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Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )
Exam On - 11 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26
MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026: The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern for both PCM and PCB groups. As per the last year MHT CET exam Pattern information available on the official website, the MHT CET PCM paper will have a total of 150 MCQ questions, 50 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In the PCB group exam, there will be 100 MCQ questions from Biology and 50 each from Physics and Chemistry. The exam will be conducted online in Computer Based Test mode and the total duration of the paper will be 3 hours for both PCM and PCB group. There is no negative marking in MHT CET exam but the level of questions are similar to JEE Main. The MHT CET 2026 question paper will have 20% questions from the class 11, and 80% from the class 12 MHT CET syllabus.
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MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026 Complete Details
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| Particulars |
Details |
| Mode of Examination |
Online, Computer Based Test |
| Number of Sections |
For PCM Group Section 1- Physics and Chemistry Section 2- Mathematics For PCB Group Section 1- Physics and Chemistry Section 2- Biology |
| Duration of Exam |
180 minutes (90 minutes for each section) |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total number of Questions |
PCM Group - 150 Questions (50 from each subject) PCB Group - 200 Questions (100 from Biology and 50 each from Physics & Chemistry) |
| Total Marks |
200 marks (100 marks for each section) |
| Language of Examination |
|
| Marking Scheme |
Physics & Chemistry - 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer. Mathematics - 2 marks will be awarded for every correct answer. Biology - 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer. |
| Negative Marking |
No negative marking |
MHT CET 2026 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for MHT CET 2026 is out. Candidates can check here the marking scheme below:
MHT CET Marking Scheme
| Paper |
Subject |
No of MCQs based on |
Marks per question |
Total Marks |
Duration in Minutes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 11 |
Class 12 |
|||||
| Paper-1 |
Mathematics |
10 |
40 |
2 |
100 |
90 |
| Paper-2 |
Physics Chemistry |
10 10 |
40 40 |
1 |
100 |
90 |
| Paper-3 |
Biology |
20 |
80 |
1 |
100 |
90 |
Check MHT CET 2026 Syllabus details here
MHT CET 2026 Difficulty Level
The difficulty level of MHT CET is similar to JEE Main. As per previous year question paper, it has been observed that the MHT CET exam was quite the same as JEE Main. On the other hand, difficulty level of Biology was also at par with NEET UG exam. For candidates seeking admission to Engineering and Technology degree courses, it is mandatory to appear for Paper-1 and Paper-2. The questions in the MHT CET exam will be application-based. Candidates must check MHT CET chapterwise weightage in past years to analyze the difficulty level.
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