MHT-CET 2026 Merit List - Check State Wise, Category Wise Toppers and Rank List

MHT CET 2026 Merit List

MHT CET 2026 Merit List: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, releases the MHT CET merit list after the release of the result. Based on the merit list candidates will be eligible to take admission in the colleges participating in the MHT CET exam. Check the complete details related to the MHT CET merit list 2026 on the page.

Also Read: MHT CET Result 2026

MHT CET 2026 Merit List Dates

 The table below features the event-wise tentative dates related to the MHT CET 2026 Merit List. 

How to download MHT CET 2026 Merit List?

The following steps will guide the candidates regarding how to access the merit list of MHT CET exam 2026:

Step 1 - The candidates, first, have to click on the link available on this page visit the official MHT CET 2026 website, i.e., cetcell.mahacet.org

Step 2 - The candidates have to click on the “Merit List” tab available on the home page of the official website

Step 3 - Next, the candidates will be required to enter their date of birth and application ID in the respective text boxes and click on the “Submit” button

Step 4 - The MHT CET 2026 merit list will be visible on the screen

Step 5 - The candidates will be required to check if their names are present on the merit list, following which they have to download or take a print out which will come in handy in future

Step 6 - In case a candidate spot any discrepancy in the MHT CET merit list 2026, they will have to report it to the concerned authorities immediately

MHT CET 2026 Provisional Merit List Window

MHT CET Merit List for Engineering 2026

Check the important details related to the MHT CET merit list 2026 for the engineering courses listed below:

• The merit list for HSC qualified candidates will be prepared based on the marks obtained by them in the MHT CET entrance exam or any other equivalent exam

• Candidates belonging to Foreign nationalities (OCI/NRI/PIO/Gulf Countries) will be included in the merit list based on the marks obtained by them in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics combined in the qualifying examination

• The merit list including the names of the Diploma candidates will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by them in their diploma qualifying examination

• In case of a tie, the candidates will be placed in the merit list of MHT CET following a tie-breaker methodology which will determine the position of the candidates in the merit list

MHT CET Merit List for Lateral Entry 2026

The date for the release of the merit list for DSE (Direct Second-Year Admission) is intimated separately, and all the details can be checked by clicking on the link below:

Maharashtra DSE Admission 2026

• The merit list will be prepared based on the marks secured by the candidates in their Degree/Diploma awarding qualifying examination

• In case of a tie, the candidates will be placed in the merit list of MHT CET following a tie-breaker methodology which will determine the position of the candidates in the merit list

MHT CET Pharmacy Merit List 2026

The date for the release of the Maharashtra B.Pharm merit list is intimated separately every year, and all the details can be checked by clicking on the link below -

Maharashtra B.Pharm Admission 2026

• The pharmacy merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in the MHT CET entrance exam or similar other exams conducted by an appropriate authority

• For the Foreign candidates (OCI/NRI/PIO/Gulf Countries), the preparation of the merit list will depend on the cumulative marks obtained by them in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics at the qualifying level

• In case of a tie, the candidates will be placed in the merit list of MHT CET following a tie-breaker methodology which will determine the position of the candidates in the merit list

MHT CET Merit List 2026: Tie-breaking Rule

The MHT CET merit list tie-breaker policy will be used in a scenario where two or more candidates have scored the same marks in the entrance exam. The MHT CET 2026 merit list tie-breaker methodology will be employed in the following manner.

Engineering & Technology and Planning

The tie-breaking methodology for Engineering & Technology and planning will be employed in the following order of merit:

1. The highest marks secured by the candidates at CET Mathematics

2. The highest marks secured by the candidates at CET Physics

3. The highest marks secured by the candidates at CET Chemistry

4. Higher cumulative aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the qualifying exam

5. Higher marks secured in Mathematics at the HSC level

6. Higher marks secured in Physics at the HSC level

7. Higher aggregate at the HSC level

For Foreign Candidates

• Higher marks in Mathematics at the HSC level

• Higher marks in Physics at the HSC level

• Higher aggregate at the HSC level

Engineering and Technology Lateral Entry

1. Higher aggregate secured by the candidates at the SSC level

2. Higher marks in Mathematics at the SSC level

3. Higher marks in Science at the SSC level

4. Higher marks in English at the SSC level

Pharmacy

• Higher marks secured in Biology/Mathematics at the CET

• Higher marks secured in Physics at the CET

• Higher marks secured in Chemistry at the CET

• Higher cumulative marks obtained by the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology at the qualifying exam level

• Higher marks in Mathematics/Biology at the HSC level

• Higher marks in Physics at the HSC level

• Higher aggregate at the HSC level

For Foreign Candidates

1. Higher marks in Mathematics/Biology at the HSC level

2. Higher marks in Physics at the HSC level

3. Higher aggregate at the HSC level

Pharmacy Lateral Entry

• Higher marks in Physics at the HSC level

• Higher marks in Chemistry at the HSC level

• Higher aggregate at the SSC level

• Higher marks in Science at the SSC level

For Foreign Candidates

1. Candidates must have cleared the HSC examination with Science

2. Candidates must have cleared the HSC examination with Home Science

3. Candidates must have cleared the HSC examination with Minimum Competency Vocational Course

4. Candidates must have cleared the HSC examination with Commerce

Architecture

• Higher marks obtained by the candidates in the JEE Main Paper II (after normalisation of scores is done) or in NATA

• Higher marks in Mathematics at the SSC level

• Higher aggregate at the SSC level

MHT CET Counselling 2026

The counselling process is an important stage in MHT CET. Centralised and online counselling is conducted for the candidates who clear the entrance exam. The State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra is responsible for conducting the MHT CET counselling 2026. Candidates aspiring for admission in Engineering, Pharmacy and other courses that come under the ambit of MHT CET 2026 must participate in the counselling process conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. 

MHT CET Seat Allotment 2026

The State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra which is the examination conducting authority is responsible for conducting the seat allotment process of MHT CET 2026 as well. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process will be able to take part in the MHT CET 2026 seat allotment process. Only the candidates who have qualified in the entrance exam will be able to participate in the counselling process. Candidates are allotted seats based on their MHT CET ranks, marks obtained at the intermediate level, and the availability of seats at the participating colleges.

MHT CET Merit List 2026 - Key Points

Some of the key points pertaining to the merit list of MHT CET 2026 have been enumerated below.

• MHT CET 2026 merit list will be released in online mode
• The conducting body releases a separate MHT CET merit list for each category such as All India/Maharashtra/J&K Migrant/NRI/PIO/OCI/CIWGC/FN candidates. In addition to this, a separate MHT CET merit list is released for JEE Main qualified candidates
• Candidates can submit grievances against the provisional merit list of MHT CET 2026
• The authorities will release the final MHT CET 2026 merit list after taking into account the grievances submitted by the candidates, if any
• Candidates shortlisted on the basis of MHT CET merit list 2026 will be eligible to participate in the counselling process