MHT CET Books 2026: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

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MHT CET 2026 Best Books: Candidates are provided with the best books for MHT CET 2026 preparation recommended by various subject experts and advised by previous year toppers of MHT CET.

Along with the best books for MHT CET, candidates should also solve previous year question papers, mock tests, and sample papers to prepare for the exam. Solving MHT CET question papers will help understand the exam's preparation level and the subject-wise weightage of topics.

Around 4-5 lakh candidates will appear for MHT CET 2026 exam. To score good marks and get a seat in top engineering colleges in Maharashtra, it is advised to prepare effectively for the exam. MHT CET preparation tips 2026 are also provided here to help candidates prepare for the exam.

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Best Books for MHT CET 2026 Preparation
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MHT CET 2026 Preparation Tips

Best Books for MHT CET 2026 Preparation

Candidates are provided here MHT CET best books for all three subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Check out the books and prepare for the exam effectively

Best Chemistry Book for MHT CET 2026

NCERT Class 11 and 12 Text Book
MHT CET Triump Chemistry (Target Publication)
Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Chemistry (Arihant Publication)
MHT CET Chemistry by Arihant Publishers
Marvel Chemistry for MHT CET by Mayur Mehta, Chitra Joshi, Rekha Diwekar
Chemistry for MHT CET (MCQ) by Mayur Mehta and Chitra Joshi (Marvel Publication)

Best Physics Book for MHT CET 2026

NCERT Textbook for classes 11 and 12
Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma – Volumes 1 and 2
MHT CET Physics by AJ Bapat (Marvel Publication)
Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Physics M.K. Dikshit (Arihant Publication)
MCQ Physics for MHT CET by A J Bapat (Marvel Publication)

Best Mathematics Books for MHT CET 2026

NCERT Text Books for Class 11 and 12
MCQ Mathematics for MHT CET by Hemant G. Ainapure (Marvel Publication)
Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Mathematics by Sushil Verma (Arihant Publication)

Check MHT CET 2026 Syllabus details here

Important Topics for MHT CET 2026

The MHT CET 2026 exam will have some topics that would have more weightage than others. However, the paper is strictly prepared based on the entire MHT CET syllabus and the pattern set by the Maharashtra CET Cell. MHT CET important topics with weight as per previous year papers can be seen below

MHT CET 2026 Important Topics

Subject	Important Topics
Physics	Heat & Thermodynamics Current Electricity Kinematics Rotation Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism Waves and Sound Work Energy and Power
Chemistry	Atomic Structure Electrochemistry Chemical Equilibrium Aldehydes and Ketones Chemical Bonding Thermodynamics General Organic Chemistry S and D Block Elements Ionic Equilibrium Periodic Classification
Mathematics	Limits, Continuity and Differentiability Sequence and Series Sets, Relation and Functions Trigonometric Ratios and Functions Complex Number Definite and Indefinite Integral Circle Vectors and 3D

MHT CET 2026 Preparation Tips

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, popularly known as MHT CET, is one of the most sought-after top engineering entrance exams in India. Every year around 5 lakh candidates appear for the exam to get a seat in top engineering colleges. To get a good score in the exam, students certainly need some advice and preparation tips. provided below are a few preparation tips for MHT CET 2026.

Check the Official MHT CET Syllabus – Candidates should prepare only as per the official syllabus. Some topics of the MHT CET syllabus has been reduced by the reduction of topics by the Maharashtra State Board. Candidates can check here the revised MHT CET syllabus.

Refer Previous Year MHT CET Question Papers- MHT CET Previous year question papers can be of great help in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and subject-wise weightage of topics. It is also advised to solve previous year papers as mock tests.

Make a Time Table for Study- Studying as per the timetable can result in better preparation for the exam. Make a timetable with equal weightage to every subject and also allow some time for revision.

Revise Regularly- It is advised that students revise the topics they study at regular intervals. Revision is as important as studying.

Practice Mock Tests- It is advised that students solve online mock tests of MHT CET to evaluate their exam preparation level, understand their common mistakes and resolve them. Practising MHT CET mock test papers will also help in improving problem-solving skills.

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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

Answered a month ago

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, Pu

PRINCE MISHRA

Contributor-Level 7

Can you help me prepare a list of colleges that I can get with 61.68 percentile in MHT CET?

Answered 2 months ago

While precise cutoffs vary across rounds and branches, here are some colleges historically known to have admissions open at or around this percentile range:

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pune

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, Pune

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Souvik Kumar Karati

Beginner-Level 5

How to check seat allotment of CAP round 1 for engineering in MHT CET?

Answered 2 months ago

Visit the official MHT CET CAP website: fe2025.mahacet.org

On the homepage, click on the "MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" link.

A login window will appear. Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth to log in.

After logging in, your seat allotment status and details (colle

Abhishek Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

How to download allotment letter for MHT CET 2026 CAP counselling?

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can download their MHT CET Counselling CAP allotment letter by login to the official website. The allotment letter will have details about the college and branch allotted to the candidate and details of fee to be paid for confirming the admission.

Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Has B.Pharma counselling for MHT CET 2025 started?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the counselling of B.Pharmacy 2025 MHT CET has already begun. The B.Pharmacy counselling (CAP Admission) registration started on July 7, 2025, and has a cut-off date to register and upload documents i.e. July 28, 2025. By July 29, 2025, it is possible to complete the document verification on

Antu Kaibartya

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get VJTI college for textile engineering with score of 82.83, ranking 56753 and EWS category rank 3705?

Answered 2 months ago

It is unlikely you will get VJTI for Textile Engineering with a score of 82.83 and a rank of 56753 in the EWS category (rank 3705). The cutoff for VJTI's Textile Technology programme is generally higher than the scores you've mentioned, especially for the EWS category.

Joshetha SR

Beginner-Level 5

Which government colleges accept MHCET Law scores for LLB?

Answered 2 months ago

Here are some top government LLB colleges in India accepting MHCET Law scores: