MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to engineering, pharmacy and agriculture courses across the state. With 4-5 lakh applicants it is one of India's largest state entrances. The PCM group (for engineering) is scored separately, and admission is via CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling.
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes per paper (PCM)
Total Marks: 200 (Maths weighted 2 marks/question)
Marking Scheme: No negative marking; approximately 20% of questions are from the Class 11 syllabus and 80% from Class 12
Sections Mathematics
50 Questions • 100 Marks
Physics
50 Questions • 50 Marks
Chemistry
50 Questions • 50 Marks
Physics Mechanics & Laws of Motion Heat, Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory Oscillations, Waves & Optics Electrostatics & Current Electricity Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction Modern Physics & Semiconductor Electronics Chemistry Physical Chemistry - Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium Inorganic Chemistry - Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, p- & d-block Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Biomolecules & Polymers Mathematics Algebra, Complex Numbers & Matrices Trigonometry & Vectors Coordinate & 3D Geometry Calculus - Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals Probability, Statistics & Permutations Passed/appearing Class 12 with Physics & Mathematics plus one of Chemistry/Biology/Vocational Minimum 45% in PCM (40% for reserved categories of Maharashtra) Maharashtra domicile for state-quota seats Registration opens
January 2027
Last date to apply
March 2027
Admit card release
Before the exam
Result declaration
June 2027
Register on cetcell.mahacet.org with a valid email ID and mobile number Fill in personal, academic and course-preference details Upload a scanned photograph and signature Pay the application fee online Download the admit card when it is released 💡 Preparation Tips Master NCERT Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Solve previous years' question papers to learn the pattern Take full-length timed mock tests for speed and accuracy Revise formulae and weak chapters regularly before the exam 77 colleges accept this exam across 1 state. Tap a college to view full details, placement data, and shortlist.
Maharashtra 77 Show 69 more in Maharashtra → ❓ FAQs Is there negative marking?
No, MHT CET has no negative marking.
How much of the paper is from Class 11?
About 20% of questions are based on the Class 11 syllabus and 80% on Class 12.
Which group do I take for engineering?
The PCM (Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics) group is used for engineering admissions.