MHT CET 2026: Exams, Eligibility and Selection criteria

MHT CET 2026 : The application form will open in December this year 2025 or January first week, But before this the commission will release the notification for the exams that will be conducted in the state in the year 2026.

MHT CET is the state-level entrance exam for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses. It will be organised by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.

Contents

Major Exams MHT CET 2026

Eligibility According course

Cut off course wise

Marking scheme

Major MHT CET Exams

MHT CET (PCM/PCB): For B.E./B.Tech (Engineering & Technology), B.Pharm/Pharm.D (Pharmacy), B.Sc Agriculture, and allied courses. The exam is conducted for both Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics (PCM) and Physics-Chemistry-Biology (PCB) groups each year.

• MAH-MBA/MMS-CET: For admission to MBA/MMS courses in Maharashtra state colleges.
• MAH-MCA-CET: For Master of Computer Applications admissions.
• MAH-LLB-CET: For 3-year and 5-year Law (LLB) courses.
• MAH-B.Ed CET: For Bachelor of Education admissions.
• MH-ANM-GNM CET: For nursing (ANM/GNM) admissions.
• MAH-B.HMCT/B.P.Ed/B.Ed ELCT CETs: For Hotel Management, Physical Education, and B.Ed (English Language Content Test).
• MH BSc Nursing CET- a year course in the state of Maharashtra
• MH Lawcet-Admissionis provided in the integrated 5 years and 3 years LLB courses

Exam Dates and Notification

• The official notification for MHT CET 2026 may come in December 2025 on the official website mahacet.org.
• Application forms will be available from December 2025 to February 2026.
• Tentative Exam Dates: PCB (Biology group) is tentatively scheduled for April 9–17, 2026, and for PCM (Maths group) from April 19–27, 2026.
• Admit cards will be released in the first week before the exam

Eligibility Criteria (Expected)

• Only Indian Nationals can apply.
• You have passed or are appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology from a recognized board.
• Percentage required: Minimum marks required: 45% for General category, 40% for reserved categories.
• There is no age limit for appearing in the exam.

Application and Selection Process

• Applications will be available online only mahacet.org.
• The exam pattern includes 150 questions for PCM and 200 questions for PCB, with no negative marking.
• Results are expected by June 2026, followed by centralized counselling (CAP rounds) for admissions.

Stay updated through the official website and leading educational portals for exact dates and detailed announcements.

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

• Must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 (HSC) examination or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Technical Vocational subject.
• Candidates must have scored at least 45% aggregate marks (General/OBC/EWS) or 40% (SC/ST/OBC/SBC/NT from Maharashtra) in the above subjects taken together.
• Diploma holders in engineering are also eligible for lateral admission into the second year.

Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

• Though PCB is required for appearing in this exam even the candidates with mathematics subject in 10+2 can also apply.M
• Minimum required marks: 45% (General) or 40% (SC/ST/OBC/EWS of Maharashtra).

Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

• Must have passed Class 12 (HSC) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with either Mathematics or Biology.
• At least 50% marks in aggregate (General category), 45% (reserved categories), or have passed a diploma in pharmacy from a PCI-recognised institution.

General Points for All Courses

• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
• No age limit for any course.
• Final-year/class 12 appearing candidates are also eligible.
• Candidates must meet the subject combination requirements as specified for each course.

Category-wise Relaxation

• Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/SBC/NT) candidates from Maharashtra get a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks.

Course-wise Eligibility Table

Exam Pattern

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

Exam Overview

• The exam will be online in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Multiple choice Questions (MCQs).
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• The difficulty level is similar to JEE Main for PCM; 20% questions from Class 11 and 80% from Class 12 syllabus.
• Duration of the exam is 3 hours for each group, divided across respective subjects.

Marking Scheme

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology: 1 mark per correct answer.
• Mathematics: 2 marks per correct answer.

Marks required or Cut off of admission

We are giving you a fair idea of the marks or cut off required for admission in Maharashtra’s top colleges

MHT CET 2025 Cutoff Marks for Top Colleges (General Category)

Category-wise Cutoff Ranks at COEP Pune for Engineering Branches (2025)

Candidates aiming for top engineering colleges in Maharashtra should target scoring around 130+ marks and above to secure admission to sought-after branches.

For other courses

Key Takeaway

• Students must try 90-95 for op pharmacy colleges,
• For nursing cutoffs vary significantly by institute and category, cutoffs usually move around 50-70% marks or equivalent percentile in nursing CET exams.
• Reserved category candidates benefit from lower cutoffs due to reservation policies.

The cutoff marks and percentiles fluctuate yearly based on competition and seat availability, so checking specific institute and official CET Cell release documents is recommended

Highlights

• The cutoffs depend on the demand of course and according to the institutes reputation.
• Reserved category candidates have upper hand because of relaxation in higher cutoff ranks.
• Past Trend suggests computer Science and IT branches have the highest cutoff marks and lowest cutoff ranks, indicating intense competition.
• Mechanical and Electrical branches have relatively lower cutoffs.

Law Cut off

MAH CET Law 2025 – 5-year Integrated LLB Cut Off (General Category, Top Colleges)

• For reserved categories, the cutoff is typically 10–20 marks lower.

MAH CET Law 2025 – 3-year LLB Cut Off (General Category, Top Colleges)

• Again, reserved category cut offs are lower by 10–20 marks depending on the college.

Key Points

• For top colleges, a score above 118 in the 5-year LLB and above 130 for 3-year LLB (General category) is considered safe.
• Cut off for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) in both programs often ranges from 90–110 in premier colleges.
• Cut off trends may vary by institute and round, so candidates must check specific college allotment lists for the latest data.