Steps to Challenge/File Objection Form on MHT CET 2026 Answer Key - Dates, Fee, Process, Refund Rules

Sakunth Kumar

Updated On: February 26, 2026 07:19 AM

Go to the official website of the exam cetcell.mahacet.org and look for the answer key link to check the MHT CET answer key 2026. Candidates can check out the detailed steps to check the answer key, challenge it, and file objections against it.

MHT CET Answer Key Challenge

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key Challenge: The MHT CET answer key is released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, in two forms: provisional & final answer key. The Provisional answer key for the MHT CET 2026 exam will be released in June 2026, and the final answer key will be released in the last week of June 2026 (tentatively). Candidates will be provided the link to download the answer key for the exam on the cetcell.mahacet.org website. Candidates can file objections against the provisional answer key from the login dashboard after entering their user ID and password. They must submit the objections before the stipulated deadline for the objections. Check out the article here to understand all the important aspects related to the MHT CET 2026 answer key.

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Dates to File Objections on MHT CET 2026 Answer Key

The tentative dates pertaining to filing objections on MHT CET 2026 Answer Key can be checked below:

Event

Dates

Release of MHT CET Provisional Answer Key 2026

TBA

Commencement of raising objections in MHT CET Preliminary Answer Key 2026

TBA

Deadline to raise objections in MHT CET Answer Key 2026

TBA

Release of MHT CET Final Answer Key 2026

TBA

MHT CET Objection Form Fee 2026

As per the rules and guidelines set by the Maharashtra CET Cell, for each objection, the candidates had to pay INR 1,000. It is mandatory to submit a proper justification along with supporting documents to file an objection against the provisional answer key. The objection form fee could be paid digitally by using a credit card/debit card or Internet banking facility.

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Steps to File Objection Form/Challenge MHT CET Answer Key 2026

The detailed process to file objections/challenge the MHT CET Answer Key 2026 are as follows:

Step 1

Visit the MHT CET official website or click on the direct link available on this page (to be updated)

Step 2

Enter your Login ID and Password in the 'Candidate Login' section and click on the ‘Sign In To Account’ option

Step 3

Now, go to the ‘My Application’ option and then click ‘Proceed’

Step 4

A confirmation message shall be displayed on the screen, click on ‘Ok’

Step 5

Next, click on the ‘My Application’ option again and select ‘Objection Form’

Step 6

The objection form will open. Select ‘View Candidate’s Question Paper and Answer Key’.

Step 7

Now, select the Subject, Question ID, and Type of Objection

Step 8

Enter your comments or justification for the respective Question ID

Step 9

As a justification, you will have to enter the page number of textbooks (state syllabus) in which you found the right answer

Step 10

You can click on ‘Submit’ after filing the objections

Step 11

Now, pay the objection form fee and take the printout of the fee payment receipt before logging out.

Also Read: What is a Good Score & Rank in MHT CET 2026?

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key: Process to View the Response Sheet

The process to view the response sheet of MHT CET 2026 is mentioned below for the reference of candidates:

  • Visit the official website - www.mhtcet.mahacet.org - and click on the 'Relevant Interview'.

  • Select 'MHT CET 2026 - Answer Keys' and you will be redirected to the page below:

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  • On the right, select 'RESPONSE PROCESSING SYSTEM'. The page shown below will appear after clicking the relevant option.
mhtcet2022responsesheet
  • Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (as displayed in the Admit Card).

  • The next page will open when you enter the required information. In the green icon on the right, select 'Response Report'.

mhtcet2022responsesheet
  • After clicking on the Response Report, your answer script will appear in a new window as follows:
mhtcet2022responsesheet
  • Verify your Name, Roll Number and Mobile Number mentioned on the top of your response report.

  • The Correct Answer (example Option C) will be displayed in BOLD and Slightly bigger in size, as compared to the remaining 3 options:

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B)

C)

D)

  • The Candidate’s Answer (example Option B) will be underlined, as compared to the remaining 3 options:

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B)

C)

D)

  • If the Correct Answer & Candidate’s Answer (example Option A) are the same, it will be displayed as compared to the remaining 3 options as follows:

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B)

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MHT CET 2026 Answer Key: Objection Form Fee Refund Rules

The objection fee paid by the candidates will not be refunded even if the objection filed is found to be correct. If there is any change in the rules, the same will be updated here after the release of the official answer key.

How to Calculate Score Using the MHT CET Answer Key 2026?

Examinees could calculate their probable MHT CET 2026 scores with the help of their response sheets and answer keys. To calculate marks using the MHT CET Answer Key 2026, they had to follow the instructions given below:

  • Open the MHT CET 2026 Response Sheet and answer key

  • Match the answer recorded in the response sheet with the respective answer

  • Review all the questions recorded in the response sheet

  • Determine the total number of questions answered correctly and incorrectly

  • Allocate marks for each correct and incorrect answer as per the MHT CET 2026 Marking Scheme (1 mark each for Physics and Chemistry sections; 2 marks each for Mathematics section)

  • Tally the total score for the correct answers and subtract the total marks recorded for incorrect responses

  • The result you will get is the final score obtained in the MHT CET 2026 Exam

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FAQs

Will the MHT CET answer key objection fee be refunded?

Yes, the MHT-CET answer key objection fee is refunded only if your challenge is found valid by the CET Cell’s expert committee. The refund is usually credited back to the same payment mode or account used during payment. If the objection is rejected, the fee is non-refundable and forfeited.

Can I challenge the MHT CET provisional answer key in offline mode?

No, you cannot challenge the MHT-CET provisional answer key offline. Objections are accepted only through the official CET Cell candidate login portal within the specified deadline. You must upload supporting documents and pay the prescribed fee per question online. Email, post, or physical submission requests are rejected automatically.

Will the MHT CET 2026 response sheet be released along with the answer key?

The MHT CET 2026 response sheet will be released alongside the provisional answer key, which will help candidates to map their responses with the answer key and calculate the probable score. 

How many objections can I raise against the MHT CET 2026 provisional answer key?

Students can raise any number of objections against the MHT CET 2026 provisional answer key provided they have the supporting statement/documents explaining the objections. 

When will the MHT CET 2026 answer key be released?

The Maharashtra State Cell will release the MHT CET answer key 2026 tentatively in the last week of May 2026.

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