First round of MHT-CET PCM from today, dual-attempt system kicks in Maharashtra will see a record number of students taking the state-level engineering entrance examination, with over 4.79 lakh candidates registered for the first phase of the MHT-CET (PCM group) starting April 11. This marks the introduction of a dual-attempt system, designed to align the state’s exam structure with national-level testing patterns. The computer-based examination will be held across 198 centers in all 36 districts between April 11 and April 20, excluding April 12 and 14, with two daily sessions. For the first time, candidates will have two opportunities to take the test. The initial phase runs from April 11 to April 20, while the second attempt is scheduled between May 14 and May 16. Authorities clarified that if a student appears for both attempts, the higher percentile will be used for admission, though participating in at least one attempt is mandatory. This change follows directives from higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil, aiming to bring the state’s exam format closer to national exams like the Joint Entrance Examination (Main), which also allow multiple attempts. The MHT-CET is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell for admissions to engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses for the 2026-27 academic year. The exam’s structure now reflects a shift toward flexibility, addressing concerns about the pressure of a single attempt. The dual-attempt system is expected to reduce stress on students while ensuring a more equitable evaluation process. The decision to implement the dual-attempt system underscores Maharashtra’s efforts to modernize its educational framework.#maharashtra #chandrakant_patil #state_common_entrance_test_cell #mht_cet_pcm #joint_entrance_examination_main
MHT CET 2026 City Intimation Slip Live Updates: Exam City Allotment and Admit Card Details The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, is set to release the MHT CET 2026 city intimation slip, a provisional document that will provide candidates with information about their assigned exam city, date, and shift. This slip will be made available through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, and will serve as a precursor to the final admit card, which is expected to be issued 3-4 days before the exam. Candidates can access the city intimation slip by logging in with their email ID and date of birth. Once released, the direct download link will be updated on the official portal. The slip will include details such as the application number, allotted exam city, and the date and shift timings for the test. It will also mention the date for downloading the final admit card, which will contain the complete exam center address. The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions: one in April and another in May. The decision to split the exam into two sessions was announced by Maharashtra’s Higher and Technical Education Minister, Chandrakant Patil. The authorities will issue separate hall tickets for each session, with the final admit cards for both attempts becoming available 3-4 days prior to the respective exam dates. For the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group, the exam dates are scheduled for April 11 to 120, 2026, and May 12 to 16, 2026. The PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) group will have exams from April 21 to 26, 2026, and May 10 to 11, 2026. The city intimation slip for the PCM group is expected to be released first, followed by the PCB group’s details.#maharashtra #chandrakant_patil #mht_cet_2026 #state_common_entrance_test_cell #scert_maharashtra
