MHT CET 2026: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

MHT CET 2026 Exam will be conducted via online (CBT) mode. The Commissioner of State CET Cell is the designated authority for conducting the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) at state level, every year.

MHT CET Registration 2026 will start in fourth week of December 2025?…Check exam details below.

MHT CET Application Form | MHT CET Exam Date | Syllabus

MHT CET entrance exam is conducted for admissions to first year degree courses in Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Pharm D, B.Planning and First Year of Master of Engineering and Technology (Integrated) in both government and private unaided institutions in Maharashtra.

All You Need To Know About MHT CET 2026 Exam:

• Curious to know the entrance exam date?…Know Exam Schedule here.
• Discover what to study for MHT CET exam…Check complete Syllabus here.
• Clear up any confusion about application process…Get details on MHT CET Application Form 2026.
• Need expert tips to score well in MHT CET Exam…Explore helpful Tips & Tricks here.
• Confused about MHT CET Eligibility?…Check Eligibility Criteria here.

Still confused? Ask your query here.

Through the given article, candidates can get to know detailed information related to MHT CET 2026 along with application form, exam dates, eligibility, pattern, syllabus etc.

MHT CET 2026 Overview

MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates

Students must go through the below table to check MH CET Exam Dates 2026:

MHT CET 2026 Application Form

Here are some important guidelines related to filling the MHT CET 2026 Registration Form:

• MH CET Application Form 2026 must be submitted via online mode, as offline submissions will not be permitted.
• Students will be able to fill the registration form in fourth week of December 2025.
• It is advised to meet the prescribed eligibility requirements before submitting the form.
• Applicants must provide educational, personal and contact details while completing the application form.
• Candidates will be required to upload a passport size photograph and signature in the application form.
• A facility to modify incorrect details in application form will also be provided in first week of March 2026.
• Applicants are recommended to finalize and submit their application forms by the last date i.e, second week of February 2026.
• A printed copy of completed form should be kept for future reference during the admission process.

Application Fee:

• MHT CET Application fee will be remitted through online mode.
• For payment, applicants will have to use a debit/ credit card, net banking facility only.
• Application fee will be non-refundable/ non-transferable in nature.

Know the category-wise application fee below:

MHT CET 2026 Application Correction

Applicants who make mistakes while filling the application form will be able to correct it from the MHT CET Correction Window 2026. The application correction window will be opened in first week of March 2026 via online mode.

To avail the application form correction facility, candidates must visit the website and login using their application number and password. After the closure of edit window, no changes will be permitted.

How to Apply for MHT CET 2026

Checkout the detailed procedure to apply for MH CET 2026 exam below:

• Step-1: Go to the MHT CET website (link will be provided above).
• Step-2: Tap on the “New Registration” link from the homepage.
• Step-3: Provide your email address, and mobile number to register.
• Step-4: After registration, start filling the online application with personal, education and address details.
• Step-5: Upload passport size photograph and signature in given format.
• Step-6: Now, submit the application fee using online payment options.
• Step-7: Lastly, retain a copy of filled in application form for future references.

MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should go through the MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 before applying:

• Nationality: Candidates having Indian Nationality will be eligible to apply.
• Age Limit: There will be no age restriction to appear for exam.
• Qualification: Students must have qualified class 12th or equivalent examination to be eligible to apply.
• Marks Criteria: A minimum of 45% marks (40% in case of SC/ST category) in the qualifying examination.
• Appearing: Final examination appearing applicants will also be considered eligible to apply.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern

From the below section, students can get to know MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026:

• Exam Mode: MHT CET 2026 will be conducted by online mode (Computer Based Test).
• Duration: There will be three papers (either PCB or PCM group) having a total time duration of 180 minutes.
• Total Questions: In the question paper, there will be 150 questions for PCM group and 200 questions for PCB group.
• Type of Questions: Students will have to solve Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Languages:The medium of exam will be English, Marathi, or Urdu for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. However, the Mathematics paper will be in English only.
• Marking Scheme: Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and 2 marks in Mathematics question paper. No negative scoring will be done for incorrect answers.

Here, check the marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 exam in detail:

MHT CET 2026 Syllabus

MHT CET syllabus 2026 will consist of entire curriculum of 12th grade for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, including 11th standard syllabus with approximately 20% weightage, encompassing specific chapters/units for each subject.

Check the detailed MH CET 2026 syllabus below:

• Physics: Vectors, Error Analysis, Laws of Motion, Motion in a plane, Thermal properties of matter, Gravitation, Sound, Optics, Electrostatics, Semiconductors etc.
• Chemistry: Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of atom, Chemical Bonding, Redox reactions, Elements of group 1 and 2, Hydrocarbons, Basic principles of organic chemistry, Chemistry in everyday life etc.
• Mathematics: Trigonometric II, Complex Numbers, Straight Line, Circle, Functions, Probability, Permutations and Combinations, Limits, Continuity, Conic Section etc.
• Biology: Biomolecules, Respiration and Energy Transfer, Human Nutrition, Excretion and Osmoregulation.

MHT CET 2026 Preparation Tips

Follow the given MHT CET Preparation Tips 2026 to score well:

• Create a study schedule based on syllabus and exam pattern.
• Review difficult topics daily.
• Use books and other study materials referred by toppers.
• Practice with past papers to increase speed and also appear for mock tests.
• Stay healthy and manage stress.

MHT CET Books

Here, we have listed some best reference books for MH CET exam:

MHT CET 2026 Exam Centre

MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted at almost all district headquarters in Maharashtra, as well as in capital districts of selected states outside Maharashtra including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

MHT CET 2026 Admit Card

All the successfully registered applicants will be issued a MH CET Admit Card 2026 in second week of April 2026. Students will be able to access their admit card via online mode using their login credentials. 

Candidates should note that it will be mandatory for them to bring the Admit Card and valid Photo ID proof in original for identity verification to the examination center on the day of examination.

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key

After the completion of exam, the authority will release the answer key along with response sheet through online mode. It will be released in April/ May 2026 on the website, allowing candidates to estimate their tentative scores.

To access the answer key, candidates must enter their admit card number, mobile number, and date of birth. If candidates have objections to any answers, they will be able to raise objections against. After addressing all objections, the final MH CET answer key 2026 will be released.

MHT CET 2026 Result

MHT CET Result 2026 will be announced in the first week of June 2026. The result will be available to applicants through online mode on the website, which will be accessed through login.

The authority will declare the result in a percentile format. A merit list will also be released based on MHT CET 2026 scores. Candidates will be able to participate in the admission process based on the final merit list.

MHT CET 2026 Cut Off

MH CET Cut Off 2026 will be released a few days before counselling. Separate cut off lists will be published for All India and Maharashtra candidates. Candidates meeting the cut off marks will be eligible for counselling.

Students will be able to check the cut off through online mode only from the website. The cut off marks will depend on factors such as candidate category, exam difficulty, seat availability and the number of candidates appearing for entrance exam.

MHT CET 2026 Counselling

MHT CET 2026 counselling will be organized in second week of June 2026, involving three rounds of counselling and seat allotment. The counselling process will include online registration, document uploading and fee payment.

Candidates must bring documents for verification, after which choice filling and seat allotment will proceed. Allotted candidates will have to confirm their admission online by paying fees and reporting to their allotted institute.

Students will be required to submit documents like 10th/ 12th marksheets and certificates, MHT CET 2026 result & admit card, character certificate, migration certificate, category certificate and domicile certificate during counselling for verification.

If there are any other queries related to MHT CET 2026, candidates can feel free to ask us by leaving their queries in the given comment box.