MHT CET 2026 :60-Day War Plan

Taranum
18/02/2026

MHT CET 2026 :60-Day War Plan

Hello, Maharashtrians people. So if you are rooted in Maharashtra & want to rise to a worldwide opportunity, then today's blog is for you.

Yes, you are right. Today is the blog for the MHT CET 2026 exam. The biggest exam, which you were all waiting for, has already opened. And some of you had already filled out the form, also. And don't worry if you haven't filled out the form yet, as the MHT CET 2026 registration last date to fill out the form is not yet over. So the last date to fill out the application form is 20 Feb 2026. So don't be too late now, also until the last date of the MHT CET 2026 registration date is over.

So in today's blog, we will be talking about a 60-day study plan that can help you out in clearing one of the most competitive state-level entrance exams in Maharashtra. In this blog, we will talk about everything that you will require in this MHT CET 2026 journey for engineering students, such as the application process, MHT CET exam date 2026, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, admit card, etc.

Undergraduate Programs	Post Graduate Programs
BBA	MBA
B.Com	M.Com
BCA	MCA
B.Tech	M.Tech
BA	MA
BA-JMC	MA-JMC
B.Lib	M.Lib

What is MHT CET 2026?

So, before starting further, let me first explain to you what MHT CET 2026 is all about.

Some must already know & others must be confused or have little knowledge about this exam. So don't worry, we are here to clear your doubts about MHT CET 2026. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is conducted by the state of Maharashtra and is one of the biggest state-level entrance exams. Lakhs of Maharashtrian aspirants are waiting for admission to the top-most colleges of Maharashtra according to their relevant field. This exam includes various fields such as engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, law, and MBA colleges of Maharashtra.

So, MHT CET 2026 is being conducted by Maharashtra, and it is compulsory to give this exam to get admission to government & private colleges of Maharashtra.

Eligibility for MHT CET 2026 PCB/PCM

After knowing what the MHT CET 2026 exam is, let me first tell you whether you are eligible to apply for the exam or not. So, below we have given you the basic eligibility for MHTCET 2026 for engineering students:

1. Age limit

There is no upper age limit for the MHT exam, but the minimum age must be 18+ years.

2. Educational Qualification

The minimum education qualification for engineering students is 45% for the general category & 40% for the reserved category in PCM subjects in 12th class. For students who are applying for PCB, they must have 45% for the general category & 40% for the reserved category in 12th class.

3. Other

And students who are fulfilling the criteria of a Maharashtra student must have a domicile in Maharashtra.

Application Procedure for MHT CET 2026 PCB/PCM

If you haven't applied for this exam, then don't take tension. Below, we have provided you with the procedure to apply for the MHT CET 2026 application:

1. Visit the official website of this exam & register with a new registration. We have provided you direct link below for MHT CET registration:

https://auth-2026.maharashtracet.org

2. Fill in the relevant details such as name, DOB, email ID & mobile no & upload MHT CET 2026 documents such as photography & signatures. Before starting filling form, check the basic requirements, which are required to upload documents, such as size & format.

3. After filling out the application form, make a payment through digital means such as UPI, net banking, etc., for completion of the form. The MHT CET 2026 registration fees are also different according to category; for general & outside Maharashtra, the fees are Rs 800, & for the reserved category, the fee is Rs 600.

4. After making payment, submit the MHT CET Application Form 2026 & keep the printout or PDF for further reference.

5. After filling out the application form, your mht cet admit card 2026 will be sent to the official website to take the exam. You can download it by entering your registered login ID.

6. Students can apply for the desired colleges that accept the MHT CET 2026 score according to their score in this exam.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern

Before starting, further understanding the exam pattern is very important to start your preparation to get the best score in this exam. As there are lakhs of students who are applying for this MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test), there are multiple shifts over several days.

There are more benefits for aspirants, as there is no negative marking, so students can also mark those questions that are a little bit doubtful. The mba cet syllabus 2026 is solely based on class 11 (20%) and class 12 (80%). So, to make your research work a little bit easier, we have created a diagram format given below:

MHT CET syllabus 2026

The syllabus for PCM/PCB of MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is shown below in diagram format so that it doesn't waste your time. For more details related to the syllabus, you can visit the official website.

The link is given below:

https://cetcell.mahacet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Syllabus-Technical-2026.pdf

Important Dates for MHT CET 2026

Some of the important details you must know to start applying for this exam are

MHT CET 2026 registration last date: 20 Feb 2026

MHT CET 2026 dates PCM: Session 1 is April 11 to 19, 2026, & for session 2, it is May 10 to 11, 2026

MHT CET 2026 dates for PCB: April 21 to 26, 2026, & for the session, & May 14 to 17, 2026.

Admit card for PCM: 3rd April 2026 (Tentative), 9th May, 2026 (Tentative)

Admit card for PCB : 10th April 2025 (Tentative) & 13th May, 2026 (Tentative)

MHT CET 2026 result Date: May/June 2026

Provisional Answer Key: May 2026 (first week)

For more information or regular updates related to counseling & MHT CET 2026 result , you can visit the links that are given:

https://cetcell.mahacet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MHT-CET-2026-Information-Brochure.pdf

https://cetcell.mahacet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tentative-Schedule-CET-2026-.pdf

Top Most Colleges of Maharashtra

So below is a list of colleges that accept the scores of the MHT CET Exam, and one more thing to keep in mind is that admission is based on category, rank, & availability of seats in particular colleges.

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
COEP Technological University
Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
MIT World Peace University

60-day War plan for MHT CET 2026

If you haven't started your preparation & time is also less now than when we provided you with a 60-day plan, which helps you to focus on regular practice, consistent revision & covering most high-weightage topics

1.First 20 days

Since the syllabus is vast & you won't be able to cover each & every topic in full length & completely with proper 8-hour dedication. Some of the best books you can follow to score MHT CET 2026 90 percentile are given below:

Best Books

Mathematics: Maharashtra State Board textbooks, Pradnya's Objective Mathematics (CS Patil) , Target Publications Triumph Mathematics, or Arihant MHT CET Mathematics Prep Guide.

Physics: Maharashtra State Board textbooks, Marvel Physics (AJ Bapat) , Concepts of Physics by HC Verma (for conceptual clarity), and Arihant MHT CET Physics Prep Guide.

Chemistry: Maharashtra State Board textbooks, Marvel Chemistry (Mayur Mehta and Chitra Joshi), P. Jamnadas Publications, or Target Publications Triumph Chemistry .

Previous Year Questions (PYQs): Maharashtra State Board textbooks, Arihant MHT-CET Solved Papers (PCM) or Eklavya Publication/Dinesh Sir's PYQ book (Vardaan/Brahmastra) .

Then try to focus on the important topics of class 12 only, as the 12th-class syllabus is of 80% weightage. Try to solve as many MCQs after completing each chapter as you can, as you can get more ideas about which topics are very important & come up very frequently.

So, below we have listed some of the important topics also for MHT CET 2026.

2. Next 20 days

Try to solve important chapter question papers by taking the last 10 years of MHT CET exams and previous year papers. As the paper is being conducted in online mode, try to give 3 online question papers on a weekly basis to check your speed & time management & mistakes. So after giving the mock test, set the highest target of 90% to get the best score in mht cet exam.

3. Next 10 days

Try to attempt full online sample papers on every alternate date to analyze your mistakes, time, and accuracy, and regularly revise every formula of math, physics, and chemistry. Try to make a note copy for it also, so that you can also revise then on last minute of the exam.

4. Last 10 days

Remember, don't start any new topic, as it will only confuse your study plan. Try to focus only on giving mock tests on a regular basis & revising each & every day on a daily basis. Try to meditate for at least 1 hr to relax your brain & memorize all important points. Last but not least, follow this timetable with consistency, dedication, and hard work to get the best results in MHT CET 2026. And remember one more thing: consistency and smart work give you a dream career to land in Maharashtra’s top colleges.

Conclusion

Now, coming to the end of the blog, we are thinking that you have all the knowledge related to MHT CET 2026. And our blog would have helped you in clearing all your doubts related to this exam. So MHT CET 2026 registration process is the first step to fulfill your dream career to get admission to the top-most colleges of Maharashtra University in engineering & pharmacy.

So, aspirants who are applying for MHT CET PCB/PCM, this blog is enough for them to get details, but if you are applying for other subjects like MHT MBA CET 2026, then we have already mentioned official websites that can give information about other degree courses from Maharashtra colleges.

So if you follow this 60-day plan with proper dedication, regular practice & effort, then you will surely secure your position in top most engineering colleges of Maharashtra.

So, best of luck for your exam & for more regular updates related to MHT CET 2026, you can follow our page. So what are you waiting for? Start your preparation today if you haven't started yet.

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