The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MHT CET 2027 notification online at cetcell.mahacet.org. All official communication about the exam, including dates, registration, syllabus and eligibility, will be published through it. This page tracks every update on the notification, so bookmark it and check back regularly.
The State CET Cell is yet to announce the MHT CET 2027 schedule. Once the notification is out, it will cover:
Registration dates and application fee
Exam dates for both attempts
Eligibility criteria
Syllabus and exam pattern
Important instructions for candidates
For MHT CET 2026, the CET Cell conducted the exam for both PCM and PCB groups and introduced two attempts, with separate notices for each. The same two-attempt format is expected to continue in 2027.
| MHT CET 2027 Notification Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) |
| Conducting body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam level | State level |
| Groups | PCM and PCB |
| Courses | BE/BTech, BPharm, PharmD, Agriculture and other participating courses |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Attempts | Two |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Notification status | To be released |
According to reports, the MHT CET 2027 exam date for the first attempt is between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027. The exact schedule will be announced through the official notification, along with dates for registration, admit card and result.
| MHT CET 2027 Important Dates (Tentative) | |
| Event | Expected Date |
| MHT CET 2027 notification | September–October 2026 |
| MHT CET information brochure | First week of October 2026 |
| MHT CET 2027 application form | October 2026 |
| MHT CET 2027 Session 1 exam | Dec 15, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
| MHT CET 2027 Session 2 exam | January–April 2027 (to be confirmed) |
All dates are tentative until the CET Cell publishes the official notification.
The CET Cell will activate the registration portal on the official website, and the application is expected to open in October 2026. Registration will be online only. The notification PDF will give the step-by-step process, the required details and the category-wise application fee.
Visit cetcell.mahacet.org.
Click the MHT CET 2027 registration link.
Register with your basic details and create login credentials.
Log in and fill in the application form.
Choose your group (PCM, PCB or both).
Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
Submit, then download and print the confirmation page.
Class 10 and Class 12 details
Passport-size photograph and signature
Category or caste certificate, if applicable
Domicile or nationality proof, as specified
APAAR ID (candidates for the 2026 cycle were told to generate it through DigiLocker if they didn't have one; expect the same in 2027)
The fee is yet to be announced. It is usually category-wise, with a lower fee for reserved-category candidates from Maharashtra. Check the fee in the brochure once released.
The brochure is a detailed document covering eligibility, dates, syllabus, pattern, reservation and the admission process. Read it fully before filling in the form.
The official eligibility criteria will be in the notification. Based on previous cycles, candidates should expect the following:
Passed or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science as the third subject, depending on the course
A minimum aggregate in the qualifying exam (reports mention at least 45% for the general category, with relaxation for reserved categories)
Confirm the final criteria against the official brochure.
The exam is expected to follow the pattern of previous years:
| MHT CET 2027 Exam Pattern | ||
| Feature | PCM | PCB |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test | Computer-Based Test |
| Question type | MCQs | MCQs |
| Total marks | 200 | 200 |
| Medium | English, Marathi, Urdu | English, Marathi, Urdu |
| Negative marking | No | No |
Check the brochure for the exact number of questions, marking scheme and duration, as these can change between cycles.
The admit card will be released online for each attempt on the official website. Candidates will log in with their credentials to download it. It will carry the exam date, shift, reporting time and centre. Carry a printout and a valid photo ID to the exam hall.
The result will be published online, and the CET Cell will release the cutoff and merit list after the exam. If you appear in both attempts, the CET Cell's rules on which score is considered will be spelled out in the notification.
Admission to colleges in Maharashtra is through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The steps usually include registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting to the allotted college.
You won't miss registration deadlines or late-fee windows.
You get the correct syllabus and pattern before you plan your preparation.
You see changes to eligibility, documents or exam structure straight away.
You can avoid fake or unofficial notices by relying on cetcell.mahacet.org.
Revise the Class 11 and 12 Maharashtra State Board syllabus thoroughly.
Practise CBT-format mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Solve previous year papers for both PCM and PCB.
Keep your documents ready: mark sheets, category certificate, photograph and signature.
Generate your APAAR ID early if you don't have one.