MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM Exam Begins Today, Check Timings
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• Updated on 12 May, 2026, 10:01 AM, by Amrita Das
MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM examination started on May 12 across Maharashtra in computer-based mode. The CET Cell is conducting the exam in two daily shifts till May 21, excluding May 16 and 17. Candidates must carry the printed admit card and a valid original photo ID to the exam centre.
MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM examination has commenced on May 12, 2026, for students seeking admission to engineering and technology courses in Maharashtra. The State Common Entrance Test Cell is conducting the examination in CBT mode across nearly 226 examination centres.
The PCM group examination will continue till May 21, 2026, except on May 16 and May 17. Candidates are appearing in two shifts daily for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics papers.
MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM Exam Dates and Shift Timings
The CET Cell has released detailed reporting and examination timings for both shifts of MHT CET PCM 2026 exam. Candidates must reach the centre before the last entry deadline to avoid disqualification from the exam. The complete shift schedule is given below.
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Events |
Shift 1 Timing |
Shift 2 Timing |
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Entry into examination hall |
7:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
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Last entry permitted |
8:45 AM |
1:45 PM |
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First login to read instructions |
8:50 AM |
1:50 PM |
|
Commencement of examination |
9:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
|
End of examination |
12:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Candidates appearing for the examination must follow all reporting instructions strictly at the centre gate.
MHT CET 2026 Admit Card and Documents Required
The MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM admit card was released on May 8, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with one valid original photo identity proof. The city intimation slip released earlier is not accepted for examination hall entry. The required documents are listed below.
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Document |
Requirement |
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Printed copy downloaded from official website |
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Photo ID Proof |
Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, College ID, or Government-issued ID |
Candidates without the admit card or valid ID proof will not be permitted inside the examination hall.
MHT CET 2026 Session 2 Important Highlights
This year marks the first time the Maharashtra CET Cell is conducting MHT CET in two separate sessions. The final merit ranking will consider the best percentile score obtained across Session 1 and Session 2.
Officials stated that appearing in Session 2 does not create any disadvantage for candidates who already attempted Session 1. More than 11,000 students reportedly skipped the first session and are relying completely on the ongoing second attempt. The MHT CET exam contains 150 questions and does not include negative marking. Experts advised candidates to attempt all questions carefully to maximise scores.
Is MHT CET Difficult than JEE Main?
Students appearing for the examination have started comparing the difficulty level of MHT CET with JEE Main. According to subject experts, JEE Main remains more concept-intensive, while MHT CET focuses heavily on speed, formula application, and time management.
Many candidates reported that the Mathematics section in MHT CET feels lengthy despite direct formula-based questions. The syllabus mainly follows the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 curriculum. Candidates are now awaiting the Session 2 paper analysis and memory-based question reviews expected later on May 12, 2026.
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