The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MAH CET Cell), is tentatively expected to release the MHT CET 2027 Notification in the second week of September 2026 on its official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
As per the latest notice by the MAH CET Cell, the first session of the MHT CET 2027 exam is expected to be held between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027, for admission to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, planning, and agriculture programmes.
In the previous year, the MHT CET 2026 Notification was released on January 10, 2026, and Session 1 was held from April 11 to 26, 2026. Hence, there was a gap of around three months between the notification release and the Session 1 examination.
Based on the expected schedule, the MHT CET 2027 Notification is likely to be released in the second week of September 2026.
Check the MHT CET 2027 Notification release date, application dates, exam dates, and exam pattern here.
MHT CET 2027 Notification: Important Details
The MHT CET 2027 Notification will provide important details about the key features and structure of the exam, including the following:
Exam schedule
Exam mode and medium
Exam pattern and syllabus
Institutes accepting admission through MHT CET 2027
When will the MHT CET 2027 Application Form be released?
The MHT CET application process generally begins along with the release of the exam notification. Therefore, the MHT CET 2027 application process is likely to begin in the second week of September 2026 on the official MAH CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
The registration process for both the PCM and PCB groups for Sessions 1 and 2 is expected to remain open simultaneously. Candidates can register for either one or both sessions of the examination by visiting the official website.
MHT CET 2027 Exam Pattern
Candidates preparing for MHT CET 2027 must understand the exam pattern, as it helps them know the structure of the exam and prepare accordingly. The MHT CET 2027 exam pattern is as follows:
MHT CET 2027 Paper Pattern (For PCM and PCB Papers) | |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Exam Type | Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Exam Groups | PCM, PCB, or Both |
Exam Frequency | Twice a year (December and January) |
Duration | 180 minutes |
Sectional Time Limit | For PCM Group:
For PCB Group:
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Exam Shifts | Shift 1: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Tentative) Shift 2: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM (Tentative) |
Number of Papers | 2 (PCM and PCB) Candidates can appear for either one or both papers. |
Sections | Section 1: Physics & Chemistry Section 2: Mathematics (PCM) / Biology (PCB) |
Total Questions | For PCM: Total questions = 150
For PCB: Total questions = 200
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Total Marks | PCM: 200 Marks PCB: 200 Marks |
Marking Scheme |
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Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Language | Mathematics: English only Physics, Chemistry & Biology: English, Marathi, or Urdu |
Syllabus Weightage | Class 11 Topics: 20% Class 12 Topics: 80% |
Difficulty Level | Based on the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 & 12 syllabus |
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