MHT CET 2027 dates not announced yet, CET Cell warns against misleading social media posts

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell announced on October 19, 2026, that it will initiate legal action against social media account holders circulating misleading, incomplete, or false information regarding entrance examinations, results, and admission processes. This move comes in response to growing confusion among students and parents, and to protect the department’s reputation.

The CET Cell specifically highlighted claims about examination centre changes and promises to increase candidates’ percentile scores. The MHT CET 2027 examination is for admissions to undergraduate professional programmes including engineering, technology, pharmacy, and agricultural education courses in Maharashtra.

Action Against Misleading Information

The Maharashtra CET Cell has formed a task force to monitor content across various social media platforms, including X, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. This task force will scrutinise online content related to CET examinations and admission procedures, with a focus on identifying and addressing misleading information.

Students and parents are encouraged to report any misleading posts, videos, reels, or other content related to CET examinations. Complaints can be sent to socialmedia.complaints@mahacet.org for verification and subsequent action. The CET Cell stated in a press release dated October 19, 2026, that “such claims create confusion among students and parents and affect the department’s reputation.”

Legal Notice Issued to Youtuber

As part of its enforcement efforts, the CET Cell has issued a legal notice to a YouTuber identified as Shiva, who operates the YouTube channel Digital Master. The Digital Master channel published a podcast announcing dates for the MHT-CET 2027 examination, including application registration and result declaration, which the CET Cell clarified were unverified.

The legal notice directs the Digital Master channel to remove the video immediately, publish a clarification, and submit a written explanation supported by evidence to the CET Cell. A copy of this legal notice has also been sent to Google India’s offices in Delhi and Mumbai, indicating the seriousness of the action taken by the authority.

MHT-CET 2027 Dates and Official Communication

The CET Cell clarified that it had not yet announced the dates for the 2027 entrance examinations as of October 19, 2026. The newest MHT-CET notices on the CET Cell’s website are the 2026 result summaries, posted in June 2026. A notice dated October 2, 2026, invites subject experts to apply for question paper setting and review for MAH-CET for the academic year 2027-28, indicating that preparations for the examination are underway.

The Maharashtra government has directed officials to increase the number of MHT CET examination centres for 2027, and CCTV monitoring arrangements are planned to strengthen security and transparency. The final number and list of MHT CET 2027 examination centres have not been announced yet. The MHT CET 2027 examination is expected to continue with a two-attempt format, similar to the previous year.

The CET Cell urges candidates and parents to rely on official communications for examination schedules, results, and admission-related updates. Unofficial social media dates should be verified against announcements published by the authority. Candidates can visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org for examination and admission updates.

MHT-CET 2026 Schedule Overview

For context, the MHT-CET 2026 examination had its online registration from January 10, 2026, to February 24, 2026. The first attempt of the exam was conducted from April 11, 2026, to April 26, 2026, followed by the second attempt from May 10, 2026, to May 17, 2026. The PCM result summary for MHT-CET 2026 was posted on June 16, 2026.

In 2026, the best of two total percentile scores counted for admission, and there was no negative marking in the MHT-CET scheme. The CET Cell also asked candidates without an APAAR ID to create one through DigiLocker in 2026. These details provide a reference for the expected structure of the MHT-CET 2027 examination, though official announcements for 2027 are still pending.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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