MHT CET Results 2026 Live Updates: PCB results out, PCM group scores expected next (Screengrab from official website)The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released the final answer keys for the MHT CET 2026 PCM group. The examination authority is expected to release the results soon. According to past patterns, the final answer keys are issued shortly before the release of results. With the final answer keys now out, candidates can expect the announcement of results and scorecards anytime soon.
MHT CET: Meet the toppers
Earlier, the CET cell announced the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 results for the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) group. A total of 11 students scored 100 percentile. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their scorecards from the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, by logging in with their registered roll number and password.
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The scorecard provides comprehensive details including the candidate’s personal information, examination particulars, marks obtained, percentile score, and merit rank. Students are awaiting PCM results.
The examination was conducted between April 21 and April 26, 2026, for admissions into BAgri and BPharm programmes for the 2026-27 academic year.
To check the MHT CET PCB result, visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org and look for the “MHT CET PCB Result 2026” link on the homepage. Select Session 1 from the available options and enter your login credentials in the required fields. The result will appear on screen; download and save it for future reference.
With PCB results now available and PCM scores expected shortly, Maharashtra's professional admission cycle is entering its next stage. Candidates are advised to keep documents ready for counselling and verification procedures.
The Common Admission Process is expected to commence after the CET Cell completes the declaration of PCB and PCM results. Admission schedules, option forms and merit lists will be released in subsequent notifications.
Official data show that 26,910 candidates secured scores between the 90th and 99th percentiles. This group represents a significant segment of aspirants likely to compete for high-demand seats during counselling.
The newly established CET Student Assistance Centres will provide information on admissions, counselling schedules, scholarship schemes and course-related queries. The initiative is intended to support students during the post-result phase.
Ahead of the CAP counselling process, the state government has announced 40 CET Student Assistance Centres across 36 districts. These centres will help students understand admission procedures and documentation requirements.
Jeel Chheda from Nalasopara featured among candidates scoring 100 percentile in PCB. Despite the achievement, the student has indicated that the primary focus remains NEET, with MHT-CET serving as an alternative admission pathway.
Following the declaration of results, the focus will shift to admissions. Candidates will now await the Common Admission Process (CAP), during which merit ranks and preferences will determine seat allotments.
A number of PCB toppers have stated that their primary goal remains securing admission through NEET. For many candidates, MHT-CET serves as a parallel option for pharmacy, agriculture and allied professional courses.
Among the 11 candidates who secured a perfect 100 percentile in the PCB examination, eight were male candidates and three were female candidates. The CET Cell released the topper data alongside the result announcement.
While the PCB first-attempt result has been released, candidates are still awaiting the second-attempt PCB result. The State CET Cell is also expected to declare the PCM results for both sessions separately.
The first-attempt PCB examination was conducted between April 21 and April 26, 2026. The examination is used for admissions to pharmacy, agriculture and several other professional courses offered through Maharashtra's admission process.
Maharashtra introduced a two-attempt MHT-CET format this year, similar to JEE Main. The move allows candidates to appear more than once and potentially improve their performance before the final admission process begins.
While the majority of candidates belonged to Maharashtra, the PCB examination also saw participation from students outside the state. Official figures show that 1,991 candidates from outside Maharashtra appeared for the test.
Of the 2,63,213 candidates who appeared for the MHT-CET PCB first attempt, 2,61,222 belonged to Maharashtra. The remaining candidates came from outside the state but were eligible to participate under applicable admission rules.
The MHT-CET PCB first attempt was conducted in 11 sessions across 186 examination centres spread over 36 districts. This year, the State CET Cell did not establish any examination centres outside Maharashtra.
Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT-CET 2026 PCB first-attempt results. A total of 11 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile, including three girls. The result comes ahead of the release of PCM scores and the PCB second-attempt results.
A total of 26,910 candidates secured scores between the 90th and 99th percentiles in the PCB first attempt. Of these, 17,373 were female candidates and 9,537 were male candidates, highlighting strong performances across the merit range.
The PCB group witnessed significantly higher participation from female candidates. While 1.59 lakh girls appeared for the examination, the number of male candidates stood at just over 1.03 lakh, according to data released by the CET Cell.
Out of 2,84,063 registered candidates, 2,63,213 appeared for the first MHT-CET PCB examination. Attendance included 1,03,360 male candidates, 1,59,848 female candidates and five transgender candidates, reflecting strong participation across the state.
Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their scorecards from the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, by logging in with their registered roll number and password.
Since the final answer key for the PCM group has already been released, the result is expected to be out anytime soon.
Students can follow these steps to access their results:
Step 1: Visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Step 2: Find the link titled 'MHT CET PCB Result 2026' on the homepage.
Step 3: Select Session 1 from the available options.
Step 4: Enter your login credentials as required and click 'Submit'. The result will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Download and save the result for future reference.
The result for both PCM and PCB group will be available on cetcell.mahacet.org. Students should keep their application credentials ready to avoid delays once scorecards are activated.
The State CET Cell has released the final answer key for the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) group of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can download the final answer key and use it to estimate their probable scores before the declaration of results.
The MHT-CET 2026 PCB examination was conducted from April 21 to April 26 in multiple computer-based test (CBT) sessions across the state. Following the completion of the evaluation process, the State CET Cell has announced the results for candidates who appeared in the examination.
According to the objection redressal notice issued by the State CET Cell, candidates raised objections to 42 questions in the Physics section, of which 12 were accepted as valid by the expert panel. In Chemistry, 20 questions were challenged; however, none of the objections were upheld. Meanwhile, in Mathematics, objections were submitted against 26 questions, with experts finding two of them to be valid.
The MHT-CET 2026 scorecard provides a detailed subject-wise breakup of marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, depending on the candidate's chosen group. It also mentions the candidate's overall percentile score along with rank and merit-related details that will be used during the admission and counselling process.
Candidates who qualify in MHT-CET 2026 will be eligible to participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), through which admissions to engineering, pharmacy, and other professional courses are carried out. Seat allotment will be based on candidates' merit ranks, category, and the preferences submitted during the counselling process.
Candidates can access their subject-wise scores in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, depending on the stream they appeared for. The scorecard also includes the candidate's overall percentile score, rank-related details, and other important examination information required for the admission process.
MHT CET admissions are based on percentile scores rather than raw marks. The percentile reflects a candidate’s relative performance compared to other test-takers in the same examination cycle.
Students can follow these steps to access their results:
Step 1: Visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Step 2: Find the link titled 'MHT CET PCB Result 2026' on the homepage.
Step 3: Select Session 1 from the available options.
Step 4: Enter your login credentials as required and click 'Submit'. The result will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Download and save the result for future reference.
A total of 2,84,063 students registered for the PCB first attempt, of whom 2,63,213 actually appeared. Female candidates dominated the turnout with 1,59,848 appearing, compared to 1,03,360 males and five transgender candidates — marking a significant gender skew in the biology-stream cohort.
Ahead of the Common Admission Process (CAP), the state government has announced the establishment of 40 CET Student Assistance Centres across all 36 districts. The centres will help students with admission-related queries, scholarship information and counselling support during the admission process.
Of the 2,63,213 candidates who appeared in the PCB first attemp examination, 2,61,222 belonged to Maharashtra, while only 1,991 candidates came from outside the state.
Besides the 11 students who achieved 100 percentile, as many as 26,910 candidates scored between the 90 and 99 percentile range in PCB first attemp. This group comprised of 9,537 male and 17,373 female candidates.
The examination was conducted between April 21 and April 26, 2026, across 186 centres located in all 36 districts of Maharashtra. The test was held in 11 separate sessions. Unlike previous years, no examination centres were established outside Maharashtra.
Among those who appeared, 1,59,848 were female candidates, significantly outnumbering the 1,03,360 male candidates. Five transgender candidates also took the examination.
A total of 2,84,063 candidates registered for the first attempt of the PCB examination. Of these, 2,63,213 students appeared for the test, resulting in an attendance rate of over 92.6 per cent.
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has declared the results of the first attempt of the MHT-CET 2026 for the Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) group. A total of 11 candidates secured a perfect 100 percentile score, including three female students.
Along with scorecards, the CET Cell is expected to publish details of top-performing candidates. The result portal will also host merit-related information for participating students.
Candidates from both PCM and PCB groups can check their results through cetcell.mahacet.org. Students should keep their application credentials ready to avoid delays once scorecards are activated.
Following the declaration of PCB results, candidates can now prepare for the counselling and admission process. Merit ranks and percentile scores will play a key role in seat allotment.
In the previous admission cycle, 14 candidates achieved 100 percentile in the PCB examination. Similar topper statistics are expected to be released alongside the current year's merit information.
Based on the report submitted by subject experts, necessary corrections will be incorporated into the database before the final results are processed. Candidates whose objections are found to be valid will receive a refund of the objection tracker fee paid during the challenge process.
The PCB examination was held between April 21 and April 26, 2026, across multiple computer-based test sessions. The results for these candidates have now been released by the CET Cell.
As per the objection redressal notice by the CET Cell, objections were raised against 42 questions in Physics and 12 were found valid. In Chemistry, students objected to 20 question and none were concluded to be valid. Lastly, 26 questions were challenged in Mathematics and 2 of them were found valid.
The final answer keys of the PCM group for the Mharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) has been released. Candidates who had appeared for the exam can now access the final key and calculate their score.
Candidates qualifying in MHT CET 2026 will next participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Seat allotment for engineering and pharmacy programmes will be conducted based on ranks and preferences.
MHT CET 2026 witnessed registrations exceeding 16 lakh candidates across various streams, underlining its importance for admissions to engineering, pharmacy and allied professional courses in Maharashtra.
MHT CET PCM 2025 saw 22 candidates achieve a perfect 100 percentile score. The topper data remains a key benchmark for students awaiting the engineering stream results this year.
The MHT CET 2026 result document includes candidate information, subject scores, percentile, merit rank and qualifying details. Students are advised to verify all particulars immediately after downloading the scorecard.
According to previous years’ trends, the PCM result was announced on June 16 last year, while the PCB result followed on June 17. Students are closely watching for a similar timeline this year.
PCB candidates can download their MHT CET 2026 scorecards by logging in with their registered email ID and password. The scorecard includes percentile score, subject-wise marks and merit-related details.
Thousands of engineering aspirants are awaiting the release of PCM results. Once declared, candidates will be able to access their percentile scores and ranks through the official MHT CET portal.
With PCB results now available, attention has shifted to the PCM group. The CET Cell has not yet announced a confirmed date, but the engineering stream scorecards are expected to be released soon on the official website.
Once results and merit ranks are published, candidates will move into document verification, option entry and seat-allotment stages under the Maharashtra CAP admission process.
Candidates can view separate scores in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, depending on their group. The scorecard also displays the overall percentile and rank-related information.
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has released MHT CET 2026 results for the PCB group. Candidates can now download their scorecards using their login credentials from the official portal. PCM candidates are awaiting a separate announcement from the CET Cell.
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To check the MHT CET PCB result, visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org and look for the “MHT CET PCB Result 2026” link on the homepage. Select Session 1 from the available options and enter your login credentials in the required fields. The result will appear on screen; download and save it for future reference.
To check the MHT CET PCB or PCM results, students need to visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org
As of now, Cell has not released the results for the PCM group; however, students can expect them soon.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has declared the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 results for the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) group
The MHT CET PCB examination is a computer-based test consisting of multiple choice questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The paper is designed to assess candidates' conceptual understanding across the three core science subjects. To access the result, candidates will need their application number and date of birth. The scorecard will display subject-wise marks, total score, percentile, qualifying status, and other relevant details. Students are advised to keep their admit card and registration details handy before attempting to log in.
