MHT CET 2026 April 11 Exam Live: Shift 1 PCM Exam Begins @9 AM, Guidelines, Reporting Timings & Dress Code
MHT CET 2026 exam starts today. The authority is conducting the PCM exam today in two shifts. Candidates scheduled to appear in the MHT CET 2026 April 11 exam can check the MHT CET exam day guidelines, dress code and reporting timings here.
MHT CET 2026 April 11 Exam Live Updates: PCM Exam Starts Today
The State Common Entrance Test (CET), Cell Maharashtra, is conducting the MHT CET 2026 exam starting today for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group. Thousands of candidates will appear for the exam at different centres across Maharashtra. The MHT CET April 11 exam will be held in two shifts, 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates have to report to the exam centre as per the exam date and timings given on their MHT CET admit card.
While reporting to the exam hall, candidates have to carry their MHT CET hall ticket, a valid photo ID proof and a passport-size photograph. Any student who fails to carry the following documents will not be allowed entry inside the exam hall.
MHT CET 2026 April 11 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 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry in Examination Hall | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Last entry permitted in the examination Hal | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM |
| First Login to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM |
| Commencement of Online Examination | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| End of Online Examination | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
MHT CET 2026 April 11 Exam Dress Code Guidelines
Candidates can check the dress code for MHT CET April 11 exam below.
| 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 |
MHT CET 2026 Admit Card
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, issued the MHT CET 2026 admit card for the PCM group on April 7, 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam between April 11 and 20 can download their hall tickets. To get their hall ticket, students must log in to the candidate portal with their registered email ID and password.
LIVE UPDATE
MHT CET 2026 PCM Exam Today: April 11 Shift 1 Starts at 9 AM, Check LIVE Updates Here
- 5:36 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
Signal Jammers at MHT CET Exam Centre
Candidates appearing for the MHT CET 2026 April 11 paper should expect zero mobile connectivity around the venue. There will be signal jammers at every centre to prevent cheating and malpractice during the crucial engineering entrance test.
- 4:54 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 April 11 Exam LIVE: What Happens If You Don’t Follow MHT CET Dress Code?
If a student does not follow the dress code:
- They may be stopped at the entry gate
- Extra checking can delay entry
- In serious cases, entry may be denied
- 4:15 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
Documents Required at MHT CET Exam Centres
Candidates must carry the following documents along with admit card of MHT CET hall ticket 2026 -
- MHT CET Admit Card
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving licence, School ID card)
- 3:36 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET April 11 Paper: MHT CET 2026 Physics Weightage
MHT CET Chapter for Physics
Weightage of Marks
Kinetic Theory Of Gases And Radiation
12%
Oscillations
8%
Atoms, Molecules, And Nuclei
8%
Rotational Motion
7%
Electrostatics
7%
Magnetic Effects Of Electric Current
6%
Electromagnetic Induction
6%
Semiconductors
6%
Wave Motion
5%
Magnetism
5%
Circular Motion
4%
Surface Tension
4%
Interference And Diffraction
4%
Current Electricity
4%
Gravitation
3%
Stationary Waves
3%
Electrons And Photons
3%
Elasticity
2%
Wave Theory Of Light
2%
Communication Systems
1%
- 3:03 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Apart from following the dress code, candidates should also keep a few other MHT CET exam day guidelines in mind.
- Carry the admit card - Students must bring their MHT CET admit card to the exam centre.
- Bring a valid photo ID - Candidates should carry a valid identity proof such as Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, or school ID.
- Reach the exam centre early - Reach the exam centre as per the reporting time
- Avoid carrying unnecessary items - Only bring essential documents to the exam centre.
- 1:26 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET April 11 Exam: Reporting Guidelines
- Students have to reach the centre at least 60 minutes before the exam.
- Entry to the exam hall will usually close 30 minutes before the exam begins.
- Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.
- 1:02 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 April 11 Exam
The authorities will conduct MHT CET 2026 from April 11 to 20 (PCM) and April 21 to 26 (PCB). The MHT CET exam date 2026 for session 2 is May 10 and 11 (PCB) and May 12 to 16 (PCM).
- 12:53 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 Exam Today: Is Calculator Allowed in MHT CET?
No. There is no calculator in the MHT CET exam. There is no virtual calculator either.
- 12:39 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 April 11 Exam: Reporting to the Centres
- 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
- 12:31 AM IST• 11 Apr 2026
MHT CET Exam Day Guidelines 2026: AI-Based Cheating Warning
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has clearly warned candidates against using any unfair means, including AI-based cheating tools.
- Use of smart devices, hidden gadgets, or AI tools is strictly banned.
- Any attempt to cheat using technology will lead to immediate disqualification.
- Candidates may also face future exam bans or legal action.
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.
Yes, the MHT CET 2026 exam is MCQ type for both the PCM and PCB groups. For each question, students will be given 4 alternatives and candidates have to mark the correct answer.
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