test is made available online on the official website mahacet.org.

Shiksha also provides free MHT CET mock test. Candidates can attempt the mock test by Shiksha and find out their all-India percentile and ranks in the test. The test is specifically designed for MHT CET, covering Physics, Chemistry and Maths.

Benefits of the MHT CET Mock Test 2026

MHT CET 2026 mock test has the following benefits:

1. By taking the mock tests, candidates will learn about their level of preparation, the complexity of the exam, types of questions that are asked in the exam.
2. MHT CET mock tests will help candidate analyse their performance and keep their preparation in check.
3. Candidates can work on improving their accuracy and speed with the MHT CET mock exam.
4. MHT CET mock exam also helps candidates deal with the exam day pressure and form s strategy to follow on the exam day.

Candidates can check MHT CET previous question paper here. Candidates can use these MHT CET previous year question papers to understand the exam difficulty, exam pattern, and MHT CET 2026 chapter-wise weightage of topics. Candidates studying for MHT CET 2026 can download previous years' question papers with solutions from numerous educational websites to get a better understanding of exam pattern.

MHT CET Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download

Download MHT CET previous year question papers for practice and exam preparation from the table below:

The Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued the final MHT CET 2026 admit card for both the PCM and PCB group candidates. The MHT CET admit card download link is available through the candidate login portal at cetcell.mahacet.org. Registered students must use their email ID and password to access the MHT CET hall ticket 2026. Students have to carry a printout of the final admit card to the exam centre on the day of the test.

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 hall ticket has any errors, candidates have to download the unconditional undertaking form, fill it and report to the centres along with their hall ticket and undertaking.

Direct link: MHT CET 2026 Final Hall Ticket Download (PCM and PCB group)

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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.

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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.

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