Mht cet: Significant Changes in : A Second Attempt for Students
The introduction of a second attempt for MHT CET marks a significant change in the examination process, allowing students more opportunities to improve their scores. Scheduled to begin on May 9, 2026, this initiative affects nearly half a million candidates.
Specifically, 4,92,383 students will participate in this second attempt. In contrast, the first attempt saw 8,96,236 students registered, with 8,33,482 appearing—a commendable attendance rate of 92.99%.
This year is particularly noteworthy; it is the first time the CET Cell has introduced two attempts for these entrance exams, following the model of national-level JEE (Main). The MBA/MMS CET will also be conducted on May 9 for 53,931 candidates.
The timing of these exams is crucial. The PCB group exam occurs on May 10 and 11 for 1,16,538 students, while the PCM group exam spans from May 12 to May 21—excluding May 16 and 17—with 3,21,914 candidates.
This new structure provides flexibility; however, it remains optional. Candidates must appear for at least one exam to qualify for admissions. If they take both attempts, only the higher percentile score will be considered.
The implications are substantial. A score of 100 marks is expected to yield a percentile between 88 to 92 for PCM, and between 85 to 90 for PCB. Such calculations are vital as they determine admission eligibility.
The official release of the MHT CET 2026 Answer Key Session 1 is anticipated by May 2, which will be accessible on cetcell.mahacet.org. This key will aid students in evaluating their performance.
As reactions pour in from educational institutions and students alike, many view this as a progressive step towards enhancing fairness and access in competitive examinations. The CET Cell’s confirmation regarding answer key availability further solidifies this new approach.
