MHT CET Maths Syllabus 2026: Check High Weightage Topics and Marking Scheme

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

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Updated on Jan 19, 2026 18:22 IST
The Maharashtra state CET cell has released the MHT CET syllabus on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The official MHT CT 2026 syllabus PDF has been released, and this year, the syllabus has remained the same as last year. There are no changes in the MHT CET syllabus for Maths, Physics or Chemistry.

THE MHT CET 2026 syllabus has been released, and candidates can check the Maths section syllabus on this page. In the MHT CET exam, Maths is considered the most difficult section and is known to have lengthy questions that consume most of the time in paper. Check details below for topics covered in the MHT CET Maths syllabus.

MHT CET Maths Syllabus

MHT CET Maths Syllabus 2026

MHT CET Maths Syllabus 2026: The Maharashtra state CET cell has released the MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF for all three subjects - Physics, Chemistry and Maths. There are no changes in the MHT CET syllabus 2026 in any subject. Candidates can check the syllabus on this page or the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. MHT CET Maths syllabus PDF with list of topics is available on this page. 

As per the Maths syllabus of MHT CET, 20 percent of the topics are from Class 11, and the rest of the 80 per cent syllabus is from Class 12. The CET Cell follows the class 11 and 12 syllabus of the Maharashtra board for the MHT CET exam.

MHT CET 2026 will be held in two sessions in April and May. The exam date for session 1 PCM course group is April 11 to 19, 2026 while the PCB exam will be held from April 21 to 26, 2026. The MHT CET exam date 2026 session 2 for PCB is May 10 to 11, 2026 and for PCM is May 14 to 17, 2026. The candidates have to select which course to apply for - PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or both groups based on the course they want to take admission in while filling MHT CET application form 2026.

Table of contents
  • MHT CET 2026 Maths Syllabus
  • Most Important Maths Topics for MHT CET 2026
  • MHT CET Maths Paper Pattern 2026
  • MHT CET Maths Difficulty Level

MHT CET 2026 Maths Syllabus

Candidates must download the MHT CET Maths syllabus PDF to prepare for the maths section of the exam. The Maths section of the exam has a total of 50 questions. 10 questions are asked from the class 11 syllabus, and the rest of the 40 questions come from the class 12 syllabus.

MHT CET Maths Syllabus - Class 11 Topics

The following topics are asked in MHT CET Maths syllabus from class 11

  1. Trigonometry II
  2. Straight Line
  3. Circle
  4. Probability
  5. Complex Numbers
  6. Permutations and Combinations
  7. Functions
  8. Limits
  9. Continuity
  10. Conic Section

MHT CET Maths Syllabus - Class 12 Topics

The following topics are asked in MHT CET Maths from class 12 syllabus:

  1. Mathematical Logic Statements
  2. Matrices
  3. Pair of Straight Lines
  4. Circle
  5. Line
  6. Conics
  7. Trigonometric Functions
  8. Vectors
  9. Three-Dimensional Geometry
  10. Plane
  11. Linear Programming Problems
  12. Continuity
  13. Applications of Derivatives
  14. Integration
  15. Differentiation
  16. Applications of Definite Integrals
  17. Differential Equation
  18. Probability Distribution
  19. Statistics
  20. Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distribution
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is MHT CET mock test available in online mode?
A: 

Mock tests of MHT CET are available in both online as well as offline modes. Candidates can download MHT CET mock test free online from the official website. Mock tests for MHT CET are also available on Shiksha page. Solving the MHT CETs online mock test is very beneficial to students in the exam preparation. It will help in analyzing the preparation for the exam.

Q:   When should I start solving MHT CET mock test papers?
A: 

Candidates should start taking the MHT CET mock tests as early as possible. In the last month before the exam, candidates should take the mock tests daily.

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:   Is MHT CET mock test helpful?
A: 

MHT CET mock test are very helpful in understanding the paper pattern and difficulty level of questions. MHT CET mock tests released by the Maharashtra CET Cell are based on the actual exam pattern and difficulty level, thus gives an overview of the actual exam to the candidates. Attempting MHT CET mock tests also increases the speed of the candidates which will help in completing the actual exam on time. Candidates can practice free MHT CET mock test at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Most Important Maths Topics for MHT CET 2026

Out of the complete syllabus of the MHT CET Maths section, some topics carry maximum weightage in the exam. Candidates should complete these chapters on priority while preparing for MHT CET 2026. These chapters will fetch most marks in the MHT CET paper 1, which is Mathematics:

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%

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MHT CET Maths Paper Pattern 2026

Paper 1 of the MHT CET 2026 exam is Maths. This section carries 100 marks and has a total of 50 questions. Check the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern for the maths section below:

MHT CET Maths Pattern Details
Types of questions asked Multiple Choice Questions
Number of questions from class 11 10
Number of questions from class 12 40
Total questions 50
Total marks 100
Marks Per Question 2
Negative marking NO
Total time 90 minutes
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any mock seat allotment in MHT CET counselling?
A: 

No, there is no mock seat rounds in MHT CET counselling. The CET Cell conducts MHT CET counselling in three or four rounds. Candidates after registering for the counselling have to enter their preferred choice of college and branch in the order of preference. The allotment of seats will be made on the basis of All India Rank and choices filled by the candidate.

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:   Where can I get MHT CET mock test pdf?
A: 

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:   From where can I get MHT CET mock test for free?
A: 

Students can download MHT CET mock tests for free from this page or alternatively from the MAHARASHTRA CET CELL official website cetcell.mahacet.org. MAHARASHTRA CET CELL mock tests are free and can be downloaded or practiced online. It is very important that CET aspirants regularly solve mock tests. It will help them in analyzing their preparation level and also give experience of appearing in the real exam.

It is advised that students solve mock tests in a planned manner. For each subject, students should solve subject/topic wise mock tests during the preparation and solve full length mock tests one month before the exam.

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MHT CET Maths Difficulty Level

Based on the analysis of past MHT CET Maths exams, the difficulty level of the Maths section has typically been moderate to difficult.

  • Maths is considered one of the most difficult subjects.
  • The questions in this section are usually lengthy and calculation-intensive.
  • This section requires preparation from additional resources apart from HSC textbooks
  • The most important and target areas in MHT CET maths are Integration, Probability, Complex Numbers and 3D Geometry.
  • This section demands both speed and conceptual depth for a good score.

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