How can I prepare for MHT CET without coaching?

Taking help of coaching is not necessarily required for clearing the MHT CET exam. Many students score good marks in MHT CET by self-studying, without help from coaching. To crack MHT CET without coaching, students need to make a study plan considering the time they have before exam. Students can take help of online tutorials and videos from previous year toppers who have cleared the exam without coaching to understand their strategy. One thing that is required when students are not taking coaching is regular study. Make a daily time table of study and devote at least 5-6 hours for MHT CET preparation. Students who are in class 11 or 12 can give 3-4 hours specifically for CET beside school studies. Students who have passed class 12 should also study at least 6 hours daily.

How many mock tests should I take before appearing for MHT CET?

Candidates are advised to take at least 10 to 15 mock tests in the last one month before appearing for the real examination. By solving the MHT CET mock test you can get a better understanding of how to manage time better in solving questions. Also, you will get an idea about the level of difficulty, type of questions, weightage of sections, etc. This will help you in preparing well for the exam.

Where can I get MHT CET mock test papers?

The Maharashtra CET Cell releases the official MHT CET Mock test on the website cetcell.mahacet.org. Students can download these MHT CET mock tests for free or practice online. Students can also download MHT CET mock test papers for free from Shiksha page. Practicing MHT CET mock test is very helpful in preparation of the exam. It will help students in analyzing their preparation level and finding their mistakes

Is there a negative marking in MHT CET?

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.

Do I need to attempt all the questions in MHT CET exam?

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.

How can I prepare for MHT CET without coaching?

Taking help of coaching is not necessarily required for clearing the MHT CET exam. Many students score good marks in MHT CET by self-studying, without help from coaching. To crack MHT CET without coaching, students need to make a study plan considering the time they have before exam. Students can take help of online tutorials and videos from previous year toppers who have cleared the exam without coaching to understand their strategy. One thing that is required when students are not taking coaching is regular study. Make a daily time table of study and devote at least 5-6 hours for MHT CET preparation. Students who are in class 11 or 12 can give 3-4 hours specifically for CET beside school studies. Students who have passed class 12 should also study at least 6 hours daily.

Is MHT CET syllabus similar to the syllabus of Maharashtra board class 11 and 12?

The syllabus of MHT CET is not similar to the Maharashtra Board class 11 and 12. Only a few chapters of Class 11 are covered in MHT CET syllabus. However, the entire class 12 syllabus is part of MHT CET syllabus. Also, the dificulty level of MHT CET is similar to JEE Mains.

What is the exam pattern for MHT CET?

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). .

Can I change the language of the question paper during the MHT CET exam?

Question papers will be visible in English, Urdu and Marathi. Candidates can switch the language of the question paper between languages. They can select any language but cannot switch chosen language during exam.

MHT CET Question Papers (PCM & PCB): Download Here Previous Year Paper PDFs

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Exam On - 11 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26

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MHT CET Question Paper PDF: Aspirants of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test can download the MHT CET previous year papers here. The MHT CET question paper PDFs are available for free. The MHT CET question papers are considered a good resource during both preparation and revision. Practising these papers will help candidates know the difficulty level, understand the subject-wise weightage and the various types of questions asked in MHT CET 2026.

As per the information brochure, the difficulty level of the MHT CET exam will be similar to JEE Mains; thus, candidates can also practice the last 5 years' question paper of JEE Main with solutions. CET Cell will prepare the MHT CET 2026 question paper by giving 80% weightage to class 12th topics and the remaining to class 11th topics.

PCM and PCB aspirants must practice the last 10 year papers of MHT CET to test their preparation. The authorities will soon release the official MHT CET 2026 mock test for registered candidates to get familiar with the test format. Scroll down for the detailed MHT CET sample papers and previous year papers with solutions.

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