MHT CET B Arch Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

The difficulty level of MHT CET is similar to JEE Main, as per the information available in the official information brochure. The questions asked in MHT CET is similar to the difficulty level of JEE Main. Students preparing for class 12 can crack MHT CET with a little extra effort. The syllabus of MHT CET is also similar to class 11 and 12 Maharashtra board which is an advantage for students planning to appear in MHT CET. 

The MHT CET exam has a total of 150 questions from all three subjects. The exam has 50 questions each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All the 150 questions are multiple choice questions. Students need to answer all 150 multiple choice questions. Students need to complete all the 150 questions in 3 hours.

The MHT CET exam question paper will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will be provided with 4 options and only 1 option will be correct. There will be total 150 questions, 50 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test.

Calculators are not allowed in the MHT CET exam. However, students are provided the virtual calculator during the exam which can be used to solving lengthy calculations. The virtual calculator is made available on the computer screen during the test and candidates can use it by clicking on the calculator link. Candidates are advised to practice solving numerical questions on their own as using virtual calculators can take much time.

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.

MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

Exam Pattern: Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Examination

Exam Duration: For PCM Physics Chemistry Maths 180 minutes For PCB Physics Chemistry Biology 180 minutes

Type of Questions: MCQs Total Number of Questions: For PCM Physics Chemistry Maths 150 Questions For PCB Physics Chemistry Biology 200 Questions

Total Marks: For PCM Physics Chemistry Maths 200 Marks For PCB Physics Chemistry Biology 200 Marks

Language/Medium of Exam: English Hindi Marathi, Urdu

Marking Scheme: 1 Mark for each correct response in PCB Physics Chemistry and Biology 2 Marks for each correct response in Mathematics, and No negative marking For more details, you may visit the Shiksha MHT CET page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/mht-cet-exam). .

MHT CET paper do not have negative marking for incorrect answer. In MHT CET exam, Physics and Chemistry question is of 1 marks. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions. For any question, if none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or dropped, then full marks will be awarded to all candidates irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.

The total duration of MHT CET exam is 3 hours and the exam is conducted continuous without any break. Candidates are allowed to enter the exam hall as per the scheduled time and can leave only after the completion of paper. The exam will have a total of 150 questions from 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Students have to answer 75 questions out of 90 in 3 hours without any break. Also, there is no separate time for subjects and students can appear any subject based on his/her choice.

Question papers during the exam will be visible in English, Urdu and Marathi. Candidates can switch the language of the question paper between the default languages which is English, Urdu and Marathi. In total, MHT CET is conducted in 3 languages and candidates have the option to select any language out of the available options. Candidates cannot switch the language of question paper between all 3 languages during the exam.

Maharashtra CET Cell conducts MHT CET exam in online mode as a computer-based test. MHT CET exam is conducted for two different courses; BTech, and BPharma. The exam for both BTech and BPharma is completely online. The exam is held across various test cities in India.

Maharashtra CET Cell conducts MHT CET exam in a total of 3 languages. The languages in which the paper is conducted are Marathi, Urdu, and English. Students can select the language of their choice from the available options while filling out the application form. The language of MHT CET question paper during the exam will be available in a total of 3 languages, English, Urdu and Marathi. The language of paper can be switched among these 3 languages during the exam.