
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.
- 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
MHT CET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download
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 |
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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 |
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% |
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% |
MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026
MHT CET 2026 exam pattern is announced by the exam conducting authority.
- Section1: Mathematics
- 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 |
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MHT CET 2026 Syllabus FAQs
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It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions in MHT CET 2026. But since there is no negative marking in MHT CET, it is advised that candidates attempt all questions in the exam.
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Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can score 130 marks in MHT CET with a proper preparation strategy. For those preparing for the JEE Mains or other engineering exams simultaneously, the syllabus is aligned. Though candidates must practice the MHT CET question and mock tests to get used to the difficulty level of the exam.
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Answered 3 days ago
The best way to prepare for MHT CET 2026 is through the official syllabus. The authorities have already provided the detailed syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Additionally, students must attempt the free MHT CET mock test prepared and released by the authorities. Candidates
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Answered 3 days ago
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.
For Maths, each question is worth 2 marks and
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Answered 3 days ago
The MHT CET exam has 3 papers- Maths, Physics & Chemistry, and Biology. However, there are only 2 sections in the exam. For the PCM group, the two sections are Paper 1 (Maths) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). For the PCB group, the two sections are Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper 3 (Bi
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Answered 3 days ago
As per the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern, the test will be conducted in online mode (CBT) having only MCQs. The exam consists of three papers (PCM/PCB) with 90 minutes each, totalling 100 marks per paper. There is no negative marking. Mathematics questions are worth 2 marks each, while Physics, Chemistr
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Answered 3 days ago
The CET Cell will now conduct the MHT CET exam twice a year, similar to the JEE Mains exam. With this, the authorities aim to provide candidates another chance to improve their scores without wasting a year.
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Answered 3 days ago
Biology or Paper 3 is not compulsory for PCM group students, though it will be tested for the PCB group aspirants. Thus, it is important to choose your subjects carefully, depending on the course you seek admission into. Candidates can also apply for both groups, thus making biology compulsory in su
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The MHT CET 2026 exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks for both PCM and PCB marks. The MHT CET exam is conducted for 3 papers- Maths (Paper 1), Physics and Chemistry (Paper 2) and Biology (Paper 3) and each for 100 marks. Paper 2 is common for both groups.
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The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode as a computer-based test. Candidates have to select the correct answers on their computer screens. The exam will be held at various test centres across the state.
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