The number of candidates registered for MHT CET 2026 is the highest ever 12.5 lakh that shows an increase of 36% in just one year.
The PCM group has shown an increase in the number of candidates. Maha CET Cell has extended the last date for online registration at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- 7,34,512 students will appear in the the first attempt, while 3,90,707 candidates will attempt in both the attempts.
- For PCM group, 4,12,280 students have registered for the first attempt and 2,64,057 registered for both attempts.
- In the PCB group, 2,33,809 students have registered for the first attempt and 90,804 for both attempts.
- For the MBA/MMS, 88,423 candidates have registered for the first attempt and 35,846 have registered for both attempts.
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Key Summary
- Around 11 lakh candidates have registered for MHTCET 2026.
- 7,34,512 candidates applied for the first attempt of PCB and PCM group, and 3,90,707 applied for the second attempt.
- Overall registration trends shows high intense competition for engineering, pharmacy, and management admissions.
Number of Candidates Registered for MHT CET 2026 till Now (20th Feb)
As per Hindustan Times, a total of around 11 lakh candidates have registered for MHT CET 2026 in PCB, PCM groups and MBA/MMS CET. It shows a higher level of competition in the exam.
- The PCM group has the highest number of registrations, with 4.12 lakh students in the first attempt.
- Around 2.64 lakh PCM students choose to appear in the second attempt, which shows the strategy of score improvement.
- Multiple attempts can result in tough percentile because of normalisation.
- PCB has around 2.33 lakh candidates registered for the first attempt and 90,804 for the second attempt.
| Course | Registered Candidates |
|---|---|
| MHT CET 2026 PCM Students for First Attempt | 4,12,280 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCB Students for First Attempt | 2,33,809 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCM Students for Second Attempt | 2,64,057 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCB Students for Second Attempt | 90,804 |
| MBA/MMS CET Students for First Attempt | 88,423 |
| MBA/MMS CET Students for Second Attempt | 35,846 |
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Ques. How many candidates registered for MHT CET 2026?
Ans. As per the report, over 11 lakh candidates registered for PCM, PCB, and MBA/MMS streams in MHT CET 2026. MHT CET Cell will announce the number of candidates who appeared in MHT CET 2026.
Number of Candidates Registered for MHT CET 2025
As per previous year analysis, a total of around 11 lakh+ candidates registered for MHT CET 2025.
- PCM group has the highest number of registered candidates of around 4.64 lakh in the first attempt that shows high demand for B.Tech and related courses.
- Around 2.33 lakh PCM candidates choose the second attempt.
- Around 2.64 lakh candidates registered for first-attempt PCB and 90,804 for second attempt.
| Course | Registered Candidates |
|---|---|
| MHT CET 2025 PCM Students for First Attempt | 4,64,263 |
| MHT CET 2025 PCB Students for First Attempt | 3,01,072 |
| MHT CET 2025 PCM Students for Second Attempt | 2,33,809 |
| MHT CET 2025 PCB Students for Second Attempt | 90,804 |
| MBA/MMS CET Students for First Attempt | 88,423 |
| MBA/MMS CET Students for Second Attempt | 35,846 |
Check Now: MHT CET Syllabus 2026 PDF (OUT): Check PCM & PCB Syllabus, Weightage, Pattern & Important Topics
Source : official pdf released by MAH CET Cell
Ques. Which stream recorded the highest registrations?
Ans. The PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) stream recorded the highest number of registrations.
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Number of Candidates Registered for MHT CET 2024
A total of 725773 candidates applied for MHT CET 2024 in PCB and PCM group. A total of 93.15% appeared in the exam.
- Around 4,10,377 applied for PCB group and 3,79,800 appeared in the exam.
- 3,14,675 applied for PCM group and 2,95,577 appeared in the exam.
| Subject | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCB | 4,11,098 | 3,79,868 | 92.55% |
| PCM | 3,14,675 | 2,95,577 | 93.93% |
| Total | 7,25,773 | 6,75,445 | 93.15% |
Source : official pdf released by MAH CET Cell
Ques. What does the high registration number indicate?
Ans. A higher number of registration in MHT CET shows strong competition for engineering, pharmacy, and management admissions in Maharashtra.
Number of Candidates Registered for MHT CET 2023
In MHT CET 2023, around 636089 candidates registered for both PCB and PCM group and 591130 appeared in the exam.
- 333041 candidates registered for PCB group and 313730 appeared in the exam.
- A total of 303048 candidates registered for PCM group and 303048 appeared in the exam.
| Subject | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| PCB | 333756 | 313735 |
| PCM | 303048 | 277400 |
| Total | 636089 | 591130 |
Source : official pdf released by MAH CET Cell
Number of Candidates Registered for MHT CET 2022
In 2022, a total of 6,09,544 candidates applied for MHT CET for both PCB and PCM groups. Out of these only 78.43% candidates appeared in the exam.
- In 2022, number of candidates registered for PCM was higher which as 3,22,474 but only 2,45,215 appeared in the exam.
- 2,87,070 candidates registered for PCB group and 2,32,964 appeared in the exam.
| Subject | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCB | 2,84,283 | 2,25,964 | 81.54% |
| PCM | 3,22,474 | 2,38,118 | 76.04% |
| Total | 6,09,544 | 4,78,179 | 78.43% |
Source : official pdf released by MAH CET Cell
Number of Candidates Registered for MHT CET: Statistics by District
MHT CET registration data shows an increase in the number of candidates from the major districts of Maharashtra.
- Pune district has the highest number of candidates with 1,45,629 candidates applied in 2025.
- Thane shows an increase in number of candidates of around 24,000 in over three years
- Ahilyanagar shows consistent annual growth, with an increase of more than 20,000 registrations.
| District | 2025–26 | 2024–25 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune | 1,45,629 | 1,42,367 | 1,03,140 |
| Thane | 79,177 | 75,238 | 55,250 |
| Ahilyanagar | 77,299 | 71,149 | 56,620 |
| Nashik | 76,555 | 70,278 | 57,262 |
| Nagpur | 69,663 | 66,593 | 54,188 |
| Mumbai Suburban | 57,326 | 51,240 | 37,467 |
| Solapur | 52,859 | 49,567 | 32,672 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 51,673 | 47,045 | 39,420 |
| Jalgaon | 46,711 | 42,271 | 31,811 |
| Kolhapur | 40,140 | 37,855 | 29,486 |
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Ques. What does the high registration number indicate?
Ans. High registration shows strong competition for engineering, pharmacy, and management admissions in Maharashtra.
Ques. How many students registered for the PCM stream in 2026?
Ans. For PCM, 4,12,280 students registered for the first attempt and 2,64,057 students for the second attempt.
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