• Updated on 9 Oct, 2026 by Arjun Jaiswal
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MHT CET dates 2027 have now been revised and it will now take place after Class 12th. First attempt of MHT CET exam 2027 for the first attempt will now be held in March 2027, which was earlier scheduled between December 2026 to January 2027 as announced by the State CET Cell. Students should note that the MHT CET will be conducted in two attempts a year. Second session for MHT CET 2027 will take place in May 2027,which was previously scheduled for April 2027. MHT CET Dates 2027 cover the registration, admit card, exam, answer key, result and CAP counselling schedule for engineering and pharmacy admissions in Maharashtra. The MHCET registration will begin in October 2026 on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org
Note: MHT CET 2027 official notification and application form are not out yet. Candidates are advised to regularly keep a check on the official announcement through latest MHT CET news.
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MHT CET Exam 2027 (Overview)
MHT CET 2027 is a state level entrance exam for admission to engineering and pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra through the CAP admission process.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts it as an online computer based test for the PCM and PCB groups.
Following table covers all of the key details related to mht cet application fees, mahacet official website and MHT CET Exam 2027 overview:
MHT CET 2027 (Important Dates)
Candidates should note that MHT CET dates 2027 are scheduled for registration in October 2026. MHT CET CAP counselling will conclude between July and September 2027.
MAHACET exam date for the first attempt will be between December 2026 to January 2027. The second attempt for the exam will be in April 2027. Students can find all of the tentative dates for the MHT CET 2027 from the following table:
MHT CET Admit Card Date 2027
The MHT CET 2027 admit card for the first attempt will be released in the first half of December 2026. MHT CET Cell hall ticket will be released in two stages, a provisional admit card and then a final admit card.
Candidates will be able to download the mht cet admit card from cetcell.mahacet.org using their login details, following thehall ticket download steps.
Note: MHT CET admit card carries the exam date, shift and MHT CET exam centre. Students are advised to carry a printed copy of their admit card to the centre.
MHT CET Exam Date 2027
The MHT CET 2027 exam date for the first attempt will take place in December 2026 to January 2027. The PCM and PCB exam dates will fall inside this window, and the day wise schedule is expected with the official notification. The second attempt is expected in April 2027. MHT CET exam takes place twice a year, and candidates can appear in one or both attempts.
MHT CET Answer Key 2027 (Dates)
The MHT CET 2027 answer key for the first attempt is expected between January and February 2027. The CET Cell releases a provisional answer key first, and candidates can challenge it online through their login. In 2026, every challenge window lasted three days. The final answer key followed five to ten days after each window closed. Candidates candownload the answer key and raise objections on the official website.
MHT CET Result Date 2027
MHT CET result 2027 for the first attempt is expected in late February to March 2027. The second-attempt result is expected in late May to June 2027. The CET Cell declares results group wise for PCM and PCB, and candidates can check the MHT CET result at cetcell.mahacet.org with their login details. The scorecard shows subject wise and overall percentile scores. Candidates who appear in both attempts automatically get the benefit of the higher percentile.
MHT CET Counselling Dates 2027(CAP Schedule)
MHT CET 2027 counselling will begin in the first two weeks of July 2027. The CAP counselling process covers registration, document verification, provisional merit list, grievance window, final merit list, option entry and seat allotment rounds.
Note: Candidates can use theMHT CET college predictor during option entry and check thecolleges in India accepting MHT CET before locking choices.
MHT CET Dates 2027 FAQs
Is the MHT CET form out for 2027?
No, the State CET Cell has not released the MHT CET 2027 notification or application form. The mht cet application form is expected in October 2026 at cetcell.mahacet.org.
On which date is the CET exam in 2027?
The MHT CET 2027 first attempt is scheduled from December 2026 to January 2027. The second attempt is expected in April 2027.
Is MHT CET 2 times a year?
Yes. MHT CET has been conducted in two attempts since the 2026 cycle, and MHT CET 2027 follows the same format. Candidates can appear in one or both attempts, and the higher percentile is considered for admission.
How many days are left for MHT CET 2027?
As per State CET, the first attempt window is expected to close in January 2027.
When is the MHT CET 2027 first attempt date?
The first attempt of MHT CET 2027 runs from December 2026 to January 2027. The day wise schedule is expected with the official notification.
What is the MHT CET exam date 2027 for PCM?
The PCM exam falls inside the first attempt window of December 2026 to January 2027. The exact PCM days are expected with the notification.
When is the MHT CET 2027 second attempt date?
The second attempt is expected in April 2027. Registration for it is expected in March 2027, based on last year's pattern, when Session 2 registration opened about four weeks before the exam.
What is the MH CET 2027 registration date?
The MHT CET 2027 registration is expected to start in October 2026 on cetcell.mahacet.org. The mhcet registration form is filled online only.
What is the MHT CET 2027 registration last date?
The last date to apply without a late fee will be in mid November 2026.
What are the MHT CET application fees for 2027?
The MHT CET application fee will be INR 1000.
Is MHCET law registration part of the MHT CET form?
No. MHCET law registration is separate and is done for the MAH LLB CET. The MHT CET application form is only for the PCM and PCB groups.
When will the MHT CET 2027 admit card be released?
The MHT CET 2027 admit card for the first attempt is expected in the first half of December 2026. Candidates can download the CET Cell hall ticket from cetcell.mahacet.org using their login.
When will the MHT CET 2027 result be declared?
The first attempt result is expected in late February to March 2027. The second-attempt result is expected in late May to June 2027.
Which score is considered if a candidate appears in both attempts?
The higher percentile score is considered automatically. That better score is used for merit preparation in CAP counselling.
When will counselling for MHT CET 2027 start?
CAP counselling registration is expected in the first two weeks of July 2027, based on last year's pattern. The process runs through document verification, merit lists, option entry and seat allotment rounds.
What is the MHT CET 2027 syllabus?
The MHT CET 2027 syllabus is based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for PCM, or Physics, Chemistry and Biology for PCB. The MHT CET syllabus page lists chapter wise topics.
Is the MHT CET 2027 score valid for future admission cycles?
No. The score is valid only for the current admission cycle. Candidates must take part in counselling in the same academic session.
What is the official website for MHT CET 2027?
The official website is cetcell.mahacet.org. Registration, admit card download, answer key challenge and result all run through it.
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