MHT CET exam date 2026 has been announced on the official website by the Maharashtra CET Cell. Stay updated with the complete MHT CET 2026 timeline, including exam dates, registration schedule, admit card release, answer key, result, and counselling dates here.
The MHT CET exam date 2026 has been released on the official website. You must meet the MHT CET eligibility criteria 2026 set by the conducting authorities to appear for the exam. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell for admission to numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the state. The MHT CET application form 2026 has been released in the official website on Jan 10, 2026 and the last date to apply is Feb 12, 2026
Candidates seeking to appear for the exam must keep a tab on the MHT CET latest events and dates. In this article, we will guide you through the important MHT CET events such as registration, admit card, exam date, result, and counselling based on the previous year's trend
MHT CET Important Dates 2026
MHT CET Exam Date 2026 has been made available on the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org for those interested in taking the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test. The MHT CET 2026 exam will be held in two shifts.
Given below is the tentative MHT CET exam date 2026 for PCB and PCM, based released by the authorities:
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MHT CET 2026 |
Dates (Tentative) |
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MHT CET Exam Date 2026 PCB |
Apr 21 to 26, 2026 |
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MHT CET Exam Date 2026 PCM |
Apr 11 to 19, 2026 |
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MAH-M.Ed-CET 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
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MAH-M.P.Ed-CET 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
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MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2026 |
Apr 6 to 8, 2026 |
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MAH-LLB 3 Year -CET 2026 |
Apr 1-2, 2026 |
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MAH-MCA CET 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
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MAH-B.Ed (General & Special) & B.Ed ELCT CET 2026 |
Mar 27-29 2026 |
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MAH-B.P.Ed-CET 2026 |
Mar 4, 2026 |
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MAH-M.HMCT CET 2026 |
Mar 27, 2026 |
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MAH-B.HMCT/M.HMCT Integrated CET 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
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MAH-B.Ed-M.Ed (Three-Year Integrated) CET 2026 |
Mar 28, 2026 |
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MAH-B.Design CET 2026 |
Apr 4, 2026 |
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MAH-AAC CET 2026 |
Apr 5, 2026 |
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MH-Nursing CET 2026 |
Apr 7, 2026 |
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MH-DPN/PHN CET 2026 |
Apr 10, 2026 |
MHT CET Application Form Date 2026
MHT CET application form 2026 will be available in December 2025 tentatively. Those who meet the MHT CET eligibility criteria can participate in the registration process. Given below are the tentative MHT CET application form dates 2026:
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MHT CET Application Form Events |
Dates |
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MHT CET Registration Login |
Dec 30, 2025 |
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MHT CET Application Form Release Date |
Jan 10, 2025 |
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MHT CET Application Form End Date |
Feb 12, 2026 |
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MHT CET Fee Payment Last Date |
Feb 12, 2026 |
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MHT CET Application Form Correction Date |
Mar 10 - Mar 12, 2026 |
MHT CET Admit Card Date 2026
The MHT CET 2026 admit card for PCM and PCB will be released for registered candidates. They can access the MHT CET hall ticket from the official portal using their application number and password.
The admit card includes basic information about the candidate, like name, address, photograph, signature, exam date and time, exam centre details, and exam paper details. The following are the MHT CET admit card dates for PCM and PCB groups:
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MHT CET Admit Card |
Dates (Tentative) |
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MHT CET Admit Card for PCB Group |
April 3, 2026 |
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MHT CET Admit Card for PCM Group |
April 10, 2026 |
MHT CET Answer Key Dates 2026
The MHT CET answer key date will be released by the conducting authorities after the exam is concluded. The answer key will be available separately for both PCM and PCB groups. The table below shows the MHT CET answer key dates 2026 based on previous year trend:
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MHT CET Answer Key |
Tentative Dates |
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MHT CET Answer Key for PCB Group |
May 24, 2026 |
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MHT CET Answer Key for PCM Group |
May 22, 2026 |
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Answer Key Objection |
May 22-24, 2026 |
MHT CET Result Date 2026
The Maharashtra CET Cell will announce the MHT CET result 2026 by the mid of June 2026 tentatively, on the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org. Registered candidates can download the MHT CET scorecard using their MHT CET application number and password.
In addition to the scorecard, the exam conducting body will release the merit list. MHT CET aspirants can check out the tentative dates related to MHT CET Result 2026 in the table below.
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Events |
Dates |
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MHT CET PCB Exam Date 2026 |
Apr 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 2026 (Expect Apr 10, 14 2026) |
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PCM MH CET Exam Date 2026 |
Apr 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27 2026 (Expect Apr 24 2026) |
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Result Declaration PCM |
Jun 16, 2026 |
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Result Declaration PCB |
Jun 17, 2026 |
MHT CET Counselling Date 2026
The MHT CET counselling date 2026 will be announced in July 2026 tentatively. The counselling will be held in 3 rounds and eligible candidates can participate in the MHT CET counselling process.
The table below shows the MHT CET counselling dates:
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Event |
Tentative Date |
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MHT CET 2026 BTech Counselling Registration Ends |
Jun 28-Jul 14, 2026 |
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MHT CET 2026 document verification and application confirmation |
Jun 30-Jul 15, 2026 |
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Display of the provisional merit list |
Jul 18, 2026 |
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Grievances against provisional merit list |
Jul 19-22, 2026 |
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The final merit list display |
Jul 24, 2026 |
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Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I |
Jul 31, 2026 |
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Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission |
Aug 01-03, 2026 |
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Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II |
Aug 04, 2026 |
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Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate. |
Aug 05-07, 2026 |
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Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II |
Aug 11, 2026 |
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Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission after Round-II |
Aug 12-14, 2026 |
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Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III |
Aug 16, 2026 |
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Online Submission & Confirmation of the Option Form of CAP Round-III through the candidate’s Login |
Aug 17-19, 2026 |
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Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III |
Aug 22, 2026 |
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Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission |
Aug 23-25, 2026 |
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Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IV |
Aug 26, 2026 |
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Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III through the candidate’s Login |
Aug 28-30, 2026 |
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Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV |
Sep 01, 2026 |
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Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission |
Sep 02-04, 2026 |
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Last date for cancellation of seat with full fees refund (As per Rule 15 of Information Brochure AY 2026-26) |
Sep 11, 2026 |
Conclusion
Candidates planning to appear for the exam must stay updated with the latest MHT CET 2026 notifications, registration schedule, admit card release, result, and counselling dates. Since the exam schedule and subsequent events follow a strict timeline, you are advised to keep essential documents ready and set reminders for all important dates. By understanding the complete MHT CET 2026 timeline, students can plan their preparation effectively
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Exam Name: Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) -
Conducting Body: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell -
Application Period: Jan 10 - Feb 12, 2026 -
Exam Dates (Tentative): PCB: Apr 21-26; PCM: Apr 11-19, 2026
