The State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra, is expected to release the MHT CET Result 2026 for session 1 in the 1st - 3rd week of June 2026 for both PCM and PCB on its official website - cetcell.mahacet.org/.
- The authority will release MHT CET results for both attempts separately, considering the best score from both attempts.
- Candidates have to use their registered email ID and password to download their scorecard.
- The Topper’s list will also be released along with the MHT CET Results, including registered and appeared candidates.
Over the past few years, only around 15–20% of total test-takers make it into the top merit brackets, highlighting the high competition level in MHT CET.
Source: - State Common Entrance Test Cell - CET Statistics
Related Links:
- MHT CET 2026 Cutoff: Expected Scores, Marks vs Percentile, Branch-Wise Ranks & Previous Year PDFs
- MHT CET 2026 Marks Vs Rank Vs Percentile: Check Category Wise Percentile and Rank
- MHT CET Counselling 2026: B.Pharm/Pharm.D CAP 2, Allotment, Dates, Process, Fees & Merit List
MHT CET 2026 Result Dates
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will declare the MHT CET result for 2026 for the PCM and PCB groups in June 2026 on the official website — cetcell.mahacet.org.
| Event | PCM Group (Engineering) | PCB Group (Pharmacy/Medical) | Key Insights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Dates (Session 1) | April 11 – 20, 2026 | April 21 – 26, 2026 | PCM conducted first, followed by PCB |
| Exam Dates (Session 2) | May 12 – 16, 2026 | May 10 – 11, 2026 | Second attempt introduced in 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | May/June 2026 | May/June 2026 | Usually released within 1–2 weeks after exam |
| Final Answer Key | June 2026 | June 2026 | After objection window closes |
| Result Date (Expected) | 1st–3rd Week of June 2026 | 1st–3rd Week of June 2026 | Results released separately but within same window |
| Scorecard Availability | June 2026 | June 2026 | Login required (ID + DOB/Password) |
| Merit List / Rank | June 2026 | June 2026 | Released along with or after result |
| Counselling (CAP Round 1) | Late June / Early July 2026 | Late June / Early July 2026 | Starts shortly after results |
Ques. What is the CET result date?
Ans. The MHT CET result is usually declared within 2–3 weeks after the completion of the exam. Based on recent trends, the result is expected in June 2025 (tentative).
Ques. If I score well in the 1st attempt, do I still need to appear for the 2nd attempt?
Ans. No, it is not mandatory to appear for the 2nd attempt if you are satisfied with your score in the 1st attempt. However, appearing for the second attempt can be beneficial as the best score out of the attempts is considered for merit ranking.
Ques. How will the final merit list be made, single list with best of two attempts, or two separate lists?
Ans. The final merit list is prepared as a single consolidated list, where the best percentile/score from multiple attempts is considered. There are no separate merit lists for each attempt. This ensures fairness and gives all candidates an equal opportunity to improve their rank.
MHT CET 2026 Score Card
The MHT CET 2026 scorecard is released along with the MHT CET results of PCM and PCB. The application number and password will be required by the candidates to download the scorecard.
MHT CET 2025 Scorecard sample
Candidates can check the MHT CET 2026 scorecard sample to review the details included in it.
Ques. Is 170 a good score in MHT CET?
Ans. Yes, a score of 170 in MHT CET is considered excellent and places you among the top 0.5–1% of candidates, typically corresponding to a 99.7+ percentile based on recent trends.
With this score, candidates are in a strong position to secure admission into premier institutes like College of Engineering Pune and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, especially in highly competitive branches such as Computer Science, IT, and Electronics.
Is the MHT CET result out?
No, the MHT CET Result for the PCM and PCB groups have not been released by the State Cell in May 2026. Over 11.64 lakh candidates for the combined PCM and PCB groups; they can download their scorecards on the official portal.
How do I check my MHT CET results?
To check MHT CET Results, candidates can follow the following steps:
Check the Step by Step Guide Video for Downloading MHT CET 2026 Scorecard by CollegeDunia
MHT CET Previous Years' Result Statistics
Registrations for MHT CET have shown strong growth, increasing from 5.05 lakh in 2021–22 to 7.25 lakh in 2024–25, marking around a 43% rise and indicating the growing popularity of the exam.
- The number of students appearing has also increased steadily, from 4.14 lakh to 6.75 lakh, reflecting more serious participation over the years.
- There was a noticeable dip in attendance in 2022–23 to 76.48%, likely due to post-pandemic factors or exam overlaps.
- But this was followed by a strong recovery, with attendance rising to 92.83% in 2023–24 and 93.06% in 2024–25.
- In recent years, attendance has remained consistently above 90%, showing a committed pool of aspirants.
MHT CET Result Statistics (Year-wise)
| Academic Year | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Attendance Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 725,773 | 675,445 | 93.06% |
| 2023–24 | 636,804 | 591,135 | 92.83% |
| 2022–23 | 606,790 | 464,082 | 76.48% |
| 2021–22 | 505,789 | 414,956 | 82.05% |
Source: - CET Statistics
MHT CET 2026 Score Card vs normalization
In MHT CET 2025, the performance of the candidates will be tested in 2 phases, calculation of raw score and score normalization and MHT CET Result will be calculated by the same.
Raw marks are simply dependent on correct answers, whereas normalization adjusts scores across shifts so that fairness is maintained because of different difficulty levels.
MHT CET 2026 Score Calculation
The Raw Score in MHT CET is calculated based on the candidate’s performance without any adjustment in the shift, and it does not have any negative marking.
Formula for raw score calculation
Example:
If a student answers 65 questions correctly
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Marking Scheme (PCM/PCB) | +2 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology |
| Importance | Initial Marks Before Normalization |
MHT CET 2026 Score Normalization
MHT CET Results will be calculated using the normalization process, as MHT CET 2026 will be given in multiple sessions with slightly different difficulty levels.
It converts the raw marks to a percentile score based on relative performance in a given session.
Formula for Score Normalization (Percentile Calculation):
Example:
If 1800 candidates appear in a session and a candidate's score is higher than or equal to 1750, then:
MHT CET 2026 Merit List and Tie-Breaking Criteria
The MHT CET 2026 Merit list will be released after the announcement of MHT CET Result 2025, it will rank candidates according to their normalized percentile marks.
If two or more candidates have same percentile, a tie-breaking criteria will be used to give them ranks.
| Tie-Breaking Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher Marks in Mathematics | The candidate with higher marks in Mathematics will be ranked higher. |
| Higher Marks in Physics | If the tie persists, a candidate with higher Physics marks is preferred. |
| Higher Marks in Chemistry | If still tied, higher marks in Chemistry are considered. |
| Fewer Incorrect Answers in Mathematics | The Candidate with fewer wrong answers in Mathematics will be ranked higher. |
| Fewer Incorrect Answers in Physics | Next priority is given to fewer wrong answers in Physics. |
| Fewer Incorrect Answers in Chemistry | Fewer wrong answers in Chemistry will be considered if a tie persists. |
| Older Age Candidate | If a tie remains, the candidate older in age will be given preference. |
Also Check: MHT CET College Predictor 2026: Know Your B.Tech Admission Chances using CET Percentile
MHT CET Result Errors and Problems
Some candidates have reported issues and errors while accessing the MHT CET Result, which are mostly a mix of minor technical glitches and student concerns rather than widespread errors. Common problems include name mismatches causing “Partially Verified” status, confusion over percentile vs marks due to normalization, and a few cases of wrong score display.
Many candidates on Reddit, “It’s showing the PCB score and also showing the PCM score wrong. Everyone’s having this issue."
MHT CET Result Errors and Solution
| Issue Category | Key Concern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name/Document Mismatch | Name mismatch with SSC/HSC/Aadhaar → “Partially Verified” in CAP | Name order or minor errors in scorecard |
| Percentile/Score Discrepancies | High marks but low percentile; doubts on normalization | 150 marks → ~60 percentile claims |
| Wrong Scores Displayed | Incorrect PCM/PCB or subject-wise scores | PCB score shown instead of PCM |
| Under-marking Claims | Marks reduced due to earlier exam errors | Students claim loss due to CET mistakes |
| Question Paper Errors | Errors in questions (especially Maths 2025) | 20+ wrong questions reported |
| Merit List Controversy | Rank vs board marks mismatch concerns | Low board % → high CET rank claims |
| Limited Verified Errors | Few confirmed technical issues in 2025 | Mostly discussions, not official cases |
One of the Reddit User said “My name in the mhtcet result is partially matching... name fathers name surname but all my other documents have my name as name surname.”
MHT CET Qualifying Marks 2026
The MHT CET qualifying marks are the minimum marks for candidates to be eligible for MHT CET counselling and not guaranteed admission, and it vary across the different categories, like
- For the General (Open) category, the candidates need at least 45%, approximately 90 raw marks.
- The Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS) candidates will require about 40%, a minimum of 80 raw marks to be eligible for the MHT CET counselling 2025.
| Category | Percentage Required | Minimum Raw Score |
|---|---|---|
| General (OPEN) | 45% | 90 marks |
| Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS) | 40% | 80 marks |
MHT CET Score vs Percentile 2026
The MHT CET 2026 Score vs Percentile 2026 shows that the rise in the competition as the marks go higher.
- A score above 155 marks will place you in the top percentile around 99.8+, providing you access to the top branches like CS.
- The safe range for the students is considered around 110-120 marks, where you can get a government college.
- Marks below 105 will get you a percentile around 95.5, which is lower for taking admission into any top or mid level colleges.
| Score (Marks) | Expected Percentile (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 155+ | 99.8 – 100 | Top ranks (Top CS branches possible) |
| 140 – 155 | 99.2 – 99.8 | Elite percentile |
| 130 – 140 | 98.9 – 99.2 | Top ~2% students |
| 120 – 130 | 98.1 – 98.9 | Competitive range |
| 110 – 120 | 97 – 98 | Safe score zone (Govt college likely) |
| 105 – 115 | 95.5 – 97 | Near safe score range |
| 90 – 105 | 88 – 95 | Below safe score; admission uncertain |
| 70 – 80 | 80 – 87 | Average performance (Moderate/Hard shift) |
Check:
- What is a safe score in MHT CET 2026?
- MHT CET 2026 Safe Score for OBC, EWS, SC, ST Categories
- MHT CET Passing Marks 2026: Check General and Reserved Category Qualifying Marks
Ques. What percentile is 75 marks in MHT CET?
Ans. Scoring 75 marks out of 200 in MHT CET will place the candidate around the 80th percentile and in the rank range of 40,000–50,000. This marks range can provide admission into mid-tier colleges.
| College | Branches Likely Available |
|---|---|
| MIT WPU, Pune | Mech, Civil, E&TC, CSE (MIT COE) |
| DY Patil College, Pune | Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, CSE |
| PCCOE, Pune | Mech, Civil, E&TC |
| VIT, Pune | Mechanical, Civil, E&TC |
| PICT, Pune | Civil, E&TC |
| DJ Sanghvi COE, Mumbai | Core branches |
| Sinhgad IT, Lonavala | Civil, Mechanical, E&TC |
| AISSMS COE, Pune | Chemical, Mechanical |
| DMCE Airoli (Navi Mumbai) | Civil, EXTC, Electrical |
| Shivajirao Jondhale COE, Dombivli | IT, Electrical, Civil |
| MIT COE Pune | CSE, Mech, Civil (via management) |
| BVP College of Engineering, Pune | CSE, core branches |
Ques. What is the percentile for 72 marks in MHT CET?
Ans. A score of 72 marks in the PCM group of the MHT CET is expected to place the candidates estimated in the 84th–85th percentile, and with a state rank around 31,200.
| College | Location | Likely Branches |
|---|---|---|
| Government College of Engineering, Karad | Karad, Maharashtra | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical |
| Government College of Engineering, Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Similar core branches |
| PICT Pune | Pune | Mech, Civil, E&TC, (select IT via rounds) |
| DJ Sanghvi COE | Mumbai | Mech, Civil, E&TC |
| VIT Pune | Pune | Core streams |
| Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonavala | Lonavala | Mech, Civil, E&TC |
| AISSMS COE | Pune | Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical |
| DMCE Airoli (Navi Mumbai) | Navi Mumbai | Civil, EXTC, Electrical |
MHT CET Toppers List 2025
| Sr. No. | Application No. | Group | Name of Candidate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 251018058 | PCM | Meer Vipul Bhuva | 100 |
| 2 | 251042316 | PCM | Siddhant Dheeraj Patankar | 100 |
| 3 | 251060833 | PCM | Pagar Anuj Shivprasad | 100 |
| 4 | 251061801 | PCM | Natu Dhruv Amol | 100 |
| 5 | 251139830 | PCM | Atharv Bhalchandra Sahasrabudhe | 100 |
| 6 | 251160629 | PCM | Shrish Nilesh Pattewar | 100 |
| 7 | 251175500 | PCM | Wagh Parth Kishor | 100 |
| 8 | 251325966 | PCM | Vaishnavi Vitthalrao Sarje | 100 |
| 9 | 251387838 | PCM | Gandhar Vivek Vartak | 100 |
| 10 | 251422467 | PCM | Anirudh Iyer | 100 |
| 11 | 251479059 | PCM | Siddhant Sunil Ghate | 100 |
| 12 | 251530015 | PCM | Rai Prajwal Ravi | 100 |
| 13 | 251600907 | PCM | Anil Balaji Patil | 100 |
| 14 | 251615329 | PCM | Pranav Mintri | 100 |
| 15 | 251625649 | PCM | Chinmay Vikas Chavan | 100 |
| 16 | 251636485 | PCM | Amit Kumar Singh | 100 |
| 17 | 251639986 | PCM | Aayush Arvind Kumar Dubey | 100 |
| 18 | 251654650 | PCM | Muhammad Alraza Hanif Shaikh | 100 |
| 19 | 251663884 | PCM | Tanay Chetan Gadgil | 100 |
| 20 | 251693326 | PCM | Arnav Nigam | 100 |
| 21 | 251742465 | PCM | Utkarsh Mishra | 100 |
| 22 | 251760354 | PCM | Shreya Roy |
MHT CET Previous Year Cutoff
Since CSE is the most popular branch, candidates looking for admission should aim for the top 7,000 ranks at COEP Pune and below 10,000 at VJTI/PICT Pune.
| Round | All India | Maharashtra |
|---|---|---|
| MHTCET Cutoff CAP Round 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| MHTCET Cutoff CAP Round 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| MHTCET Cutoff CAP Round 3 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| MHTCET Cutoff CAP Round 4 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
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Good Score in MHT CET 2026
In MHT CET 2026 a score of 140+ is considered good for top engineering branches such as Computer Science and IT.
According to past year analysis of MHT CET Results, students with scores between 97 to 99+ percentile are suitable for admissions in top institutes such as COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, and ICT Mumbai.
| Marks Range | Good Score Status | College Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 160+ | Excellent | CS/IT at COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, ICT Mumbai |
| 140 – 159 | Very Good | CS/IT at SPIT Mumbai, DJ Sanghvi College Mumbai, PICT Pune, MIT-WPU Pune |
| 120 – 139 | Good | CS/IT/ENTC at VIT Pune, PCCOE Pune, Cummins COE Pune, KJ Somaiya Mumbai |
| 100 – 119 | Average | Mechanical, Civil, EEE at Vidyalankar Institute Mumbai, DY Patil Pune, AISSMS Pune |
| Below 100 | Below Average | Private colleges like JSPM Pune, DYP Akurdi, MIT Academy of Engineering (Lower branches) |
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Colleges Accepting MHT CET 2026 Results
MHT CET Result will be accepted by more than 400+ engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture colleges of Maharashtra.
Top Colleges such as COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, and SPIT Mumbai provide admissions based on good MHT CET scores, particularly for Computer Science, IT, and allied streams.
| College Name | Location | Type | Top Branches Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering Pune (COEP) | Pune | Government | CSE, IT, E&TC, Mechanical |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) | Mumbai | Government-Aided | CSE, IT, E&TC, Electrical |
| Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT) | Mumbai | Private-Autonomous | CSE, IT, Electronics |
| ICT Mumbai | Mumbai | Government | Chemical, Pharmacy, Textile |
| Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) | Pune | Private | CSE, IT, E&TC |
| Walchand College of Engineering | Sangli | Government-Aided | CSE, Mechanical, Civil |
| Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) | Pune | Private | CSE, IT, Mechanical |
| Government College of Engineering | Aurangabad | Government | CSE, Mechanical, Civil |
| MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) | Pune | Private | CSE, IT, AI-ML |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering | Pune | Private-Deemed | CSE, IT, E&TC |
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MHT CET Result 2026 FAQs
Ques. Will the scorecard show both attempts’ percentiles or only the best one?
Ans. No, the MHT CET 2026, scorecard will show the best percentile score among the attempts made (April or May), not both. Wheras, the candidates can appear for one or both sessions, the State CET Cell will consider only the highest percentile for the final merit list and admission.
Ques. What is the percentile for 130 marks in MHT CET?
Ans. For 130 marks in MHT CET, the probable percentile will be around 97–98 percentile as per previous year MHT CET Results. This range normally puts candidates in a good position for top engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
Ques. In which month will the MHT CET result be declared?
Ans. The MHT CET result is usually declared in June every year. Over the last 3–4 years, results have consistently been released within 25–30 days after the exam.
With exams typically conducted in May, it is high possibility that the results will release in June.
| Year | Result Declaration |
|---|---|
| 2024 | June 2024 |
| 2023 | June 2023 |
| 2022 | June 2022 |
Ques. What is the safe score for MHT CET 2026?
Ans. A score of 130+ can be considered safe for good colleges, while 150+ is needed for top-tier institutes.
Safe Score Range
- Top colleges (COEP, VJTI): 150+ marks (~99+ percentile)
- Good government colleges: 130–150 marks (~97–99 percentile)
- Decent private colleges: 100–130 marks (~90–97 percentile)
Ques. Is 70 a good score in MHT CET?
Ans. A score of 70 in MHT CET is considered average to below-average, which will place you in the range of 75–85 percentile, depending on the difficulty level of the paper.
With this score you can get admission into, Tier-2 / Tier-3 private colleges in some non-core branches like Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical.
- Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
- MIT Academy of Engineering
- AISSMS College of Engineering
- DY Patil College of Engineering
- Sinhgad College of Engineering
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