MHT CET 2026 Exam Date, Important Documents & Examination Center

MHT CET 2026 will be held in two phases for PCM and PCB groups. The first attempt for PCM is scheduled from 11 April to 20 April 2026, while the first attempt for PCB will be held from 21 April to 26 April 2026. The second attempt for PCB is scheduled for 10 May to 11 May 2026, and the second attempt for PCM will take place from 12 May to 16 May 2026. Students should keep these exam dates in mind and plan revision, mock tests accordingly. Scroll the page to kno complete exam related details on MHT CET.

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MHT CET 2026 Important Date

The MHT CET 2026 schedule includes registration, fee payment, correction window, city intimation slip, hall ticket, and exam dates. It is important to follow every deadline carefully because the edit window and late registration period are very short.

MHT CET Important Date 2026
Event	Date
Online registration starts	10 January 2026
Last date to submit application form	12 February 2026
Last date for fee payment	13 February 2026
Edit/correction window	5 March 2026 to 7 March 2026
Special registration extension with late fee	19 March 2026 to 20 March 2026
Exam city intimation slip	Released from 17 March 2026 onwards
Final admit card	Around 3 to 4 days before the exam, at least 4 days prior
MHT CET 2026 first attempt	11 April 2026 to 26 April 2026 (Except 12 April 2026)
MHT CET 2026 second attempt	10 May 2026 to 16 May 2026
Result date	To be announced

MHT CET Exam Date 2026

MHT CET 2026 will be conducted separately for PCM and PCB groups, and both groups have first and second attempts. The exam will be held in morning and afternoon shifts, so candidates should check their exact paper date and shift on the admit card. Morning shift is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and afternoon shift is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

MHT CET Exam Date 2026
Attempt	Group	Exam Date
First Attempt	PCM	11 April 2026 to 20 April 2026
First Attempt	PCB	21 April 2026 to 26 April 2026
Second Attempt	PCB	10 May 2026 to 11 May 2026
Second Attempt	PCM	12 May 2026 to 16 May 2026

Documents to be Carried to MHT CET Exam Centre

Candidates must carry the required documents to the MHT CET examination centre without fail. If the admit card or valid original ID proof is missing, entry to the exam hall may be denied. Only original physical ID proof is accepted. Photocopies, color xerox, soft copies, ration card and learner’s driving licence are not accepted.

MHT CET 2026 admit card
Original photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Indian passport, Driving licence, Voter ID card)
Medical certificate (if candidate is suffering from severe disease)
Transparent water bottle
Blue ball point pen

MHT CET 2026 Exam Centre

MHT CET 2026 exam centres are available only in Maharashtra. The CET Cell tries to allot a centre in the candidate’s chosen district, and if that is not possible, a nearby district may be assigned based on seat and node availability.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Centre
State/UT	Exam Cities
Maharashtra	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Amravati, Solapur
Outside Maharashtra	Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow

FAQs

What is the MHT CET 2026 exam date?

MHT CET 2026 first attempt will be held from 11 April to 20 April 2026 for PCM (no exam on 12 April) and from 21 April to 26 April 2026 for PCB. The second attempt will be held on 10 May to 11 May 2026 for PCB and 12 May to 16 May 2026 for PCM.

What are the MHT CET 2026 shift timings?

The MHT CET examination will be held in two shifts. The morning shift is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the afternoon shift is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.