MHT CET Exam 2027: Notification, Dates, Application, Syllabus, Pattern, Result, Counselling & Complete Admission Process

The MHT CET 2027 notification will tentatively be released in the second week of September 2026 on the official Maharashtra CET Cell website – cetcell.mahacet.org. It will include important details such as registration and exam dates.

The MHT CET 2027 registration is expected to begin with the release of the exam notification on cetcell.mahacet.org in the second week of September 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to fill out the application form. While filling out the application form, candidates can apply for either the PCM or PCB group, or both groups.

The MHT CET 2027 exam for the first attempt (session 1) is expected to be held between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027. Session 2 of the exam will tentatively be conducted in the second week of January 2027. The exam will be conducted for both PCM & PCB groups.

The MHT CET exam will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode for both the PCM and PCB groups. The exam duration for both groups will be 180 minutes. The exam syllabus will be based on the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 and Class 12 curricula for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.

Check out all the important details about the MHT CET 2027 exam on this page, including exam and registration dates, steps to register, pattern, syllabus, admit card, result and admission process.

MHT CET 2027 Highlights

The MHT CET exam is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy courses offered by government, unaided, and private colleges in Maharashtra that accept MHT CET scores.

For a quick overview of the exam, candidates can refer to the table below.

What is MHT CET?

The MHT CET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State CET (Common Entrance Test) Cell, Maharashtra. It is a pathway to get admission to the prestigious engineering, pharmacy and agriculture colleges in Maharashtra.

The exam is conducted twice a year, with Session 1 and Session 2 for two groups, PCM & PCB. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 are eligible to participate in this exam.

The MHT CET exam score is used for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) counselling process for admission to colleges in Maharashtra through the state quota authority.

Courses Offered Through MHT CET Exam

The MHT CET offers diverse options for engineering, pharmacy, planning, and agriculture courses in Maharashtra. Candidates can choose the desired courses in which they want to pursue their careers. Check out the courses offered through the exam below:

MHT CET 2027 Important Dates

Candidates who are appearing for the MHT CET exam 2027 must check out the tentative MHT CET 2027 important dates from the table provided below.

MHT CET 2027 Eligibility

Before appearing for the MHT CET exam 2027, candidates should know the eligibility requirements for the exam. Only candidates who satisfy the eligibility requirements will be allowed to appear for the exam.

MHT CET 2027 Registration Form

The MHT CET 2027 application process includes registration, filling out the application/registration form, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee. Candidates can follow the steps provided below to fill out the MHT CET 2027 registration form:

• Visit the official MHT CET website – cetcell.mahacet.org.

• Click on the MHT CET 2027 registration/application link.

• Register using your personal details and create an account.

• Log in to the candidate portal using your login credentials.

• Enter your personal, academic, and communication details.

• Select the preferred MHT CET group (PCM/PCB) and examination details.

• Upload the required photograph, signature, and other documents.

• Pay the MHT CET application fee using the online payment mode.

• Submit the application form and download a copy of the application form for future reference.

MHT CET Pattern 2027

The MHT CET exam pattern 2027 consists of two different groups, PCM & PCB. Each group has 3 subjects, physics and chemistry being common subjects for both groups, while mathematics is included in the PCM group and biology in the PCB group.

Check the MHT CET paper pattern for the 2027 exam here:

MHT CET Marking Scheme

The MHT CET exam is conducted for two PCM and PCB groups. Both groups have a weightage of 200 marks. Each question of Physics, Chemistry and Biology carries 1 mark, while each question of Mathematics carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

MHT CET 2027 Syllabus

The MHT CET 2027 syllabus is based on the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi.

A total of 20% of the questions in the MHT CET exam will be based on the Class 11 syllabus, while the remaining 80% of the questions will be based on the Class 12 syllabus.

The syllabus is divided into two groups based on the course chosen by the candidate:

• PCM Group: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for engineering courses.

• PCB Group: Physics, Chemistry and Biology for pharmacy and agriculture courses.

• Common Subjects: Physics and Chemistry subjects are common in both groups.

• Class 11 topic weightage: In the MHT CET exam, 20% of the questions are asked from selected chapters of class 11th.

• Class 12 topic weightage: A total of 80% of the questions in the exam are based on the Class 12 Maharashtra board curriculum.

MHT CET 2027 Admit Card

The MHT CET 2027 admit card will be released by the MHT CET on the official website – cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can download the hall ticket using their login details. The admit card contains important details such as the exam date, time, shift, exam centre and exam-day instructions.

• Separate admit cards are issued for both PCM and PCB group exams.

• The admit card contains the exam date, time, shift and exam centre details.

• Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket to the exam centre.

• After downloading the admit card, candidates should verify all details printed on it.

MHT CET 2027 Answer Key

The MHT CET 2027 answer key will be released by the exam authority after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates must use the provisional answer key and response sheet to check their answers and estimate their probable scores.

• MHT CET answer keys are released for both PCM and PCB groups.

• Candidates can compare their answers with the response sheet and answer key.

• The response sheet helps candidates to calculate the estimated score before the final result.

• Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key to the MHT CET cell within the objection window.

• After reviewing the objections, a final answer key is released by the MHT CET cell.

MHT CET 2027 Result

The MHT CET 2027 result will be released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Candidates can check their results using their login credentials on the official website – cetcell.mahacet.org. The result will include information such as the candidate's score and percentile. The final result is used for admission and the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) counselling.

• The MHT CET result is released for both PCM & PCB groups on the official website.

• Candidates can check their result by logging on to the website with their login details.

• The result includes the candidate's score and percentile.

• The scorecard is used for the admission process, and only qualified candidates can participate in the CAP counselling process.

MHT CET 2027 Counselling

The MHT CET 2027 counselling process will be conducted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for eligible candidates. Candidates need to register for the CAP counselling process to get admission to colleges. They have to complete the document verification process and fill in their preferred colleges. Based on the merit list and preferred colleges selected in the counselling process, candidates are allotted seats to the colleges.

• The counselling process is conducted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

• Candidates need to register for CAP from the official website – cetcell.mahacet.org.

• Candidates need to complete the document verification process before the seat allotment.

• Candidates fill in their preferred courses and colleges during the counselling form fill-up.

• Seats are allotted to the candidates based on their merit, preferences and seat availability in colleges.

• Candidates must accept the seat allotted to them and report to the institute for the admission process.

MHT CET Participating Colleges

Candidates should choose college options in the CAP process based on their exam score. This helps them find the best college. Below is a list of some top participating colleges in Maharashtra which candidates can consider: