MHT CET 2026 2nd Attempt PCM Exam LIVE: May 12 Shift 1 Begins at 9 AM; Reporting Time, Guidelines, Dress code
CET Cell will commence the MHT CET 2026 PCM exam for 2nd attempt today. The MHT CET PCM exam will be conducted in two shifts today. Check reporting time, guidelines and dress code before the test.
MHT CET 2026 May 12 Exam Live Updates: PCM Exam Starts Today
The Common Entrance Test (CET), Cell, Maharashtra, will commence the MHT CET 2026 May 12 exam for shift 1 at 9 AM. The entry gates for the shift 1 exam open at 7:30 AM. Candidates must report to the allotted exam centre on time to undergo mandatory frisking and security checks. Students have to carry their MHT CET 2026 hall ticket along with their ID proof while reporting to the centres.
The authority will conduct the MHT CET exam for 3 hours as a computer-based test. The first 90 minutes are scheduled for Physics and Chemistry, while the remaining 90 minutes are for Mathematics. The total marks in MHT CET for PCM group are 200 marks. There is no negative marking for any incorrect or unattempted questions.
MHT CET 2026 May 12 Shift 1 Reporting Time
Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.
| PCM Group Timings |
Shift 1 |
|---|---|
| Entry in Examination Hall |
7:30 AM |
| Last entry permitted in the examination hall |
8:45 AM |
| Login to read instructions |
8:50 AM |
| Commencement of examination |
9:00 AM |
| End of examination |
12:00 PM |
MHT CET May 12 PCM Exam Dress Code
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.
| Recommended |
Avoid |
|---|---|
| Light-weight shirts or T-shirts |
Full sleeve shirts (especially with large buttons) |
| Simple trousers or pants |
Jackets, hoodies, or sweaters (unless necessary) |
| Open footwear like slippers or sandals |
Jeans with too many pockets |
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Shoes with thick soles |
MHT CET 2026 May 12 Shift 1 Guidelines
Candidates can check the exam day guidelines for the MHT CET May 12 Shift 1 exam below.
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Carry MHT CET admit card to the exam centre.
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Bring a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, or school ID.
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Reach the centre as per the reporting time
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Only bring essential documents to the exam centre and avoid carrying any prohibited items.
LIVE UPDATE
Check Updates on MHT CET 2026 PCM Exam for Session 2: Dress code, Guidelines, Reporting Time
- 5:00 AM IST• 12 May 2026
MHT CET PCM Exam May 12 LIVE: Dress Code for Girls
Recommended Avoid Light-weight shirts / T-shirts / Salwar suits / Kurtis / Simple tops Heavy embroidery or layered dresses Leggings or simple pants Jewellery like earrings, rings, chains Slippers or sandals High heels or closed shoes Shoes with thick soles - 4:43 AM IST• 12 May 2026
MHT CET 2026 May 12 Shift 1 Exam LIVE: Dress Code for Boys
Recommended Avoid Light-weight shirts or T-shirts Full sleeve shirts (especially with large buttons) Simple trousers or pants Jackets, hoodies, or sweaters (unless necessary) Open footwear like slippers or sandals Jeans with too many pockets Shoes with thick soles - 4:24 AM IST• 12 May 2026
MHT CET 2026 May 12 Shift 1
The entry gates for MHT CET 2026 May 12 shift 1 will open at 7:30 AM. Candidates must report with all the mandatory documents.
- 4:10 AM IST• 12 May 2026
MHT CET 2026 May 12 Exam Shift Timings
The authorities will conduct the MHT CET 2026 May 12 exam for shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and for shift 2 from 2 PM to 5 PM.
- 3:57 AM IST• 12 May 2026
MHT CET 2026 2nd Attempt PCM Exam Today
The authority will commence the MHT CET 2026 PCM exam for session 2 today.
Commonly asked questions
No. There is no minimum mark required to pass the MHT CET exam. The only requirement to get the scorecard is to appear in all subjects of MHT CET and obtain a non-zero score.
130 is a good score in the MHT CET exam. To obtain 130 marks in MHT CET, students have to cover all the topics from the MHT CET syllabus and practice the MHT CET PYQs and sample papers.
The MHT CET 2026 syllabus is based on the syllabus of State Council Of Educational Research And Training, Maharashtra for classes 11th and 12th. The complete syllabus of class 12th and a select few topics from class 11th together make up the MHT CET syllabus.
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