MHT CET is held in many sessions over several days, and no two question papers are identical in difficulty. To make results fair, the CET Cell converts raw marks into normalised percentiles using a published result processing methodology. Your percentile — not your raw marks — is what decides your CAP merit position.

MHT CET 2026 Result Dates

How the Percentile Is Calculated

As per the official methodology, the percentile for each candidate is calculated within their own session:

Percentile = 100 × (Number of candidates in the session with raw score equal to or less than the candidate) ÷ (Total number of candidates who appeared in that session)

• Percentiles are calculated up to 7 decimal places to reduce ties.

• Percentiles are calculated separately for each subject and for the total.

• The total percentile is not the average of subject percentiles — it is calculated from the total raw score.

• The highest scorer in every session gets 100 percentile.

Worked Example

Suppose 30,000 candidates appeared in your session and 28,500 of them (including you) scored equal to or less than your raw score. Your percentile = 100 × 28,500 ÷ 30,000 = 95.0000000. This means you scored as well as or better than 95% of candidates in your session.

Two Attempts: Which Score Counts?

Under the 2026 rules, candidates who appeared in both attempts were considered on the basis of the better Total percentile of the two attempts for the merit list. The attempt rule for 2027 will be confirmed in the new brochure.

How to Check the Result

1. Log in to the CET Cell candidate portal.

2. Open the score card for your group and attempt.

3. Download and save the score card — it is needed for CAP registration and verification.

Details on the MHT CET Score Card

• Candidate name, roll number and group

• Subject-wise percentiles (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology)

• Total percentile

• Other details as printed by the CET Cell

Tie-Breaking

When two candidates have the same total percentile, the CAP merit list uses tie-breaking criteria defined in the CAP information brochure (such as subject-wise percentiles). Check the current year’s brochure for the exact order.

Key Takeaways

• Results are given as session-wise normalised percentiles to 7 decimal places.

• The total percentile is not an average of subject percentiles.

• In 2026, the better total percentile of the two attempts counted.

• Results for 2026 were declared between 9 and 18 June.

Pro Tip: Comparing raw marks with friends from other sessions is misleading. The same raw score can give very different percentiles in an easy versus a tough session.

Source: MHT CET 2026 Result Processing Methodology; MHT CET 2026 result press notes; MHT CET 2026 Information Brochure — State CET Cell, Maharashtra

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the MHT CET percentile calculated?

Percentile = 100 × (candidates in your session with raw score equal to or less than yours) ÷ (total candidates present in that session), to 7 decimal places.

Is the total percentile an average of subject percentiles?

No. The total percentile is calculated separately from your total raw score.

Which attempt counts if I appear twice?

Under the 2026 rules, the better total percentile of the two attempts was used for the merit list.