MHT CET 2027: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

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Samridhi Mishra
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Updated on Jun 17, 2026 00:35 IST
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, popularly known as MHT CET, is one of the biggest state-level entrance exams for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture admissions in Maharashtra. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the examination to get admission into top colleges across the state.

Aspirants of the upcoming Maharashtra CET exam must check this page for the latest updates on MHT CET 2027 exam dates, pattern, syllabus and registration dates. As per media reports, the MHT CET 2027 exam date for session 1 is December 15 to January 15. This is being done to ensure that students do not face any clashes with the national-level JEE Mains exam, leaving enough gap between both sessions and for the CAP process.

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MHT CET 2027 Complete Guide

MHT CET 2027: The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, popularly known as MHT CET, is one of the biggest state-level entrance exams for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture admissions in Maharashtra. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the examination to get admission into top colleges across the state. The exam is conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell. Students from Maharashtra and other states can apply for various undergraduate courses through MHT CET.

For students planning to appear in MHT CET 2027, understanding the complete process early can help in better preparation. From registration to counselling, every stage is important. This article gives a full overview of MHT CET 2027 including eligibility, expected dates, application process, syllabus, exam pattern, preparation strategy, answer key, result, and counselling.

Table of contents
  • What is MHT CET?
  • MHT CET 2027 Exam Dates (Expected)
  • MHT CET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • MHT CET 2027 Application Form
  • MHT CET Exam Pattern 2027
  • MHT CET Syllabus

What is MHT CET?

MHT CET is a computer-based entrance examination conducted for admission to professional courses. The paper is based on the Maharashtra State Board syllabus of Classes 11 and 12. The exam is held for:

  • Engineering courses (B.E./B.Tech)
  • Pharmacy courses (B.Pharm and Pharm.D)
  • Agriculture-related courses

MHT CET 2027 Exam Dates (Expected)

The official schedule for MHT CET 2027 has not been announced yet. However, based on previous years, students can expect the following timeline.

Event

Expected Date

MHT CET 2027 registration

October or November 2026

MHT CET Application Correction

November 2026

MHT CET 2027 Admit Card

November 2026

MHT CET Exam Date 2027

Decmber 15 to January 15, 2027 (Tentative)

MHT CET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the MHT CET application form, candidates were advised to check the eligibility criteria as only those who meet the conditions will be offered admission. If any student is found ineligible at the time of admission, their candidature will be cancelled, irrespective of their performance in the exam. The basic MHT CET eligibility criteria is given below:

  • Candidates must be Indian citizen.
  • Must have passed or be appearing in class 12 with Physics and Mathematics along with Biology/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/IT/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Technical Vocational subject or passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
  • Candidate must have secured at least 45% marks in class 12 (40% for the reserved category).
  • No age limit to apply for MHT CET.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which college will I get with 97.5 percentile in MH CET?
A: 

With 97.5 percentile in MHT-CET, you have a strong chance to get admission in reputed colleges like PICT Pune, VIT Pune, SPIT Mumbai, or Thakur College of Engineering for branches such as IT, ECE, or Electrical. COEP and VJTI may be difficult for CSE. Government colleges like WCE Sangli, SGGS Nanded, and GCOE Amravati are also good options. You can get preferred branches in private colleges and core branches in government ones. Your chances further improve if you belong to a reserved category or have home university advantage within Maharashtra.

Q:   What is the minimum cutoff required for admission to M.Tech at COEP?
A: 

For the General HS category, the cutoff ranged from 4.33 to 20.54 percentile for M.Tech course specialisations. Therefore, students need to attain at least 4.33 percentile for admissions at COEP Pune. MHT CET M.Tech percentiles are required for admission to M.Tech courses at COEP, Pune.

Students should note that the above mentioned percentile is only valid for the General HS category in the last round. Other rounds and categories will have different minimum qualifying percentiles. To know more, students can click here

Q:   I scored 120 in MHT CET. Which college will I get? I belong to the general category.
A: 

With 120 marks in MHT-CET (General category), you are unlikely to get top colleges/branches (like CSE/IT in COEP, VJTI) but can aim for mid-tier private/university-affiliated colleges in less competitive branches.

Q:   Which colleges can I get for engineering if I have 75 percentile in MHT CET via open category?
A: 

Rank around 50k, some colleges are :

1. Government College of Engineering, Amravati

2. Government College of Engineering, Jalgaon

3. Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology, Badnera

4. K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and IT (less competitive branches)

5. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune (non-core branches)

6. MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune (non-CSE branches)

 

Many private self-financing colleges throughout Maharashtra

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Q:   Can I take admission in D.K.T.E. Society's Textile and Engineering Institute for B.Tech. in Fashion Technology with 63.57% in MHT CET?
A: 

With 63.57% in MHT CET, you do have a fair chance to get B.Tech in Fashion Technology at D.K.T.E. Institute, especially if you're in a reserved category or from the home state. Fill it in your CAP options and keep backup colleges too, just in case the cutoffs go higher this year

Q:   What is 50:50 weightage criteria in MHT CET for BTech admission?
A: 

Higher and Technical Education department in the year 2023 announced that 50:50 weightage will be given to CET score and Class 12th marks for admission to undergraduate professional courses in Maharashtra state from the academic session 2023-24. As per this criteria, marks of class 12 and MHT CET will be considered for preparing the merit list in 50:50 ratio. Only those candidates who will have their names in the merit list will be considered for admisison.

Q:   What is the age limit to apply for MHT CET?
A: 

As per Maharashtra CET Cell , there is no age limit for candidates applying for the exam. It is must as per MHT CET eligibility criteria that candidates have either passed class 12 exam or they are appearing in class 12 exam.

Q:   What is the official website to apply for MHT CET 2026?
A: 

Official website for applying to MHT CET 2026 is cetcell.mahacet.org. Interested candidates can apply for MHT CET 2026 exam have to fill the application form only from the official website. The application form will be released tentatively in December last week, 2025.

MHT CET 2027 Application Form

To fill MHT CET application form, candidates must be ready with important details like personal details, educational details, and communication details etc. Check detailed process below to apply for MHT CET 2026:

Step 1: Registration at CET portal

  • Candidates have to first create an account at CET portal. To do so, visit official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Next, enter details asked like your name, email ID, mobile number and date of birth.
  • Thereafter, create a password and click on ‘Register’ button to complete registration process.
  • This creates your MHT CET login.
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Email verification

  • After registration details are submitted,  a verification link is sent to email IDs of candidates.
  • Candidates have to open their registered email and click on verification link sent to them.
  • Only after verification, registration gets completed.

DigiLocker Link

  1. Once verification is done, candidates are redirected to the MHT CET registration screen.
  2. Click on "Proceed to DigiLocker". 
  3. Thereafter, add your Aadhaar number and verify OTP sent.
  4. Then verify with 6-digit pin.
  5. After this, DigiLocker will open.
  6. If Digilocker has your APAAR ID and Aadhaar Card, select them and click on "verify". If APAAR ID and Aadhaar Card are not available in Digiclocker, first add them and then proceed with verification.
  7. This connects DigilLocker to MHT CET registration portal.

Step 2: Fill MHT CET form and pay fee

  • To fill MHT CET form, candidates have to first select CET they want to apply for.
  • Then, select preferred exam city, qualification and category details.
  • Next, candidates have to pay applicable application fee.
  • After application fee is paid, candidates have to take a printout of filled and submitted form. Keep this document safe for all future reference.

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2027

The MHT CET 2027 exam pattern will be given in the official notification. The exam pattern mentions the marking scheme, subjects, number of questions and more. Candidates must refer to the MHT CET exam pattern before preparing for the test.

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  • Total number of questions- 150 ( 50 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths)
  • Marks per question-  2 marks per question in Maths and 1 mark per question in Physics and Chemistry
  • Negative marking- No negative marking
  • Duration of exam- 3 hours

 

  • Total number of questions- 200 ( 100 from Biology and 50 each from Physics and Chemistry)
  • Marks per question-  1 marks per question in Biology and 2 mark per question in Physics and Chemistry
  • Negative marking- No negative marking
  • Duration of exam- 3 hours
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the minimum qualifying marks for General category candidates in MHT CET?
A: 

The general category candidates must score at least 25% of marks in MHT CET. For SC/ ST candidates, on the other hand, minimum qualifying marks required in exam is non-zero score.

MHT CET Syllabus

The MHT CET 2027 syllabus has yet to be released. The syllabus includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology from both classes 11th & 12th. 

Class Syllabus
Class 11 Syllabus Topics MHT CET 2026 Class 11th Syllabus PDF Download
Class 12 Syllabus Topics MHT CET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download

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