MHT CET 2027
● 2027 — TO BE ANNOUNCED STATE CET CELL, MAHARASHTRALast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official State CET Cell, Maharashtra notification
MHT CET is Maharashtra's common entrance test for first-year B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, B.Planning and Pharm.D admissions, run by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. Admission happens through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The 2026 cycle is closed — results were declared in June 2026 — and MHT-CET 2027 has not been announced yet. The details below are from the official MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure (Technical Education courses).
MHT CET 2027 — Key Dates
Nothing for 2027 has been announced yet. The 2026 dates at the bottom show the usual schedule shape.
| MHT-CET 2027 registration | To be announced |
|---|---|
| MHT-CET 2027 examination | To be announced |
| MHT-CET 2027 result | To be announced |
| Registration (previous cycle — closed) | 10 Jan – 12 Feb 2026 — MHT-CET 2026 |
| Last date for payment (previous cycle — closed) | 13 Feb 2026 — MHT-CET 2026 |
| Results declared (previous cycle — closed) | 9, 16 & 18 Jun 2026 (PCB/PCM attempts) — MHT-CET 2026 |
In the 2026 brochure the admit-card and exam dates were printed as "to be notified later" and were notified separately on cetcell.mahacet.org.
MHT CET Eligibility
To appear, and for B.E./B.Tech admission — from the MHT-CET 2026 brochure.
To appear you must be an Indian national who has passed, or is appearing in, the HSC / 12th Standard examination or its equivalent. There is no age limit. Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, children of Indian workers in the Gulf and Foreign Nationals are exempted from appearing in MHT-CET.
For B.E./B.Tech admission (Maharashtra State candidates): 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects plus one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational / Computer Science / IT / Informatics Practices / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Electronics / Entrepreneurship, with at least 45% in these subjects taken together (40% for Reserved, EWS and PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) — and a non-zero score in PCM MHT-CET. All India candidates need the same subjects and marks, with a non-zero positive JEE Main score or a non-zero PCM MHT-CET score; the JEE Main score is preferred.
- Maharashtra candidature Types A–E depend on where you studied and your parents' domicile/posting — you can claim only one type
- Type A: SSC + HSC from Maharashtra and domiciled in / born in Maharashtra
- Minority candidature: linguistic/religious minority community from Maharashtra, as notified
- A diploma holder (3-year Diploma in Engg. & Tech. with 45% / 40%) also has an admission route
MHT CET Exam Pattern
Online (CBT) at centres across Maharashtra. In each group, Physics + Chemistry are attempted together in the first 90 minutes (auto-submitted), then Mathematics/Biology in the next 90.
| Group / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| PCM — Physics | 50 | 50 |
| PCM — Chemistry | 50 | 50 |
| PCM — Mathematics (2 marks each) | 50 | 100 |
| PCM Group total | 150 | 200 |
| PCB — Physics | 50 | 50 |
| PCB — Chemistry | 50 | 50 |
| PCB — Biology | 100 | 100 |
| PCB Group total | 200 | 200 |
180 minutes per group; no negative marking. The result is a percentile score (normalisation). Physics, Chemistry and Biology papers are set in English / Marathi / Urdu — the medium is chosen in the application form and cannot be changed.
MHT CET Syllabus — What to Study
The brochure's exam scheme covers the PCM and PCB groups below.
PCM Group
- Physics — 50 questions, 1 mark each
- Chemistry — 50 questions, 1 mark each
- Mathematics — 50 questions, 2 marks each
PCB Group
- Physics — 50 questions, 1 mark each
- Chemistry — 50 questions, 1 mark each
- Biology — 100 questions, 1 mark each
The chapter-wise syllabus is issued by the CET Cell as a separate official document on cetcell.mahacet.org — Appendix 6 of the 2026 Information Brochure prints no topic list, so no chapter list is reproduced here.
MHT CET Photo Size — and the Signature Rule
The MHT-CET 2026 brochure prescribes a photograph specification only. Read both rows.
The brochure also does not state a file format (JPG/PNG) or pixel dimensions for the photograph — only the physical size and the 100 KB – 5 MB file size. The free resizer below works in that KB band.
How to Apply for MHT CET
Applications for 2027 are To be announced. The 2026 process was:
- 1Open the MHT-CET application on the CET Cell website (cetcell.mahacet.org / mahacet.org) and read the Information Brochure and User Manual first. The form is online only.
- 2Register and log in, completing Aadhaar authentication and APAAR ID verification via DigiLocker.
- 3Fill the form: choose the group (PCM, PCB or both), the attempt (First Attempt or Both Attempts), the medium of the question paper (irrevocable) and your exam city/district preferences. Submit one and only one application.
- 4Upload the photograph exactly as specified above.
- 5Pay the fee online and take a printout of the fee receipt and the submitted application form. Download the Admit Card from the candidate login when issued.
Fee per group: First Attempt ₹1,300 (General — Open, OMS, J&K Migrant) / ₹1,000 (Reserved categories of Maharashtra State only; Orphan and Transgender candidates); Both Attempts ₹2,600 / ₹2,000. Non-refundable and non-transferable.
Documents Required — With Sizes
The brochure does not publish one consolidated documents list for the CET application — these are the requirements it states. No file sizes other than the photograph's are prescribed.
- Photograph upload meeting the specification above 100 KB – 5 MB
- Aadhaar Card details — kept accurate and updated; the CET Cell uses Aadhaar authentication during registration
- APAAR ID — verified during registration; Aadhaar authentication and APAAR verification run via DigiLocker
- At the exam centre: printed Admit Card + the original of one listed photo ID (PAN / Passport / Driving License / Voter's Card / Bank Passbook with photo / Aadhaar / E-Aadhaar with photo, etc.) — photocopies and soft copies are not allowed
- At the CAP stage (if claiming a reserved category): Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate and EWS Certificate, whichever applies, in the State Government format
MHT CET — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I appear for both PCM and PCB groups in MHT CET?
Yes. The brochure gives the candidate the choice of appearing in any one group (PCM or PCB) or both. The option once exercised cannot be altered, marks are not transferred between groups, and a candidate appearing for both groups/attempts may be allotted different examination centres for each.
Is there any negative marking in MHT CET?
No. Both the PCM and PCB instructions in the brochure state "There is no Negative Marking."
Is there an age limit for MHT CET?
No. The brochure states: "There is no age limit for admission and appearing to MHT-CET 2026."
What is the minimum Class 12 score for B.E./B.Tech admission through MHT CET?
At least 45% in the specified subjects taken together (Physics and Mathematics compulsory, plus one listed optional subject), reduced to at least 40% for Reserved categories, EWS and PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only — plus a non-zero score in PCM MHT-CET 2026.
I am from outside Maharashtra. Can I still get admission?
Yes, under All India Candidature: you may appear in MHT-CET, but for B.E./B.Tech a non-zero positive JEE (Main) 2026 score is preferred over the MHT-CET score. You pay the General-category fee of ₹1,300 per group/attempt; the ₹1,000 reserved fee applies only to Maharashtra State candidates.
If I take both attempts of MHT CET, which score counts?
The best of the two percentile scores — total score only, not subject-wise — is considered for admission. Percentile scores of Physics or Chemistry are not interchanged between groups.
In which languages can I take the MHT CET paper?
Physics, Chemistry and Biology are set in English / Marathi / Urdu, and you must choose the medium in the application form — the choice cannot be changed. If there is any doubt about a translated question, the English version is treated as final.
Is the MHT CET application fee refundable if I make a mistake?
No. The brochure states the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances; if a mistake is made, the candidate is advised to fill a new application form using an alternate mobile number and email ID.