🏛 Exam Introduction
- Full Name: Maharashtra Health & Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET)
- Conducted by: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
- Purpose: Admission to UG Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech), Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D), and Agriculture programs
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Groups: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) & PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Exam Level: State-Level Entrance Test
📅 Important Dates (Tentative 2026)
- Application Form Release: January 2026
- Correction Window: February 2026
- Admit Card: April 2026
- Exam Window: April–May 2026
- Answer Key + Objections: Within a week of exam
- Result Declaration: May/June 2026
- Counselling (CAP Rounds): June–August 2026
🎓 Eligibility
For Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
- 10+2 with Physics + Mathematics and one among Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/IT/AI.
- Minimum marks: 45% (General/EWS), 40% (Reserved/PwD).
- Must score non-zero in MHT-CET (or JEE Main for AIQ/institute quota).
For Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D)
- 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry and one among Biology/Mathematics.
For Agriculture
- Group PCB (some programs allow PCM/PCMB).
📝 Application Process
- Register on CET Cell portal.
- Fill personal, academic, and category details.
- Choose group (PCM/PCB).
- Upload photo & signature.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit and download confirmation.
- Later → City intimation, Admit Card, Exam.
💰 Application Fee
- General (Outside Maharashtra/Open): Higher fee slab.
- Maharashtra Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJ/TFWS/EWS)/PwD: Concessional fee.
- Mode: Online (Netbanking, UPI, Cards).
🧾 Exam Pattern & Marking
- PCM Group:
- Paper I – Mathematics: 50 Q × 2 marks = 100
- Paper II – Physics & Chemistry: 50+50 Q × 1 mark = 100
- PCB Group:
- Paper II – Physics & Chemistry: 50+50 Q × 1 mark = 100
- Paper III – Biology: 100 Q × 1 mark = 100
- Duration: 90 minutes per paper.
- Marking: No negative marking.
- Medium: Maths in English only; Physics/Chemistry/Biology available in English/Marathi/Urdu.
📘 Syllabus
- Based on Maharashtra State Board Class XI (20%) & Class XII (80%).
Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vectors, Probability & Statistics.
Physics: Mechanics, Waves, Heat & Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics.
Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry (Hydrocarbons, Carbonyls, Amines, Biomolecules).
Biology: Diversity of Living World, Cell Biology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Ecology, Biotechnology.
🎫 Admit Card & Exam Centres
- Admit card released online before exam.
- Centres: Across Maharashtra (limited outside centres).
- Carry Admit Card + Valid Photo ID.
🗝️ Result, Merit & Counselling
- Result: Score & percentile declared online.
- Merit List: Normalized percentile used for ranking.
- Counselling (CAP Rounds): Online choice filling → Seat allotment → Fee payment → Document verification.
- Seat Matrix: Varies by course, institute, and reservation category.
🧑🎓 Participating Courses & Institutes
- Engineering & Tech Colleges: Government engineering colleges, top state-aided institutions, private unaided engineering colleges.
- Pharmacy Colleges: Government/Private colleges across Maharashtra.
- Agriculture Universities: State agricultural universities & affiliated colleges.
🎓 Reservation & Domicile
- Reservation applies to Maharashtra domiciled candidates (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJ/EWS).
- Minority institutions follow minority quota rules.
- All India Quota available for some seats (via JEE/MHT-CET as per policies).
📋 Exam-Day Guidelines
- Report early; biometric verification used.
- Carry Admit Card + valid Photo ID.
- Use only the system-provided rough sheets.
- No calculators, mobiles, or electronic devices allowed.
❓ FAQs
Q1. Is there negative marking in MHT-CET?
No, there is no negative marking.
Q2. Which syllabus is followed?
Based on Maharashtra State Board Class XI & XII.
Q3. Can candidates outside Maharashtra apply?
Yes, but they fall under All India quota (no state reservation).
Q4. Is MHT-CET tougher than JEE Main?
MHT-CET is state-level, easier than JEE Main but speed-based.