MHT CET 2026: Shiksha Poll Reveals PCM Group Remains Top Choice for Most Aspirants

Shiksha recently conducted a poll asking MHT CET 2026 aspirants about their subject group preference. The results of the poll are out now. Check below for insights on the MHT CET competition level for PCM and PCB groups.

MHT CET 2026 Registration Ends Soon; Subject Group Aspirants are Applying For

Shiksha regularly conducts polls on MHT CET exam 2026 to understand the current mindset of aspirants and for insights on the exam and admission process by interacting with the students first-hand. Our most recent poll was on 'Which course groups students are applying for?' More than 4.1K students participated in the poll. The results of the poll highlight that students who are applying for MHT CET 2026 have a clear preference for the course group. A clear majority of aspirants (57% voters) are applying for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group. This suggests that most students are focused on engineering and technology-related undergraduate programmes through MHT CET.

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Poll Results

The student poll revealed the following preferences:

• PCM only: 57%
• Only PCB: 28%
• Both PCM and PCB: 8%
• Have not decided yet: 7%

Engineering Remains the Top Choice

A high percentage of students are opting for PCM, which shows greater interest and demand for engineering admissions through MHT CET 2026, for courses such as BTech, BE, and related technical programmes. Meanwhile, 28% of students choose only PCB for admission to pharmacy, agriculture and life science-related courses. Only 8% of students plan to register for both PCM and PCB. The poll also shows that 7% of students have not yet decided which course group they will register for.

Also check: MHT CET 2026 Registration: 6.27 Lakh Applicants So Far; Last Date Feb 12

MHT CET 2026 Registration

Maharashtra State CET Cell will end MHT CET registration tomorrow, February 12, 2026. Candidates who are yet to complete MHT CET 2026 registration must complete the application form by visiting official website cetcell.mahacet.org. However, they can pay MHT CET application fees till February 13. Applicants have to choose their subject group and the number of attempts for exam when filling MHT CET 2026 application form.