If you have registered for MHT CET 2026 and are now wondering “when will my admit card come out?” \u2014 you are in the right place. With the exam just around the corner, thousands of engineering and pharmacy aspirants across Maharashtra are refreshing the official CET portal every hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This guide covers everything you need to know: the exact admit card release dates for PCM and PCB groups, how to download your hall ticket in under two minutes, what to check on it once downloaded, the complete exam schedule, and actionable last-minute preparation tips that can genuinely improve your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has introduced an important two-step hall ticket process for the first time \u2014 a City Intimation Slip (provisional hall ticket) followed by the Final Admit Card. Here is what that means for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The official website for both documents is cetcell.mahacet.org<\/strong> and its examination portal at portal-2026.maharashtracet.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MHT CET 2026 is being conducted in two sessions this year \u2014 similar in structure to JEE Mains \u2014 giving students a second opportunity to improve their percentile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exam shifts run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM<\/strong> (morning) and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM<\/strong> (afternoon). Your specific shift will be printed on your admit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The download process is straightforward, but given the server load around release dates, having your credentials ready beforehand will save you frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go to the Official Portal<\/strong>Visitportal-2026.maharashtracet.org<\/strong>or the main sitecetcell.mahacet.org<\/strong>. Bookmark both \u2014 if one is slow due to traffic, try the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click on the CET Examination Portal 2026\u201327<\/strong>Look for the link on the homepage. It will be labelled for your group (PCM or PCB) once the admit card is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n Log In With Your Credentials<\/strong>Enter yourregistered Email ID and Password<\/strong>(not application number \u2014 this year’s portal uses email login). Keep these safe from the day you registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click “Download Admit Card”<\/strong>Your hall ticket will open as a PDF. Check all details immediately before closing the tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Print on A4 Paper<\/strong>Take a colour printout if possible. The exam centre will check the photo on your admit card against your face \u2014 a clear print matters. Keep 2\u20133 copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Verify each of these details the moment you download your hall ticket. Mistakes are rare but not impossible, and correcting them takes time you may not have close to the exam date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you spot any error \u2014 particularly in your name, photograph, or exam centre \u2014 contact the CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org<\/strong> immediately and submit an undertaking form with valid proof documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need your printed admit card plus one valid government-issued photo ID. Accepted IDs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> A Ration Card is not<\/em> accepted as valid ID proof. No electronic devices \u2014 mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, earphones \u2014 are allowed inside the examination hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With exams starting April 11, there are still roughly two weeks of productive preparation time left. Here is how to use them wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The MHT CET syllabus follows an 80:20 split \u2014 80% of questions come from Class 12 topics and 20% from Class 11. Do not waste time going deep into Class 11 topics at this stage unless they are your strong suit. Double down on Class 12 chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Mathematics, prioritise Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, and Vectors. For Physics, focus on Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Mechanics. Chemistry tends to be the most scoring section \u2014 give special attention to Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry numericals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At this stage, reading new theory is less useful than practising under exam conditions. Take at least one full mock test daily \u2014 180 minutes, no breaks, phone away. This builds stamina and improves speed, both of which matter enormously in a 150\u2013200 question paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A common last-minute mistake is picking up a new book or starting a fresh chapter. Stick to what you have already covered. Revisit your formula notebook, short notes, and flagged mock test questions. Consolidation beats new content at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep a running document of formulas, reactions, and key definitions that you tend to forget. Review this sheet every morning. Repetition over 10\u201314 days makes these stick far more reliably than marathon study sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sacrificing sleep to study the night before does more harm than good. A well-rested brain processes information 20\u201340% faster. Aim for 7\u20138 hours in the final week and arrive at the exam centre calm and hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since there is no negative marking, answer every question \u2014 an unanswered question is a guaranteed zero, while a guess gives you a chance. Strategic guessing on questions you have narrowed down to two options is a legitimate exam tactic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the exam concludes, the CET Cell will release a provisional answer key on cetcell.mahacet.org<\/strong> within roughly a week of each session. Students can raise objections against any answer within the challenge window by submitting a fee and supporting documents through the candidate portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After resolving objections, the final answer key is published and results are calculated as percentile scores. The MHT CET 2026 Result is expected in June 2026. Candidates who qualify then participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), with counselling tentatively beginning in the second week of June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The MHT CET 2026 admit card is one of the most important documents in your engineering or pharmacy admission journey this year. With the PCM hall ticket releasing on April 5 and PCB on April 15, you have very little time to spare. Download it the moment it goes live, verify every detail, and keep multiple printed copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More importantly, use the remaining days before the exam productively. Focus on high-weightage Class 12 topics, take full-length mock tests, and keep your preparation targeted rather than scattered. Thousands of students will appear alongside you \u2014 the ones who stay organised and consistent right till the end are the ones who come out ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEvent<\/th> PCM Group (Engineering)<\/th> PCB Group (Pharmacy)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> City Intimation Slip Released<\/td> \u2705 Available Now<\/td> \u2705 Available Now<\/td><\/tr> Final Admit Card Release<\/td> April 5, 2026<\/strong><\/td> April 15, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Session 1 Exam Begins<\/td> April 11, 2026<\/td> April 21, 2026<\/td><\/tr> Session 1 Exam Ends<\/td> April 20, 2026<\/td> April 26, 2026<\/td><\/tr> Session 2 Exam (PCM)<\/td> May 12\u201316, 2026<\/td> \u2014<\/td><\/tr> Session 2 Exam (PCB)<\/td> \u2014<\/td> May 10\u201311, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccc Understanding the Two-Ticket System (New for 2026)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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2. Complete MHT CET 2026 Exam Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Event<\/th> Dates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Registration Began<\/td> January 10, 2026<\/td><\/tr> Registration Closed (with late fee)<\/td> March 21, 2026<\/td><\/tr> City Intimation Slip (Both Groups)<\/td> Available Now (Late March 2026)<\/td><\/tr> PCM Admit Card (Session 1)<\/td> April 5, 2026<\/td><\/tr> PCB Admit Card (Session 1)<\/td> April 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr> PCM Exam \u2013 Session 1<\/td> April 11\u201320, 2026<\/td><\/tr> PCB Exam \u2013 Session 1<\/td> April 21\u201326, 2026<\/td><\/tr> PCB Exam \u2013 Session 2<\/td> May 10\u201311, 2026<\/td><\/tr> PCM Exam \u2013 Session 2<\/td> May 12\u201316, 2026<\/td><\/tr> Answer Key Release<\/td> April\/May 2026 (after each session)<\/td><\/tr> Result Declaration<\/td> June 2026 (tentative)<\/td><\/tr> Counselling (CAP)<\/td> Second week of June 2026 (tentative)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 3. How to Download Your MHT CET 2026 Admit Card \u2014 Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. What Is Printed on the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Details on Your Admit Card<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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5. Documents to Carry on Exam Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Common Mistakes Candidates Make (And How to Avoid Them)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u274c Mistakes That Cost Students Dearly<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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7. Last-Minute Preparation Tips for MHT CET 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Focus on High-Weightage Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Take Full-Length Mock Tests Daily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Revise, Don’t Restart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Maintain a Formula and Concept Sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sleep and Health Are Not Optional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th> PCM Group<\/th> PCB Group<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Mode<\/td> Computer-Based Test (CBT) \u2013 Online<\/td><\/tr> Duration<\/td> 180 minutes (3 hours)<\/td><\/tr> Total Questions<\/td> 150<\/td> 200<\/td><\/tr> Total Marks<\/td> 200<\/td> 200<\/td><\/tr> Question Type<\/td> Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/td><\/tr> Negative Marking<\/td> None<\/td><\/tr> Language<\/td> English, Marathi, Urdu<\/td><\/tr> Subjects<\/td> Physics, Chemistry, Maths<\/td> Physics, Chemistry, Biology<\/td><\/tr> Syllabus Weightage<\/td> 80% Class 12 | 20% Class 11<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 9. What Happens After the Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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