The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, released the 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key for the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) group on May 19, 2026 . Candidates who took the MHT CET 2026 exams can now download this key.
Download MHT CET PCM Answer Key
The MHT CET 2026 PCM exams were held from April 11 to April 20, 2026 . To download the answer key, candidates must visit the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org . They will need to log in using their application number and date of birth or password.
The provisional answer key allows students to compare their marked answers with the official correct answers. This comparison helps students estimate their scores and potential rank before the official results are announced.
Objection Window Open
Candidates who identify any discrepancies in the provisional answer key have a window to raise objections. This objection period runs from May 20 to May 22, 2026 . Objections must be submitted through the candidate portal on the official website.
A fee of Rs. 1000 per objection is required. This fee must be paid when filing the objection.
Next Steps
Following the review of all submitted objections, the CET Cell will release the final answer key . The MHT CET 2026 results are anticipated in June 2026 . After result declaration, the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) will begin for admissions to engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
Key dates for the MHT CET 2026 PCM answer key process are:
| Activity | Date |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 19, 2026 |
| Objection Window | May 20 - May 22, 2026 |
| Estimated Result Declaration | June 2026 |
