Introduction
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell held Day 7 of the MHT CET PCM 2026 exam on April 19 for Shift 1 and Shift 2. Each session lasted 3 hours. Students answered 150 questions total, with 50 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. According to student feedback, Mathematics was the toughest and took the most time, followed by Physics. Chemistry was the easiest section in both shifts.
MHT CET 2026 April 19 Shift Timings
The exam had two parts:
- Paper 1: Physics + Chemistry (90 minutes)
- Paper 2: Mathematics (90 minutes)
Shift timings were:
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
After the first 90 minutes, Paper 1 was submitted automatically, and candidates moved on to Mathematics.
MHT CET April 19 Shift 1 Analysis
Students said Shift 1 was moderately difficult overall. Mathematics was long and tricky, making it hard to manage time. Physics was easy to moderate with mostly formula-based questions. Chemistry was easy and simple. Many students felt 90 minutes was not enough for Mathematics because of long calculations and tough questions. Physics and Chemistry were easier to finish in the given time.
MHT CET April 19 Shift 2 Analysis
Shift 2 was rated easy to moderate overall. Mathematics was again long but a bit easier than Shift 1. Some questions from previous years appeared again. In Mathematics, more questions came from:
- Electromagnetism
- Physical Chemistry
- Periodic Classification
- Differential Equations
Most students could answer most questions comfortably in Shift 2.
Subject-Wise Difficulty Level
| Subject | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Chemistry | Easy | Easy |
| Mathematics | Moderate to Tough, lengthy and tricky | Moderate, lengthy |
| Overall | Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
The difficulty trend was: Mathematics hardest, then Physics, then Chemistry.
MHT CET 2026 April 19 Question Paper and Answer Key
Students can find memory-based question papers and unofficial answer keys from coaching centers and education websites. These help to spot repeated topics and estimate scores. The official answer key will be released later by the State CET Cell on the official website after all exam shifts finish.
Important Topics Asked
Questions came from these key areas:
- Electromagnetism
- Physical Chemistry
- Periodic Classification
- Differential Equations
Important Dates for MHT CET PCM 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PCM Exam Dates | April 11 to April 20, 2026 |
| April 19 Shift 1 Exam | Completed |
| April 19 Shift 2 Exam | Completed |
| Official Answer Key | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | Expected after exam completion |
What Students Should Know?
Students preparing for upcoming MHT CET shifts should focus on managing time in Mathematics and revising important Class 12 chapters to improve their scores.
- Both April 19 shifts are done
- Mathematics was the hardest section
- Chemistry was the easiest in both shifts
- Shift 2 had some repeated previous year questions
- The official answer key will be released later
