MHT CET 2026 Answer Key PCMClaude Live Session by Experts
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MHT CET PCM Answer Key 2026: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is expected to release the official answer key soon for the PCM candidates. Authorities have already released the official key for PCB examinees for both Sessions 1 and 2 exams on May 12th 2026. Based on the previous trends, candidates can expect the official key between May 17 to 18 2026. Once released, the latest update on the MHT CET PCM Answer Key 2026 will be provided in the live updates. Authorities will be releasing the answer key in the candidate login. To access the key, the candidate needs to provide a registered email ID along with the password. Until the official key is released, candidates can keep checking the live updates to determine the expected cutoff for different branches and participating colleges.
- MHT CET PCM Answer Key 2026 | Not Yet Released
MHT CET 2026 PCM Answer Key 2026 Release Date
Below candidates can check the MHT CET 2026 PCM answer key expected release date based on the previous years' trends analysis:| Particulars | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Release Date 1 | Between 16 to 17May 2026 |
| Release Date 2 (If Delayed) | Before 18 May, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 CSE Previous Years Cutoff Rank
Check the MHT CET CSE previous years' cutoff rank along with the expected rank range for computer scienceCollege Name | Expected Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai | 100 to 140 |
COEP Technological University | 370 to 440 |
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan's Sardar Patel Institute of Technology , Andheri, Mumbai | 750 to 900 |
Bhartiya Vidya bhawan’s Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, (SPIT), Mumbai | 850 to 1020 |
Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), Pune | 880 to 1120 |
Dwarkadas J.Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE), Mumbai | 1650 to 1830 |
Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering | 1750 to 1920 |
Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), Sangli | 1740 to 1890 |
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) | 3530 to 3950 |
Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune | 3590 to 3950 |
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Mumbai | 3600 to 4030 |
Vivekanad Education Society’s Institute of Technology | 5500 to 6000 |
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi | 7500 to 8100 |
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra,Mumbai | 7600 to 8300 |
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology , Wadala, Mumbai | 8630 to 9200 |
Government College of Engineering, Amravati | 9300 to 9900 |
Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 9500 to 10100 |
MHT CET 2026 PCM Answer Key LIVE Updates
09 04 PM IST - 16 May'26
PCM Answer Key Discussions Trending Across Platforms
From YouTube live sessions to Telegram groups, PCM answer key discussions are trending everywhere now. Engineering aspirants are actively sharing expected release dates, unofficial solutions and response sheet related updates continuously throughout the day.
08 14 PM IST - 16 May'26
CET PCM Key Release Delay Worrying Students
Delay in official answer key announcement is making several engineering aspirants nervous currently. Students expected response sheet release earlier, but authorities have still not confirmed exact publication date or objection process schedule officially yet.
05 35 PM IST - 16 May'26
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Expected GOPENS Percentile Range 2026
Course Expected Percentile Range Computer Engineering 99.10 – 99.75 Information Technology 98.95 – 99.60 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 98.60 – 99.35 Electronics Engineering 98.30 – 99.05 Electrical Engineering 97.80 – 98.75 Mechanical Engineering 97.20 – 98.30 Civil Engineering 96.50 – 97.80 Production Engineering 96.00 – 97.20 Textile Technology 95.50 – 96.80 05 00 PM IST - 16 May'26
COEP Technological University Expected GOPENS Percentile Range 2026
Course Expected Percentile Range Computer Science and Engineering 99.30 – 99.83 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 99.20 – 99.78 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 99.00 – 99.70 Instrumentation and Control Engineering 98.60 – 99.38 Mechanical Engineering 98.50 – 99.33 Manufacturing Science and Engineering 97.90 – 99.03 Civil Engineering 97.50 – 98.90 Metallurgy and Material Technology 97.30 – 98.84 03 00 PM IST - 16 May'26
CAP Round 2 May Bring Surprise Drops
Students should not lose hope after first allotment because cutoff sometimes drops during later CAP rounds. Previous admission trends showed some branches opening at lower percentile when higher ranked candidates shifted to better colleges or preferred upgraded branches later.
02 00 PM IST - 16 May'26
Students Confused Between IT and AI Branches
After answer key release many students are discussing whether to choose traditional IT or AI-DS branch. Previous cutoff data showed both branches attracting strong competition, specially in autonomous colleges where placements and coding culture remained better than average institutes.
01 00 PM IST - 16 May'26
OBC Cutoff for CSE Still Remains Competitive
Even though OBC category gets relaxation, Computer Science branch still remained highly competitive last year. Many reputed colleges had GOBCS closing percentile above 84-90 percentile, showing huge demand for software related branches among Maharashtra engineering aspirants.
12 41 PM IST - 16 May'26
PCM Candidates Excited For Official Score Estimate
Response sheet release will finally help engineering aspirants estimate probable marks correctly after days of confusion. Students are especially waiting to compare difficult Mathematics questions with official provisional answers uploaded by CET authorities soon.
12 19 PM IST - 16 May'26
CET Portal Notification Section Under Student Watch
Students are continuously checking official notification section expecting sudden PCM answer key announcement. Many aspirants turned on update alerts from educational portals so they receive response sheet release information immediately after publication online officially.
12 00 PM IST - 16 May'26
General Category Students Need Smart Choice Filling
Open category students may need very smart option filling this year because cutoff trends are becoming unpredictable. Students targeting only top colleges can face issues if percentile drops slightly after final answer key correction and result declaration process.
11 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Electrical Engineering Seeing Stable Demand
Electrical engineering branch showed stable demand across colleges last year. Open category cutoffs mostly stayed around 70 to 84 percentile range. Students interested in PSU and government jobs are still preferring electrical over newer specialisation branches in counselling choices.
10 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Engineering Aspirants Discussing Safe Percentile Range
Even before official response sheet release, students have started discussing safe percentile range for Computer Science and AI branches. Final answer key publication will provide better clarity regarding realistic engineering admission expectations later.
10 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
85 Percentile Could Become Safe Score for Many Branches
Experts and students on social media are discussing that 85 percentile may become safer range for admission in many popular branches except top government CSE seats. Last year multiple colleges closed around this percentile for IT and AI related streams.
09 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
PCM Answer Key Release Expected This Week
Educational experts are predicting official PCM answer key release sometime this week. Students are closely monitoring every update because response sheet availability will help them understand probable admission chances in preferred engineering branches.
09 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
OBC Candidates Hoping For Lower Closing Percentile
OBC students checking previous cutoff PDFs are feeling more confident now. In several colleges GOBCS cutoff stayed lower than GOPENS by few percentile points, specially in mechanical and electrical branches during Maharashtra engineering counselling process.
08 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Students Want Fast Response Sheet Publication
Several PCM aspirants requested authorities to release response sheets quickly to reduce confusion regarding expected scores. Candidates say long delay creates unnecessary stress before engineering counselling and admission planning process officially begins later this year.
08 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Core Engineering Branches Still Offer Opportunity
Civil, mechanical and electrical branches are still giving opportunities to medium percentile candidates. Many colleges had open category cutoffs between 65 to 80 percentile last year. Students are advised not to ignore good autonomous institutes while preparing preference forms.
07 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Official PCM Key Could Release Without Notice
Many students believe CET authorities may directly upload provisional answer key without advance announcement. Similar situation happened during previous sessions also, increasing curiosity among engineering aspirants waiting for official response sheet activation currently online.
07 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
AI Data Science Seats Filling Faster Than Expected
AI and Data Science branches are no longer easy options now. Previous year cutoff crossed above 80 percentile in multiple institutes. Students are continuously checking answer key because even 2-3 marks can affect percentile and branch allocation in counselling rounds.
06 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
MHT CET Answer Key Search Trend Rises Rapidly
Searches related to MHT CET PCM answer key and response sheet increased massively on internet platforms today. Engineering candidates are looking for expected release timing and direct login process information continuously online now.
06 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Open Category IT Cutoff May Rise Slightly
IT branch cutoff for open category may increase slightly in 2026 because many students are avoiding core engineering streams. Previous CAP trends already showed strong competition for Information Technology seats across autonomous and reputed private engineering colleges.
05 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
PCM Candidates Refreshing Website Repeatedly
Engineering aspirants admitted refreshing official CET website multiple times every hour for answer key updates. Excitement and nervousness both increased because response sheet release is expected very close according to recent discussions online today.
05 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
ENTC Becoming Backup for Many CSE Aspirants
Students missing Computer Science cutoff are now preferring Electronics and Telecommunication branch as second option. Last year ENTC cutoffs remained comparatively achievable in several autonomous colleges while still offering decent placement opportunities for software oriented careers later.
04 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Students Comparing Coaching Institute Solutions
Before official response sheet release, many aspirants are comparing solutions uploaded by different coaching teachers online. However students know accurate score estimation will only become possible after CET Cell publishes provisional answer key officially.
04 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
OBC Category May Benefit During CAP Round 2
Some experts believe OBC candidates may get better seat movement during second CAP round. Previous year data showed several branches dropping slightly after first allotment because students upgraded colleges in later counselling stages across Maharashtra engineering admissions.
03 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
CET Authorities Expected To Release Objection Notice
Along with answer key release, authorities are also expected announcing objection process guidelines soon. PCM candidates will likely receive limited time for challenging doubtful answers through official online verification system after publication.
03 12 AM IST - 16 May'26
Students Preparing Objections Before Key Release
Some PCM candidates already prepared supporting proofs for questions they believe contain answer discrepancies. Official response sheet and answer key release will allow students submitting objections within given timeline through CET online portal system.
03 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Students Asked To Keep Login Credentials Ready
General category aspirants are saying competition is becoming more intense every year. Previous CAP trends already showed huge jump in Computer Science and IT cutoffs. Many students now expecting even 95 percentile may not guarantee top government CSE branch.
02 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
PCM Response Sheet Important For Percentile Prediction
Students targeting top engineering colleges are eagerly waiting for official response sheet because estimated percentile predictions depend heavily on final marked responses and provisional answer key comparison available through candidate login portal.
02 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Mechanical Branch Cutoff Stayed Moderate
Mechanical engineering branches continued moderate cutoff trend even in autonomous colleges. Open category seats closed around 67-83 percentile in many institutes. Students with average marks are now planning mechanical as backup while waiting for final MHT CET percentile calculation.
01 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Heavy Traffic Seen On CET Official Website
Official CET portal experienced increased visitor traffic today as students searched for latest PCM answer key updates. Some candidates reported slower loading speed while trying checking notification section repeatedly throughout the afternoon hours.
01 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
IT and CSE Branches Dominating Preference Lists
During answer key discussion many students are saying first preference will remain IT or Computer Science only. Previous CAP cutoff data clearly showed these branches closing earliest and highest for open category seats in both aided and unaided engineering colleges.
12 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
PCM Students Discussing Incorrect Numerical Answers
Many aspirants are already discussing possible mistakes in Mathematics numerical questions before official answer key release. Students are hoping CET authorities provide fair objection opportunity after response sheet publication officially on the website.
12 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
70 Percentile Range Still Useful For Core Branches
Students scoring around 70 percentile are still likely to get decent core branches in some autonomous institutes. Mechanical, civil and electrical branches showed lower cutoff trend in multiple colleges from Amravati region and nearby engineering institutions last year.
11 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
Response Sheet Download Facility Expected Soon
Engineering aspirants are searching for direct response sheet download link continuously since morning. Official answer key release will finally allow students checking attempted questions and estimating expected percentile before final result declaration process starts.
11 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
OBC Students Eyeing Better Chances in ENTC
OBC category candidates targeting Electronics and Telecommunication branch may get admission around lower percentile compared to open seats. Last year several colleges showed noticeable difference between GOPENS and GOBCS cutoffs during Maharashtra engineering counselling process.
10 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
PCM Answer Key May Release During Evening Hours
Some students are expecting CET Cell to upload PCM answer key during evening hours like previous examination sessions. Candidates are advised keeping login credentials ready for quick response sheet access after official activation begins.
10 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
Government Colleges Still Dream for Many Aspirants
Even after private colleges increasing placements, government engineering colleges are still top priority for many PCM students. Open category cutoffs in government institutes remained very high especially for CSE, IT and ENTC branches during CAP rounds last year.
09 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
Engineering Aspirants Waiting For Official Update
Thousands of PCM candidates are waiting for fresh update from CET authorities regarding provisional answer key release. Many students believe response sheet and objection window details can arrive together through official notification anytime soon.
09 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
AI-ML Branches Showing Huge Growth in Maharashtra
AI and Machine Learning branches are seeing sudden popularity in Maharashtra counselling trends. Open category cutoff touched around 80 to 87 percentile in many colleges. OBC candidates are also expected to face tougher competition this year compared to previous admission cycle.
08 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
CET Cell Yet To Activate PCM Login Link
Till now authorities have not activated official PCM answer key login facility for candidates. Students are becoming impatient because several unofficial reports suggested response sheet publication could happen earlier this week itself online.
08 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
Open Category CSE Seats Closing Very Fast
Computer Science seats for open category are filling in first rounds itself nowadays. Previous trends show top colleges crossing even 93 percentile cutoff. Students are now keeping backup options ready including IT, AI-DS and emerging specialisation branches after answer key challenge process.
07 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
PCM Candidates Ready For Score Calculation
Students have already started preparing rough score calculations using memory based solutions. Official response sheet release will help aspirants compare marked answers properly before final percentile and engineering admission counselling process begins later.
07 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
80 Percentile Students Still Have Good Options
Candidates getting around 80 percentile should not panic much. Many colleges offered open category seats near 78 to 82 percentile in mechanical, electrical and ENTC branches last year. CAP round movement also improves chances after better colleges freeze admissions early.
06 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
Electronics Branch Demand Increasing Rapidly
Electronics and Telecommunication engineering is now attracting more PCM students due to semiconductor and VLSI trend. Previous cutoffs showed open category seats closing above 78 percentile in many autonomous colleges. Students are now comparing expected marks versus percentile continuously online.
04 42 PM IST - 15 May'26
OBC Category Candidates Getting Slight Advantage
OBC category cutoff remained lower than open seats in many engineering colleges last year. Students from OBC category are now expecting around 3-5 percentile relaxation in some branches like mechanical, electrical and electronics after final merit list release
04 26 PM IST - 15 May'26
Students Asked To Keep Login Credentials Ready
As answer key release chances increase, candidates are being advised to keep application ID and password ready beforehand. Many students forget login details during important updates causing unnecessary stress later. Immediate access to response sheet can help aspirants estimate scores quickly after official publication begins online.
03 05 PM IST - 15 May'26
PCM Answer Key Delay Creating Confusion Online
Due to delay in official announcement, confusion among students has started increasing across social media platforms. Different pages are sharing different expected release dates currently. Experts advised candidates waiting for official confirmation only because fake notices and edited screenshots are spreading rapidly among engineering aspirants now.
02 42 PM IST - 15 May'26
MHT CET 2026 PCM: COEP Pune Round 1 Official Cutoff Previous Years
Courses GOPEN Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 352 Computer Engineering 243 Electronics and Telecommunication 736 Mechanical Engineering 1756 Instrumentation and Control Engineering 1814 Electrical Engineering 1481 Civil Engineering 4694 Metallurgical Engineering 5522 Manufacturing Science and Engineering 3105 01 45 PM IST - 15 May'26
Engineering Aspirants Continuously Refreshing Portal
Many students admitted they are refreshing official website repeatedly throughout the day for answer key related updates. Excitement among PCM candidates increased after several unofficial reports suggested quick release possibility. Aspirants are hoping CET authorities provide clear notification regarding objection process and final answer key timeline too.
01 07 PM IST - 15 May'26
Response Sheet Download Link Expected Soon
Candidates are expecting response sheet download facility to start very soon on official portal. Once available, PCM students can check their attempted answers and estimate probable marks easily. Coaching teachers are already preparing detailed solution analysis videos for immediate score calculation after key publication online officially.
12 55 PM IST - 15 May'26
CET Authorities Yet To Confirm Exact Date
Although release expectations are increasing rapidly, CET Cell has still not confirmed official answer key release date publicly. Students remain anxious due to lack of clear announcement. Many aspirants believe authorities may suddenly activate direct login link without advance detailed notification on the website homepage.
12 38 PM IST - 15 May'26
PCM Answer Key Notification May Arrive Anytime
Students are keeping close watch on CET official notification section because answer key announcement may come anytime now. Aspirants are also discussing expected objection dates and challenge fees online. Final confirmation however, will only happen after official response sheet notice gets uploaded by the authorities.
12 07 PM IST - 15 May'26
MHT CET PCM Candidates Expecting Update on Key
Thousands of engineering aspirants are expecting immediate update regarding provisional answer key release. Many students saying authorities usually release response sheets shortly after exam completion. Candidates are advised checking only official announcements instead of believing fake social media screenshots currently circulating across different online groups rapidly.
10 23 AM IST - 15 May'26
IT Branch Cutoff Could Touch 92 Percentile
Based on previous CAP trends, the Information Technology branch in reputed autonomous colleges may again close above 90 percentile for open category. Students getting around 120-130 marks are now expecting safer side after comparing previous admission statistics available online.
10 20 AM IST - 15 May'26
PRMITR AI and Data Science Expected Cutoff Rank
Branch Expected Cutoff AI & DS 88 – 89 CSE IoT 84 – 85 10 05 AM IST - 15 May'26
MHT CET 2026 Response Sheet Soon
According to latest student discussions, MHT CET authorities might release PCM response sheet tonight on official website. Candidates are refreshing portal repeatedly for updates. Once activated, aspirants can verify their marked responses and compare estimated scores before the official final percentile calculation process starts.
08 37 AM IST - 15 May'26
MHT CET 2026 Answer Key: VJTI Mumbai Round 1 Official Cutoff
Course Name GOPENS Computer Engineering 103 Information Technology 242 Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 742 Production Engineering 4669 Civil Engineering 5245 Electronics Engineering 932 Electrical Engineering 1437 Mechanical Engineering 1864 Textile Technology 9368 08 31 AM IST - 15 May'26
Official PCM Answer Key Link Expected Today
Engineering aspirants are waiting eagerly as the chances of the answer key release have increased strongly today. Social media discussions and coaching updates suggest official link may activate soon. Students are advised checking login credentials properly because heavy website traffic is expected immediately after response sheet publication online officially.
07 59 AM IST - 15 May'26
MHT CET PCM 2026 Answer Key Expected Soon
Students are expecting the MHT CET 2026 PCM provisional answer key to release soon. Many aspirants already staying active on official portal continuously. CET Cell can upload response sheet and answer key together anytime now without giving long prior notice to candidates online.
06 55 AM IST - 15 May'26
Prof Ram Meghe CSE Expected Above 91 Percentile
Branch Expected Open Cutoff CSE 91 – 92 IT 89 – 90 06 30 AM IST - 15 May'26
SSGMCE Mechanical Branch Admission Easier This Year
Branch Expected Cutoff Mechanical 82 – 83 Electrical 86+ 05 55 AM IST - 15 May'26
SSGMCE IT Branch Could Cross 92 Percentile
Branch Expected Cutoff IT 92 – 93 ENTC 89 – 90 04 55 AM IST - 15 May'26
Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College CSE Demand Increased
Branch Expected Open Cutoff CSE 93 – 94 IT 92 – 93 03 55 AM IST - 15 May'26
Government College Yavatmal Mechanical Branch Safer Choice
Branch Expected Cutoff Mechanical 78 – 79 Civil 74 – 75 02 55 AM IST - 15 May'26
GCOEY ENTC Expected Around Mid 80 Percentile
Branch Expected Cutoff ENTC 84 – 85 Electrical 82 – 83 02 30 AM IST - 15 May'26
GCOEA Electrical Branch Could Close Near 92 Percentile
Branch Expected Cutoff Electrical 92 – 92.6 ENTC 95 percentile 01 55 AM IST - 15 May'26
Government College Yavatmal Computer Engineering Trending Higher Branch
Branch Expected Open Cutoff Computer Engineering 89.5 – 90.2 ENTC 84 – 85 01 30 AM IST - 15 May'26
Government College Amravati Mechanical Still Good Option
Branch Expected Cutoff Mechanical 88 – 89 percentile Civil 87 – 88 percentile 12 30 AM IST - 15 May'26
GCOEA ENTC Branch Seeing Huge Demand in 2026
Branch Expected Open Cutoff ENTC 94.8 – 95.3 Mechanical 88.5 – 89 11 30 PM IST - 14 May'26
Government College of Engineering Amravati IT Seats Likely Tough
Branch Expected Open Cutoff 2026 IT 96.3 – 96.9 Electrical 92+ percentile 10 45 PM IST - 14 May'26
Government College of Engineering Amravati CSE Cutoff May Rise Again
Branch Expected Open Cutoff 2026 CSE 97.2+ percentile IT 96.5+ percentile ENTC 95+ percentile 10 20 PM IST - 14 May'26
Students Checking Expected Cutoff Alongside Key
Apart from answer key updates, engineering aspirants are also searching for expected cutoff trends for top Maharashtra colleges. CSE branch remains highest demand again this year. Many students estimating whether their probable percentile can secure admission in preferred branch through CAP counselling rounds later.
10 00 PM IST - 14 May'26
Final Merit Position Depends On Normalization
Experts reminded students that raw score alone will not decide final rank in MHT CET PCM examination. Shift wise normalization process will play major role especially for students near top percentile range. Small difference in marks can create major change in engineering admission possibilities later.
09 17 PM IST - 14 May'26
Open Category Students Worried About Rank Inflation
Many general category students are discussing possible rank inflation after provisional answer key. Even students scoring decent marks are fearing lower percentile because of normalization. Previous year cutoffs for open category in top branches already remained very high across Maharashtra engineering admissions.
08 47 PM IST - 14 May'26
Coaching Experts Predict High Competition This Year
According to several teachers, competition for top engineering colleges may become higher this year due to easier Chemistry and balanced Physics section. Mathematics however can still influence top percentile significantly. Students targeting COEP and VJTI are closely monitoring every answer key related development currently online.
08 05 PM IST - 14 May'26
PCM Candidates Nervous About Objection Fees
Students are discussing expected objection fee per question before provisional answer key release. Many aspirants saying they will challenge doubtful numerical answers if required. Authorities usually refund fees when objections are found correct after expert verification process conducted for MHT CET engineering examination responses submitted online.
07 30 PM IST - 14 May'26
AI and Data Science Branch Becoming More Competitive
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science branch again becoming hot favourite among PCM aspirants. Open category cutoff crossed around 83 to 85 percentile in multiple colleges. OBC students are also seeing strong competition because AI related branches filling faster during CAP rounds nowdays.
06 54 PM IST - 14 May'26
Final Answer Key Will Decide Accurate Scores
Although unofficial solutions are circulating everywhere, final marks can only be confirmed after release of revised answer key. Authorities may change few disputed answers after checking objections submitted by candidates. Students are therefore advised not taking admission decisions completely based on unofficial coaching institute answer sheets.
06 25 PM IST - 14 May'26
Physics Questions Called Moderate By Most Candidates
As per student reactions, Physics section was mostly formula based and easier compared to previous year in many shifts. However few numerical questions reportedly confused candidates during exam. Experts believe balanced difficulty in Physics may increase average marks among PCM students appearing for engineering entrance examination.
05 55 PM IST - 14 May'26
Chemistry Section Helped Students Increase Attempts
Many PCM candidates shared that Chemistry was scoring and less time consuming in majority shifts conducted this year. Direct NCERT based questions reportedly appeared in inorganic and organic portions. Because of simpler Chemistry section, overall attempts by students increased significantly during several MHT CET PCM papers.
05 07 PM IST - 14 May'26
Government Engineering Colleges May Need 95+ For CSE
Open category aspirants targeting government engineering colleges may require above 95 percentile for Computer Science branch. Last year Government College of Engineering Amravati had very high closing percentile, and students now discussing if 2026 difficulty level can slightly reduce cutoff this year.
04 00 PM IST - 14 May'26
Answer Key Important For College Choice Planning
Many candidates are planning engineering college preference list even before official result declaration. Estimated scores through answer key helps students understanding possible admission opportunities in CSE, AI, Mechanical and Electronics branches. Counselling preparation has unofficially started among serious PCM aspirants already across different coaching communities.
03 30 PM IST - 14 May'26
CET Cell Yet To Confirm Exact Release Date and Time
Till now authorities have not officially announced fixed timing for PCM answer key release. Students refreshing official website repeatedly since morning hours. Social media platforms already flooded with discussions regarding expected date, objection fee details and final result preparation process for engineering admissions this year.
03 10 PM IST - 14 May'26
OBC Students Seeing Better Chances in IT Branches
Many OBC category students are getting confidence after checking previous CAP cutoffs. Information Technology branches in autonomous colleges closed around 84 to 90 percentile in several institutes. Experts saying score normalization can still change final expected percentile by small margin after objections submitted.
02 45 PM IST - 14 May'26
CSE Cutoff Again Crossed 91 Percentile for Open Category
MHT CET 2026 PCM students are now expecting Computer Science cutoff above 91 percentile in many private colleges also. Last year open category seats in some Amravati colleges closed near 91-93 percentile, so this year competition looking little more higher after answer key release confusion.
02 39 PM IST - 14 May'26
Engineering Aspirants Waiting For Final Percentile Trend
Candidates aiming for top engineering colleges are continuously discussing safe percentile range online. Many students believe score normalization can affect final ranking heavily because difficulty level varied between shifts. Experts saying official answer key will provide more clear picture regarding expected percentile and admission chances.
02 17 PM IST - 14 May'26
MHT CET 2026 PCM Answer Key: Objection Window After Key Release
Authorities will open the objection facility immediately after publishing the provisional answer key. Students who find incorrect answers can raise a challenge online with the required proof documents. Subject experts will review all objections carefully before preparing the final answer key and normalised PCM percentile result.
01 59 PM IST - 14 May'26
MHT CET 2026 Answer Key: Official Response Sheet Link May Activate Today
There is strong possibility that CET Cell can release PCM response sheet link today evening. Candidates are advised keeping application number and password ready. Once released, students will be able to verify attempted questions, responses and estimated score directly through official candidate login portal.
01 38 PM IST - 14 May'26
MHT CET 2026 PCM Answer Key Expected Soon
CET Cell Maharashtra is expected to release the official answer key between May 14 to 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can keep checking the live blog to stay updated with the latest announcement.
04 37 AM IST - 14 May'26
Students Awaiting Release Of PCM Key
Several students on social media requested CET authorities to release answer key quickly without unnecessary delay. Aspirants saying long waiting period increases confusion and stress.
