MHT CET 2026 April 16 PCM Exam Live: Shift 2 Ends, Shift-wise Question Paper Solutions Analysis (OUT)

The MHT CET 2026 April 16 shift 2 exam had questions from Vectors, Matrices and Probability.

Shiksha has compiled the MHT CET April 15 solutions for both shifts, along with the subject-wise analysis and the topics asked in the exam. Candidates can check the same here:👉MHT CET 2026 April 15 Question Paper with Solutions

The MHT CET 16th April shift 2 maths section was tougher than the level of 2025, while it was of a similar level for both Physics and Chemistry.

The subject-wise difficulty level of MHT CET 2026 April 16 shift 2 was Maths>Physics>Chemistry.

Candidates who appeared in today's shift say time management remains crucial. It is easy to balance Physics and Chemistry within 90 minutes but the Maths section is lengthy.

Candidates who are aspiring for admission to top private/government colleges must have a rank below 40,000 in the entrance test. It is expected that the candidates with a percentile of 70 or above in the MHT CET 2026 will be awarded a rank of 40,000 or above. The candidates must note that the rank range may vary for MHT CET 2026.

Candidates will be able to check the MHT CET 2026 April 16 shift 2 exam analysis shortly. 

CET Cell has concluded the MHT CET 2026 April 16 shift 2 exam. The exam was held for a duration of 3 hours.

Candidates who score 150 marks in MHT CET 2026 can expect a percentile score of 99+.

MHT CET 2026 PCB exam date is April 21 to 26 for session 1 and from May 10 to 11 for session 2.

Candidates can check the following table for the MHT CET marks vs percentile data.

The MHT CET hall ticket is a mandatory document at the centre. Candidates can download their MHT CET admit cards from the CET website, using their email ID and password.

The MHT CET April 16 shift 1 has concluded. The subject-wise difficulty level was Maths>Physics>Chemistry.

The MHT CET 2026 session 2 registration will conclude tonight. Candidates who missed applying earlier, can do so now.

The authorities have commenced the MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 exam. The exam will be held for 3 hours and conclude at 5 PM.

The MHT CET April 16 shift 2 will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM. The entry gates have closed.

The MHT CET April 16 shift 1 analysis is:

• PYQs seen
• Physics formula-based
• Vectors in Mths has the highest weightage

As per the initial students' reactions, the MHT CET April 16 shift 1 paper was overall moderate and lengthy.

The MHT CET 2026 April 16 shift 1 exam ends. The MHT CET April 16 shift 1 exam analysis, paper and reviews will be updated here.

Today marks the day 4 of MHT CET 2026 session 1 exam. The exam is being conducted for 3 hours and comprises 150 questions from PCM.

• Kinetic Theory Of Gases And Radiation
• Oscillations
• Atoms, Molecules And Nuclei
• Rotational Motion
• Electrostatics
• Magnetic Effects Of Electric Current
• Electromagnetic Induction

MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 exam is said to be the easiest while the shift 2 exam is considered toughest.

• Mathematics: 2 marks for every correct answer
• Physics & Chemistry: 1 mark for every correct answer
• There is no negative marking

The MHT CET 16th April shift 1 exam has started. It will be held for 3 hours and conclude at 12 PM.

The MHT CET 2026 April 16 shift 1 entry gates have now been closed. No candidates will now be permitted inside the exam hall.

Candidates are not alowed any calculator in the exam hall while appearing for the MHT CET exam. Students must note that this includes basic calculators, scientific calculators or any other electronic devices.

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.

• Focus on practising a lot of practice tests and mock tests.
• Time management is the biggest challenge in MHT CET 2026 first attempt.
• Identify the high-weightage chapters from the MHT CET 2026 syllabus and prepare those topics with high priority.

Candidates can check the topics from class 11th below.

The MHT CET exam is based on the syllabus of the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, for an 80:20 weightage of class 12 to class 11th topics.

Yes. If you missed applying for MHT CET 2026 session 1 then you can apply now. The registration will conclude tonight.

• The second attempt registration is available will conclude on April 16, with a late fee of Rs 500. 
• PCB hall ticket will be released on April 17. Students have to log in to the candidate portal to download their admit card. 
• Day 4 of MHT CET 2026 will be conducted on April 16. The exam shift timings are 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM.

The authority will allot marks based on the following marking scheme. 

Students who appeared in today's shift 1 say the exam was moderate. Maths was lengthy, Physics was moderate to tough and Chemistry was the easiest. As per the shift 2 reactions, Maths>Physics>Chemistry.

The MHT CET session 2 registration is ongoing and will conclude on April 16.

Students say Maths remains to be the toughest and likely so each question is worth 2 marks. Physics saw a little more theory based questions than expected.

• Total number of questions- 150 ( 50 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths)
• Marks per question-  2 marks per question in Maths and 1 mark per question in Physics and Chemistry
• Negative marking- No negative marking
• Duration of exam- 3 hours

The authority has conducted the MHT CET 2026 Day 3 exam. The MHT CET April 15 shift 2 exam was held from 2 PM to 5 PM.

The MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 2 exam ends at 5 PM. Once it ends, candidates can check the student reactions and the solutions here.

The MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 is said to be easier compared to all other shifts in the first session of MHT CET 2026.

Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 answer key for both PCM and PCB groups. The MHT CET answer key will be released on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Along with the answer key, the authorities will release the response sheet and question paper PDF. The dates have not been finalised yet.

The exam has started for MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 2. The exam will be held for 3 hours and conclude at 5 PM.

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Ans: Isothermal

In MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1, the subject-wise difficulty was: Maths>Physics>Chemistry

The MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 had a few direct PYQs.

Candidates will be able to check the MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 question paper with solutions shortly.

• Physics had questions from SHM, Waves
• Maths continued to be lengthy, with a few questions of JEE level

To build time management for the lengthy maths section, students must practice more of class 12th numericals and time themselves to check their performance. The actucal exam only allows 90 minutes to solve 50 questions.

Candidates are now exiting the MHT CET exam centres after the conclusion of MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1. Students who appeared in today's MHT CET 2026 shift 1 exam say the paper was moderate overall.

The MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 exam ends. The paper analysis, answer key and solutions will be available soon.

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. Selected portion out of syllabus of class 11 (2023-24) prescribed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra.

The colleges that participate in MHT CET CAP counselling are:

• Government Institutes
• Government-Aided Institutes
• University-Managed Institutes
• University-Managed Departments
• Unaided private professional educational institutes

The total marks in MHT CET 2026 is 200 marks. The paper 1 (Physics and Chemistry) is for 100 marks, and the paper 2 (Maths) is for 100 marks.

Once the exam ends, candidates can check the MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 paper analysis and solutions on this page.

The candidates who wish to apply for the MHT CET 2026 second attempt can now apply from the website cetcell.mahacet.org. The registration is open for two days only, upto April 16 and with an additional fee of Rs 500.

👉MHT CET 2026 Registration for Second Attempt Begins; Apply by April 16

The MHT CET PCB hall ticket will be released on April 17.

👉MHT CET 2026 Hall Ticket PCB: Release Date, Time and How to Check

MHT CET 2026 includes two groups:

• PCM: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• PCB: Physics, Chemistry, Biology

The PCB exam will be held from April 21 to 26.

The authorities have released revised MHT CET admit cards for students who face a clash with BITSAT exam. Candidates must download it and appear as per the revised schedule.

Read more: CET Cell Issues Revised MHT CET 2026 Hall Ticket for Students Facing BITSAT Clash

The MHT CET exam has started for April 15 shift 1. The exam will be held for 3 hours and conclude at 12 PM.

The gates have closed for the MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 exam. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall now.

Students are not allowed to carry mobile phones or any electronic items inside. Candidates have to leave their bags outside the exam centre at designated places.

Based on the student review fr the MHT CET 2026 exam on April 11 and 13, time management will be important in the exam. Students are advised not to spend too much time on one question.

The entry gates have opened for the MHT CET 2026 April 15 shift 1 exam.

• Reach the exam centre at least 1 hour before the reporting time
• Do not carry electronic items like mobile phones, smartwatches, or calculators
• Follow the dress code if mentioned
• Do not carry study material or rough sheets
• Cooperate with security checks

Students appearing for the exam are advised to stay calm and not panic. A relaxed mind will help students attempt the paper better.

At the entry gate, candidates must bring their MHT CET admit card and ID proof. Candidates without proper documents will not be allowed to sit for the exam, so it is important to carry both.

While appearing to the MHT CET 2026 exam centre for today's exam, candidates must opt for simple clothing. Heavy items or accessories must be avoided.

The MHT CET 2026 April 15 Shift 1 Timings are 9 AM to 12 PM.

The MHT CET 2026 session 2 registration has started. Candidates can apply until April 16 (midnight).

The MHT CET exam will be conducted in computer-based format. Questions will appear on the screen and students have to select the correct option.

MHT CET exam will be held in two shifts today. Morning and afternoon slots are there. Exact timing is mentioned on the admit card, so candidates should check it once before leaving.

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.

• 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.

Candidates are expected to follow all instructions given on the MHT CET admit card. Invigilators are also guiding students at the centres. Check all the instructions and guidelines here.

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology from a recognised board to be eligible.

MHT CET 2026 exam centres are available only within Maharashtra. Candidates must select their preferred district while filling the session 2 application form.

The total duration of the MHT CET exam is 180 minutes. It is divided into two sections of 90 minutes each, and candidates cannot switch between sections during the exam.

One of the biggest advantages of MHT CET is that there is no negative marking. Candidates can attempt all questions without penalty for wrong answers. 

The CET Cell has issued revised MHT CET admit cards to a select few candidates who reported to the authorities about a clash with the BITSAT 2026 exam.

Read more👉 Breaking: CET Cell Issues Revised MHT CET 2026 Hall Ticket for Students Facing BITSAT Clash

The MHT CET exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell under the Government of Maharashtra. This authority manages the entire process including registration, admit card, exam and result declaration every year.