The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the tentative MHT CET 2026 exam schedule, introducing a major change for students: MHT CET 2026 will now be held in two sessions, similar to the JEE Main format. Updated on 13 November 2025, this new structure allows candidates an additional chance to improve their score for Engineering (PCM) and Pharmacy/Allied Health (PCB) admissions. Aspirants from India, UAE, Singapore, and other regions aiming for Maharashtra’s top engineering and pharmacy colleges can now appear in one or both sessions, with the best score counted for admission. The complete schedule is available on cetcell.mahacet.org.
Session 1 of MHT CET 2026 for PCM will be conducted between April 11 to 19, while PCB is scheduled from April 21 to 26. Session 2 begins with PCB on May 10–11, followed by PCM on May 14–17. In addition to MHT CET, the CET Cell has released tentative timelines for other professional entrance tests including MBA, MCA, Law (3-year & 5-year), B.Ed, B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed, Design, HMCT, AAC, Nursing and more, beginning late March 2026.
MHT CET 2026 – Two-Session Exam Format
The new two-session format helps candidates by:
- Offering two attempts to achieve a higher score
- Reducing pressure and improving flexibility
- Allowing students to choose dates that suit their preparation
- Aligning MHT CET with national-level exam patterns
MHT CET 2026 Session-wise Dates
Session 1
- PCM Group: April 11 to 19, 2026
- PCB Group: April 21 to 26, 2026
Session 2
- PCB Group: May 10 to 11, 2026
- PCM Group: May 14 to 17, 2026
The CET Cell has confirmed that students may appear in one or both sessions, and the higher score will be used for admission.
Complete Maharashtra CET 2026 Exam Schedule
| Exam Name | Date |
| MAH-MPEd CET 2026 | March 24 |
| MAH-MPEd Field Test | March 25 |
| MAH-MHMCT CET 2026 | March 25 |
| MAH-B.Ed (General & Special) & ELCT CET | March 27–30 |
| MAH-MCA CET 2026 | March 30 |
| MAH-LLB (3 Years) CET | April 1–2 |
| MAH-BPEd CET 2026 | April 4 |
| MAH-BPEd Field Test | April 5–7 |
| MAH-BDesign CET 2026 | April 5 |
| MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2026 | April 6–8 |
| MAH-B.Ed.M.Ed CET 2026 | April 9 |
| MAH-AAC CET 2026 | April 10–13 |
| MAH-MHT CET (PCM) – Session 1 | April 11–19 |
| MAH-MHT CET (PCB) – Session 1 | April 22–30 |
| MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET | April 28–30 |
| MH-DPN/PHN CET 2026 | May 4 |
| MH Nursing CET 2026 | May 6–7 |
| MAH-LLB (5 Years) CET 2026 | May 8 |
| MAH-MHT CET (PCB) – Session 2 | May 10–11 |
| MAH-MHT CET (PCM) – Session 2 | May 14–17 |
| MAH-MBA/MMS CET – Session 2 | May 9 |
MBA CET 2026 Also to Be Held Twice
For the first time, MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 will also follow a two-attempt system:
- Attempt 1: April 6–8
- Attempt 2: May 9
Quick Reference Summary Table
| Key Detail | Information |
| PCM Session 1 | April 11–19, 2026 |
| PCB Session 1 | April 21–26, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Will MHT CET 2026 be held twice? |
| Yes, PCM and PCB exams will be conducted in two sessions. |
| What are the dates for MHT CET 2026 Session 1? |
| PCM: April 11–19; PCB: April 21–26. |
| What are the dates for Session 2? |
| PCB: May 10–11; PCM: May 14–17. |
| Can students appear in both sessions? |
| Yes, and the better score will be considered for admission. |
| Where is the schedule available? |
| On the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. |
| Which other exams are included in the CET timetable? |
| MBA, MCA, Law, B.Ed, M.Ed, BDesign, AAC, Nursing, HMCT, and more. |
| Will MBA CET 2026 also be held twice? |
| Yes, the second session is on May 9. |
| Is this the final exam schedule? |
| No, the CET Cell will release the final timetable soon. |
The MHT CET 2026 tentative schedule introduces a significant change with two sessions for PCM and PCB aspirants, offering flexibility and better scoring opportunities. Students should regularly check the official CET Cell website for the final timetable and updates. Bookmark this page for the complete 2026 CET exam calendar and future notifications, for more details CLICK HERE
