MHT CET Answer Key 2026: PCM & PCB PDF Download, Response Sheet, Objection Window
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )
Exam On - 11 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26
MHT CET Answer Key 2026: Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 answer key for both PCM and PCB groups. The MHT CET answer key will be released on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Along with the answer key, the authorities will release the response sheet and question paper PDF. Candidates will be allowed to challenge the provisional MHT CET answer key for a limited time. The final answer key for MHT CET will be published after considering all the valid objections.
The MHT CET answer key will be available a few days after the conduct of the exam. Starting this year, the MHT CET exam will be held in two sessions. Candidates can check here how to download the MHT CET 2026 answer key and calculate their scores.
- How to Download MHT CET Answer Key 2026
- MHT CET 2026 Dates & Schedule
- How to challenge MHT CET 2026 Answer Key?
- How to calculate score using MHT CET 2025 Answer Key
- MHT CET Marking Scheme 2026
- MHT CET Answer Key FAQs
How to Download MHT CET Answer Key 2026
- Go to the official website of MHT CET 2026.
- Look for the link of MHT CET 2026 answer key.
- Click the link, and the MHT CET login window will open.
- Enter the details needed for login.
- Under login, candidates can check the MHT CET answer key and response sheet.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can download official MHT CET response sheet 2025 through below-given steps:
- Visit official website of MHT CET: cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the Candidate login link.
- Submit your email ID and password.
- Link for MHT CET response sheet download will be shown on screen.
The MHT CET answer key 2025 for PCM and PCB groups has been released in MHT CET official website. The details required to downlood the MHT CET answer key are registered email ID and password. After login to the website, candidates can access the MHT CET answer key pdf link.
MHT CET 2026 Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHT CET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jun ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| Jun ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
How to challenge MHT CET 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates not satisfied with the provisional answer key can raise objections online by logging in to the website mahacet.org. Candidates have to submit their challenges along with a solution supporting their claim to the question to the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, through the official website.
Objections received other than online, such as through courier or post, will not be entertained. Candidates raising objections against answer keys have to pay INR 1000 + service charges for each objection. Please note that the objection fee will NOT be refunded. The step-by-step procedure to challenge the answer key is:
- Visit the official website of MHT CET 2026 - cetcell.mahacet.org
- Check for the "Candidate Login" tab and click on it
- Log in using the required credentials
- The question paper with the correct answer and other options will appear on the screen
- Select the question that needs to be challenged and also select the answer that you deem correct
- Pay the challenge fee and submit the form.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates need to provide supporting proof for MHT CET answer key challenge. Supporting document has to be uploaded to the website while submitting the answer key challenge. The Maharashtra CET Cell will not accept the answer key challenge without proper supporting proof.
Candidates need to pay INR 1000 per question if they want to challenge MHT CET 2025 answer key. This payment is non-refundable and it is done online using internet banking or a credit/debit card.
The facility to challenge the MHT CET answer key for PCM group was available online through candidate login from May 22 to 24. Candidates who wish the challenge the answer key have to log in on the official website and select the question and its corresponding answer which need to be challenged. Candidates will also need to pay INR 1000 per question as fees for challenging the answer key of MHT CET 2025.
How to calculate score using MHT CET 2025 Answer Key
Candidates can know their estimated score in the exam using the provisional answer key released by the CET Cell. The score obtained through the final answer key will be the actual score, and it will be available in the result.
Once the provisional answer key and candidate response sheet are released, candidates can download them from the CET website. Using the response sheet, check for the answers you marked in the exam and verify the correct answers through the official answer key. The sum obtained of all the correct answers will be the score in the exam.
Also check:
| Top Colleges Accepting MHT CET Score | Top engineering colleges in Maharashtra |
Commonly asked questions
The facility to challenge the MHT CET answer key for PCM group was available online through candidate login from May 22 to 24. Candidates who wish the challenge the answer key have to log in on the official website and select the question and its corresponding answer which need to be challenged. Candidates will also need to pay INR 1000 per question as fees for challenging the answer key of MHT CET 2025.
Candidates can calculate expected scores in exam through MHT CET answer key. They can calculate their score, subtract marks for every incorrect answer from marks of all correct answers. For this, candidates must know the MHT CET marking scheme. As per MHT CET marking scheme:
- 2 marks is allotted for every correct answer
- -1 mark for every incorrect answer
- No mark for unattempted questions
MHT CET Marking Scheme 2026
Candidates have to follow the official marking scheme while calculating their score in the exam. Candidates can check below the official marking scheme prescribed by the exam conducting authority for calculating the results.
MHT CET 2026 Marking Scheme
| Papers |
Sections |
Marks |
|
| Paper 1 |
Mathematics |
50 |
2 marks will be awarded for each correct answer |
| Paper 2 |
Physics |
50 |
1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer |
| Chemistry |
50 |
||
| Biology
|
Biology |
100 |
1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer
|
| Negative Marking |
No negative marking |
||
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MHT CET Answer Key FAQs
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Commonly asked questions
Answer keys of MHT CET 2025 for PCM and PCB are available online. Candidates can check MHCET Answer key 2025 by logging in to official website through candidate login using registered email ID and password. They can calculate their expected scores in exam using answer key. MHT CET response sheet PDF and question papers has been also released.
The authorities will announce the MHT CET answer key date online. Candidates have to log in to the official website to download the MHT CET 2026 answer key PDF using their email ID and password. The objection window for the MHT CET answer key will also be opened for a limited time.
The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2025 response sheet along with the answer key. Candidates can download response sheet MHT CET 2025 from the official website cetcell.mahacet.org by login using their registered email ID and password.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
Candidates should take the MHT CET mock test in a time-bound manner within a simulated environment. Ieally students should take the mock test within the exam duration 9 am to 12 noon or 3 PM to 6 PM, without any break. This will help adjust to the exam-taking environment. It must also be ensured tha
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Answered 6 days ago
Getting good marks in MHT CET mock tests do not guarantee that you will also score good marks in the actual exam. However, if you are solving the mock tests regularly, it will surely help in increasing the accuracy, time management and performance of exam.
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Answered 6 days ago
Solving mock test paper is important for exam preparation since it will tell you how close you are to clearing MHT CET exam. This will also give a rough idea about how much time is required to solve questions, what topics you find difficult, and whether you will be able to complete the paper on time
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Answered 6 days ago
The Maharashtra CET Cell releases the official MHT CET Mock test on the website cetcell.mahacet.org. Students can solve the MHT CET mock tests for free. Aspirants can also download MHT CET mock test papers for free from Shiksha page. Practicing MHT CET mock test is very helpful in preparation of the
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Candidates should ideally attempt at least 10 to 15 mock tests in the last one month before appearing for the real examination. By solving the MHT CET mock test you can get a better understanding of how to manage time better in solving questions. Also, you will get an idea about the level of difficu
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The best way to prepare for MHT CET 2026 is through the official syllabus. The authorities have already provided the detailed syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Additionally, students must attempt the free MHT CET mock test prepared and released by the authorities. Candidates
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Answered 2 weeks ago
For any question, if none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or dropped, then full marks will be awarded to all candidates irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
For Maths, each question is worth 2 marks and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The MHT CET exam has 3 papers- Maths, Physics & Chemistry, and Biology. However, there are only 2 sections in the exam. For the PCM group, the two sections are Paper 1 (Maths) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). For the PCB group, the two sections are Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper 3 (Bi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
As per the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern, the test will be conducted in online mode (CBT) having only MCQs. The exam consists of three papers (PCM/PCB) with 90 minutes each, totalling 100 marks per paper. There is no negative marking. Mathematics questions are worth 2 marks each, while Physics, Chemistr
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The CET Cell will now conduct the MHT CET exam twice a year, similar to the JEE Mains exam. With this, the authorities aim to provide candidates another chance to improve their scores without wasting a year.
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- 4 years
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Kondhwa, Pune • Private
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