The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released the tentative schedule for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026, offering a comprehensive timeline for various professional courses. The schedule, now available on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org, outlines the examination dates for engineering, pharmacy, law, management, and other disciplines.
A significant change for the MHT CET 2026 is the introduction of a two-session format for the Engineering (PCM) and Pharmacy/Allied Health (PCB) groups, mirroring the JEE Main pattern. This provides students with an additional opportunity to improve their scores, with the higher score of the two sessions being considered for admission.
MHT CET 2026 Exam Schedule
- Session 1:
- PCM Group: April 11 to April 19, 2026
- PCB Group: April 21 to April 26, 2026
- Session 2:
- PCB Group: May 10 and 11, 2026
- PCM Group: May 14 to May 17, 2026
Other Key CET Exam Dates:
- M.P.Ed CET 2026: March 24 (Field Test offline)
- M.Ed CET & M.HMCT CET: March 25
- MAH B.Ed (General & Special) & B.Ed ELCT CET: March 27–29
- MCA CET: March 30
- MAH LLB (3-year) CET: April 1 and 2
- B.P.Ed CET: April 4 (Field Test April 5–7)
- B.Design CET: April 5
- MBA/MMS CET 2026: April 6 to 8 and May 9
- B.Ed-M.Ed (Three-Year Integrated) CET: April 9
- AAC CET: April 10
- B.HMCT / BCA / BBA / BMS / BBM CET: April 28–30
- MH-DPN/PHN CET: May 5
- MH Nursing CET: May 6–7
- MAH LLB (5-year) CET: May 8
The introduction of the two-session format for MHT CET aims to reduce pressure on students, improve flexibility, and align the examination pattern with national-level exams. Candidates now have the option to choose dates that best suit their preparation strategy.
For the first time, the MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 will also be conducted twice, with the first session scheduled from April 6 to 8 and the second on May 9.
The CET Cell has advised applicants to regularly check the official website for updates and detailed notifications regarding each exam, as the released schedule is tentative. Registration for MHT CET 2026 is expected to begin in December 2025. The syllabus will be based on the Maharashtra State Board curriculum for Class 11 and 12.
