The introduction of a second attempt for MHT CET marks a significant change in the examination process, allowing students more opportunities to improve their scores. Starting May 9, 2026, approximately 4,92,383 students will have the chance to retake the exam.
In this first-ever instance of dual attempts, the MBA/MMS CET will also take place on the same day for 53,931 candidates. Following that, the PCB group exam is scheduled for May 10 and 11, with around 1,16,538 students participating. The PCM group exam will run from May 12 to May 21, excluding May 16 and 17, accommodating another 3,21,914 candidates.
This year’s MHT CET saw an impressive registration of 8,96,236 students for the first attempt. Out of those registered, 8,33,482 actually appeared for the exam — a remarkable attendance rate of 92.99%. The initiative aims to provide students with flexibility and better chances at scoring high.
Key details about the exams:
- The first attempt was conducted from April 11 to April 26 for both PCM and PCB groups.
- The official release of the MHT CET Answer Key Session 1 is expected by May 2, 2026.
- Candidates can download their answer keys and response sheets from cetcell.mahacet.org.
Officials have emphasized that if a candidate appears for both attempts, only their higher percentile score will be considered for admission. A score of around 100 marks is expected to correspond with a percentile range of approximately 88 to 92 for PCM and 85 to 90 for PCB.
This adjustment follows trends seen in national-level exams like JEE (Main), where multiple attempts have become standard practice. The move has been met with mixed reactions; while many students welcome the opportunity to improve their scores, others express concerns about maintaining focus over two rounds.
The CET Cell has officially confirmed that the MBA answer keys will be available on May 2. As this new format unfolds, candidates are eager to see how it impacts their chances in competitive admissions.
