The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is likely to hold the MHT CET 2027 Phase 1 examinations in December 2026. According to media reports and preliminary administrative discussions, the registration process and the official examination schedule for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be released soon on the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Continuing its multi-phase structure, the entrance test will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for PCM and PCB groups. Candidates appearing for one or both phases will benefit from the best-score rule, where the highest score achieved between the attempts will be considered for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds across engineering and pharmacy colleges.
MHT CET 2027 Exam Structure and Marking Scheme
The MHT CET examination is a 200-mark computer-based test covering the prescribed Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi of the Maharashtra State Board. The test contains no negative marking for wrong or unattempted answers.
Paper | Subject | Questions (Class 11) | Questions (Class 12) | Marks Per Question | Total Marks | Duration |
Paper I | Mathematics | 10 | 40 | 2 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Paper II | Physics & Chemistry | 10 (each) | 40 (each) | 1 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Paper III | Biology (Botany & Zoology) | 20 | 80 | 1 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Expected Examination Timeline and Registration Details
While formal confirmation from the CET Cell is awaited, the examination authority is preparing to start the online application process shortly on its official portal, cetcell.mahacet.org. Following standard practice, candidates will need to register, fill in their personal and academic details, upload required documents, and pay the prescribed registration fee online. The complete timeline detailing application correction windows, admit card availability, and session-wise exam dates will be issued alongside the main brochure.
Two-Phase System and Final Merit Calculation
The State CET Cell will examine two distinct phases to provide students multiple opportunities to secure admissions in undergraduate technical and professional courses. Candidates can choose to attempt Phase 1, Phase 2, or both sessions. For aspirants appearing in both sessions, the highest percentile or aggregate score from the two attempts will be evaluated automatically to determine the candidate's rank during the CAP counseling process.