
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 PCM Provisional Answer Key on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org 2026. Along with the answer key, candidates can now access their response sheets, question papers, and objection tracking facility through the candidate login dashboard.
Students who appeared for the PCM group examination can log in using their registered email ID and password to download the documents and estimate their probable scores before the announcement of the MHT CET Result 2026.
According to the official update from the MHT CET Cell, the provisional PCM answer key will be available on the official website from May 20, 2026.
| MHT CET 2026 Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| MHT CET PCM Answer Key Release Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Response Sheet Availability | May 20, 2026 |
| Objection Window Begins | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | May 22, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | Expected Soon |
| MHT CET Result Date 2026 | Expected Soon |
Students searching for MHT CET 1st attempt answer key date 2026 should note that the PCM provisional key released today applies to the completed examination phases conducted by the CET Cell.
MHT CET PCB Answer Key 2026 has been released on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can download the provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper using their login credentials.
Candidates can access the MHT CET PCM answer key 2026 release date documents directly through the official website by following these steps:
The MHT CET Cell has also activated the objection tracking facility for students wishing to challenge any answer.
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answers can submit objections online till May 22, 2026.
Students are advised to carefully verify all answers before filing objections, as challenges without supporting proof may not be considered during final evaluation.
Using the provisional answer key and response sheet, students can estimate their expected percentile and raw scores.
| MHT CET 2026 Marking Scheme and Score Calculation | |
|---|---|
| Subject | Marks Per Correct Answer |
| Physics | 1 Mark |
| Chemistry | 1 Mark |
| Mathematics | 2 Marks |
There is no negative marking in the examination. Candidates should compare their marked responses with the provisional answer key to calculate tentative scores before the MHT CET Result 2026 date announcement.
The MHT CET Result Date 2026 is expected in the third week of May 2026 after completion of the objection review process.
Following the release of the provisional key, the CET Cell will:
Candidates will be able to download the scorecard using:
The MHT CET 2026 scorecard is expected to include:
The response sheet plays an important role in helping candidates analyze performance accurately. Through the candidate dashboard, students can cross-check:
The MHTCET response sheet and answer key together help candidates understand their expected admission chances before counselling begins.
After the declaration of the MHT CET Result 2026, the Maharashtra CET Cell will begin the centralized admission process (CAP) for engineering admissions.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit cet cell 2026 official portal for counselling notifications, merit lists, CAP round schedules, and admission updates.
Engineering aspirants seeking admission to top Maharashtra institutes should keep all documents and login credentials ready for the upcoming admission cycle.