MHT-CET 2026 Result Date, Answer Key & What to Do Next — Complete Guide
With MHT-CET 2026 Session 1 concluded and Session 2 (PCB: May 10–11, PCM: May 12–21) now underway, over 6 lakh students across Maharashtra are waiting for one critical piece of information: when will the MHT-CET 2026 result be declared?
This guide covers the confirmed MHT-CET 2026 result date timeline, the step-by-step process to check your scorecard, how to calculate your expected score using the answer key, and — most importantly — exactly what to do in the weeks between result declaration and CAP Round opening.
⚠️ No official result date announced yet. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra has not confirmed a specific result date as of May 9, 2026. Based on official statements and historical patterns, Session 1 result is expected by end of May and the combined final result (best of two) by end of June 2026. Always check cetcell.mahacet.org for the official announcement.
MHT-CET 2026 Complete Timeline — All Key Dates
Session 1 Exam
PCM: April 11–20 (excluding April 12, 14) | PCB: April 21–26, 2026. Conducted across 226 exam centres in Maharashtra in CBT mode, two shifts daily.
Session 2 Exam
PCB: May 10–11, 2026 | PCM: May 12–21, 2026 (excluding May 16 & 17). First time MHT-CET is conducting two sessions in a year. Best of two scores considered.
MHT-CET 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Release
The provisional answer key will be released on cetcell.mahacet.org. Students can download their response sheet and question paper to cross-check answers. An objection window (typically 3–7 days, fee ₹1,000 per question) will follow. Valid objections are incorporated into the final answer key.
MHT-CET 2026 Result Declaration
CET Cell will release a combined result after both sessions. For students who appeared in both sessions, the best percentile from either session is used. Results will be available as a percentile scorecard via candidate login on cetcell.mahacet.org.
Provisional Merit List Publication
CET Cell publishes the provisional CML (Combined Merit List). Students can challenge the list online if they believe there is an error. A final merit list is then published after processing valid challenges.
CAP Round 1 Registration Opens
Qualified students register on the DTE Maharashtra portal for CAP Round. Document verification, choice filling, and Round 1 allotment follow over July–August. College admission is completed by September 2026.
How to Check Your MHT-CET 2026 Answer Key — Step by Step
Once released, the MHT-CET 2026 answer key and response sheet will be available at cetcell.mahacet.org. Here are the exact steps:
Visit the official CET Cell portal
Go to cetcell.mahacet.org — the only official website. Do not use any third-party sites claiming to have the answer key or result. These are often incorrect or scams collecting personal data.
Log in with your credentials
Use your registered Email ID and Password from your MHT-CET 2026 application. These are the same credentials used to download your admit card. Keep them safe — you will need them multiple times through the admission process.
Download your response sheet and question paper
Your response sheet shows exactly which option you marked for each question. The question paper PDF shows all questions and the official answer key alongside it. Download both and cross-verify.
Calculate your raw score
Compare your responses against the answer key. Apply the marking scheme: Mathematics questions carry 2 marks each; Physics and Chemistry questions carry 1 mark each. There is no negative marking — every correct answer adds marks, no marks are deducted for wrong answers.
Raise objections if required
If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, submit an objection within the announced window. The fee is ₹1,000 per question. If your objection is found valid by the expert panel, the fee is refunded and the final answer key is updated. The final answer key after objections is used for result calculation.
MHT-CET 2026 Score Calculation — How to Estimate Your Raw Marks
MHT-CET 2026 Scoring Formula (PCM)
Maximum Score = (50 × 2) + (50 × 1) + (50 × 1) = 200 marks
Wrong answers = 0 marks deducted (no negative marking)
| Subject | Questions | Marks per Correct Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 2 marks | 100 |
| Physics | 50 | 1 mark | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 1 mark | 50 |
| Total | 150 | — | 200 |
📊 Raw marks ≠ Percentile. Your raw score out of 200 is NOT your percentile. MHT-CET uses normalization to convert raw marks to percentile within your specific exam session. A score of 120 marks might give 95 percentile in a hard session or 93 percentile in an easy session. Your official percentile on the scorecard is what matters for CAP Round — not your raw marks. See our full normalization guide for the exact calculation.
How to Download Your MHT-CET 2026 Scorecard
Once the MHT-CET 2026 result is declared, your official scorecard will be available on cetcell.mahacet.org. Here's what it contains and how to access it:
| Step | Action Required |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit cetcell.mahacet.org on result day |
| 2 | Click "Candidate Login" and enter your Email ID + Password |
| 3 | Find the "MHT-CET 2026 Scorecard / Result" link on your dashboard |
| 4 | Download the scorecard PDF — save it immediately |
| 5 | Take at least 4 colour printouts — needed for CAP Round, college admission, and scholarship applications |
Your scorecard will show: subject-wise raw marks (Maths, Physics, Chemistry), your overall percentile score, your category-wise rank (OPEN, OBC, SC etc.), and your CRL (Combined Merit List) rank. The percentile is the number you will use for CAP Round choice filling — not the raw marks.
✅ Expect server congestion on MHT-CET result day. When results are declared, cetcell.mahacet.org typically experiences heavy traffic. Try accessing the portal in the early morning hours (5–7 AM) or late night (10 PM–midnight) rather than during peak hours. Save your scorecard PDF locally the moment you download it — don't rely on re-downloading later.
MHT-CET 2026 Expected Marks-to-Percentile Range
While the exact percentile depends on your session's score distribution (and won't be known until results are declared), here are the estimated ranges based on 2024–25 data adjusted for the 2-attempt system's slight upward pressure on scores:
| Raw Marks (out of 200) | Expected Percentile Range | Approximate CRL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 155+ | 99.3 – 99.8%ile | ~1,200 – 4,200 |
| 135 – 154 | 98 – 99.3%ile | ~4,200 – 12,000 |
| 120 – 134 | 95.5 – 98%ile | ~12,000 – 27,000 |
| 105 – 119 | 92 – 95.5%ile | ~27,000 – 48,000 |
| 90 – 104 | 86 – 92%ile | ~48,000 – 84,000 |
| 75 – 89 | 78 – 86%ile | ~84,000 – 1,32,000 |
| 60 – 74 | 66 – 78%ile | ~1,32,000 – 2,04,000 |
| Below 60 | Below 66%ile | Above 2,04,000 |
⚠️ These ranges are estimates — session difficulty variations can shift percentile by 3–6 points for the same raw score. Do not use these to plan CAP Round choices. Use your official declared percentile from the scorecard for all admission decisions.
What to Do Right Now — Before MHT-CET 2026 Results Are Declared
The 4–6 weeks between Session 2 ending and results being declared are not wasted time. Students who use this window productively arrive at CAP Round far better prepared than those who wait passively.
Collect all CAP Round documents now
Many documents needed for CAP Round registration take 2–4 weeks to obtain. Income certificates, caste certificates, NCL certificates — these cannot wait until results are declared. Start collecting them now. See our complete document verification checklist.
Research colleges using the predictor with your estimated score
Use the PredictCollege.in predictor with your estimated percentile to explore which colleges and branches are likely within range. This gives you a head start on understanding your options. Once the official result is declared, update with your actual percentile for your final choice list.
Create your MahaDBT account for scholarship applications
Government scholarships for engineering students open in August–September. Creating your MahaDBT account (mahadbtmahait.gov.in) and NSP account (scholarships.gov.in) now means you're ready to apply the moment windows open. See our complete scholarship guide.
Learn how the CAP Round choice form works
The single biggest factor in your admission outcome — after your percentile — is how you fill the CAP Round choice form. Understanding the allotment algorithm, the three-tier strategy, and common mistakes now means you won't be figuring it out under time pressure. Read our complete CAP choice filling strategy guide.
Check TFWS and EWS eligibility
If your family income is below ₹8 lakh per year, you may qualify for TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver) or EWS reservation — both of which can significantly change the colleges accessible to you. Read the TFWS guide and EWS guide now, so you can include these options in your CAP choices correctly from Day 1.
Start Planning Your College Options Now
Don't wait for results to start researching colleges. Use PredictCollege.in with your estimated score to explore 856 colleges across Maharashtra — filter by branch, city, and category to find your realistic options.
Open College Predictor →Frequently Asked Questions — MHT-CET 2026 Result & Answer Key
When will MHT-CET 2026 result be declared?
No official date has been announced as of May 9, 2026. Based on the CET Cell's statements and historical patterns, Session 1 result is expected by end of May 2026 and the combined final result (after Session 2) is expected by end of June 2026. These are estimates — the official result date will be announced on cetcell.mahacet.org.
Will the MHT-CET 2026 answer key be released before Session 2 ends?
Based on official statements from the CET Cell and news reports, the answer key for Session 1 is unlikely to be released before Session 2 concludes on May 21. This is different from JEE Main, which has a longer gap between sessions. Students have requested early release, but as of May 9, 2026, no official confirmation has been given. Monitor cetcell.mahacet.org daily for updates.
Will Session 1 and Session 2 MHT-CET results be declared separately?
According to news reports, the CET Cell is expected to release results separately for Session 1 and Session 2. A combined final result using the best of both scores will be used for merit list preparation and CAP Round. The exact sequence has not been officially confirmed — check cetcell.mahacet.org for announcements.
What is the minimum score required to qualify for MHT-CET 2026 CAP Round?
There is no minimum qualifying mark for MHT-CET 2026. Any candidate who appeared in the exam and obtained a non-zero score receives a scorecard and is eligible for CAP Round registration. Admission is purely merit-based — your percentile rank relative to others determines which colleges you can access, not a minimum cutoff score.
How does the "best of two" result work for students who appeared in both sessions?
The CET Cell will compute your percentile separately for Session 1 and Session 2. Your final merit list position uses whichever of your two session percentiles is higher. If you scored 87 percentile in Session 1 and 91 percentile in Session 2, your merit list rank is based on 91 percentile. It is one overall percentile per session, and the better overall percentile is selected.
Where should I check MHT-CET result — is cetcell.mahacet.org the only official site?
Yes. The only official website to check MHT-CET 2026 results, download scorecards, and access answer keys is cetcell.mahacet.org. Be extremely cautious of unofficial websites, WhatsApp forwards, and social media links claiming early access to results or answer keys. The CET Cell does not release results through any third-party website or app.
The period between now and the MHT-CET 2026 result declaration is one of the most valuable windows in your admission journey. Every week you spend productively — collecting documents, learning how CAP Round works, exploring college options, and understanding your financial aid options — directly improves the outcome you'll get from the same percentile compared to students who simply wait.
Bookmark this page for result updates. As soon as the official answer key and result are declared, use the PredictCollege.in predictor with your official percentile to get your complete, personalised college list for CAP Round 2026.