MHT CET Physics Syllabus 2026 (OUT): Complete Topic-wise Syllabus with Weightage

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

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The MHT CET Physics syllabus 2026 is based on Maharashtra State Board Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum. Around 80% of questions come from Class 12 chapters, so students must focus more on them. Numerical questions dominate the paper, but theory-based questions also play an important role.

The MHT CET Physics syllabus is an important part of preparing for the exam. Physics is often considered moderate in difficulty, but it requires strong conceptual understanding and regular practice. Many students find Physics challenging because it includes numerical problems and theory-based questions together. In this article, we cover the detailed Physics syllabus and identify important chapters.

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MHT CET 2026 Physics Syllabus

MHT CET 2026 Physics Syllabus: The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (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. The MHT CET 2026 Physics syllabus is based on the Maharashtra State Board curriculum of Class 11 and Class 12. Around 20% of questions are asked from Class 11 topics, while nearly 80% come from Class 12 chapters. MHT CET Physics syllabus PDF with list of topics is available on this page.

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Table of contents
  • MHT CET 2026 Physics Syllabus
  • MHT CET Physics Syllabus 2026 - Class 11th Topics
  • MHT CET 2026 Physics Syllabus - Class 12th Topics
  • MHT CET Physics Paper Pattern 2026

MHT CET 2026 Physics Syllabus

Physics is often considered moderate in difficulty, but it requires strong conceptual understanding and regular practice. Students who understand the syllabus clearly and revise regularly can score high marks. Compared to JEE Main, the MHT CET Physics syllabus level is slightly easier but speed is important. The MHT CET syllabus for classes 11th and 12th is given below.

MHT CET Physics Syllabus 2026 - Class 11th Topics

Around 20% of the Physics paper comes from Class 11. These chapters form the base for Class 12 topics.

MHT CET 2026 Physics Syllabus - Class 12th Topics

Class 12 Physics carries around 80% weightage in the MHT CET exam. Students should focus more on these chapters.

MHT CET Chapter for Physics

Weightage of Marks

Kinetic Theory Of Gases And Radiation

12%

Oscillations

8%

Atoms, Molecules, And Nuclei

8%

Rotational Motion

7%

Electrostatics

7%

Magnetic Effects Of Electric Current

6%

Electromagnetic Induction

6%

Semiconductors

6%

Wave Motion

5%

Magnetism

5%

Circular Motion

4%

Surface Tension

4%

Interference And Diffraction

4%

Current Electricity

4%

Gravitation

3%

Stationary Waves

3%

Electrons And Photons

3%

Elasticity

2%

Wave Theory Of Light

2%

Communication Systems

1%

Weightage of Marks for MHT CET 2020 (physics)

MHT CET Physics Paper Pattern 2026

Paper 2 of the MHT CET 2026 exam is Physics. This section carries 50 marks and has a total of 50 questions for Physics in paper 2. Check the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern for the Physics section below:

MHT CET Physics 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 50
Marks Per Question 1
Negative marking NO
Total time 90 minutes (For Paper 1: Physics and Chemistry Combined)

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