Maharashtra Common Entrance Test • Conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
Key Things Candidates Should Track Through the MHT CET Cycle
Given MHT CET's recent transition to a two-session format, candidates should stay closely attuned to official announcements on the State CET Cell portal rather than relying on assumptions based on the exam's older single-session history.
Official Source
cetcell.mahacet.org
Always Verify Here First
Typical Notification Timing
January
Registration Opens
Recent Major Change
Single to Two-Session Format
Introduced for 2026 Cycle
What to Track
Fee, Dates, Normalization Rules
Check Each Cycle
• Official Notification Release: The State CET Cell publishes a detailed information brochure alongside registration opening, containing that year's authoritative syllabus, eligibility criteria, and procedural guidelines — always cross-check this rather than relying on prior years' assumptions.
• Two-Session Format Stability: Since the two-session format is newly introduced, candidates should watch for any further procedural refinements to session scheduling or normalization methodology in subsequent cycles.
• Registration Deadline Extensions: Track official announcements closely, since the State CET Cell has a recent history of extending registration deadlines and reopening registration windows for candidates who missed earlier deadlines.
• Seat Matrix and New College Additions: The list of participating colleges and their exact seat intake can shift slightly year to year; confirm current details during the CAP counselling stage.
MHT CET's transition from a single-session to a two-session format for the 2026 cycle represents one of the most significant recent changes among major state entrance exams, broadly mirroring JEE Main's own multi-session approach, and candidates should be alert to the possibility of further refinements as the State CET Cell continues adapting this newer scheduling structure.
Because MHT CET involves a very large number of candidates and colleges across Maharashtra, unverified claims about deadline extensions, pattern changes, or seat matrix details circulate widely on social media and local forums during the admission season. Candidates should always cross-verify any such claim against the official State CET Cell portal before acting on it.
Since many Maharashtra engineering aspirants simultaneously track MHT CET and JEE Main timelines for overlapping college options, candidates should maintain a consolidated calendar of both exams' key dates each year, watching specifically for any scheduling overlaps between MHT CET's two sessions and other commitments that might require advance planning.
The official State CET Cell portal, cetcell.mahacet.org, is the only authoritative source for registration, notifications, and all official announcements.
Yes, MHT CET transitioned from a single-session to a two-session format (April and May) starting with the 2026 cycle, one of the more significant recent changes among state entrance exams.
Yes, the State CET Cell has a recent history of extending registration deadlines and sometimes reopening registration windows for candidates who missed earlier deadlines.
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