The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 examination for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses in Maharashtra will be conducted in two sessions during April and May 2026.

The exam will be organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra, and candidates will have the opportunity to appear for the exam twice. This gives students the chance to improve their scores in the second session if required.

The registration process is expected to begin on December 30, 2025, and the application window will likely remain open until February 15, 2026. Students can submit their application forms online through the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org.

MHT CET 2026 Tentative Exam Dates

Session 1

PCM (Engineering): April 11 – April 19, 2026
PCB (Pharmacy): April 21 – April 26, 2026

Session 2

PCB (Pharmacy): May 10 – May 11, 2026
PCM (Engineering): May 14 – May 17, 2026

Application Fee

General Category: ₹2,600
Reserved Categories: ₹2,000

Key Highlights

The exam will be conducted in two sessions allowing candidates to attempt the test twice.
Candidates can use the best score for admission consideration.
The exam is mainly for engineering and pharmacy admissions in Maharashtra colleges.

Students are advised to regularly check the official website cetcell.mahacet.org for updates regarding application forms, admit cards, exam centers, and results