MHT CET 2026 Tentative Exam Dates Out for PCM and PCB Sessions

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released the tentative schedule for the MHT CET 2026 examination, marking an important update for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture aspirants. The exam will now be conducted in two separate sessions, one in April and another in May, giving candidates additional flexibility and preparation time. The authority has also introduced a significant change in the examination structure, confirming that the MHT CET will now be conducted twice a year, aligning the state-level entrance exam with the pattern followed in national-level tests.

MHT CET 2026 PCM & PCB Group Tentative Dates Announced

The CET Cell has released a detailed tentative calendar for both PCM and PCB groups, helping students plan their preparation timeline effectively. The schedule outlines two exam windows with subject-wise group allocation.

Session One (April 2026):

• PCM Group: April eleven to April nineteen, twenty twenty-six
• PCB Group: April twenty-one to April twenty-six, twenty twenty-six

Session Two (May 2026):

• PCB Group: May ten and May eleven, twenty twenty-six
• PCM Group: May fourteen to May seventeen, twenty twenty-six

The availability of two sessions aims to reduce exam pressure and offer aspirants an opportunity to improve performance within the same academic cycle.

New Reform: MHT CET to Be Conducted Twice a Year

The most noteworthy update this year is the shift to a biannual exam format. The decision is intended to create a fairer and more flexible environment for students competing for engineering, pharmacy, and management-related seats. Key highlights of the new reform include:

• Two attempts in a single year for all eligible students
• Flexibility to select the better score for admissions
• Better alignment with national entrance exam structures
• Reduced dependence on a single attempt for high-stake results

This structural shift is expected to improve preparedness and reduce performance anxiety among candidates.

About the MHT CET Examination

MHT CET is one of Maharashtra’s largest entrance examinations for professional programmes. The test evaluates a student’s understanding of science and mathematics based on the school curriculum. The examination serves as the gateway to BTech, BPharma, and agriculture courses offered in Maharashtra. Important details include:

• Conducted as a computer-based test
• Syllabus based on Class eleven and Class twelve Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology
• Admissions for BTech are also open to candidates with valid JEE Main scores

The release of tentative dates provides clarity to lakhs of aspirants preparing for the upcoming admission cycle. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey