The introduction of a second attempt for MHT CET marks a significant change in the examination process, allowing students more opportunities to improve their scores. The second attempt will begin on May 9, 2026, with approximately 4,92,383 students expected to participate.
Key details of the upcoming examinations:
- The MBA/MMS CET will also occur on May 9, 2026, for around 53,931 candidates.
- The PCB group exam is scheduled for May 10 and 11, 2026, targeting approximately 1,16,538 students.
- The PCM group exam will take place from May 12 to May 21, excluding May 16 and 17, with an estimated participation of 3,21,914 candidates.
In the first attempt held earlier this year, records indicate that out of the 8,96,236 students who registered, 8,33,482 appeared for the exam, leading to an attendance rate of 92.99%. This year is notable as it marks the first time the CET Cell has introduced two attempts for these entrance exams.
The official release of the MHT CET 2026 Answer Key Session 1 is anticipated by May 2, and candidates can download it along with their response sheets from cetcell.mahacet.org. Notably, officials have confirmed that if a candidate appears for both attempts, the higher percentile score will be considered for admission.
A score of 100 marks in MHT CET is expected to correspond to a percentile range of around 88 to 92 for PCM and 85 to 90 for PCB. The percentile calculation will be based on the number of candidates who scored less than or equal to a given score divided by the total number of candidates in that session.
This new structure aims to alleviate some pressure on students while potentially increasing overall performance metrics across both attempts. As this initiative unfolds, it remains crucial for candidates to stay informed about any further announcements from the CET Cell regarding procedural changes or additional resources available for preparation.
