MHT CET 2026 Records Highest-Ever Registrations; Over 10.9 Lakh Applicants for the First Time Ever
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CET Cell has extended the MHT CET 2026 registration, giving students a final chance to apply for the exam. As of February 20, over 10.9 lakh candidates have completed the MHT CET registration for PCM and PCB groups combined. Check detailed statistics on the number of students registered for the first and second attempt and here.
MHT CET 2026 Sees Over 10.9 Lakh Registrations for PCM and PCB Groups Across Two Attempts
The State Common Entrance Test Cell is conducting the MHT CET registration 2026 at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who have yet to apply for the first attempt or both attempts for the PCM or PCB groups can apply by February 24. Applicants can apply until February 27, by paying a late fee of Rs 500. This year, the CET Cell has observed record-breaking registrations for MHT CET 2026. As of February 20, a total of 10,94,159 applicants have registered for the PCM and PCB groups combined across both attempts.
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- For the PCM group, a total of 7,32,268 students have registered. Out of this, 4,52,931 candidates applied for the first attempt, while 2,79,337 registered for the second attempt.
- In the PCB group, 3,61,891 students have registered in total. 2,64,019 candidates applied for the first attempt, and 97,872 chose the second attempt.
Overall, for both PCM and PCB groups together, 7,16,950 students registered for the first attempt, and 3,77,209 candidates completed their registration for the second attempt.
MHT CET 2026 Registration Statistics Till Now
| Course | Registered Candidates |
|---|---|
| MHT CET 2026 PCM Students for First Attempt | 4,52,931 |
| MHT CET PCB Students for First Attempt | 2,64,019 |
| MHT CET PCM Students for Second Attempt | 2,79,337 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCB Students for Second Attempt | 97,872 |
For the first time, MHT CET exam will be held in two sessions- April and May, giving students another attempt to improve their performance. The authorities will consider the best of two attempts for the final ranking and admission. This year onwards, CET Cell has discontinued exam centres outside Maharashtra to ensure better coordination and fairness in the exam. With over 10.9 lakh applications in PCM and PCB, the competition is expected to remain high this year.
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