MHT CET Maths Question Papers Previous Years

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

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MHT CET Previous Year Math Question Papers are available here. Candidates can download the papers for free and understand the difficulty level of questions as well as chapterwise weightage of topics. The Maharashtra CET Cell will conduct MHT CET 2026 exam twice this year in April and May.

MHT CET Previous Year Math Question Papers are available here. Candidates can download the papers for free and understand the difficulty level of questions as well as chapterwise weightage of topics. The Maharashtra CET Cell will conduct MHT CET exam 2026 twice this year in April and May. MHT CET 2026 exam dates have been announced for both the sessions.

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MHT CET previous year papers are very useful resource for candidates preparing for the exam. It gives clear understanding of questions difficulty level and chapterwise weightage of topics in the exam.

MHT CET previous year Maths question papers are available here. It will help students in understanding the difficulty level of questions that have been asked in previous years as well as weightage of chapters.

In MHT CET exam, the Maths section has 50 questions of 2 marks each. The difficulty level of questions will be similar to JEE Mains but, there is no negative marking in MHT CET.

Along with MHT CET Previous Year Math Question Papers, candidates must also solve mock tests to get better understanding of their strong & weak areas and also evaluate their exam preparation level.

Also Check: MHT CET Math Chapterwise Weightage

Table of contents
  • MHT CET Maths Previous Year Papers
  • MHT CET Important Chapters in Maths
  • MHT CET Exam Pattern
  • MHT CET Maths Preparation Tips

MHT CET Maths Previous Year Papers

Exam Date and Year

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MHT CET Maths Question Paper 2020

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MHT CET Math Question Paper 2018

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MHT CET Math Question Paper 2017

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MHT CET Math Question Paper 2016

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MHT CET Important Chapters in Maths

Candidates preparing for the exam can check here important chapters of Maths for MHT CET exam. The list of important chapters has been taken basis the analysis of previous year Maths question papers.

MHT CET Chapter for Mathematics

Weightage of Marks

Integration

9%

Trigonometric Functions

8%

Three Dimensional Geometry

8%

Differentiation

7%

Probability Distribution

8%

Matrices

5%

Circles

6%

Conics

5%

Vectors

7%

Continuity

5%

Applications of Derivatives

5%

Differential Equations

6%

Bernoulli Trials And Binomial Distribution

4%

Pair Of Straight Lines

5%

Line

3%

Plane

4%

Linear Programming Problems

2%

Applications of Definite Integrals

4%

Statistics

3%

Mathematical Logic

3%

MHT CET Exam Pattern

Particular

Details

Name of exam

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)

Exam conducting authority

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Mode of exam

Computer-Based Test (Online mode)

Number of papers/sections

  • Paper 1 – Mathematics
  • Paper 2 – Physics and Chemistry

Duration

90 minutes for each paper

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Marks

200

Marking Scheme

  • Mathematics: 2 marks for every correct answer
  • Physics & Chemistry: 1 mark for every correct answer
  • There is no negative marking

MHT CET Maths Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for the MHT CET 2026 must know that the Maths questions will be prepared considering the Maharashtra State Board books of class 11 and 12. Also, as per the exam structure, only a few select topics of class 11 are part of MHT CET syllabus however, all class 12 topics are asked in the exam.

Maths is considering a scoring subject in MHT CET. To get a good score in MHT CET Maths section, candidates must understand the basic concepts of all topics covered in the exam. Build the fundamental understanding and solve numerical questions. Solve MHT CET mock tests regularly to evaluate your preparation level.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in MHT CET?
A:

There are 150 MCQs asked in MHT CET exam question paper with four options in each question and only one option is correct. Fifty questions are asked from each subject including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. This is an online computer-based test.

Q:   When will MHT CET Response Sheet 2025 release?
A:

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2025 response sheet along with the answer key. Candidates can download response sheet MHT CET 2025 from the official website cetcell.mahacet.org by login using their registered email ID and password.

Q:   What is the advantage of MHT CET previous year question papers?
A:

The previous year question papers of MHT CET help with exam preparation. It helps with improving speed and accuracy, and analysis of the exam preparation so far.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Candidates can get an APAAR ID for MHT CET registration by registering on the DigiLocker website. Candidates can also get the APAAR enrollment number from their school.

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Manori Karan

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Answered a week ago

The MHT CET 2026 application form was released on January 10. Candidates have to keep the Aadhaar card and APAAR ID ready for registration.

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Mamona Majumder

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MHT CET cutoff is of two types- All India Category and Maharashtra Category. The seats which are allotted under the All India Quota have opening and closing ranks mentioned as "AI" whereas seats allotted under Maharashtra Quota have the ranks mentioned as "MH".

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Vipra Mehra

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MHT CET cutoff is made available on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The Mahrashtra CET Cell releases cutoff round-wise after the completion of each round counselling. The cutoff are released separately for both All India and Maharashtra state category. Candidates can download the same on

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Nishtha Shrivastava

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The Maharashtra state CET cell sets the syllabus of MHT CET exam.

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MHT CET Previous Years Question Papers Advantages.

Among the most effective strategies of passing MHT CET exam is to use previous year papers. No book or mock test can get you better acquainted with the actual exam than they do. Here are the key benefits:

1. Understand the Exam Pattern

Previous papers

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Answered a month ago

No, candidates have to pay the MHT CET application fee online only using the available payment modes like net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/Mobile wallets.

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Manori Patra

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Answered a month ago

The MHT CET exam is held for admission to the following courses:

  • BE/BTech
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  • PharmD
  • BPlanning
  • BTech-MTech Integrated courses

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Mamona Majumder

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Answered a month ago

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.

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