MHT CET 2027 Exam Dates: First Attempt Likely in Dec-Jan, Check Expected Schedule

Engineering aspirants are now curious to know the details on MHT CET 2027 exam. Last night, NTA announced the JEE Mains calendar giving a heads up to students on the session 1 exam dates. With reports claiming that the MHT CET exam 2027 is scheduled to be conducted ahead of JEE Main 2027, this becomes a crucial time for Maharashtra engineering candidates. Continue reading to find more details on MHT CET 2027 exam dates here.

Maharashtra Engineering Admissions: MHT CET 2027 Exam Dates Anytime Soon

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is expected to conduct the MHT CET 2027 first attempt between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027. The second attempt is expected to take place in April 2027. However, the State CET Cell has not yet released the final MHT CET 2027 examination schedule on its official website.

The expected change in the examination timeline comes after Maharashtra CET Cell Commissioner Dileep Sardesai indicated that the first MHT CET 2027 attempt could be conducted ahead of class 12th boards and JEE Mains exam. The proposed schedule is aimed at aligning the state entrance examination more closely with the national-level engineering entrance examination calendar. 

MHT CET 2027 Exam Date: Expected Schedule

Based on the details currently available online, candidates can refer to the following expected timeline:

MHT CET 2027 First Attempt Expected Date

The first MHT CET 2027 attempt is expected to be conducted during December 2026 and January 2027. The examination is expected to be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode for candidates appearing through the PCM and PCB groups. If the reports stand true then engineering aspirants will have to complete a significant portion of their class 12 syllabus and MHT CET preparation much earlier.

MHT CET 2027 Second Attempt Date

The Maharashtra CET Cell is also expected to conduct a second MHT CET attempt in April 2027. Candidates who want to improve their performance can appear in the second attempt. The final dates, registration window, examination pattern and rules for the two attempts will be confirmed through the official MHT CET 2027 notification.

MHT CET 2027 Registration Date

The MHT CET 2027 registration dates have not yet been officially announced by the State CET Cell. It is likely that the MHT CET first attempt registration could begin in October 2026. Candidates should wait for the official notification.

MHT CET 2027 Exam Date: What Candidates Should Know

Students preparing for MHT CET 2027 should keep the possibility of an earlier first attempt in mind. Candidates appearing for MHT CET 2027 may need to plan their preparation around the December 2026 window. The confirmed MHT CET 2027 exam dates are awaited and will be updated on this page as soon as it is announced.