NIRF 2023 Rankings: Top IITs and engineering courses offered there

NIRF 2023 Rankings for IITs is all about the ratings of the popular IITs located at various places in India and also the popular engineering courses offered there.
NIRF 2023 Rankings were released and the Indian Institutes of Technology also took part in them. This story tells about NIRF ranking that IITs won in 2023 and also the engineering courses offered there at graduate and post-graduate levels.


Students who wish to study in IITs have to pass plus two in the science stream with maths/biology, physics, chemistry and have to apply for JEE Mains.
Post passing JEE Mains with a rank among the top 2.5 lakhs on an all-India level, students can apply for JEE Advanced. Those who pass JEE Advanced with the required qualifying marks can apply for counselling to get a seat in these IITs. Details about IITs that have won ratings as per NIRF 2023 Rankings are mentioned below for the sake of the students:
1. IIT Madras
The Institute strongly believes that talent and good ideas can come from anywhere and has a remarkably diverse community, drawing students from across all Indian states and from various countries.

Intensely curious and driven to explore, the student community of IIT Madras value rigorous analytical thinking, ingenuity, hands-on problem-solving, and big new ideas.
The departments and centres of the Institute are responsible for the academic activities which include Teaching, Research and Industrial Consultancy.
The courses of study are organized as semester programs and each semester provides for a minimum of seventy instructional days. The overall category rating is No 1 as per NIRF 2023 Rankings.

2. IIT Delhi
NIRF 2023 Rankings gave this organisation the position of No 3 in the overall category. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is one of the Twenty-Three IITs created to be Centers of Excellence for training, research and development in science, engineering and technology in India.
Established as the College of Engineering in 1961, the Institute was later declared an Institution of National Importance under the “Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963” and was renamed as ‘Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.’
It was then accorded the status of a Deemed University with powers to decide its own academic policy, to conduct its own examinations, and to award its own degrees.
3. IIT Bombay
NIRF 2023 Rankings gave this organisation a position No 4. It was established in 1958 and IIT Bombay was the first to be set up with foreign assistance. The funds from UNESCO came as Roubles from the then Soviet Union.

In 1961 Parliament decreed the IITs as ‘Institutes of National Importance’.
Since then, IITB has grown from strength to strength to emerge as one of the top technical universities in the world.
4. IIT Kanpur
There is something very special about this institution as its fame has spread even to foreign shores. This is just one among the many fine aspects here.
The other good thing about this is the great infrastructure at the institution. There is everything here that motivates students to be at their best at all times.
The teachers engage with the class. It is not a one-way communication. Each student in the class is important to the faculty.
The faculty is very approachable. NIRF 2023 Rankings have provided this a position No 5 in the overall category.
5. IIT Kharagpur
This organization is governed by highly noble principles which are centered around making available high-quality education to all.
It aspires to provide broad-based education, helping students hone their professional skills and acquire the best-in-class capabilities in their respective disciplines.
The institution desires to draw the best expertise in science, technology, management and law so as to equip students with the skills to visualize, synthesize and execute projects in these fields. NIRF 2023 Rankings gave this institution position No 7 in the overall category.

NIRF 2023 Rankings have allotted this institution the position No 8 in the overall category.
It aspires to create an environment that shall foster the growth of intellectually capable, innovative and entrepreneurial professionals, who shall contribute to the growth of Science and Technology in partnership with industry and develop and harness it for the welfare of the nation and mankind.
Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in engineering, basic and applied research.
7. IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, the sixth member of the IIT fraternity, was established in 1994. The academic program of IIT Guwahati commenced in 1995.
At present the Institute has eleven departments, seven inter-disciplinary academic centers and five schools covering all the major engineering , science, healthcare, management and humanities disciplines, offering B.Tech., BDes., M.A., MDes, MTech M.Sc., MBA and Ph.D. programs.
Within a short period of time, IIT Guwahati has been able to build up world class infrastructure for carrying out advanced research and has been equipped with state-of-the-art scientific and engineering instruments.
Besides its laurels in teaching and research, IIT Guwahati has been able to fulfil the aspirations of people of the North East region to a great extent since its inception in 1994. NIRF 2023 Rankings gave this institution a position No 9 in the overall category.
8. IIT Hyderabad
The journey for this great organization began in 2008 and with the progress of time it has reached great heights. Its achievements have won praises from various sections.
IIT Hyderabad has been consistently ranked in the top 10 institutes in India for Engineering according to NIRF making it one of the most coveted schools for science and technology in the country.
It offers undergraduate programs in all the classical engineering disciplines, applied sciences, and design, as well as several modern interdisciplinary areas.
Students are given the flexibility to explore a broad set of areas, and potentially pursue a minor or double major in a discipline that is not their own. NIRF 2023 Rankings gave this institution position No 14 in the overall category.
9. IIT Gandhinagar
The name of this institution is synonymous with high quality learning. Every effort here is for bringing out the best in the students.
IIT Gandhinagar offers a unique undergraduate and graduate education experience in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum.
It takes pride in its student-centric philosophy resulting in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for students.
The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge. NIRF 2023 Rankings gave this organization the position No 24 in the overall category.

10. IIT Indore
Indian Institute of Technology Indore located in Madhya Pradesh, known as IIT Indore or IITI, is an institute of national importance established by the Government of India in 2009.
It is one of the eight new IITs, started by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (India), Government of India.
The institution started functioning from 2009-10 on a temporary campus at the Institute of Engineering and Technology of Devi Ahilyabai University under the mentorship of IIT Bombay.
Since, February 2016, IIT Indore has started functioning from its permanent campus. NIRF 2023 Rankings allotted position No 28 in the overall category.
11. IIT BHU
Noble thoughts would give way to very impressive achievements. So it has been for this organization that earned a great name for itself in the field of higher learning.
The organization aims not merely to turn out people as engineers, scientists, doctors, merchants, theologians but also as people of high character, probity and honor, whose conduct through life will show they bear the hall-mark of a great University.
Engineering education in BHU started in 1919 with the establishment of Banaras Engineering College (BENCO).
The next stage of development saw the establishment of College of Technology (TECHNO) and College of Mining & Metallurgy (MINMET).
In 1968, the erstwhile engineering colleges of BHU, namely BENCO, MINMET, and TECHNO, were merged to form the Institute of Technology (IT-BHU).
IT-BHU became IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012, by an Act of Parliament. NIRF 2023 Rankings gave this institution position No 31 in the overall category.
12. IIT Ropar
Institution aspires to foster a transformative learning environment and a culture of excellence enabling creation of knowledge and development of socially responsible, enterprising leaders contributing significantly to national progress and humanity.
Vision of the institution is to be a trendsetter among the technology universities born in this millennium.
Institution has great infrastructure in place and one of it is the library it has more than 22,000 books on different subjects. NIRF 2023 Rankings allotted position No 33 in the overall category.
13. IIT ISM
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) constituted under Institute of Technology Act, 1961 is administered through IIT Council-the apex body, Government of India under the Chairmanship of Honorable Minister, MoE for uniform and smooth governance of Pan-IIT in our country.
Since its establishment, IIT(ISM) has undergone considerable expansion of its activities, and presently it can be considered as a total technology education institute.
The institution aspires to be a nationally and internationally acclaimed premier institution of higher technical and scientific education with a social commitment to having an ethos for intellectual excellence. NIRF 2023 Rankings allotted position No 42 in the overall category.
14. IIT Jodhpur
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur is committed to educational excellence through a strong student-focused educational experience and to providing quality education with contemporary and highly professional curricula.
NIRF 2023 Rankings have given this organization position No 66 in the overall category.
In order to achieve this objective, IIT Jodhpur has undergone thorough curriculum change in the year 2019 and came up with a new curriculum.
It aspires to turn into a future-driven institute for nurturing excellence of thought, creating, preserving, and imparting knowledge, and using transformational technologies/interventions with a multidisciplinary approach for responding to societal challenges and aspirations.

The Institute has developed modern facilities that are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities (equipment software and machines) that are routinely used to train and educate students.
Research activity in IIT Patna has been published in high-quality and peer-reviewed national and international journals. The position for this institution is 66 in the overall category as per NIRF 2023 Rankings.
16. IIT Mandi
NIRF 2023 Rankings have allotted the position No 73 in the overall category. The best will always be the outcome at institutions that have a very impressive array of achievements. This stands true to this institution whose fame has even touched the shores of foreign nations.
It is located in the Shivalik Range of the Himalayas, away from the bustle of the metropolis.
It is situated, about 18 kms from the historic town of Mandi, in the Kamand Valley on the banks of the Uhl, a tributary of the river Beas.
Since its inception in 2009, IIT Mandi has developed to commendable heights.
In this very short span of time, it now has a fully residential campus with world-class academic and research facilities.
17. IIT Bhubaneswar
NIRF 2023 Rankings have allotted this institution position No 91 in the overall category. Studying BTech at IIT Bhubaneswar offers much more than a standard engineering study.
BTech program at the institute is multidimensional; encouraging interdisciplinary studies, it further focuses on extracurricular activities like sports, music, dance, fine arts, entrepreneurship, social work, projects, and in-house internships.
Students have the freedom to contribute to its growing academic and cultural ethos besides plenty of opportunities for one’s creativity to flourish. This is what makes the ecosystem of the institution unique.
NIRF 2023 Rankings, Top IITs and Engineering courses offered there – In a tabular format
IITs have always known to be among the top educational institutions in India and NIRF 2023 Rankings have shown that. It is interesting to note that IIT Madras has won the top position once again in this NIRF 2023 Rankings.
While these IITs are more known for technical education in the field of engineering, they are known to have very tough entrance system and adhere to high standards in teaching and learning, no wonder why they have such high rankings.
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| IIT Madras | 1 | BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering BTech and MTech Engineering Design BTech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering BTech Aerospace Engineering BTech and MTech Electrical Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Biological Engineering Dual Degree BTech Engineering Physics BTech Aerospace Engineering and MTe++++ch Applied Mechanics with specialization in Biomedical Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Chemical Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Metallurgical and Material Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Aerospace Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Applied Mechanics with Specialization in Solid Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Building Technology and Construction Management Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Environmental Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Geotechnical Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Infrastructural Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Structural Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Transportation Engineering Dual Degree BTech Electrical Engineering and MTech Applied Mechanics with Specialization in Biomedical Engineering Dual Degree BTech Engineering Design and MTech Automotive Engineering Dual Degree BTech Engineering Design and MTech Biomedical Design Dual Degree BTech Mechanical Engineering and MTech Intelligent Manufacturing Dual Degree BTech Mechanical Engineering and MTech Product Design Dual Degree
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| IIT Delhi | 3 | BTech Electrical EngineeringBTech Civil Engineering BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Textile Technology BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Mathematics and Computing BTech Production and Industrial Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology BTech Power and Automation BTech Engineering Physics BTech and MTech Chemical Engineering BTech Energy Engineering BTech Engineering and Computational Mechanics BTech Material EngineeringBTech and MTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech and MTech Mathematics and Computing BTech and MTech Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
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| IIT Bombay | 4 | BTech Mechanical EngineeringBTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science BTech Electrical Engineering BTech and MTech Electrical Engineering Dual Degree BTech Aerospace Engineering BTech Engineering Physics BTech Energy Engineering BTech and MTech Energy Science and Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Environmental Engineering BTech and MTech Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science Dual Degree BTech and MTech Mechanical Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Metallurgical Process Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Geotechnical Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Ocean Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Remote Sensing Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Structural Engineering Dual Degree BTech Civil Engineering and MTech Transportation Systems Engineering Dual Degree
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| IIT Kanpur | 5 | BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Materials Science and Engineering BTech Aerospace Engineering BTech Biological Sciences and Bioengineering BTech Energy Environment and Climate BTech Mechanics BTech and MDes Dual Degree BTech and MTech Aerospace Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Biological Sciences and Bioengineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Chemical Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Civil Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Computer Science and Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Cyber Security Dual Degree BTech and MTech Electrical Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Materials Science and Engineering Dual Degree BTech and MTech Mechanical Engineering Dual Degree
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| IIT Kharagpur | 7 | BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech and MTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering BTech and MTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech and MTech Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering BTech Mining Engineering BTech Agricultural and Food Engineering BTech Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture BTech Aerospace Engineering BTech Instrumentation Engineering BTech Manufacturing Science and Engineering BTech Industrial Engineering BTech and MTech Aquacultural and Food Engineering
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| IIT Roorkee | 8 | B.Tech. Biotechnology B.Tech. Biosciences and Bioengineering B.Tech. Biosciences and Bioengineering B.Tech. Chemical Engineering B.Tech. Polymer Science & Engineering (for students who joined till 2020) B.Tech. Civil Engineering B.Tech. Electrical Engineering B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering B.Tech. Production & Industrial Engineering B.Tech. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence B.Tech. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering B.Tech. Engineering Physics
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| IIT Guwahati | 9 | BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Chemical Science and Technology BTech Civil Engineering BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech in Electronics and Electrical Engineering BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering BTech Mathematics and Computing BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Engineering Physics BTech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence BTech Energy Engineering
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| IIT Hyderabad | 14 | BTech Artificial Intelligence BTech Biomedical Engineering BTech Biotechnology and Bioinformatics BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Computational Engineering (Interdisciplinary BTech Program) BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Engineering Physics BTech Engineering Science BTech Industrial Chemistry BTech Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering BTech Mathematics and Computing Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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| IIT Gandhinagar | 24 | BTech in Chemical Engineering BTech in Civil Engineering BTech in Computer Science & Engineering BTech in Electrical Engineering BTech in Materials Engineering BTech in Mechanical Engineering BTech and MTech in Computer Science and Engineering BTech and MTech in Electrical Engineering
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| IIT Indore | 28 | BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science BTech in Electrical Engineering with MTech in Communication and Signal Processing BTech in Electrical Engineering with MTech in VLSI Design and Nanoelectronics BTech in Mechanical Engineering with MTech in Production and Industrial Engineering BTech in Mechanical Engineering with MTech in Mechanical Systems Design BTech in Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science with MTech in Materials Science and Engineering BTech in Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science with MTech in Metallurgy Engineering
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| IIT BHU | 31 | BTech Ceramic Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Electronics Engineering BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Metallurgical Engineering BTech Mining Engineering Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology
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| IIT Ropar | 33 | BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Mathematics and Computing BTech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Engineering Physics BTech and MTech Mechanical Engineering Dual Degree
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| IIT ISM | 42 | BTech Computer Science and Engineering BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering BTech Electrical Engineering BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech and MTech Dual Degree Computer Science Engineering BE Petroleum Engineering BTech Mining Engineering BTech Petroleum Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Environmental Engineering BTech Mining Machinery Engineering
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| IIT Jodhpur | 66 | BTech (Bioengineering) BTech (Computer Science & Engineering) BTech (Electrical Engineering) BTech (Mechanical Engineering) BTech (AI and Data Science) BTech (Chemical Engineering) BTech (Materials Engineering) BTech (Civil and Infrastructure Engineering)
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| IIT Patna | 66 | BTech Computer Science Engineering BTech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Chemical Engineering BTech Civil Engineering BTech Engineering Physics BTech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
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| IIT Mandi | 73 | BTech in Civil Engineering BTech in Computer Science & Engineering BTech in Electrical Engineering BTech in Mechanical Engineering BTech in Engineering Physics BTech in Data Science and Engineering BTech and MTech in Bioengineering
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| IIT Bhubaneswar | 91 | BTech in Civil Engineering (CE)BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) BTech in Electrical Engineering (EE) BTech in Mechanical Engineering (ME) BTech and MTech in Civil Engineering with MTech specialization in Environmental Engineering/Structural Engineering/Transportation Engineering BTech and MTech in Computer Science and Engineering with MTech specialization in Computer Science Engineering/Power Electronics and Drives BTech and MTech in Mechanical Engineering with MTech specialization in Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Systems Design/Thermal Science and Engineering BTech and MTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering with MTech specialization in Materials Science and Engineering. BTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) BTech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (MME) ![]()
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MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Release Dates (PCM & PCB)This year, the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has introduced an important two-step hall ticket process for the first time — a City Intimation Slip (provisional hall ticket) followed by the Final Admit Card. Here is what that means for you. ![]()
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The official website for both documents is cetcell.mahacet.org and its examination portal at portal-2026.maharashtracet.org.
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Exam shifts run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (morning) and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (afternoon). Your specific shift will be printed on your admit card. How to Download Your MHT CET 2026 Admit Card — Step-by-StepThe download process is straightforward, but given the server load around release dates, having your credentials ready beforehand will save you frustration. 1
Go to the Official PortalVisitportal-2026.maharashtracet.orgor the main sitecetcell.mahacet.org. Bookmark both — if one is slow due to traffic, try the other.
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Click on the CET Examination Portal 2026–27Look for the link on the homepage. It will be labelled for your group (PCM or PCB) once the admit card is live.
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Log In With Your CredentialsEnter yourregistered Email ID and Password(not application number — this year’s portal uses email login). Keep these safe from the day you registered.
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Click “Download Admit Card”Your hall ticket will open as a PDF. Check all details immediately before closing the tab.
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Print on A4 PaperTake a colour printout if possible. The exam centre will check the photo on your admit card against your face — a clear print matters. Keep 2–3 copies.
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What Is Printed on the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card?Verify each of these details the moment you download your hall ticket. Mistakes are rare but not impossible, and correcting them takes time you may not have close to the exam date. Details on Your Admit Card
If you spot any error — particularly in your name, photograph, or exam centre — contact the CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org immediately and submit an undertaking form with valid proof documents. ![]() Documents to Carry on Exam DayYou need your printed admit card plus one valid government-issued photo ID. Accepted IDs include: Accepted Photo ID Proofs
Note: A Ration Card is not accepted as valid ID proof. No electronic devices — mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, earphones — are allowed inside the examination hall. Common Mistakes Candidates Make (And How to Avoid Them)Mistakes That Cost Students Dearly
Last-Minute Preparation Tips for MHT CET 2026With exams starting April 11, there are still roughly two weeks of productive preparation time left. Here is how to use them wisely. Focus on High-Weightage TopicsThe MHT CET syllabus follows an 80:20 split — 80% of questions come from Class 12 topics and 20% from Class 11. Do not waste time going deep into Class 11 topics at this stage unless they are your strong suit. Double down on Class 12 chapters. For Mathematics, prioritise Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, and Vectors. For Physics, focus on Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Mechanics. Chemistry tends to be the most scoring section — give special attention to Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry numericals. Take Full-Length Mock Tests DailyAt this stage, reading new theory is less useful than practising under exam conditions. Take at least one full mock test daily — 180 minutes, no breaks, phone away. This builds stamina and improves speed, both of which matter enormously in a 150–200 question paper. Revise, Don’t RestartA common last-minute mistake is picking up a new book or starting a fresh chapter. Stick to what you have already covered. Revisit your formula notebook, short notes, and flagged mock test questions. Consolidation beats new content at this point. Maintain a Formula and Concept SheetKeep a running document of formulas, reactions, and key definitions that you tend to forget. Review this sheet every morning. Repetition over 10–14 days makes these stick far more reliably than marathon study sessions. Sleep and Health Are Not OptionalSacrificing sleep to study the night before does more harm than good. A well-rested brain processes information 20–40% faster. Aim for 7–8 hours in the final week and arrive at the exam centre calm and hydrated. MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance
Since there is no negative marking, answer every question — an unanswered question is a guaranteed zero, while a guess gives you a chance. Strategic guessing on questions you have narrowed down to two options is a legitimate exam tactic. What Happens After the Exam?Once the exam concludes, the CET Cell will release a provisional answer key on cetcell.mahacet.org within roughly a week of each session. Students can raise objections against any answer within the challenge window by submitting a fee and supporting documents through the candidate portal. After resolving objections, the final answer key is published and results are calculated as percentile scores. The MHT CET 2026 Result is expected in June 2026. Candidates who qualify then participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), with counselling tentatively beginning in the second week of June 2026. Key Takeaways
ConclusionThe MHT CET 2026 admit card is one of the most important documents in your engineering or pharmacy admission journey this year. With the PCM hall ticket releasing on April 5 and PCB on April 15, you have very little time to spare. Download it the moment it goes live, verify every detail, and keep multiple printed copies. More importantly, use the remaining days before the exam productively. Focus on high-weightage Class 12 topics, take full-length mock tests, and keep your preparation targeted rather than scattered. Thousands of students will appear alongside you — the ones who stay organised and consistent right till the end are the ones who come out ahead. Bookmark cetcell.mahacet.org, set reminders for the admit card dates in your phone, and all the best for MHT CET 2026. FAQsQ1. When will the MHT CET 2026 admit card be released?
The MHT CET 2026 admit card for the PCM group (engineering) will be released on April 5, 2026, and for the PCB group (pharmacy/biology) on April 15, 2026. Both can be downloaded from cetcell.mahacet.org or portal-2026.maharashtracet.org.
Q2. Is the City Intimation Slip the same as the MHT CET admit card?
No. The City Intimation Slip is a provisional document released about 10 days before the exam that only tells you which city your exam centre is in. The final admit card — released 3–4 days before the exam — contains the full centre address, shift timing, and is the only document accepted for entry at the exam hall.
Q3. What login credentials are needed to download the MHT CET 2026 admit card?
You need the Email ID and Password you registered with on the CET portal during the application process. If you have forgotten your password, use the “Forgot Password” option on the portal before admit card release day.
Q4. What are the MHT CET 2026 exam dates for PCM and PCB?
PCM (Engineering) Session 1 is from April 11 to 20, 2026, and Session 2 is from May 12 to 16, 2026. PCB (Pharmacy) Session 1 is from April 21 to 26, 2026, and Session 2 is on May 10 and 11, 2026.
Q5. Is there negative marking in MHT CET 2026?
No, MHT CET 2026 does not have any negative marking for wrong answers. This means you should attempt every question — even if you are unsure, guessing from narrowed-down options is a valid strategy.
Q6. Can students from outside Maharashtra appear for MHT CET 2026?
Yes, students from other states can apply, but exam centres in 2026 are restricted to Maharashtra only (across all 36 districts). In previous years, centres were available in states like Delhi, Gujarat, and UP — that option is not available this year. Out-of-state candidates should plan travel and accommodation accordingly.
Q7. What should I do if there is an error in my MHT CET 2026 admit card?
Contact the State CET Cell immediately through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. You will likely need to submit a correction request along with an undertaking form and supporting documents. Act quickly — corrections close to the exam date may not be possible.
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