MHT CET Exam Date 2027 Out At cetcell.mahacet.org; Check Expected Exam Schedule

MHT CET 2027 exam date will be announced by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for PCM and PCB groups. The Session 1 exam is tentatively scheduled between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027 for admission to Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy and Agriculture courses. The application process is expected to begin in the second week of September 2026 and continue till the last week of October 2026. Candidates can check the tentative exam dates, application schedule, shift timings, exam pattern and other details below.

MHT CET Notification

MHT CET notification will be released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell for admission to Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Agriculture degree courses at institutes across Maharashtra. As of now, the official portal carries no formal schedule for the next cycle — its most recent notices are all closing out the previous cycle's admissions (CAP rounds, cut-offs, and results). Once released, the notification will confirm the registration window, exam dates for both attempts, application fee, and any changes to the exam pattern.

What is MHT CET

MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam that verifies eligibility for undergraduate admission to Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Agriculture courses at colleges across Maharashtra. It is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, in two separate attempts, and a candidate's better score across the two is used for seat allotment through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

MHT CET Important Dates

Note: the December–January window is what CET Cell officials have confirmed to the press as their plan; the Cell has also said "there's nothing final yet." Treat it as provisional, not a notified date, and update this table the moment cetcell.mahacet.org carries an official notice.

MHT CET 2027 Application Form

MHT CET application form will be available only in online mode once the notification is released, through cetcell.mahacet.org and the linked CET examination portal. A fresh registration is required every cycle, even for candidates who have appeared before..

Steps to Fill MHT CET 2027 Application Form

• Visit the official CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org, once the application link is activated.
• Click "New Registration" and enter basic personal details — name, date of birth, email, and password.
• Verify the registered email address, then log in with the email ID and password.
• Fill in academic details (Class 12/qualifying exam), category, and domicile information carefully, since these carry forward into CAP eligibility.
• Choose the exam group(s) — PCM, PCB, or both — depending on the course you're targeting.
• Upload photograph, signature, and category/domicile documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Review all entries and submit; download the confirmation for future reference.
• Use the correction/edit window, when opened, to fix any error in the submitted form
   

MHT CET 2027 Application Fee

MHT CET 2027 Application fee for the upcoming cycle has not been announced. In the most recently completed cycle, the fee was ₹1,300 for general-category candidates and lower for candidates reserved under Maharashtra's category list — but these figures should not be assumed to carry over; they will be reconfirmed in the new notification

MHT CET 2027 Document Requirements

MHT CET 202 candidates should keep the following ready once applications open:

• Class 10 and Class 12 (or equivalent) mark sheets and certificates.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/etc.) for candidates claiming reservation under Maharashtra's policy.
• Domicile certificate, since domicile status affects seat-share eligibility during CAP.
• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
• A valid, active email ID and mobile number for registration and all future communication.

MHT CET 2026 Domicile

Both Maharashtra-domicile and All-India candidates can appear for MHT CET, but domicile status determines which seat category (Home State/Other State) a candidate is eligible for during CAP counselling.

Note: There is no upper age limit prescribed for appearing in MHT CET.

MHT CET 2027 Score Calculation

MHT CET 2027 score calculation is conducted in multiple shifts; the difficulty level can vary. Hence, the performance of the candidates is assessed in 2 ways to make sure no one is at a disadvantage:

1. Raw Score Calculation - is your raw score (with standard calculation) where you gain marks for every correct answer (and receive no negative marking for wrong answers).
2. (Normalization) Percentile - is your performance compared to other candidates. This percentile matters most in college admissions.

Colleges accepting MHT CET 2027 results

MHT CET 2027 candidates can check the list of colleges accepting MHT CET 2027 scores for admission to various courses:

MHT CET Preparation Strategy

• Anchor preparation in the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 and 12 syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, since MHT CET draws almost all its questions from there.
• Practise strictly under time pressure — 90 minutes per paper with 50–100 questions leaves little room for second-guessing.
• Solve previous years' MHT CET papers rather than relying only on JEE-style question banks, since MHT CET's phrasing and difficulty track the state board more closely.
• Build a schedule that accounts for both attempts, since a possible December first attempt would compress preparation time alongside Class 12 board exams.
• Track the official notification closely once released, since the syllabus, pattern, and fee for the upcoming cycle are only authoritative from that point.

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What After MHT CET?

MHT CET 2027 candidates who clear MHT CET participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), where they submit an option form ranking preferred institutes and courses. Seats are allotted over multiple CAP rounds based on merit rank, category, and domicile, leading to admission into Engineering, Pharmacy, or Agriculture degree programmes at participating institutes across Maharashtra.

MHT CET 2027 qualified candidates will participate in the CAP counselling process conducted by Maharashtra CET Cell. Candidates must register online, complete document verification and fill their college and course preferences. Seats are allotted based on merit, category, preferences and seat availability, followed by seat acceptance and admission formalities.