MHT-CET 2026 Session 1 PCM attendance

MHT-CET 2026 Session 1 PCM attendance was reported at 95% , while roughly 11,000 candidates registered for the engineering (PCM) exam did not appear, a media report said. The exam covered Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for engineering aspirants in the Session 1 window of 2026.

MHT-CET 2026 Session 1 PCM attendance: headline numbers

Organisers recorded high turnout overall, with attendance hitting 95% for the PCM (engineering) papers. The absentee count — about 11,000 candidates — was noted alongside that figure, though the total number of registered candidates was not published in the report.

The Session 1 figure applies to the engineering PCM slot in 2026. Exact session dates and time slots were not provided in the media report.

MHT-CET 2026 Session 1 PCM attendance — likely reasons for absentees

The report linked the high number of absentees to the availability of a second-attempt option for candidates. With a second chance on offer, some registered students appear to have skipped Session 1 and planned to attempt the later session instead.

No detailed survey data or official statement from the exam authority was included in the report to confirm individual motivations or regional patterns behind the absenteeism.

What the numbers mean for candidates

If you registered for Session 1 and skipped this attempt, the second-attempt option may be the path open to you — the report suggests that policy changes influenced behaviour. Candidates planning to use the second attempt should check the official exam authority’s announcements for timelines, registration and rules.

There was no information in the report about how these absentees will affect seat allotment, counselling schedules or tie-breaking rules. The exam authority’s notices will be the definitive source for implications on counselling and admissions.

Data gaps and next steps

The report did not publish the total registered candidates, demographic breakdown of absentees, or a comparison with previous years. It also did not include any official comment from exam authorities or details on make-up arrangements.

Candidates and colleges should monitor official MHT-CET communications for confirmation of session dates, counselling impact and formal guidance on second-attempt registration.