Over 11.4 lakh students registered for the MHT CET 2026 exam. This is the highest registration number in four years. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell manages the exam. The Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry (PCM) and Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) groups are included.
Two-Attempt System Drives Record Registrations
A new two-attempt system is credited for the increased registrations. Candidates can now take the MHT CET twice. Their best score will be used for admissions. This change offers students more opportunities to improve their results.
Many students chose to take both attempts. Others opted for a single attempt. This aligns MHT CET with national entrance exams. It reduces exam pressure. It also offers greater flexibility.
Exam Schedule and Details
The MHT CET 2026 exams will occur in April and May 2026. Separate schedules are set for PCM and PCB groups. Students registered online via the official CET Cell portal. Officials attribute the high registration to growing demand for professional courses in Maharashtra.
Key MHT CET 2026 Facts
- Total Registrations: Over 11.4 lakh
- Exam Authority: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell
- Exam Purpose: Admission to engineering, pharmacy, and other professional courses in Maharashtra
- New Feature: Two-attempt system with best score selection
- Exam Conduct: April – May 2026
- Groups Covered: PCM and PCB