Archive · 11 Oct 2026
MHT-CET 2027 Attempts Move After Class 12 Board Exams
Students taking MHT-CET for engineering and pharmacy courses will take both tests after their Class 12 board exams.
The first test was originally planned for December 2026, with another in April 2027.
Parents, students and counsellors said the December test would be too close to board exam preparation.
Students also noted that Class 12 practical exams begin in January.
Maharashtra’s board exams are scheduled for February 2027.
The two entrance tests are now expected between March and May.
They are likely to be at least four weeks apart.
The CET Cell has not announced the final dates.
Students can use their better score for admission.
Maharashtra will hold both 2027 MHT-CET attempts after Class 12 board examinations.
The first attempt was originally planned for December 2026 and the second for April 2027.
Parents, students and admission counsellors raised concerns that the December test would be too close to board and practical examinations.
Both attempts are likely between March and May 2027, at least four weeks apart; the CET Cell has not announced final dates.
For admission, candidates’ better score from the two attempts will be considered.
- Who
- Students seeking admission to engineering and pharmacy courses through MHT-CET.
- What
- Both 2027 MHT-CET attempts will be held after Class 12 board examinations, and the better score will count for admission.
- When
- Likely between March and May 2027, at least four weeks apart; final dates are pending.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- Representations said the originally planned December attempt would be too close to board exam preparation; students also cited January practical examinations.
Original schedule
Revised timing
Timing of first attempt
Original schedule
The original plan placed the first MHT-CET attempt in December 2026, before the Class 12 board examinations.
Revised timing
After concerns that the test would be too close to board preparation and practical exams, both attempts will take place after the boards.
- Exam
- Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET)
- Courses
- Engineering and Pharmacy
- Original schedule
- First attempt in December 2026; second in April 2027
- Expected schedule
- Both attempts likely between March and May 2027
- Minimum gap
- At least four weeks between attempts
- Class 12 board exams
- Scheduled for February 2027
- Admission score
- Candidate’s better score from the two attempts
- Final dates
- Not yet announced by the CET Cell
