Is MHT CET syllabus tough?

MHT CET syllabus is medium in difficulty level. The topics covered in MHT CET syllabus is similar to CBSE class 11 and 12 syllabus. Students can prepare for MHT CET exam using their NCERT textbooks and score a good score. Candidates are however advised to refer some additional books in order to score good marks in MHT CET. Also, not all topics of class 11 are covered in MHT CET exam whereas all class 12 topics are part of MHT CET syllabus.

Do I need to attempt all the questions in MHT CET exam?

It is not compulsory to attempt all the question in MHT CET exam. Students are advised to attempt only those questions for which they know the correct answer. Questions for which the answer is not sure should be left. However, as there is NO negative marking in MHT CET exam, questions for which answer is doubtful can be attempted in last. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.

Which chapters are important in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for MHT CET exam?

Candidates are avised to complete the entire MHT CET syllabus to score good marks in the exam. Special attention should be given to important chapters liste here: Physics Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism (Equal importance) Modern Physics Optics Heat and Thermodynamics and Waves, Sound Measurement and errors Chemistry Gaseous State Chemical Kinetics Organic Chemistry Reactions of Benzene Ores and Metallurgy Thermodynamics Polymers EnvironmeMaharashtra CET Celll Chemistry Mathematics Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Vectors

Are calculators allowed in MHT CET exam?

Calculators are not allowed in MHT CET exam. However, you will get virtual calculator during the exam which can be used to solving lengthy calculations. Virtual calculator is available on computer screen during test and can be used by clicking on calculator link. Practice numerical questions to avoid virtual calculator as much as you can since these calculators can take much time.

What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in MHT CET?

The high-weightage topics from class 11 and 12 Physics as per the previous year paper analysis are Current Electricity, Waves, AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion, Work, Power and Energy. In Chemistry, the high-weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics, Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry, Organic chemistry. In Mathematics, the high-weightage topics are Sequence and Series, Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, and Definite and Indefinite Integral.

Can I complete MHT CET syllabus in 6 months?

MHT CETs syllabus can be completed in 6 months considering the topics had already been studied in class 11 and 12. As the topics in MHT CET syllabus and class 11/12 topics are similar, students can easily complete the revision in 6 months. However, completing the syllabus does not mean the completing the preparation. Students need to solve previous year questions and mock tests as well as study other reference /NCERT books for clearing the concepts.

In how much time can I complete the entire MHT CET syllabus?

In general, the MHT CET syllabus can be completed in 6 months. The time required will however vary for every student. If student start preparing for MHT CET in class 12, they can easily cover the entire syllabus for MHT CET along with the school home-work by giving special emphasis to topics that are part of MHT CET syllabus.

Is MHT CET syllabus similar to the syllabus of Maharashtra board class 11 and 12?

The syllabus of MHT CET is not similar to the Maharashtra Board class 11 and 12. Only a few chapters of Class 11 are covered in MHT CET syllabus. However, the entire class 12 syllabus is part of MHT CET syllabus. Also, the dificulty level of MHT CET is similar to JEE Mains.

Is MHT CET syllabus same for PCM and PCB groups?

The syllabus for MHT CET PCM (BE/BTech) and PCB (BPharma) is different. MHT CET PCM exam is conducted for admission to BE/BTech while the PCB examis conducted for BPharma courses. MHT CET PCM syllabus consists of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. PCB syllabus has Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates must note that Physics and Chemistry syllabus is common/same in both PCB and PCM papers. Candidates can download the CET syllabus from Shiksha page or from the official website.

Is MHT CET syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Mains?

The syllabus of MHT CET is not same as JEE Main. As per the information available in MHT CET official website, only a few topics of class 11 are part of the MHT CET syllabus. However, all class 12 topics are covered in MHT CET syllabus. The difficulty level of MHT CET is similar to JEE Mains. Students preparing for any of these exams can download the syllabus from the Shiksha page.

Are NCERT books enough to complete MHT CET syllabus?

The syllabus of MHT CET is all covered in NCERT textbooks of class 11 and 12. However, not all topics of class 11 are part of MHT CET exam whereas all class 12 topics are covered in the MHT CET. Candidates must check the official MHT CET syllabus before preparing for the exam. NCERT books are undoudbetly the best books to get basic understanding of the topics. NCERT books have easy to understand language and a lot of solved questions which make it the best fit to begin MHT CET preparation. Also, many previous year toppers and subject-matter experts have advised to use NCERT books to get good score in MHT CET.

How many questions are asked in MHT CET exam?

There are 150 MCQ type questions in MHT CET exam from three subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Every section consists 50 MCQ-type questions and all must be answered in 3 hours.

Is there a negative marking in MHT CET?

MHT CET paper do not have negative marking for incorrect answer. In MHT CET exam, Physics and Chemistry question is of 1 marks. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions. For any question, if none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or dropped, then full marks will be awarded to all candidates irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.

Can I change the language of the question paper during the MHT CET exam?

Question papers will be visible in English, Urdu and Marathi. Candidates can switch the language of the question paper between languages. They can select any language but cannot switch chosen language during exam.

MHT CET 2026 Syllabus OUT (PCM & PCB): Download Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology Syllabus

Exam On - 11 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BE/ BTech BPharm, PharmD B Arch

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 20:53 IST

By Satyendra Singh

MHT CET Syllabus 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF. Candidates can check here the MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF to know the topics which are covered in exam. The syllabus of MHT CET for BTech (PCM Group) consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics topics of class 11 and 12 Maharashtra Board. Candidates appearing for BPharma (PCB Group) exam have to study Biology instead of Mathematics. As per the official website, 20 percent weightage is given to the Class 11 topics and 80 percent to the Class 12 topics of the Maharashtra board in the syllabus for exam.

Check: MHT CET 2026 Syllabus Changes: Subject-Wise Topics List