What’s Being Proposed
| Attempt | Proposed Window | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attempt 1 | December 15, 2026 – January 15, 2027 | Proposed, unconfirmed |
| Attempt 2 | April 2027 (exact dates awaited) | Proposed, unconfirmed |
| Final Score | Best of the two attempts | Proposed, unconfirmed |
Why the Shift to December Is Being Considered
MHT CET has historically been held in April–May, overlapping tightly with JEE Main’s second session and, for many students, immediately before or after board practicals and theory papers. Moving a first attempt to December would let students who feel ready take an early shot at MHT CET before board exam pressure peaks in February–March, and still retain a second attempt in April if they want to improve their score.
This mirrors the logic behind JEE Main’s own two-attempt structure (January and April sessions), and would give Maharashtra students a similar safety net — rather than a single high-stakes attempt squeezed against board exams.
MHT CET Exam Structure: PCM and PCB Groups
MHT CET is conducted separately for the two common streams:
- PCM (Engineering): Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — required for admission to engineering and technology courses in Maharashtra.
- PCB (Pharmacy/Agriculture): Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — required for pharmacy, agriculture, and related course admissions.
Students aiming for both engineering and pharmacy/agriculture options sometimes appear for both PCM and PCB papers where the exam structure allows it — this proposal doesn’t change that flexibility, but it does change when that decision needs to be locked in.
What Students Should Do Now, Even Before Official Confirmation
- Continue syllabus preparation on the assumption that an early attempt is possible — being ready by December is a safe default even if the final dates shift.
- Keep a close eye on the official CET Cell website (cetcell.mahacet.org) for the formal notification, expected closer to the exam window.
- If you’re also targeting JEE Main, map out how a December MHT CET attempt would sit alongside JEE Main’s January 2027 session — see our companion article on the 2027 board and entrance exam calendar.
- Don’t let board exam prep slip while planning for CET — Maharashtra HSC 2027 theory papers run February 8 to March 16, so any December CET attempt happens well before that pressure builds.
Confused About Timing Multiple 2027 Exams?
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