MHT CET 2022: Exam Date (Revised), Registration, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )
Exam On - 11 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26
Check complete information about MHT CET 2022 date, the application process, eligibility criteria syllabus, and exam pattern.
MHT CET exam date 2022 has been revised. As per the new exam schedule, MHT CET 2022 exam for the PCM group will be conducted from August 5 to 12 while for the PCB group, the exam will be held from August 12 to 20. MHT CET application form 2022 has been closed. The last date to fill the application form with late fees was April 23.
Candidates interested in taking admission in engineering or pharmacy courses in Maharashtra need to appear in MHT CET 2022. The exam will have three papers, Paper 1 of Mathematics, Paper 2 of Physics and Chemistry combined, and Paper 3 of Biology. Engineering aspirants have to appear in Paper 1 and 2 and pharmacy aspirants have to take Paper 2 and 3. The exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test and each paper will be of 90 hours duration. The MHT CET 2022 syllabus has been released and covers the class 11 and 12 Maharashtra board syllabus.
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Candidates preparing for MHT CET 2022 should check the previous year's question papers of exams to get an understanding of the difficulty level and topics covered with weightage. It is also advised that students revise the entire MHT CET syllabus 2022 and take note of the exam pattern. Candidates can check here for detailed information about the application process.
Commonly asked questions
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.
- MHT CET 2022 Dates
- MHT CET 2022 Application Form
- MHT CET 2022 Exam Pattern
- MHT CET 2022 Syllabus
- MHT CET 2022 Admit Card
- MHT CET Question Papers 2022
- MHT CET 2022 Answer Key
- MHT CET 2022 Result
- MHT CET 2022 Admission Process
- MHT CET 2022 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MHT CET 2022 Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Release of MHT CET 2022 application form | 10-Feb-2022 |
| Last date to fill the application form without late fees | 15-April-2022 |
| Start of the application process with late fees | 16-April-2022 |
| Last date to fill the application form with late fees | 23-April- 2022 |
| MHT CET application form correction | To be notified |
| Release of MHT CET admit card 2022 | To be notified |
| MHT CET 2022 exam date | August 5 to 11, 2022 (PCM Group) August 12 to 20, 2022 (PCB Group) |
| Release of MHT CET answer key | To be notified |
| MHT CET 2022 result date | To be notified |
MHT CET 2022 Application Form
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell has closed the MHT CET application form 2022. Registration was open up to April 23 with a late fee. Registration without late fee was open up to April 15. Application forms were available online on the official website mhtcet2022.mahacet.org. Candidates have to fill the form online within the specified dates to appear in MHT CET 2022.
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How to fill MHT CET application form 2022
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Open the official website- mahacet.org
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Click on the MHT CET application form link
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Register using the required details
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Fill the detailed application form with the required information
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Upload scanned photo and signature
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Verify all the details filled and pay the application fee
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Application form will be submitted upon successful fee payment
MHT CET 2022 Application Form Correction
The registered candidates will be allowed to correct/modify certain details in their MHT CET application form 2022 after the closing of the application process. MHT CET application correction will be available online through login for a certain period on the official website. During the correction period, candidates can modify the details filled by them including photos and signatures.
MHT CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in appearing for MHT CET 2022 must ensure they fulfil the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. As per the MHT CET eligibility criteria 2022, candidates must have passed class 12/equivalent exam or appear in 2022. There is no maximum age limit to apply for the MHT CET exam. The detailed eligibility criteria regarding Maharashtra domicile status and All India category candidates can be checked from the information brochure.
MHT CET 2022 Exam Pattern
As per the exam pattern of MHT CET, the exam will be held online as Computer Based Test and the question paper will have MCQ-type questions. There will be three question papers, Paper of Mathematics, Paper 2 of Physics and Chemistry combined, and Paper 3 of Biology. Students seeking admission in engineering courses need to appear in Paper 1 and 2 while for admission in pharmacy courses, candidates need to appear in papers 2 and 3.
Also, 20% weightage will be given to the questions from the class 10 syllabus and 80% weightage will be given to the questions from the class 12 syllabus while setting the Question Papers. Each paper will be of 100 marks and the duration will be of 90 minutes. Take a look at the MHT CET exam pattern below:
MHT CET Exam Pattern
| Paper |
Subject |
No of MCQs based on |
Marks per question |
Total Marks |
Duration in Minutes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 10 |
Class 12 |
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| Paper-1 |
Mathematics |
10 |
40 |
2 |
100 |
90 |
| Paper-2 |
Physics Chemistry |
10 10 |
40 40 |
1 |
100 |
90 |
| Paper-3 |
Biology (Botany) Biology (Zoology) |
10 10 |
40 40 |
1 |
100 |
90 |
MHT CET 2022 Syllabus
The syllabus of MHT CET 2022 is the same as the class 11 and 12 Maharashtra board syllabus. However, some chapters from the class 11 part are not covered in the MHT CET syllabus while the full class 12 syllabus is covered in the exam. Candidates can find below the class 11 syllabus which is covered in MHT CET while for class 12, candidates have to study the complete syllabus.
MHT CET Syllabus
| Subject |
Chapters/Units of Class 11 |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Motion in a plane, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Thermal properties of matter, Sound, Optics, Electrostatics, Semiconductors |
| Chemistry |
Some basic concepts of chemistry, the structure of the atom, Chemical Bonding, Redox Reactions, Elements of group 1 and 2, States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquids), Adsorption and colloids (Surface Chemistry), Hydrocarbons, basic Principles of organic chemistry |
| Mathematics |
Trigonometry, Straight Line, Circle, Measures of Dispersion, Probability, Complex Numbers, Permutations and Combinations, Functions, Limits, Continuity |
| Biology |
Biomolecules, Respiration and Energy Transfer, Human Nutrition, Excretion and Osmoregulation |
MHT CET 2022 Admit Card
The Maharashtra CET Cell will issue admit cards to all the successfully registered candidates for the MHT CET 2022 exam. MHT CET admit card will be available online on the official website. Candidates have to download and take its printout to carry at the exam centre on the day of the exam. Admit cards will have details of MHT CET 2022 exam date and time, exam centre address, candidates basic details like roll number, photo, signature, and parents details. Details about COVID-19 instructions to be followed on the exam day
How to download admit card
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Open the official website mahacet.org
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Click on the MHT CET admit card link
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Login using application number and date of birth
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MHT CET 2022 will be displayed on the screen
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Download and take a printout of it
MHT CET Question Papers 2022
The official MHT CET question papers will be released along with the answer key on the official website. Candidates have to log in to download the question papers and answer key on the website using their application number and password. Several coaching institutes will also release MHT CET 2022 question papers after the completion of each shift based on memory-based questions.
MHT CET 2022 Answer Key
Candidates will be provided here with the answer key after the conclusion of the exam by several coaching institutes. The official answer key will be released on the website in the official website. Candidates can use the answer key along with question papers to calculate their scores. Candidates will also be allowed to challenge the official answer key in case students thinks any answer to be incorrect. The objections have to be submitted online within the stipulated time.
MHT CET 2022 Result
The Maharashtra CET cell will declare the MHT CET result 2022 after the conclusion of the exam. The results will be available online on the official website mahacet.org. Candidates will be required to log in to the website using their application number and password/date of birth to check MHT CET result 2022. Details like candidates' score in each subject, average score, and all India rank will be provided through MHT CET 2022 result.
How to check MHT CET result 2022
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Open the official website
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Click on the MHT CET result link
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Login using the required credentials
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The result will be displayed on the screen
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Download and take a printout of the result copy
MHT CET 2022 Admission Process
Candidates who successfully qualify for the MHT CET 2022 exam will be eligible for admission in B.Tech/pharmacy courses. The allotment of seats will be done through online counselling. Candidates will be allotted admission in colleges based on their ranks in MHT CET 2022.
MHT CET 2022 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the date of the MHT CET 2022 exam?
Q. When will MHT CET 2022 application form be released?
Q. What is the syllabus of MHT CET 2022?
Q. What are the eligibility criteria to appear in MHT CET 2022?
Q. Is the MHT CET exam conducted offline?
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The best way to prepare for MHT CET 2026 is through the official syllabus. The authorities have already provided the detailed syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Additionally, students must attempt the free MHT CET mock test prepared and released by the authorities. Candidates
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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.
For Maths, each question is worth 2 marks and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The MHT CET exam has 3 papers- Maths, Physics & Chemistry, and Biology. However, there are only 2 sections in the exam. For the PCM group, the two sections are Paper 1 (Maths) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). For the PCB group, the two sections are Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper 3 (Bi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
As per the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern, the test will be conducted in online mode (CBT) having only MCQs. The exam consists of three papers (PCM/PCB) with 90 minutes each, totalling 100 marks per paper. There is no negative marking. Mathematics questions are worth 2 marks each, while Physics, Chemistr
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The CET Cell will now conduct the MHT CET exam twice a year, similar to the JEE Mains exam. With this, the authorities aim to provide candidates another chance to improve their scores without wasting a year.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Biology or Paper 3 is not compulsory for PCM group students, though it will be tested for the PCB group aspirants. Thus, it is important to choose your subjects carefully, depending on the course you seek admission into. Candidates can also apply for both groups, thus making biology compulsory in su
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Contributor-Level 10
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The MHT CET 2026 exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks for both PCM and PCB marks. The MHT CET exam is conducted for 3 papers- Maths (Paper 1), Physics and Chemistry (Paper 2) and Biology (Paper 3) and each for 100 marks. Paper 2 is common for both groups.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode as a computer-based test. Candidates have to select the correct answers on their computer screens. The exam will be held at various test centres across the state.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The MHT CET 2026 syllabus is based on the syllabus of State Council Of Educational Research And Training, Maharashtra for classes 11th and 12th. The complete syllabus of class 12th and a select few topics from class 11th together make up the MHT CET syllabus.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The duration of the MHT CET 2026 exam is 180 minutes for both the PCM and PCB groups. The papers 1 and 3, Maths & Biology, are for 90 minutes each, while paper 2, for Physics and Chemistry, is 90 minutes taken together.
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