MHT-CET is Maharashtra's state-level CET. B.Pharm aspirants take the PCB combination (Physics-Chemistry-Biology) - separate from the PCM combination engineering aspirants take. The same MHT-CET feeds B.Pharm and Pharm.D admissions across Maharashtra government and private (non-deemed) pharmacy colleges.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer-based test (CBT)
Duration:90 minutes per paper (PCB x 3 papers)
Total Marks:300 across PCB
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct; no negative marking
Sections
Physics
50 Questions•100 Marks
Chemistry
50 Questions•100 Marks
Biology
100 Questions•100 Marks
Syllabus
Physics
Class 11 & 12 Maharashtra State Board / NCERT
Chemistry
Class 11 & 12 Maharashtra State Board / NCERT
Biology
Class 11 & 12 Botany & Zoology
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with PCB
Minimum 45% aggregate (40% reserved)
Maharashtra domicile / OMS rules apply
Important Dates
Registration
January-March 2027
Exam dates
9-22 April 2027
Result
May-June 2027
Counselling
July-August 2027
Application Process
Register on cetcell.mahacet.org
Select PCB combination for pharmacy
Upload documents and pay fee
CET Cell counselling for B.Pharm / Pharm.D
💡 Preparation Tips
Cover Maharashtra State Board + NCERT
Biology has the highest weight (100 of 300)
No negative marking - attempt every question
Solve MHT-CET past papers
❓ FAQs
Is MHT-CET Pharmacy a separate test from Engineering?
No - it's the same MHT-CET. Engineering = PCM; pharmacy = PCB. You can take both if you want both options.