MHT CET 2026 April 24 PCB Exam LIVE: Shift 1 Starts at 9 AM, Check Reporting Time, Guidelines, Dress Code
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MHT CET 2026 April 24 PCB Exam LIVE: Shift 1 Starts at 9 AM, Check Reporting Time, Guidelines, Dress Code

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New Delhi, Updated on Apr 24, 2026 00:59 IST
The Common Entrance Test (CET), Cell, Maharashtra, will conduct the MHT CET 2026 exam for shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM. The shift 2 exam timings are 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates must report to the allotted exam centre on time to undergo mandatory frisking and security checks.

The MHT CET 2026 PCB exam will start at 9 AM. Check the MHT CET April 24 exam dress code, reporting time, things to carry and more.

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MHT CET 2026 April 24 Exam Live Updates: PCB Exam Today

The State Common Entrance Test (CET), Cell, Maharashtra, will conduct the MHT CET 2026 April 24 exam in two shifts today. The MHT CET PCB exam will continue today for day 4. The exam duration is 3 hours and it is held as a computer-based test. The first 90 minutes are scheduled for Physics and Chemistry, while the remaining 90 minutes are for Biology. The total marks in MHT CET for PCB group are 200 marks. There is no negative marking for any incorrect or unattempted questions.

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MHT CET April 24 PCM Exam Dress Code

Candidates can check the dress code for the MHT CET 2026 before appearing for the exam today. The following dress code guidelines apply to both males and females.

Recommended

Avoid

Light-weight shirts or T-shirts

Full sleeve shirts (especially with large buttons)

Simple trousers or pants

Jackets, hoodies, or sweaters (unless necessary)

Open footwear like slippers or sandals

Jeans with too many pockets

 

Shoes with thick soles

MHT CET 2026 April 24 Guidelines

Candidates can check the exam day guidelines for the MHT CET April 24 exam below.

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  • Carry MHT CET admit card to the exam centre.

  • Reach the centre as per the reporting time

  • Only bring essential documents to the exam centre and avoid carrying any prohibited items.

LIVE UPDATE

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MHT CET PCB Exam 2026 LIVE: Shift 1 Starts at 9 AM, Updates on Guidelines, Dress Code & More

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    MHT CET 2026 April 24 shift 1 exam

    The MHT CET 2026 April 24 exam will be conducted in two shifts. The MHT CET shift 1 timings are 9 AM to 12 PM.

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