MHT CET 2026 April 16 Question Paper (OUT): Download Shift 1 & 2 Paper with Solutions Here

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

Saakshi Varsha
Saakshi Varsha Lama
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Updated on Apr 17, 2026 13:24 IST
CET Cell conducted MHT CET 2026 April 16 in two shifts. Students can check here memory-based MHT CET 2026 April 16 questions with solutions for both shifts. MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 & 2 paper analysis is also available here. Download the papers here and calculate your scores.

MHT CET 2026 April 16 Question Paper is available on this page for both shifts. Students who appeared in exam have reported that MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 was a moderately difficult paper. Most students found Mathematics moderate with a few lengthy questions. Physics was also moderate while Chemistry was comparitively easy. In MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 paper, the overall exam was moderate. Mathematics was lengthy while Physics had more numerical based questions. Out of all sections, Chemistry was easiest in shift 1. 

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MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 & 2 Question Paper with Solutions OUT: Students can now check MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 & 2 question paper with answer key solutions on this page. The memory-based MHT CET 2026 April 16 questions with solutions will help students assess their performance and calculate their scores. Students who are appearing for future shifts of MHT CET exam can check MHT CET April 16 question paper and answer key to know the expected difficulty level and accordingly prepare for it.

According to students reactions who took the test, MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 paper was moderately difficult. Most students have reported that Mathematics was lengthy but moderate. Physics was also moderate and Chemistry was compartively easy. For MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1, out of all sections, Mathematics was moderate and lengthy while Physics was also moderate. Chemisty was overall easy. Read to know more about MHT CET 2026 April 16 Question Paper PDF with Solutions.

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Table of contents
  • MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions OUT
  • MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 Paper Analysis OUT
  • MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions OUT
  • MHT CET 2026 April 16 Paper Analysis OUT Shift 1 & 2
  • Calculate Scores Using MHT CET Answer Key 2026 April 16
  • What is the MHT CET 2026 Marking Scheme?
  • MHT CET 2026 Result
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MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions OUT

Memory based MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 questions with solutions are now available.

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Also check: MHT CET PCM Question Paper 2026

MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 Paper Analysis OUT

Students can check the MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 2 paper analysis according to students' feedback from the table given below.

Subjects Difficulty Level
Overall Moderate
Physics Moderate
Mathematics Moderate and Lengthy
Chemistry Easy

MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions OUT

Students can check here memory-based MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 question paper PDFs with answer key solutions.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there passing marks in MHT CET 2026?
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No. There is no minimum mark required to pass the MHT CET exam. The only requirement to get the scorecard is to appear in all subjects of MHT CET and obtain a non-zero score.

Q:   Is the MHT CET exam MCQ type?
A: 

Yes, the MHT CET 2026 exam is MCQ type for both the PCM and PCB groups. For each question, students will be given 4 alternatives and candidates have to mark the correct answer.

Q:   Is it hard to score 130 in MHT CET?
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130 is a good score in the MHT CET exam. To obtain 130 marks in MHT CET, students have to cover all the topics from the MHT CET syllabus and practice the MHT CET PYQs and sample papers.

Q:   Is there a negative marking in MHT CET?
A: 

There is no negative marking in MHT CET. In the Maharashtra CET exam, Physics and Chemistry question is of 1 marks. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions or incorrection answers. 

MHT CET 2026 April 16 Paper Analysis OUT Shift 1 & 2

Students can check below the exam analysis of MHT CET 2026 April 16 Shift 1 and 2 paper below. The exam was overall moderate in both shifts. Subject-wise MHT CET 2026 paper analysis are:

Subjects Shift 1 Analysis
Overall Moderate
Physics Moderate with Numerical Questions
Mathematics Moderate and Lengthy
Chemistry Easy

Calculate Scores Using MHT CET Answer Key 2026 April 16

Memory-bases question paper with answer key is available now. Students can calculate their scores in the exam using MHT CET answer key 2026 by following the instructions given here. 

  • Download MHT CET 2026 quetsion paper with answer key above
  • Students will have to compare their responses to the correct answers.
  • Official marking scheme as per MHT CET 2026 exam pattern has to be followed.
  • Total calculated scores will be probable marks secured in exam.

What is the MHT CET 2026 Marking Scheme?

To do the calculation, students can check the MHT CET marking scheme 2026 from table given below.

Type of Response

Marking Scheme

Correct response

  • Section 1 (P+C): 1 mark awarded

  • Section 2 (M): 2 marks awarded

Incorrect response

0 (No negative marking)

No answer

No marks

Marked for review

No Marks

MHT CET 2026 Result

CET Cell is expected to release MHT CET 2026 result in the second week of May. Students will be able to access MHT CET result download link at cetcell.mahacet.org. Percentile scores secured in exam after normalisation can be checked through result.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I get MHT CET mock test pdf?
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The PDF of MHT CET mock tests can be downloaded from Shiksha page. Maharashtra CET Cell releases MHT CET mock tests every year before the start if exams. Students can download the official mock tests by Maharashtra CET Cell or practice it online. Solving mock test before the exam is very beneficial in scoring good marks in the exam.

Q:   Is it possible to get 120-150 marks in MHT CET if I am scoring 100 marks in mock test?
A: 

Getting good marks in MHT CET mock tests do not guarantee that you will also score good marks in the actual exam. However, if you are solving the mock tests regularly, it will surely help in increasing the accuracy, time management and performance of exam.

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