MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026

MHT CET 2026 Provisional Merit List Released on July 22

The State CET Cell, Maharashtra has officially revised the schedule for the MHT CET 2026 merit list declaration. The provisional merit list will be published on July 22, 2026, on the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org. This announcement follows two previous postponements, originally set for July 15 and later July 19. Candidates can access their rank and eligibility for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) counselling using their application ID and date of birth. Separate merit lists will be prepared for MHT CET candidates and JEE Main-qualified candidates.

Short Information

The MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list (Round 1) is a critical milestone for engineering and pharmacy aspirants in Maharashtra. Conducted by the State CET Cell, the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test determines admission to undergraduate professional courses across participating institutes. The provisional list, releasing on July 22, 2026, allows candidates to verify their rank, category, and personal details. A grievance window opens from July 23 to July 25, 2026, enabling corrections before the final merit list publication on July 27, 2026. Only candidates appearing in the final merit list are eligible to register for CAP counselling and subsequent seat allotment rounds. The merit list will be available exclusively in online mode, with distinct lists for All India, Maharashtra, J&K Migrant, NRI, PIO, OCI, CIWGC, FN, and JEE Main-qualified candidates.

How to Check Results Online

Follow these steps to download the MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list:

1. Visit the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. On the homepage, locate and click the "Merit List" link.
3. Enter your Application ID and Date of Birth when prompted.
4. The merit list displaying your rank and details will appear on screen.
5. Download the PDF and save it for future reference during counselling registration.

No separate login password is required. Keep your credentials ready to avoid last-minute delays, especially since the schedule has been revised twice already.

Cut-Off Marks & Merit List

The MHT CET 2026 merit list ranks candidates based on their entrance exam scores. In case of tied scores, the State CET Cell applies a structured tie-breaking hierarchy:

1. Higher marks in Mathematics section of MHT CET 2026.
2. Higher marks in Physics section of MHT CET 2026.
3. Higher marks in Chemistry section of MHT CET 2026.
4. Higher combined percentage in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the qualifying board exam (10+2 or equivalent).
5. Higher percentage in Mathematics in 10+2.
6. Higher percentage in Physics in 10+2.
7. Higher percentage in Chemistry in 10+2.

The provisional list is not used for seat allotment. Only the final merit list (July 27, 2026) serves as the basis for CAP counselling registration and seat allocation. Candidates must cross-check their name, category, and rank on the provisional list and submit grievances within the July 23–25 window if discrepancies exist. Category-wise cut-off marks for individual institutes will be published during the counselling process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When will the MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list be released?
The provisional merit list will be released on July 22, 2026, on cetcell.mahacet.org.

Q2. Has the MHT CET merit list date been changed?
Yes. The date was revised twice — originally July 15, then July 19, and now finalised as July 22, 2026.

Q3. How can I check my MHT CET 2026 merit list?
Visit cetcell.mahacet.org, click the "Merit List" link, and enter your Application ID and Date of Birth to view your rank and details.

Q4. What credentials are required to download the merit list?
Only your MHT CET Application ID and Date of Birth are needed. No separate password is required.

Q5. When will the final merit list be published and why is it important?
The final merit list releases on July 27, 2026, after the grievance window (July 23–25). Only candidates on this final list are eligible for CAP counselling and seat allotment.