MHT CET 2027: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern & Pune Admission Guide

MHT CET 2026 drew roughly 12.5 lakh registrations across the PCM, PCB and MBA/MMS streams -- a 36% jump over 2025 and the highest turnout the exam has ever recorded. That scale is exactly why the 2027 cycle is worth planning for early: every notification, attempt window and pattern change the Maharashtra CET Cell makes now will decide how competitive your percentile needs to be at Pune's CAP counselling table next year.

Quick answer: MHT CET 2027 registration is expected to open in the first week of October 2026, with the first of two attempts running December 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027, and a second attempt around April 2027. The exam stays a 180-minute, no-negative-marking CBT -- PCM carries 150 questions and PCB 200, each worth 200 marks. Whether Class 12 marks get added to the final score is still undecided; a CET Cell committee is reviewing it.

Where These Dates Come From

Every date and change in this guide is cross-checked against reporting on the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell's own notifications (cetcell.mahacet.org), not a single aggregator. Two things are confirmed: the bi-annual, two-attempt format that began in 2026 is continuing, and the December-to-April attempt window. One thing is not confirmed: whether Class 12 marks will be added to the scoring formula. Treat any source stating that as a fixed percentage as premature until the official brochure lands.

MHT CET 2027 Key Dates

Format: Computer-based, two attempts  |  Duration: 180 minutes  |  Negative marking: None

Running the first attempt in December means Pune's HSC students will be preparing for board finals and MHT CET in the same window, so a study split planned now matters more than usual. Candidates who sit both attempts keep their best score.

What's Changing in MHT CET 2027

• Two attempts continue. The dual-attempt, JEE Main-style structure introduced for MHT CET 2026 carries over into 2027 rather than reverting to a single exam window.
• Class 12 weightage is still under review. A five-member CET Cell committee is examining whether HSC marks should factor into the final score. No decision has been finalised.
• No confirmed syllabus overhaul. Weightage is expected to stay close to 20% Class 11 content and 80% Class 12 content, with roughly 80-85% of questions drawn directly from Maharashtra State HSC Board textbooks.

MHT CET 2027 Exam Pattern and Eligibility

Candidates can appear for PCM, PCB, or both. Mathematics is offered in English only; Physics, Chemistry and Biology can be attempted in English, Marathi or Urdu. Base eligibility is Class 12 (or equivalent) with PCM or PCB, plus Maharashtra domicile requirements for state-quota seats. Confirm the exact qualifying percentage and domicile documents once the October brochure is released, since these are reset each cycle.

How to Register for MHT CET 2027: Step by Step

The application process is expected to follow the same structure as 2026, run entirely through the CET Cell portal:

1. Create a login on cetcell.mahacet.org once the portal opens (expected first week of October 2026).
2. Fill in personal, academic and category details, and choose PCM, PCB, or both groups.
3. Upload photo, signature and required documents -- Class 10 and 12 marksheets, domicile and category certificates where applicable.
4. Pay the application fee online and submit before the deadline; late windows have historically carried a penalty fee.
5. Download the admit card closer to the exam date and verify your allotted centre and slot.
6. Appear for your first attempt in December-January, then decide separately whether the April attempt is worth sitting to try improving your score.

What Your MHT CET Score Should Target: A Practical Map

Once your percentile is in hand, here's roughly where it places you among Pune's engineering colleges, based on 2026 CAP closing trends:

• 99+ percentile: COEP Computer or IT -- the strongest cost-to-outcome ratio in the state.
• 96-99: PICT Computer, COEP core branches, Cummins College of Engineering for Women (CS).
• 92-96: VIT Pune CS/IT, PICT Electronics.
• 85-92: PCCOE, AISSMS College of Engineering, VIT Pune core branches, MIT-WPU.
• 75-85: JSPM RSCOE, D. Y. Patil Akurdi, and other established affiliated colleges.
• Below 75: Prioritise a college's NBA accreditation and branch-wise placement record over its name.

For the full picture with fees and placement data, see our ranking of the top 10 engineering colleges in Pune.

Frequently Asked Questions About MHT CET 2027

When will MHT CET 2027 registration start?

Registration is expected to open in the first week of October 2026, alongside the release of the official information brochure by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

How many attempts does MHT CET 2027 allow?

Two. The first attempt is expected between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027, and the second around April 2027. Your best score across both attempts counts.

Is Class 12 marks weightage confirmed for MHT CET 2027?

No. A CET Cell committee is reviewing the proposal, but as of this writing no final weightage has been announced. Students should prepare as usual until the brochure confirms it.

What is the MHT CET 2027 exam pattern?

A 180-minute computer-based MCQ test with no negative marking. The PCM paper has 150 questions and the PCB paper has 200 questions, each worth 200 marks.

Which Pune colleges accept MHT CET scores?

Most Pune engineering and management colleges -- including COEP, PICT, VIT Pune, PCCOE and MIT-WPU -- admit through MHT CET via the state CAP rounds. See CollegePune's full Pune college list for category-wise cutoffs.

Final Word

The two-attempt format means MHT CET 2027 rewards students who treat the December sitting as their real shot and the April attempt as a backup, not the other way around. Lock your CET Cell registration the day the portal opens, and don't wait for the Class 12-weightage decision to start Class 12-heavy practice -- that's already 80%+ of the paper regardless of how the debate resolves.

Track the latest cutoffs and compare colleges by percentile on our MHT-CET cutoff tracker, or browse the full MHT-CET Pune colleges list.