MHT-CET 2027: No December exam, both attempts now after Class 12 boards

The Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) will now have both attempts scheduled after the Class 12 board examination, following feedback from parents, admission counsellors and other stakeholders. The higher and technical education department consulted with various parties before making the decision. The original plan was for the first attempt in December 2026 and the second in April 2027, but concerns over the proximity to the Class 12 exams led to the change.

The first attempt will now likely take place in May, while the second attempt is expected between March and May, with a gap of at least four weeks between them. The state introduced the two-attempt system last year to align MHT-CET with national entrance exams like JEE and provide students with additional opportunities to improve their scores.

The decision came late, impacting the 2025-26 academic year, which saw the attempts in April and May. Some districts expressed concerns that the first attempt, scheduled shortly before Class 12 practical assessments, would be unfair to students, so both attempts will now be held after the Class 12 exams.