MHT CET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration Start | January |
| Registration Last Date | March 2026 |
| Exam Date | April–May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| Application Fee (General) | ₹800 |
| Application Fee (SC/ST) | ₹600 |
| Attempts Allowed | No limit |
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Dates above are based on official announcements. Always verify on the official exam website before applying.
MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed or be appearing in Class 10+2 (or equivalent)
- Required subjects as per exam norms (PCM for engineering; PCB for medical)
- Minimum aggregate marks: 50% (General), 40–45% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Attempts: No limit
MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions / Format | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 100 questions × 2 marks | 100 marks |
| Physics | 50 questions × 1 mark | 50 marks |
| Chemistry | 50 questions × 1 mark | 50 marks |
| Total | 200 questions | 200 marks |
Negative Marking: No negative marking
MHT CET 2026 Syllabus
Mathematics (100 marks for Engineering)
- Trigonometric Functions, Coordinate Geometry
- Differentiation & Integration
- Probability, Statistics
- Linear Programming, Vectors
Physics (50 marks)
- Rotational Motion, Gravitation
- Electrostatics, Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects, EMI, AC
- Dual Nature, Atomic & Nuclear Physics
Chemistry (50 marks)
- Solid State, Solutions
- Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
- Organic Chemistry (Alcohols, Aldehydes, Amines)
- Polymers, Biomolecules
MHT CET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff
| Category | Cutoff | Approx. Marks |
|---|---|---|
| COEP Pune CSE (Gen) | 195–199 percentile | Most competitive |
| VJTI Mumbai CSE (Gen) | 190–196 percentile | Top Mumbai college |
| ICT Mumbai Chemical (Gen) | 185–192 percentile | Top for Chemical |
| Govt. College Aurangabad | 170–180 percentile | Affordable option |
| Private Mumbai colleges CSE | 150–170 percentile | Wide availability |
College Cutoffs via MHT CET 2026
| College & Branch | Cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| COEP Pune (Govt.) CSE | 99.9 percentile | Premier Maharashtra college |
| VJTI Mumbai CSE | 99.5 percentile | Top Mumbai govt. college |
| PICT Pune CSE | 98+ percentile | Strong private college |
| Symbiosis Institute Pune | 95+ percentile | Good private option |
| Fr. CRCE Mumbai | 94+ percentile | Good Mumbai private |
How to Apply for MHT CET 2026
- Visit the official exam website
- Register with valid email and mobile number
- Fill in personal, academic and contact details
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents
- Select exam city preferences
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and save confirmation / application number
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Keep your application number safe. You will need it to download admit card and check results.
FAQs | MHT CET 2026
What is the MHT CET 2026 result date?+
MHT CET 2026 result is expected in June 2026. The Maharashtra State CET Cell releases the scorecard on cetcell.mahacet.org. CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling begins after results.
What percentile is needed for COEP Pune CSE in MHT CET?+
COEP Pune (College of Engineering Pune) CSE requires approximately 99.9 percentile in MHT CET for General category (Maharashtra state domicile). It is the most competitive government engineering college in Maharashtra.
Is MHT CET required if I have JEE Main score?+
For Maharashtra government colleges (government quota seats), MHT CET is mandatory. JEE Main score can be used only for management quota seats in some private colleges. COEP, VJTI and other government colleges use only MHT CET for state quota.
What is the MHT CET 2026 exam date?+
MHT CET 2026 is scheduled in multiple sessions during April–May 2026. Exact session dates are announced by the State CET Cell. Physics-Chemistry and Mathematics are tested in separate sessions on different days.