MHT-CET 2027 (PCM and PCB): Date Status, Pattern, Eligibility, Fee
by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Official dates are not announced yet. The dates below are expected, based on last year's schedule.
- Expected exam date
- Apr 2027
- Ends
- 15 May 2027
- Where
- Across Maharashtra (district headquarters)
- Who can join
- Indian nationals who passed or are appearing in HSC/Class 12; no age limit
MHT-CET 2027 is the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test for first-year engineering (B.E./B.Tech), pharmacy (B.Pharm, Pharm.D) and B.Planning admission in the state. It is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai, in two groups: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). MHT-CET 2027 dates have not been announced. In a press note dated 19 October 2026, the CET Cell said the 2027 exam dates have not yet been officially declared and warned students not to trust dates circulating on social media.
Key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Not announced | Not announced |
| PCM and PCB exams, both attempts | Not announced | Not announced |
| Results | Not announced | Not announced |
| Last year: PCM first attempt | 11–20 April 2026 | Closed |
| Last year: PCB first attempt | 21–26 April 2026 | Closed |
| Last year: PCB second attempt | 10–11 May 2026 | Closed |
| Last year: PCM second attempt | 12–21 May 2026 (excluding 16 and 17 May) | Closed |
| Last year: results | PCB first attempt 9 June, PCM first attempt 15 June, PCB second attempt 18 June 2026 | Closed |
The 2026 dates are shown only as a guide to the usual season (April–May exams, June results). They are not 2027 dates. The CET Cell has issued a legal notice to a YouTube channel that published MHT-CET 2027 dates and has set up a task force to track misleading posts. You can report such posts to socialmedia.complaints@mahacet.org.
Two attempts: how it worked in 2026
2026 was the first year with two attempts for each group. Candidates could register for one or both attempts. If you took both, the better total percentile was used for admission. Subject-wise percentiles were not mixed across attempts, and PCM and PCB marks could not be transferred between groups. The CET Cell has not yet said how many attempts 2027 will have or when they will be held.
Eligibility
Under the 2026 brochure, Indian nationals who have passed or are appearing for HSC/Class 12 or an equivalent exam can take MHT-CET, and there is no age limit. Maharashtra State candidates (Types A to E) must take MHT-CET for B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharm/Pharm.D seats in the state CAP. All India candidates may skip it, because their JEE (Main) score (for engineering) or NEET score (for pharmacy) is preferred. Minimum Class 12 marks for each course are set in the CAP rules for that year.
Exam pattern (2026)
| Group | Section | Questions | Marks | Marking scheme | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCM | Physics + Chemistry | 50 + 50 | 100 | 1 mark each, no negative marking | 90 minutes |
| PCM | Mathematics | 50 | 100 | 2 marks each, no negative marking | 90 minutes |
| PCB | Physics + Chemistry | 50 + 50 | 100 | 1 mark each, no negative marking | 90 minutes |
| PCB | Biology | 100 | 100 | 1 mark each, no negative marking | 90 minutes |
Each group is a 180-minute computer-based test with 4-option MCQs. PCM has 150 questions and PCB has 200. The Physics–Chemistry section is submitted automatically after 90 minutes, and then Mathematics or Biology opens. The 2026 brochure offered the paper in English, Marathi or Urdu. Your choice of medium cannot be changed later, and the English version is final if there is a dispute.
Syllabus
For 2026 the CET Cell said questions would be based on the Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (State Board) syllabus. About 20% of the weight came from Class 11 and 80% from Class 12, with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at JEE (Main) difficulty and Biology at NEET difficulty. Only listed Class 11 chapters were included. Download the 2027 syllabus from the CET Cell website when it is published.
Application fee (2026)
| Category | One attempt (per group) | Both attempts (per group) |
|---|---|---|
| Open, outside Maharashtra (OMS), J&K migrant | ₹1,300 | ₹2,600 |
| Maharashtra reserved categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS), PwD, orphan, transgender | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
Exam centres
MHT-CET is held only in Maharashtra, at centres in almost all district headquarters, depending on available exam venues. You choose preferred cities in the form. If you take both groups or both attempts, you may get a different centre each time.
What the score is used for
MHT-CET percentiles are used in the Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for engineering, pharmacy and planning seats in government, aided and unaided colleges. The CAP schedule and rules are published separately on the CET Cell website.
Last year's numbers (2026)
- PCM first attempt: 4,79,332 registered, 4,54,069 appeared. 26 candidates scored the 100 percentile.
- PCB first attempt: 2,84,063 registered, 2,63,213 appeared. 11 candidates scored the 100 percentile.
- PCB second attempt: 1,16,540 registered, 95,631 appeared. 4 candidates scored the 100 percentile.
Tips for Maharashtra students
- Follow only cetcell.mahacet.org for MHT-CET 2027 dates. The CET Cell has said that dates on social media are not official.
- If you are a Maharashtra State candidate aiming for state engineering seats, you need MHT-CET even if you also take JEE Main.
- Keep caste, caste validity, non-creamy layer and EWS certificates ready. In 2026 they were checked when you filled the CAP form.
Frequently asked questions
Are MHT-CET 2027 exam dates announced?
No. The CET Cell's press note of 19 October 2026 says MHT-CET 2027 dates have not been officially announced. Any dates on YouTube or other social media are not from the CET Cell.
Will MHT-CET 2027 have two attempts?
The CET Cell has not yet announced the 2027 format. In 2026 there were two attempts for each group, and the better total percentile was used.
Is there negative marking in MHT-CET?
No. The 2026 brochure says there is no negative marking in either the PCM or the PCB group.
Can I write MHT-CET in Marathi?
Yes. In 2026 the paper was available in English, Marathi or Urdu, chosen in the application form.
Do I need MHT-CET if I have a JEE Main score?
Maharashtra State candidates must take MHT-CET for state CAP engineering seats. All India candidates can be admitted on their JEE Main score.
What is the MHT-CET fee?
In 2026 it was ₹1,300 per group per attempt for Open, OMS and J&K migrant candidates, and ₹1,000 for Maharashtra reserved-category, PwD, orphan and transgender candidates.
Official sources
- CET Cell press note on social media misinformation, 19 October 2026 (Marathi)
- MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure
- MHT-CET 2026 syllabus and marking scheme
- CET Cell notice: second attempt exam dates, 26 April 2026
- MHT-CET 2026 PCM first attempt result notification
- MHT-CET 2026 PCB first attempt result notification
- MHT-CET 2026 PCB second attempt result notification
- State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Last checked 24 October 2026. Dates can change; always confirm on the official website.