MHT CET 2021 Exam Date, Application Form (Soon), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Notification

What is MHT CET?

MHT CET (MH CET) or Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai for admissions to first-year Engineering and Technology programmes (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy programmes (BPharma/PharmaD) in the state. Till 2018, the exam used to be conducted by DTE, Maharashtra. 

In 2013, the exam was scrapped and the admission to undergraduate engineering programmes (BE/BTech) was done on the basis of JEE Main. However, from 2016 onwards, the exam was started again after which the government assigned 50% weightage to Class 12 marks and 50% to CET scores, instead. From 2018, MHT CET was mandatory for admissions in the state.  

Candidates will be allotted seats in the different colleges of Maharashtra on the basis of candidates’ results in MHT CET 2021. It is one of the largest exams in terms of test-takers in India as around three lakh applicants appear in MHT CET every year. MHT CET is considered a relatively tough exam to attempt and there is usually a huge buzz among aspirants on how to prepare for it.

Latest Update:

• January 6, 2021: MHT CET 2021 syllabus & exam pattern released. Read More.

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the official MHT CET Syllabus 2021 along with the marking scheme. Each paper will carry 100 marks each with no negative marking. 2 marks will be awarded for every correct answer in mathematics paper and 1 mark in other papers. According to MHT CET 2021 Exam Pattern, the exam will be held as a three-hour computer-based test. MHT CET 2021 will have three question papers: Paper 1 (Mathematics), Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry) and Paper 3 (Biology) with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

MHT CET 2021 is expected to be conducted in the second week of May 2021. Students can expect the MHT CET 2021 Application Form to be available in February.

MHT CET 2021 Eligibility

The MHT CET 2021 eligibility is yet to be announced by the exam conducting authority. It is expected that the eligibility criteria for MHT CET will be announced along with the application form. Candidates aspiring for MHTCET 2021 can refer to the eligibility criteria (as per the last year) below:

All the candidates who have passed/appearing at the qualifying examination i.e. HSC/12th Standard or its equivalent and having Indian Nationality are eligible to appear for MHT CET 2021. There is no age limit for admission and appearing to MHT-CET 2021.

Candidature Type

Maharashtra State Candidature

A Candidate can claim only one type of Maharashtra State Candidature i.e. from Type A to E.

All India Candidature

The Candidates having Indian Nationality are eligible under this category.

Minority Candidature

The Candidate belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community from the State of Maharashtra and as notified by the Government are eligible under this category.

Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National

These types of Candidature Candidates are exempted from appearing for MHT CET 2021.

Note: (a) It is mandatory to appear for MHT CET 2021 for candidates belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature, Minority Candidature seeking admission to BE/BTech. However, All India Candidature candidates may or may not appear for MHT CET 2021 as Score of JEE (Main) shall be preferred over MHT CET 2021 for admission to BE/BTech.

(b) It is mandatory to appear for MHT CET 2021 for candidates belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature, Minority Candidature All India Candidature seeking admission to BPharm/ PharmD

Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature

• The children of citizens, who are displaced from Jammu and Kashmir to any part of India or from unsafe border area of Jammu and Kashmir to a relatively safer place in Jammu and Kashmir from 1990 onwards due to terrorist activities
• The children of officers belonging to Indian Administrative Services (IAS) or Indian Police Services (IPS) or Indian Foreign Services (IFS) and children of staff belonging to military and paramilitary forces transferred to Jammu and Kashmir to combat terrorist activities and joined the post on or before the last date for submission of application for admission; or
• The children of staff and officers of Jammu and Kashmir police engaged in combating terrorism are eligible under this category.

Note: However as preference is given to the J & K Migrant candidates appeared for JEE (Main) over MHT CET are advised to appear for JEE(Main).

Colleges accepting MHT CET 2021 Score  

MHT CET scores are accepted by more than 200 participating institutes of the exam. Candidates can choose their preferred institute for admission during the MHT CET counselling and seat allotment process. Take a look at some of the colleges accepting MHT CET scores 2021.

MHT CET 2021 Important Dates (Tentative)

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is yet to announce the MHT CET 2021 important dates (Tentative). These dates will include registration, exam, and admit card release. Dates for result announcement and counselling will be announced later. Candidates can check the important dates below

MHT CET 2021 Preparation Tips

MHT CET is one of the biggest exams for admission to undergraduate engineering courses with difficulty level almost equivalent to that of JEE Main. Candidates should prepare for the exam well to crack it. Before starting their preparation, aspirants must have detailed knowledge of the MHT CET 2021 exam pattern and syllabus. It is important as exam pattern helps candidates able to manage the time according to the number of questions and have an understanding of type and level of questions. The knowledge of MHT CET 2021 syllabus will help candidates to study the right topics for the exam.

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MHT CET 2021 admission process

Step 1: Register for MH CET 2021

Firstly, candidates aspiring for MHCET 2021 have to register themselves on the official portal by entering the required details. Without registration, candidates will not be able to fill the MHT CET 2021 application form.

Step 2: Filling the application form

Candidates will be required to fill in their personal details, academic details, and communication details while filling the application form. After entering all the details, candidates will be required to pay the application fee. For open/general category candidates, the application fee will be Rs 800 and for reserved category candidates, it will be Rs 600. The MHCET application fee will be paid online via debit card/credit card/net-banking.

Step 3: Download MHT CET 2021 Admit card

MHT CET 2021 admit card release has been postponed by the Common Entrance Test Cell till any further notice. After the availability of admit card, candidates will be required to login to the official website using the required credentials.

Step 4: Appear for MHT CET 2021

MHT CET will be conducted in two slots as per the dates to be announced by the Common Entrance Test Cell later. Aspirants are advised to reach the exam centre for at least one hour before the commencement of the exam.

Step 5: MHT CET 2021 Result

MHT CET 2021 exam result announcement date has been postponed. The same will be announced by the cell later. The result will consist candidate's merit position, total marks obtained and marks obtained in each subject.

Step 6: Appear for MHTCET 2021 Counselling

Aspirants who clear the exam will need to appear for MH CET 2021 counselling which will tentatively be held in August.

MHT CET 2021 Sample Papers

MHT CET Sample papers include previous years’ question papers and model question papers based on the exam pattern of the entrance exam. MHT CET question paper are a helpful tool for measuring learning levels, and weak & strong areas in preparation.

• The practice papers are bound to help the candidates in familiarising them with MHT CET Exam Pattern and Syllabus.
• It also benefits candidates in gaining speed & precision required to score well in MHT CET
• The Sample Papers aid candidates identify the important topics and the weight of marks
• Download Previous Year Question Paper/Sample Papers – Click Here

MHT CET 2021 Admit Card

MHT CET 2021 Admit Card is expected to be available in the fourth week of April 2021. Candidates must go through all the details mentioned on the admit card and then download it by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of MHT CET i.e. http://cetcell.mahacet.org/ and
• Navigate to the “MHT CET 2021 Admit Card” link and click on it
• Enter the user id and password
• Click on the ‘submit’ button, the admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Take out multiple copies of MHT CET 2021 Admit Card

MHT CET 2021 Admit Card will contain the exam center address along with the date and time of the examination. Candidates will have to check the details mentioned in the admit card and report in case of any discrepancies.

MHT CET 2021 Exam Day Guidelines 

What to carry on Exam Day?

MHT CET will be conducted online. Carry one ball pen along with you for rough work on a sheet at the exam hall.

What not to carry to the exam hall?

Mobile Phones, calculators, watch, alarm clocks, digital watches with built-in calculators/memory, scanner devices, Bluetooth enabled devices etc. will not be allowed inside the exam hall.

Documents required

Aspirants appearing for the exam must ensure that they carry their MHT CET admit cards to the exam centre. The hall ticket should have your photo affixed on it. Along with this, candidates must carry one valid, state/central government-issued photo identification card. The documents that can be carried are:

• Driving license
• Student Identity Card
• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Passport
• Voter ID

Please note that E-Aadhaar Card and Ration Card are not valid id proofs for MHT CET 2021.

MHT CET 2021 Exam Centres

• MHT-CET 2021 will be conducted online in almost all the districts of Maharashtra
• Outside Maharasthra the Capital Districts of the selected states like Delhi-NCR, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka,  Jharkhand, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh could be the centres for examination
• All this will depend on the availability of the candidates
• The exam centre once allotted will not be changed under any circumstances

Important FAQs Regarding MHT CET 2021 

Q. When will MHTCET 2021 exam be conducted?

A. MHT CET 2021 are not announced yet. The exam conducting authority will release the separate exam dates for PCM and PCB group.

Q. When will State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai, release the application form of MHT CET 2021?

A. MHT CET 2021 application forms is yet to be announce by the Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The last date to fill the application form will be in the last week of Mahrashtra.  

Q. When can I download MHTCET admit card 2021?

A. MHT CET 2021 admit card will be available for PCM and PCB group candidates 15 days prior to the their respective exam dates.  

Q. I am an NRI candidate seeking admission to engineering courses. Should I appear for MHT CET?

A. No. Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National are exempted from appearing for MHT CET 2021. Such candidates should register for admission during the Document Verification stage of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

Q. I am a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Candidates. Should I appear for MHT CET for admissions to First Year Engineering?

A. No. Diploma candidates will be eligible for admission without appearing for MHT CET.

Q. How do I get login credential for logging in?

A. During the process of online registration, candidates will generate your own password. After submission of the MHT CET 2021 application form, the system will automatically generate the Application Number. Aspirants are advised to keep the application no. and password confidential till the end of the process.

Q. Can an NRI student apply for MHT CET 2021?

A. No, only Indian students are eligible to apply for MHT CET exam.

Q. Can a diploma holder apply for MHT CET to get admission into the first year of engineering courses?

A. No, they are eligible for lateral entry, they don't have to appear for MHT CET examination

Q. In how many languages does MHT CET exam held?

A. MHT CET exam is held in ENGLISH, URDU, MARATHI. However paper in URDU and MARATHI will only be available to those who opt for it in preferred language section while filling up the form.

Q. What is the duration of MHT CET exam?

A. The total duration of MHT CET is 180 min, the exam is held in two parts consisting of paper 1 and paper 2. Each paper is 90 min long.

MHT CET 2021 will be conducted in following cities of Maharashtra: