Sunita Somvanshi
Maharashtra aspirants preparing for MHT-CET 2027 have two new developments to track: the Phase 1 examination may be scheduled for December 2026, and the state is considering giving Class 12 board marks a formal weighting in BTech and BPharm admission merit lists.
Neither development is confirmed. The State CET Cell has not issued an official notification with a Phase 1 date, and the Class 12 weightage decision rests with a five-member committee that has been formed to study the proposal. If you are preparing for MHT-CET 2027, treat both as signals that require your attention — not as a schedule to plan around yet.
December Phase 1: What the CET Cell Said
A Maharashtra CET Cell official told Careers360 that the authority is aiming for a December 2026 window for the Phase 1 examination. No date has been formally announced, which means candidates should not book travel or accommodation based on this reporting.
The Phase 1 examination typically covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology for engineering and pharmacy admissions. The December window, if confirmed, would compress preparation time for students in the second half of their HSC year.
Class 12 Marks Weightage: What the Committee Is Examining
Maharashtra has formed a five-member expert committee to examine whether Class 12 HSC board marks should be incorporated into BTech and BPharm admission merit lists alongside CET scores.
Currently, MHT-CET scores determine admission merit. Adding HSC board marks would mean your performance in the Class 12 board examination — not just the CET — affects which engineering or pharmacy college you qualify for. The committee has not yet recommended a specific weighting ratio. Possible models include a 50:50 split, a 60:40 split (CET vs boards), or other configurations. Until the committee publishes its findings and the CET Cell formally adopts a policy, the existing CET-only system remains the one to prepare for.
What This Means for Your Preparation
If December is confirmed, your Phase 1 preparation window is roughly two to three months shorter than a typical April or May cycle. Board exam revision and CET preparation will overlap heavily.
If HSC weightage is adopted, your Class 12 board performance becomes a component of your admission score. For now, the practical advice is to prepare for CET as strongly as possible while keeping board scores in focus — that strategy covers both scenarios.
Q: Will Class 12 marks count in MHT-CET 2027 admissions?
Maharashtra has formed a five-member committee to examine incorporating Class 12 HSC marks into BTech and BPharm merit lists alongside CET scores. No specific weighting has been announced and the committee has not yet published its recommendation. Confirm any changes through the official Maharashtra State CET Cell website (mahacet.org) before adjusting your preparation strategy.
The next trigger for both stories is an official notification from the CET Cell. Monitor mahacet.org directly rather than relying on third-party education portals for date confirmations.
Sources: Careers360 — MHT-CET 2027 December; Maharashtra State CET Cell
