State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
| Application Start | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 22 May 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Post Name | MHT CET PCM Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 12th Standard / Intermediate |
| Application Fee | Objection processing fee of Rs. 1000 per question |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has officially released the provisional answer key, question paper, and candidate response sheet for the MHT CET 2026 PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) Group Session 1. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam held between April 11 and April 20, 2026, can now log in to the official portal to download their documents and estimate their marks.
Along with the answer key, the State CET Cell has activated the online objection window. This allows students to challenge any provisional answer they believe is incorrect by submitting supporting academic proof and paying the requisite processing fee.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 – PCM Group |
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell) |
| Exam Dates | April 11, 2026 to April 20, 2026 |
| Document Released | Provisional Answer Key, Candidate Response Sheet & Question Paper |
| Release Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Objection Window | May 20, 2026 to May 22, 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 1,000 per challenged question |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Candidates can easily download their examination documents by following the step-by-step instructions below:
| Document Name | What It Contains |
|---|---|
| Question Paper | The exact set of questions presented in your specific exam shift. |
| Response Sheet | The options marked by you during the computer-based test. |
| Provisional Answer Key | The officially verified correct answers determined by the CET Cell expert panel. |
Candidates can estimate their raw scores using the official marking scheme of the MHT CET PCM group. Since there is no negative marking, calculating your score is simple:
Compute your marks by checking your selected option on the response sheet against the provisional answer key. For every correct Chemistry and Physics answer, add 1 mark. For every correct Mathematics answer, add 2 marks. The sum of these values is your estimated MHT CET 2026 score.
If you find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, you can file an objection through your login portal. Please review the detailed objection process below:
If the expert committee accepts your objection, the answer key will be revised globally, and a final answer key will be released. The updated key will form the basis for the final MHT CET 2026 results.
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