MHT CET 2026 April 13 Exam Live: Check Shift Timings, Dress Code, Exam Day Guidelines & Last Minute Tips
MHT CET 2026 April 13 PCM Live: The CET Cell will resume day 2 of MHT CET PCM exam 2026 today. Candidates can check the exam day guidelines, dress code, reporting time and other details here. After the shift concludes, the question paper analysis and solutions will be updated here
The Common Entrance Test (CET), Cell, Maharashtra, will commence the MHT CET 2026 exam for shift 1 at 9 AM. The entry gates for the shift 1 exam opens 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 April 13 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 April 13 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 April 13 Shift 1 Guidelines
Candidates can check the exam day guidelines for the MHT CET April 13 Shift 1 exam below.
- Carry MHT CET admit card to the exam centre.
- Bring a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, or school ID.
- Reach the centre as per the reporting time
- Only bring essential documents to the exam centre and avoid carrying any prohibited items.
LIVE UPDATE
MHT CET 2026 April 13 Exam Today: Check LIVE Updates on Shift 1 Reporting Time, Dress Code & Guidelines
- 1:30 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
Mode of MHT CET 2026 Exam
The MHT CET 2026 PCM exam is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates have to appear for the test online at the allotted exam centres.
- 1:07 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 Exam LIVE
MHT CET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra for admission to engineering, pharmacy and other professional courses. The exam is held in online mode across Maharashtra only.
- 12:59 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 April 13 Shift 1 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.
- 12:49 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 Day 2 PCM Exam Resumes Today
The MHT CET 2026 PCM exam resumes today with a day's gap. The exam will be held in two shifts from 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM.
- 12:40 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
MHT CET 2026 April 13 LIVE: Mandatory Documents at MHT CET Exam Centre
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)
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.
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.
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.
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