MHT CET: Second Attempt Introduced for 2026 Exam

The introduction of a second attempt for MHT CET marks a significant change in the examination process, allowing students more opportunities to improve their scores. The second attempt is set to begin on May 9, 2026, with 4,92,383 students eligible to participate.

The MBA/MMS CET will also take place on May 9, 2026, with 53,931 candidates registered. Following that, the PCB group exam is scheduled for May 10 and 11, 2026, with 1,16,538 students expected to appear. The PCM group exam will run from May 12 to May 21, excluding May 16 and 17, and will involve 3,21,914 candidates.

This year marks the first time the CET Cell has introduced two attempts for these entrance exams. In the first attempt earlier this year, 8,96,236 students registered and 8,33,482 appeared, resulting in an attendance rate of 92.99%.

Key details:

• The official release of the MHT CET 2026 Answer Key Session 1 is expected by May 2, 2026.
• Candidates can download the answer key and response sheet from cetcell.mahacet.org.
• A score of 100 marks in MHT CET may correspond to a percentile range of around 88 to 92 for PCM and 85 to 90 for PCB.

The higher percentile score will be considered for admission if a candidate appears for both attempts. Officials emphasize that while the second attempt is optional, appearing for at least one exam remains mandatory.

This new structure aims to align with practices seen in national-level exams like JEE (Main). The CET Cell has confirmed that they are committed to providing equitable opportunities for all candidates.

The next steps include finalizing preparations for the examinations as dates approach. Candidates are advised to stay updated through official channels.