Engineering entrance exams
MHT CET 2027: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test · conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
MHT CET is Maharashtra’s state entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and agriculture degree courses, conducted by the State CET Cell as a computer-based test. The PCM group paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks in 3 hours — 50 Physics and 50 Chemistry questions at 1 mark each and 50 Mathematics questions at 2 marks each — with no negative marking.
When is MHT CET?
MHT CET is held once a year, usually in April–May, over several shifts (scores are normalised).
MHT CET at a glance
- Conducted by
- State CET Cell, Maharashtra
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Groups
- PCM (engineering) and PCB (pharmacy, agriculture)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- PCM questions
- 150
- PCM total marks
- 200
- Negative marking
- None
- Syllabus weightage
- About 20% Class 11, 80% Class 12
MHT CET exam pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks each | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 50 | 2 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper II | Physics | 50 | 1 | 50 | 90 minutes (with Chemistry) |
| Paper II | Chemistry | 50 | 1 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 3 hours |
- PCB candidates take Physics and Chemistry plus Biology (100 questions, 100 marks).
- There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
MHT CET syllabus
Physics
- Units and measurements
- Kinematics
- Laws of motion
- Work, energy and power
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
- Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
- Electromagnetic waves
- Optics
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Atoms and nuclei
- Electronic devices
- Experimental skills
Chemistry
- Some basic concepts of chemistry
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Classification of elements and periodicity
- p-block elements
- d- and f-block elements
- Coordination compounds
- Purification and characterisation of organic compounds
- Basic principles of organic chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic compounds containing halogens, oxygen and nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles of practical chemistry
Mathematics
- Sets, relations and functions
- Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Matrices and determinants
- Permutations and combinations
- Binomial theorem
- Sequences and series
- Limits, continuity and differentiability
- Integral calculus
- Differential equations
- Coordinate geometry
- Three-dimensional geometry
- Vector algebra
- Statistics and probability
- Trigonometry
Questions follow the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 (about 20%) and Class 12 (about 80%) syllabus.
MHT CET eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject (for engineering).
- Minimum aggregate marks as set in the CET Cell’s information brochure (lower for reserved categories from Maharashtra).
- Most state-quota seats are for Maharashtra-domiciled candidates; check the brochure if you are from another state.
How to prepare for MHT CET
- 1Mathematics carries half the marks (2 per question) — make it your strongest paper.
- 2With no negative marking, never leave a question blank.
- 3Focus on the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 textbook, which drives about 80% of the paper.
- 4Practise 90-minute timed sections: Physics and Chemistry share one 90-minute slot, so speed matters there.
MHT CET FAQs
Is there negative marking in MHT CET?
No. MHT CET has no negative marking, so you should attempt every question.
How many marks is each MHT CET Mathematics question?
Mathematics questions carry 2 marks each (50 questions, 100 marks). Physics and Chemistry questions carry 1 mark each.
What is the MHT CET syllabus weightage?
About 20% of questions come from the Class 11 syllabus and 80% from Class 12, based on the Maharashtra State Board.
Is MHT CET online or offline?
It is a computer-based test held over several shifts, with normalised scores.
Can students from other states take MHT CET?
Anyone can register, but most state-quota seats are reserved for Maharashtra-domiciled candidates. The information brochure explains which seats out-of-state candidates can claim.
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GyanBook India is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with the body that conducts MHT CET. These details were checked against official sources on 13 October 2026. Exam dates, eligibility rules and patterns can change — always confirm them on the official website (cetcell.mahacet.org) before you apply.