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Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

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MHT CET Syllabus 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF. Candidates can check here the MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF to know the topics which are covered in exam. The syllabus of MHT CET for BTech (PCM Group) consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics topics of class 11 and 12 Maharashtra Board. Candidates appearing for BPharma (PCB Group) exam have to study Biology instead of Mathematics. As per the official website, 20 percent weightage is given to the Class 11 topics and 80 percent to the Class 12 topics of the Maharashtra board in the syllabus for exam. Candidates who plan to fill MHT CET application form 2026, must refer to the syllabus for effective preparation.

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  • MHT CET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download
  • MHT CET 2026 Syllabus Class 11
  • MHT CET Syllabus 2026 Class 12
  • Most Important Chapters for MHT CET 2026 PCM
  • Most Important Chapters for MHT CET Syllabus 2026 PCB
  • MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026
  • MHT CET 2026 Syllabus FAQs
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MHT CET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download

As the MHT CET 2026 syllabus has been released, the link to download the MHT CET syllabus pdf for PCM & PCB is given in the table below. The syllabus is the same as the Maharashtra class 11 and 12 boards. 

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MHT CET Class 11 Syllabus Download
MHT CET Class 12 Syllabus Download
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in MHT CET?
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The high-weightage topics from class 11 and 12 Physics as per the previous year paper analysis are Current Electricity, Waves, AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion, Work, Power and Energy. In Chemistry, the high-weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics, Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry, Organic chemistry. In Mathematics, the high-weightage topics are Sequence and Series, Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, and Definite and Indefinite Integral.

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MHT CET 2026 Syllabus Class 11

Candidates are provided here with the detailed subject-wise class 11th MHT CET syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Candidates preparing for MHT CET 2026 should study as per the prescribed syllabus. Candidates should check the syllabus for effective MHT CET preparation 2026.

Subjects Topics
Physics CET Syllabus

 

Vectors, Error Analysis, Motion in a plane, Laws of motion, Gravitation, Thermal properties of matter, Sound, Optics, Electrostatics, Semiconductors

Chemistry MHT CET Syllabus

Some basic concepts of chemistry, Structure of atom, Chemical bonding, Redox reactions, Elements of group 1 and 2. States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquids), Adsorption and colloids (Surface Chemistry), Hydrocarbons, Basic principles of organic chemistry, Chemistry in everyday life.

MHT CET Maths Syllabus

Trigonometry II, Straight Line, Circle, Probability, Complex Numbers, Permutations and Combinations, Functions, Limits, Continuity, Conic Section

Biology Syllabus Biomolecules, Respiration and Energy Transfer, Human Nutrition, Excretion and Osmoregulation

Check MHT CET 2026 Syllabus details here

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Q:   Who sets the MHT CET syllabus?
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The Maharashtra state CET cell sets the syllabus of MHT CET exam.

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MHT CET Syllabus 2026 Class 12

Candidates should prepare using MHT CET question papers alongwith the syllabus to understand the important topics and paper pattern properly. The syllabus of MHT CET from class 12 consists of the following topics. 

Subjects Topics
Physics MHT CET Syllabus Circular motion, Rotational motion, Oscillations, Gravitation, Elasticity, Electrostatics, Wave Motion, Magnetism, Surface Tension, Wave Theory of Light, Stationary Waves, Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation, Interference and Diffraction, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Electromagnetic Inductions, Electrons and Photons, Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei, Semiconductors, Communication Systems
Chemistry MHT CET Syllabus Solid State, Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic, Electrochemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation, Solutions and Colligative Properties, p-Block elements, Group 15 elements, d and f Block Elements, Chemical Kinetics, Coordination Compounds, Halogen, Derivatives of Alkanes (and arenes), Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Alcohols, Phenols and Ether Alcohol, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Biomolecules, Carbohydrates
Maths MHT CET Syllabus Mathematical Logic Statements, Matrices, Pair of Straight Lines, Circle, Line, Conics, Trigonometric Functions, Vectors, Three Dimensional Geometry, Plane, Linear Programming Problems, Continuity, Applications of Derivatives, Integration, Differentiation, Applications of Definite Integral, Differential Equation, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distribution
Zoology Syllabus Origin and the Evolution of Life, Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, Genetic Engineering and Genomics, Human Health and Diseases, Animal Husbandry, Circulation, Excretion and osmoregulation, Control and Co-ordination, Human Reproduction, Organisms and Environment-II
Botany Syllabus Genetic Basis of Inheritance, Gene its nature, expression, and regulation, Biotechnology Process and Application, Enhancement in Food Production, Microbes in Human Welfare, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Reproduction in Plants, Organisms and Environment
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Most Important Chapters for MHT CET 2026 PCM

Candidates can check here high-weightage chapters of MHT CET exam for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from class 11 and 12 syllabus for MHT CET 2026 exam

Important Chemistry Chapters with Weightage

Important Topics Weightage
Chemical Thermodynamics And Energetics 15%
p-Block Elements- Group 15 To 18 9%
Coordination Compounds 9%
d And f Block Elements 8%
Alcohols, Phenols, And Ethers 8%
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen 8%
Solid State 6%
Solutions And Colligative Properties 6%
Chemical Kinetics 5%
Halogen Derivatives Of Alkanes And Arenes 5%
Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids 5%
Biomolecules 4%
Polymers 4%
Chemistry In Everyday Life 5%

Important Mathematics Chapters with Weightage

Important Topics Weightage
Integration 9%
Trigonometric Functions 8%
Three Dimensional Geometry 8%
Differentiation 7%
Probability Distribution 8%
Matrices 5%
Circles 6%
Conics 5%
Vectors 7%
Continuity 5%
Applications of Derivatives 5%
Differential Equations 6%
Bernoulli Trials And Binomial Distribution 4%
Pair Of Straight Lines 5%

Important Physics Chapters with Weightage

Important Topics Weightage
Kinetic Theory Of Gases And Radiation 12%
Oscillations 8%
Atoms, Molecules, And Nuclei 8%
Rotational Motion 7%
Electrostatics 7%
Magnetic Effects Of Electric Current 6%
Electromagnetic Induction 6%
Semiconductors 6%
Wave Motion 5%
Magnetism 5%
Circular Motion 4%
Surface Tension 4%
Interference And Diffraction 4%
Current Electricity 4%
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to attempt all the questions in MHT CET exam?
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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.

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Most Important Chapters for MHT CET Syllabus 2026 PCB

Candidates can check here the chapter-wise weightage of Biology topics for MHT CET 2026 exam. The weightage of Physics and Chemistry is similar to PCM.

Important Topics Weightage
Biomolecules 9%
Respiration and Energy Transfer 8%
Human Nutrition 8%
Excretion and Osmoregulation 7%
Origin and Evolution of Life 8%
Genetics Engineering and Genomics 5%
Human Reproduction 6%
Genes and its Nature 5%
Reproduction in Plants 7%
Respiration 5%
Photosynthesis 5%
Biotechnology and its Application 6%
Microbes in Human Welfare 4%
Human Health and Disease 5%
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a negative marking in MHT CET?
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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.

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

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MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026

MHT CET 2026 exam pattern is announced by the exam conducting authority.

  1. Section1: Mathematics
  2. Section 2: Physics and Chemistry

For PCB group, the section 1 will be Biology and Section 2 will be Physics and Chemistry.

Each of the three sections is of 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes). Although there is no negative marking in MHT CET, difficulty level of the exam would be at par with JEE Main and NEET UG for PCM and PCB respectively. The questions will typically be application-based.

PCM Exam Pattern PCB Exam Pattern
  • Total number of questions- 150 ( 50 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths)
  • Marks per question-  2 marks per question in Maths and 1 mark per question in Physics and Chemistry
  • Negative marking- No negative marking
  • Duration of exam- 3 hours

 

  • Total number of questions- 200 ( 100 from Biology and 50 each from Physics and Chemistry)
  • Marks per question-  1 marks per question in Biology and 2 mark per question in Physics and Chemistry
  • Negative marking- No negative marking
  • Duration of exam- 3 hours
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MHT CET 2026 Syllabus FAQs

Check here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MHT CET 2026 syllabus

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Q:   In how much time can I complete the entire MHT CET syllabus?
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In general, the MHT CET syllabus can be completed in 6 months. The time required will however vary for every student. If student start preparing for MHT CET in class 12, they can easily cover the entire syllabus for MHT CET along with the school home-work by giving special emphasis to topics that are part of MHT CET syllabus.

Q:   Is MHT CET syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Mains?
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The syllabus of MHT CET is not same as JEE Main. As per the information available in MHT CET official website, only a few topics of class 11 are part of the MHT CET syllabus. However, all class 12 topics are covered in MHT CET syllabus. The difficulty level of MHT CET is similar to JEE Mains. Students preparing for any of these exams can download the syllabus from the Shiksha page. 

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

Q:   Is MHT CET syllabus same for PCM and PCB groups?
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The syllabus for MHT CET PCM (BE/BTech) and PCB (BPharma) is different. MHT CET PCM exam is conducted for admission to BE/BTech while the PCB examis conducted for BPharma courses.  MHT CET PCM syllabus consists of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. PCB syllabus has Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates must note that Physics and Chemistry syllabus is common/same in both PCB and PCM papers. Candidates can download the CET syllabus from Shiksha page or from the official website.

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MHT CET 2026 application form will be out in December 2025, tentatively.

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The MHT CET exam is held for admission to the following courses:

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For the General HS category, the cutoff ranged from 4.33 to 20.54 percentile for M.Tech course specialisations. Therefore, students need to attain at least 4.33 percentile for admissions at COEP Pune. MHT CET M.Tech percentiles are required for admission to M.Tech courses at COEP, Pune.

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