MHT CET 2026 Records 11.64 Lakh Registrations; 8,580 Apply in Two-Day Special Window

MHT CET 2026 Records 11.64 Lakh Registrations; 8,580 Apply in Two-Day Special Window

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Samridhi Mishra
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New Delhi, Updated on Mar 25, 2026 14:28 IST
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, briefly opened the MHT CET 2026 registration window, offering students a two-day window to apply for the MHT CET exam. The authorities reopened the application window at students' demand. During the special registration for MHT CET 2026, 8580 fresh applicants have registered for the exam.

CET Cell conducted a special MHT CET 2026 registration from March 19 to 20. Those who missed applying for the upcoming MHT CET exam for PCM and PCB were able to apply with a late fee of Rs 500. More than 8500 applicants have registered during this extended registration. More details below.

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MHT CET 2026 Sees Record-Breaking Registrations In Two-Day Registration Window

State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, briefly opened the MHT CET 2026 registration window, offering students a two-day window to apply for the MHT CET exam. The authorities reopened the application window at students' demand. During the special registration for MHT CET 2026, 8580 fresh applicants have registered for the exam. This made the total number of applicants for MHT CET 11,64,735.

Group-wise Breakdown of 8580 New Applicants for MHT CET 2026

Candidates can check the following table to know how many students registered for MHT CET 2026 during the special registration.

Particular Number of Registered Candidates Total
Number of Students for Session 1 PCM 3828 5429
Number of Students for Session 2 PCM 1601
Number of Students for Session 1 PCB 2466 3151
Number of Students for Session 2 PCB 685
Total   8580

Officials had reopened the registration process following multiple requests from students who were unable to apply earlier. With the additional applications received during the extended window, MHT CET 2026 has now recorded its highest-ever registration numbers at 11 lakh 64 thousand applicants.

Subject Session 1 Session 2 Total
PCM 4,79,328 2,96,552 775880
PCB 2,84,058 1,04,797 388855
Total 7,63,386 401,349 11,64,735

What’s Next for Candidates?

With the registration process now closed, CET Cell is expected to release the MHT CET 2026 city intimation slip this week. The MHT CET hall ticket will be released 3-4 days before the exam. Candidates should check the MHT CET city slip to know where their exam centre will be located. The complete address, exam date and shift timings will be mentioned on the final MHT CET admit card.

Also check: When Will MHT CET 2026 City Intimation Be Released? Official Update on City Slip & Hall Ticket

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