If you are appearing for the MHT CET 2026 PCB group, the first thing you need now is the final admit card from the official candidate login. This is the document that confirms your exam date, reporting details, centre location, and the instructions you must follow on the test day. Without the final admit card, entry to the examination centre should not be expected.
The safest way to handle the MHT CET PCB hall ticket is simple: download it only from the official portal, check every printed detail carefully, and keep a clear printout ready before your exam date. The State CET Cell has already published the PCB exam schedule for 2026, and the final admit card is meant to be made available through candidate login shortly before the respective exam date. This article keeps the focus on what PCB candidates actually need right now: the download process, exam dates, required documents, and the most common hall-ticket issues.
MHT CET 2026 PCB hall ticket status
The MHT CET 2026 PCB hall ticket is now being accessed through the official candidate login of the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The CET Cell had already informed candidates through an official hall-ticket notice that the final admit card would be made available in candidate login approximately three to four days before the respective examination date. PCB candidates should therefore download the final admit card from the official portal instead of relying only on the earlier city intimation slip.
For the PCB group, the first-attempt examination is scheduled from 21 April 2026 to 26 April 2026. The second-attempt PCB examination is scheduled for 10 May 2026 to 11 May 2026. Once the admit card appears in your login, download it immediately and cross-check every printed detail.
Steps to download the MHT CET 2026 PCB admit card
- Open the official CET Cell website or the 2026 candidate portal.
- Click the candidate login for MHT CET 2026.
- Sign in using your registered login credentials.
- Find the admit card or hall ticket link for the PCB group.
- Open the final admit card and verify the displayed details.
- Download the PDF and save a copy on your device.
- Take a clear printout for the examination day.
It is better to complete this process early instead of waiting until the last day. Heavy traffic near the exam date can slow the portal.
Login credentials and official download links
PCB candidates should use the official MHT CET candidate login provided by the State CET Cell. In most cases, the portal asks for the registered email ID and password used during application. If the portal screen shows another approved login format, follow the credential fields displayed there.
Use only the official links published by the CET Cell. Avoid downloading the admit card from third-party websites or unofficial mirror pages. The safest route is to start from the CET Cell homepage and then open the candidate portal from there.
Details you must check on the hall ticket
After downloading the MHT CET 2026 PCB admit card, carefully verify the following details:
- Candidate name
- Photograph and signature
- Application or login details as shown on the admit card
- Exam group as PCB
- Exam date
- Reporting time and test duration
- Exam centre name and address
- District and taluka details
- Instructions printed for the test day
If any major detail is incorrect, do not ignore it. Use the CET Cell grievance or helpdesk route immediately so the issue is recorded before the examination date.
City intimation slip and final admit card are not the same
The CET Cell issued a general notice explaining that the exam city intimation slip is only a preliminary document. Its purpose is to inform candidates about the city in which their examination centre is located. It is not the final admit card.
The final admit card is the document candidates must download from login before the exam. It contains the detailed examination centre information and the instructions needed for entry. If you already downloaded the city intimation slip earlier, you still need the final hall ticket separately.
Documents to carry with the MHT CET PCB admit card
On the examination day, candidates should carry a printed copy of the admit card and one original photo identity proof. The information brochure lists the following as acceptable identity documents:
- Aadhaar Card or e-Aadhaar with photograph
- PAN Card
- Indian Passport
- Driving License
- Voter's Card
- Bank passbook with photograph
- Recent identity card issued by a recognized school or college
- Photo identity proof issued by a gazetted officer or people's representative on official letterhead with photograph
Ration card and learner's driving licence are not accepted as valid ID proof. Keep the name on your ID consistent with the name printed on the admit card.
MHT CET 2026 PCB exam pattern relevant to the admit card
| Particular | PCB Group |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total duration | 180 minutes |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total questions | 200 |
| Marking pattern | 1 mark for each question in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| Negative marking | No |
| Paper sequence | First 90 minutes: Physics and Chemistry; next 90 minutes: Biology |
| Language | English, Urdu, or Marathi depending on the option chosen in the application form |
This matters because the admit card confirms the candidate's group and test schedule, while the brochure explains how the 180-minute paper is split during the exam.
Who the PCB group admit card is meant for
The PCB hall ticket is for candidates who applied for the MHT CET 2026 Physics, Chemistry, and Biology group. In the eligibility section of the official brochure, the CET Cell links MHT CET 2026 eligibility for relevant courses to 10+2 level qualifications with Physics and Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology, depending on the course. For pharmacy-related admissions, 10+2 with English and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology is part of the stated eligibility framework.
As a broad minimum-qualification summary for this topic, candidates should treat 12th pass or equivalent with the required science subjects as the baseline academic level connected to the exam. Final course-wise eligibility should always be checked from the official brochure and admission rules.
What to do if the hall ticket has an error or does not download
If the admit card is missing from your login, shows incorrect details, or fails to open, try the following:
- Log out and sign in again from the official portal.
- Use the same registered credentials used during application.
- Check whether the portal is loading correctly on another browser or device.
- Download the PDF again after clearing cached files if the screen freezes.
- Use the grievance or ticketing system mentioned by the CET Cell.
- Contact the official helpdesk if the issue continues.
The brochure lists these support details for candidates: toll-free number 18002090191, helpline numbers 07969134401 and 07969134402, and helpdesk email cethelpdesk-2026@maharashtracet.org. Do not wait until the last few hours before the exam to report a problem.
Important exam-day instructions for PCB candidates
- Carry the printed admit card and original photo ID proof.
- Reach the centre early enough for verification and entry formalities.
- Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, and similar devices are not allowed.
- You will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the test.
- After the test is over, re-entry to the test hall is not allowed.
- In case of identity mismatch or doubt, you may not be allowed to appear.
Candidates using a scribe or extra-time facility should also carry the supporting documents required under the brochure instructions.
What happens after the PCB exam
MHT CET 2026 uses a percentile-based result process. If a candidate appears in both attempts, the best of the two total percentile scores is considered for the admission process for the 2026-27 academic year. The brochure also clarifies that the best score is taken only from the total percentile, not by mixing subject-wise percentiles from different attempts.
That makes the admit card important not only for the first test date but also for candidates planning to use the second attempt. Keep both the downloaded hall ticket and the application details safely stored until the result and admission process are over.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can download it from the official MHT CET candidate login available through the State CET Cell Maharashtra website and the 2026 candidate portal.
No. The city intimation slip is only a preliminary document. You need the final admit card for the examination.
The PCB first attempt is scheduled from 21 April 2026 to 26 April 2026, and the PCB second attempt is scheduled for 10 May 2026 to 11 May 2026.
Carry a printed admit card and one original photo ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID, driving licence, bank passbook with photo, or a valid school or college identity card.
The PCB paper is a 180-minute computer-based test with 200 multiple-choice questions. Physics and Chemistry are taken in the first 90 minutes, and Biology is taken in the next 90 minutes. There is no negative marking.
If you appear in both attempts, the best total percentile score of the two attempts is considered for admission. Subject-wise percentiles are not mixed across attempts.
Use the official grievance or ticketing system and contact the CET Cell helpdesk immediately. Do not wait until the exam day to report a mismatch.