MHT CET Answer Key 2026: PCM & PCB PDF Download, Response Sheet, Objection Window
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )
Registration - 19 Mar '26 - 20 Mar '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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
Check frequently asked questions related to MHT CET answer key 2026.
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.
MHT CET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
In general, the MHT CET syllabus can be completed in 6 months. The time required will however vary for every student. If student start preparing for MHT CET in class 12, they can easily cover the entire syllabus for MHT CET along with the school home-work by giving special emphasis to topics that ar
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No. You cannot change the language of question paper during MHT CET exam. The medium/language of the question paper selected in the MHT CET application form is irrevocable.
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The group selected in MHT CET decides the subjects to be studied. For PCM group, candidates have to study Physics, Chemistry and Maths, while PCB students have to study Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The MHT CET 2026 syllabus is released on the CET website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who are preparing for the exam can check the detailed syllabus for MHT CET on the Shiksha website. The syllabus for classes 11th and 12th of the PCM and PCB groups is listed here: MHT CET syllabus.
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Answered 5 days ago
The high-weightage topics from class 11 and 12 Physics as per previous year paper analysis are Current Electricity, Waves, AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion, Work, Power and Energy. From Chemistry, the high-weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics, Gaseous stat
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It is not mandatory to attempt all questions in MHT CET 2026. Since there is no negative marking, students should attempt all questions without fear of losing marks.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The MHT CET syllabus is of medium difficulty level. The topics covered in MHT CET syllabus is that of the Maharashtra state board for classes 11 and 12. Students can prepare for MHT CET exam using their NCERT textbooks and score a good score. Candidates are however advised to refer some additional b
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Contributor-Level 10
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The MHT CET chapter-wise weightage for classes 11th and 12th is as follows:
- Class 11th: 20% weightage
- Class 12th: 80% weightage
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Contributor-Level 10
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130 is a good score in the MHT CET exam. To obtain 130 marks in MHT CET, students have to cover all the topics from the MHT CET syllabus and practice the MHT CET PYQs and sample papers.
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Answered a week 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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