The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has announced that the MHT CET 2026 provisional answer key for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group will be released on May 20. Along with the provisional key, the authority will activate the response sheet and objection tracking facility on the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can access these documents using their registered login credentials.
Objection Window and Process
The objection window will remain open until May 22, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies in the provisional answers. This process applies to the PCM group after the completion of examinations across different phases. For the PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) group, updates have already been issued earlier through the same system.
Steps to Challenge the Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org by following the grievance portal process:
- Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the objection link.
- Log in using the registered number, date of birth, and captcha.
- Select the questions and upload supporting documents.
- Pay a processing fee of Rs 1000 per objection and submit the form.
Marking Scheme and Score Calculation
Under the marking scheme, Physics and Chemistry carry one mark for each correct answer, while Mathematics carries two marks per correct response. Candidates can use the provisional answer key and response sheet to estimate their scores by comparing responses and adding marks accordingly.
Result Process and Timeline
After the objection window closes, the CET Cell will begin final evaluation, leading to the publication of the final answer key and result preparation. The process includes objection review, score calculation, rank preparation, and result release. Results for both PCM and PCB groups are expected in the third week of May 2026. Candidates can access their results through their email ID and password on the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org. The scorecard will include subject-wise percentile, overall percentile, qualifying status, and candidate details.
Response Sheet and Answer Key Access Details
Candidates will be able to download the MHT CET 2026 answer key, response sheet, and question paper from the official website cetcell.mahacet.org using their registered email ID and password. The documents will appear after login on the candidate dashboard. Students should cross-check each response with the provisional key to identify correct and incorrect answers before submitting objections within the given timeline.
Counselling and Admission Updates
Candidates seeking engineering admissions in Maharashtra will proceed to counselling after the release of MHT CET 2026 results. The process includes registration, choice filling, document verification, and seat allotment based on rank and percentile scores. The CET Cell will publish counselling schedules and allotment lists on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates must keep their login credentials ready for access to updates and final admission status. Officials will also issue merit lists and further admission instructions for participating institutes across the state. Students are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates regarding rounds and document schedules throughout the admission counselling cycle.
