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 it hard to score 130 in MHT CET?

130 is a good score in the MHT CET exam. To obtain 130 marks in MHT CET, students have to cover all the topics from the MHT CET syllabus and practice the MHT CET PYQs and sample papers .

Is there a negative marking in MHT CET?

There is no negative marking in MHT CET. In the Maharashtra CET exam, Physics and Chemistry question is of 1 marks. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions or incorrection answers.

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.

Is there passing marks in MHT CET 2027?

No. There is no minimum mark required to pass the MHT CET exam. The only requirement to get the scorecard is to appear in all subjects of MHT CET and obtain a non-zero score.

What is the MHT CET syllabus?

The MHT CET 2027 syllabus is based on the syllabus of State Council Of Educational Research And Training, Maharashtra for classes 11th and 12th. The complete syllabus of class 12th and a select few topics from class 11th together make up the MHT CET syllabus.

Is the MHT CET exam MCQ type?

Yes, the MHT CET 2027 exam is MCQ type for both the PCM and PCB groups. For each question, students will be given 4 alternatives and candidates have to mark the correct answer.

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

Updated on Oct 4, 2026 23:54 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

MHT CET Question Paper PDF: Students preparing for MHT CET must practice the PYQs and sample papers to boost their preparation. Aspirants can download the MHT CET previous year papers given on this page to better understand the pattern and difficulty levels. It is recommended to practice the sample papers after completing a major portion of the syllabus. Before starting to attempt the MHT CET question papers, candidates must take a look at important highlights of the test:

The question paper will be prepared by giving 80% weightage to class 12th topics and the remaining to class 11th topics.
MHT CET exam will be held for PCM and PCB groups in two sessions.
The total number of questions for PCM subject is 150 and that of the PCB group is 200.
Total marks for both groups is 200 marks.

Scroll down to get the MHT CET sample papers and previous year papers with solutions.

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MHT CET Sample Papers by Shiksha
MHT CET 2020 Question Paper PDF
MHT CET 2019 Question Paper PDF
MHT CET 2018 Question Paper PDF
MHT CET 2017 Question Papers PDF
MHT CET 2016 Question Papers PDF
How MHT CET Question Papers Help in Preparation?
MHT CET Question Paper FAQs

MHT CET Sample Papers by Shiksha

To help aspirants prepare for MHT CET 2027, Shiksha.com has prepared and compiled the MHT CET sample papers with the help of subject matter experts and keeping in mind the previous year paper analysis. Students must practice the MHT CET sample papers by Shiksha.com to build accuracy and time management. Moreover, these sample papers are of the same difficulty level and pattern as the actual exam to help students become familiar with the test. Download the MHT CET sample question papers with answer key to practice and check your preparation for the exam.

MHT CET Sample Papers

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Candidates can download the MHT CET previous year question papers and practice them to improve their speed and accuracy. The MHT CET question papers given here are available as free download PDFs to help you in improving your scores on the test.

MHT CET 2020 Question Paper PDF

MHT CET 2020 Question Paper

MHT CET 2019 Question Paper PDF

MHT CET 2019 Question Paper May 2

MHT CET 2019 Question Paper May 3

MHT CET 2018 Question Paper PDF

MHT CET 2018 Question Paper-Physics & Chemistry

MHT CET 2018 Question Paper Maths

MHT CET 2017 Question Papers PDF

MHT CET 2017 Question Paper Physics & Chemistry

MHT CET 2017 Question Paper Maths

MHT CET 2016 Question Papers PDF

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Maths Code 44

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Maths Code 33

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Maths Code 22

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Maths Code 11

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Physics & Chemistry Code 44

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Physics & Chemistry Code 33

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Physics & Chemistry Code 22

MHT CET 2016 Question Paper Physics & Chemistry Code 11

How MHT CET Question Papers Help in Preparation?

Solving sample papers and previous year question papers are an essential part of the MHT CET preparation. Candidates can check the benefits of practising MHT CET question papers below to ace the exam.

Applicants can check important topics and chapters with weightage with the help of MHT CET question papers.
Solving sample papers also helps candidates to boost their confidence.
It also helps candidates to evaluate their preparation level.
Referring to MHT CET question papers also enable candidates to figure out their weak and strong areas.