What is the last date to raise objections for MHTCET PCM Phase 1 answer key 2026?

The MHTCET PCM Phase 1 answer key objection window is open for 3 days from the date of release (around May 21–24, 2026). The objection fee is ₹1,000 per question (non-refundable). If your objection is accepted, the fee is refunded and marks awarded accordingly.

When will the MHTCET PCM Phase 2 answer key 2026 be released?

The MHTCET PCM Phase 2 (Session 2) answer key is expected after May 21, 2026 when Phase 2 exams conclude. Based on the PCB precedent, the answer key may be released within a few days after the last exam. The official date will be announced on cetcell.mahacet.org.

When will the MHTCET 2026 PCM result be declared?

The MHTCET PCM 2026 final result (percentile scorecard) is expected by end of May 2026 for Session 1 and mid-June 2026 for the combined result. The result will include percentile scores calculated using normalization. Official announcement will be made on cetcell.mahacet.org.

How is the MHTCET 2026 score calculated?

MHTCET 2026 PCM marking scheme: Mathematics = 2 marks per correct answer, Physics = 1 mark per correct answer, Chemistry = 1 mark per correct answer. There is NO negative marking. Total marks = 200. Compare your responses with the answer key to estimate your score.

What percentile will I get with my MHTCET 2026 score?

Approximate MHTCET 2026 PCM percentile ranges: 160+ marks ≈ 99+ percentile (COEP CSE, AI/ML, VJTI), 140–160 marks ≈ 98–99.5 percentile (ICT Mumbai, SPIT, DJ Sanghvi top branches), 120–139 marks ≈ 95–98 percentile (VIT Pune, PCCOE, MIT-WPU), 100–119 marks ≈ 90–95 percentile (good private colleges). 4,54,079 students appeared in PCM Phase 1.

How do I raise objections to the MHTCET 2026 answer key?

To raise objections to MHTCET 2026 answer key: (1) Login to cetcell.mahacet.org with Application Number and Password (2) Go to Objection Tracker (3) Select the question you want to challenge (4) Upload supporting proof/reference document (5) Pay ₹1,000 per objection via online payment (6) Submit. Only online objections are accepted. Fee is non-refundable unless objection is accepted.

What is the MHTCET 2026 objection fee?

The MHTCET 2026 objection fee is ₹1,000 + service charges per question challenged. The fee is non-refundable. However, if your objection is found valid by the expert committee, the fee is refunded and marks are awarded to all affected candidates.

What score is needed for COEP in MHTCET 2026?

For COEP Pune in MHTCET 2026: CSE requires 99.90+ percentile (score ~165+), AI & ML requires 99.86+ percentile, E&TC requires 99.73+ percentile, Electrical requires 99.51+ percentile, Mechanical requires 99.44+ percentile, Civil Engineering requires 98.62+ percentile. Yash Aradhye provides personalized college selection guidance based on your exact score and category.

Can I get admission to top colleges with 95 percentile in MHTCET 2026?

Yes! With 95 percentile in MHTCET 2026, you can get into premium colleges like VIT Pune, PCCOE, MITAOE, MIT-WPU for good branches. With strategic CAP round planning, Yash Aradhye has helped students with 90–97 percentile secure excellent engineering colleges across Maharashtra.

What is the MHTCET 2026 result date?

MHTCET PCM 2026 result date: Session 1 result expected by end of May 2026, combined result (both sessions) expected in mid-June 2026. The result will be available on cetcell.mahacet.org. The scorecard will show the candidate's name, application number, raw score, and normalized percentile.

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MHT CET PCM Answer Key 2026 —
Phase 1 Out · Phase 2 & Result Tracker

Q: Is the MHTCET PCM answer key 2026 out?

Yes. The MHTCET PCM Phase 1 (Session 1) answer key for 2026 has been released on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who appeared for PCM Phase 1 (April 11–20, 2026) can log in to download the provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper PDF. The objection window is open for 3 days.

Q: How to download MHTCET PCM answer key 2026?

To download MHTCET PCM answer key 2026: (1) Visit cetcell.mahacet.org (2) Click on MHT-CET 2026 PCM section (3) Login with your Application Number and Password (4) Click 'Download Answer Key' (5) Download your Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Question Paper PDF. The objection tracker is also available in the same login portal.

Everything you need in one place: Phase 1 PCM answer key download, objection window countdown, Phase 2 release date, final percentile result date, score calculator, and marks vs percentile predictor — updated live by Yash Aradhye, Maharashtra's #1 MHTCET counsellor.

📋 PCM (Physics · Chemistry · Maths)

👥 4,54,079 appeared

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🗓️ Sessions: Phase 1 + Phase 2

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Phase 1 Answer Key

₹1,000

Per Question Objection Fee

3 Days

Objection Window

4.54L+

Phase 1 Appeared

Soon

Phase 2 Key

June '26

Final Result (Combined)

Live Status Tracker

MHTCET PCM 2026 — Answer Key & Result Timeline

All three milestones tracked in real time. Bookmark this page — updated as soon as CET Cell announces anything.

Step 01

MHT CET PCM Phase 1 Answer Key 2026

Session 1 · Exams: April 11–20, 2026 · Response Sheet + Objection Tracker Active

Answer Key OUT editable

Objection Window Closes In

Days

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Exam Dates

PCM Phase 1: 11–20 April 2026

Answer Key Released

✓ Released ~20 May 2026

Objection Fee

₹1,000 per question + service charge
Non-refundable (refunded if accepted)

Objection Mode

Online only via cetcell.mahacet.org
With supporting proof/document

Students Appeared

4,54,079 (out of 4,79,334 registered)

Scoring Scheme

Maths: 2 marks | Physics/Chem: 1 mark
No negative marking

How to Download & Raise Objections

1️⃣ Go to cetcell.mahacet.org 2️⃣ Login with Application No. + Password 3️⃣ Click "MHT-CET 2026 PCM" section 4️⃣ Download Answer Key + Response Sheet 5️⃣ Compare & note discrepancies 6️⃣ Click "Objection Tracker" to challenge 7️⃣ Upload supporting document/textbook 8️⃣ Pay ₹1,000 online & submit

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Step 02

MHT CET PCM Phase 2 Answer Key 2026

Session 2 · Exams: May 12–21, 2026 · Answer Key Expected After May 23

Expected Soon editable

🕐 Phase 2 Answer Key Not Yet Released

MHTCET PCM Phase 2 exams conclude on May 21, 2026. Based on the PCB precedent, CET Cell is expected to release the Phase 2 PCM answer key within a few days after May 21.

Expected: Late May / Early June 2026 on cetcell.mahacet.org
Objection fee will remain ₹1,000/question, 3-day window.

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Phase 2 Exam Dates

PCM: 12–21 May 2026

Expected Key Date

Post May 21, 2026
Official date not yet announced

Note

Best score from either Phase 1 or Phase 2 will be considered for final percentile — you get the higher of the two.

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Step 03

MHT CET PCM 2026 Final Result — Percentile Scorecard

Combined result of both sessions · Normalized percentile · CAP Round eligibility

Not Declared Yet editable

🔒 MHTCET 2026 Result Not Declared Yet

The final percentile result will be based on the best score from Phase 1 and Phase 2 (whichever is higher).

Phase 1 Only Result: Expected end of May 2026
Combined Final Result: Expected mid-June 2026

The scorecard will include: Name, Application No., Percentile Score, Rank, Category.

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Expected Result Date

Phase 1: End of May 2026
Combined: Mid-June 2026

Best Score Policy

Higher of Phase 1 or Phase 2 score used.
No penalty for appearing in both.

What Result Contains

Percentile Score (0–100)
Raw Score (0–200)
Category & State Rank

After Result

CAP Round registration opens
Expected: July 2026
Counselling with Yash sir helps maximize rank→college outcome

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Score Calculator

MHTCET 2026 Score Calculator

Enter your correct answers for each subject to instantly calculate your raw score and estimate your percentile range.

📐 Mathematics (Correct)

Max 50 Q · 2 marks each · Max 100 marks

⚛️ Physics (Correct)

Max 50 Q · 1 mark each · Max 50 marks

🧪 Chemistry (Correct)

Max 50 Q · 1 mark each · Max 50 marks

✅ No negative marking in MHTCET 2026 — enter only correct answers

Mathematics Score0

Physics Score0

Chemistry Score0

🎯 Total Raw Score0 / 200

Percentile is approximate based on 4,54,079 candidates in Phase 1. Actual percentile calculated via normalization across all shifts.

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Marks vs Percentile

MHTCET 2026 Expected Marks vs Percentile

Based on previous years' trend analysis for 4.5L+ PCM candidates. Actual percentile may vary slightly due to normalization across shifts.

Raw Score (out of 200)	Expected Percentile	Approx. Rank	Target Colleges (General Category)
165–200	99.5+ %ile	Top 500	COEP CSECOEP AI/MLVJTI CSEICT Mumbai
155–164	99–99.5%	500–2,000	COEP E&TCCOEP Elec.VJTI ITSPIT Mumbai
145–154	98–99%	2,000–6,000	COEP Mech.COEP CivilVIT Pune CSEMITAOE
130–144	95–98%	6K–17K	VIT Pune ITPCCOE CSEMIT-WPU CSEDYPCOE
115–129	90–95%	17K–40K	Good private PunePVPITNBN Sinhgad
95–114	80–90%	40K–80K	Mid-tier Pune/MumbaiNashik/Aurangabad colleges
Below 95	Below 80%	80K+	Management quota optionsTier 3 colleges

💡 Yash sir's advice: These are estimates. With the right CAP round strategy — choice filling order, seat upgrade decisions, spot rounds — many students have secured colleges 1–2 tiers better than their raw percentile would suggest. Share your score for a free personalized college list →

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Download MHTCET PCM Answer Key 2026

Follow these steps to access your answer key, response sheet, and objection tracker on cetcell.mahacet.org.

Visit Official Website

Go to the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.

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Login to Candidate Portal

Click on "MHT-CET PCM 2026" → Candidate Login. Enter your Application Number and Password.

Download Answer Key & Response Sheet

Click "Download Answer Key". Also download your Response Sheet and Question Paper PDF for comparison.

Calculate Your Score

Match each response with the answer key. Add 2 marks per correct Maths answer, 1 mark for Physics/Chemistry. No negative marking.

Raise Objections (if any)

Found an error? Go to "Objection Tracker". Select the question, upload textbook proof, pay ₹1,000, and submit.

Get Expert Guidance

Not sure about your objection or college chances? WhatsApp Yash sir with your score — get a free college list based on your percentile estimate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

MHTCET Answer Key & Result 2026 — FAQ

Yes. The MHTCET PCM Phase 1 (Session 1) provisional answer key 2026 has been released on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who appeared for PCM Phase 1 (April 11–20, 2026) can log in to download the answer key, response sheet, and question paper PDF. The objection window is open for 3 days.

Visit cetcell.mahacet.org → click MHT-CET PCM 2026 → login with Application Number + Password → click "Download Answer Key" → download Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Question Paper PDF. The objection tracker is in the same portal.

The objection window for MHTCET PCM Phase 1 answer key is open for approximately 3 days from the release date (~May 21–24, 2026). Deadline is shown in the live countdown on this page. Fee: ₹1,000 per question (non-refundable; refunded if accepted).

Phase 2 PCM exams conclude on May 21, 2026. The answer key is expected within a few days post May 21 — likely late May or early June 2026. CET Cell will announce the exact date on cetcell.mahacet.org. Join our WhatsApp group for an instant notification.

Phase 1 only result is expected by end of May 2026. The combined final result (considering both sessions) is expected in mid-June 2026. The scorecard will include the candidate's name, application number, raw score, percentile, and rank. CAP round counselling typically begins in July 2026.

Scoring: Mathematics = 2 marks per correct answer (50 Q × 2 = max 100). Physics = 1 mark per correct answer (50 Q × 1 = max 50). Chemistry = 1 mark per correct answer (50 Q × 1 = max 50). No negative marking. Total = 200 marks. Use the score calculator on this page to estimate your marks.

Based on 2025 trends and 4.54L+ candidates in 2026, approximately 145–155 marks are needed for 99+ percentile. 160+ marks typically puts you in 99.5+ percentile (top 2,000 ranks). However, actual percentile depends on normalization across all exam shifts — use our calculator for a personalized estimate.

Yes! MHTCET 2026 allows students to appear in both sessions. The best score from either Phase 1 or Phase 2 is used for final percentile calculation. There is no penalty for appearing in both — it's purely advantageous to give both attempts.

The objection fee is ₹1,000 + service charges per question challenged. The fee is generally non-refundable. However, if the CET Cell's expert committee finds your objection valid and changes the answer, the fee is refunded and all affected candidates are awarded marks accordingly.

No. MHTCET 2026 has absolutely no negative marking. For every correct answer: Maths +2 marks, Physics +1 mark, Chemistry +1 mark. For every wrong answer or unattempted question: 0 marks. So attempt all questions — wrong answers don't hurt you.

COEP CSE closed at 99.90 percentile (rank 243) in 2025 CAP Round 1. This translates to approximately 165+ marks in MHTCET 2026 for general open state. COEP AI/ML required 99.86% (rank 352). Even with a borderline score, Yash sir's strategic choice filling has helped students secure these seats.

After result: (1) Note your percentile and rank. (2) Research college cutoffs from previous years. (3) Register for CAP round on cetcell.mahacet.org. (4) Fill college preferences strategically (this is the most critical step!). Yash Aradhye's Saarthi and Saarthi Plus plans guide you through every step — used by 25,000+ students successfully.

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