MHT CET 2026 Syllabus (PCM & PCB): Download Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology Syllabus

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

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MHT CET Syllabus 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will soon release the MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF. Candidates preparing for MHT CET 2026 can check here last year MHT CET Syllabus to know the topics which are covered in the 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. 

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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 2025 Syllabus FAQs
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MHT CET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download

As the MHT CET 2026 syllabus is not released yet, the link for last year MHT CET syllabus pdf download PCM & PCB are given in the below table. The syllabus is same as Maharashtra class 11 and 12 boards. 

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MHT CET Class 11 Syllabus Download
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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.

Subjects Topics
Physics CET Syllabus Motion in a plane, Laws of motion, Gravitation, Thermal properties of matter, Sound, Optics, Electrostatics, Semiconductor
Chemistry MHT CET Syllabus Some basic concepts of chemistry, Structure of atoms, Chemical bonding, Redox reactions, Elements of groups 1 and 2, States of matter (Gaseous and Liquids), Adsorption and colloids (Surface Chemistry), Hydrocarbons, Basic principles of organic chemistry 
MHT CET Maths Syllabus Trigonometry II, Straight lines, Circles, Measures of dispersion, Probability, Complex numbers, Permutations and combinations, Functions, limits, and continuity.
Biology Syllabus Biomolecules, Respiration and energy transfer, Human Nutrition, Excretion and osmoregulation

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MHT CET Syllabus 2026 Class 12

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 hight-weightage chapetsr of 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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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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MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026

MHT CET 2026 exam pattern will be announced soon by the exam conducting authority. As per the last year exam pattern, the MHT CET paper for PCM will be divided into the following three sections:

  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, the 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 2025 Syllabus FAQs

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

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Q:   Is MHT CET syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Mains?
Q:   Is MHT CET syllabus similar to the syllabus of Maharashtra board class 11 and 12?
Q:   Where can I get MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF?

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Complement of a SetEqual SetsUniversal SetFinite and Infinite SetEmpty SetSets and their RepresentationsRelations and FunctionsCartesian Products of SetsFunctionsRelationsBinomial TheoremBinomial Theorem for Positive Integral IndexComposition of Functions and Invertible FunctionTypes of FunctionsTypes of RelationsProperties of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsBasic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsTypes of MatrixTranspose of a MatrixSymmetric and Skew Symmetric MatricesInvertible MatricesOperations on MatricesDeterminantsDeterminantsIntegration as Inverse Process of DifferentiationDifferentiationStandard DeviationAssumed Mean MethodCorrelation and RegressionZ Score TableCube and CuboidComplement of a SetEqual SetsUniversal SetFinite and Infinite SetEmpty SetSets and their RepresentationsRelations and FunctionsCartesian Products of SetsFunctionsRelationsBinomial TheoremBinomial Theorem for Positive Integral IndexComposition of Functions and Invertible FunctionTypes of FunctionsTypes of RelationsProperties of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsBasic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsTypes of MatrixTranspose of a MatrixSymmetric and Skew Symmetric MatricesInvertible MatricesOperations on MatricesDeterminantsDeterminantsIntegration as Inverse Process of DifferentiationDifferentiationStandard DeviationAssumed Mean MethodCorrelation and RegressionZ Score TableCube and CuboidOverviewDIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIESDIMENSIONAL FORMULAESignificant FiguresDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONSINTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITSOverviewChange of StateIdeal Gas Equation and Absolute TemperatureThermal ExpansionHeat TransferSpecific HeatCalorimetryTemperature and HeatMeasurement of TemperatureThermodynamic ProcessCarnot EngineReversible and Irreversible ProcessThermal EquilibriumThermodynamic State Variables Equation of StateOverviewFirst Law of ThermodynamicsSecond Law of ThermodynamicsBehaviour of GasesKinetic Theory of Ideal GasOverviewPeriodic and Oscillatory MotionSimple PendulumSimple Harmonic MotionOverviewSpeed of a Travelling WaveDisplacement Relation in a Progressive WaveSuperposition PrincipleBeatsReflection of WavesKinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated MotionInstantaneous Velocity and SpeedOverviewAccelerationResolution of VectorsVector Addition by Analytical MethodScalars and VectorsMultiplication of Vectors by Real NumbersAddition and Subtraction of VectorsOverviewProjectile MotionMotion in a PlaneConservation of MomentumEquilibrium of a ParticleCircular MotionCommon Forces in MechanicsSolving Problems in MechanicsConservation of Mechanical EnergyPotential Energy of SpringPowerKinetic EnergyCollisionWorkConcept of Potential EnergyMoment of InertiaOverviewCentre of MassVector Product of Two VectorsTorque and Angular MomentumMotion of Centre of MassEquilibrium of a Rigid BodyOverviewAngular Velocity and Relation with Linear VelocityDynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed AxisKinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed AxisAngular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed AxisKeplers LawOverviewEscape SpeedEarth SatellitesEnergy of an Orbiting SatelliteStress Strain CurveElastic ModuliApplications of Elastic Behaviour of MaterialsSurface TensionBernoulli PrinciplePressure in FluidsViscosityStreamline FlowForces between Multiple ChargesConductors and InsulatorsBasic Properties of Electric ChargeElectric ChargeElectric Charge and FieldElectric FluxElectric Charge and FieldElectric Field LinesContinuous Charge DistributionInterference Light Waves Youngs ExperimentRefraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens PrincipleRefraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens PrincipleEinstein Photoelectric TheoryPhotoelectric Effect Wave Theory LightPhotoelectric EffectElectron EmissionOverviewBohr Model of Hydrogen AtomRadioactivityPhysics Nuclei OverviewSize of NucleusBinding EnergyNuclear EnergySemiconductor Devices OverviewSemiconductor Devices OverviewSemiconductor DiodeDiode as RectifierIntrinsic SemiconductorExtrinsic SemiconductorOverviewPotential Due to Point ChargeCombination of CapacitorsElectrostatic PotentialEnergy Stored in a CapacitorCapacitors and CapacitanceEffect of Dielectric on CapacitanceElectrostatics of ConductorsPotential Energy of a System of ChargesPotential due to a System of ChargesElectric CurrentOverviewElectrical Energy and PowerTemperature Dependence of ResistivityWheatstone BridgeOverviewOhms LawKirchhoffs LawDrift of Electrons and the Origin of ResistivityTorque on Current Loop Magnetic DipoleMotion in Magnetic FieldSolenoidMagnetic Field due to a Current ElementMagnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current LoopAmpere Circuital LawMagnetic ForceOverviewMoving Coil GalvanometerMagnetism and MatterMagnetic Properties of MaterialsMagnetisation and Magnetic IntensityBar MagnetElectromagnetismMotional Electromotive ForceExperiments of Faraday and HenryAlternating Current OverviewTransformerAC Voltage Applied to a ResistorAC Voltage Applied to an InductorAC Voltage applied to a CapacitorAC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuitRepresentation of AC Current and Voltage by VectorElectromagnetic SpectrumElectromagnetic WavesDisplacement CurrentTotal Internal ReflectionRefraction through a PrismOptical InstrumentsDerivation of Lens FormulaReflection of Light by Spherical MirrorsRefraction at Spherical Surface and by LensesDerive Equation of Motion by Calculus methodAlternating Current OverviewMole Concept and Molar MassSTOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONSPercentage CompositionLaws of Chemical CombinationAtomic and Molecular MassesProperties of Matter and their MeasurementImportance of ChemistryOverviewOverviewAtomic ModelsDiscovery of Sub Atomic ParticlesTowards Quantum Mechanical Model of AtomQuantum Mechanical Model of AtomElectronic Configuration Types of ElementsPeriodic Table Electronic Configuration of ElementPeriodic Trends in Properties of ElementsGenesis of Periodic ClassificationNomenclature of Elements with Atomic NumbersPresent Form of Periodic TableChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureHybridizationValence Bond TheoryMolecular Orbital TheoryHydrogen BondingIonic or Electrovalent BondKossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical BondingBond ParametersBonding in Homonuclear Diatomic MoleculesVSEPR TheoryApplications of Chemical BondingEquilibrium ProcessesHomogeneous EquilibriaFactors Affecting EquilibriaApplications of Equilibrium ConstantIonization of Acids and BasesIonic Equilibrium in SolutionEquilibrium in Chemical ProcessesSolubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble SaltsHeter Heterogeneous EquilibriaOxidation NumberClassification of Organic CompoundsIsomerismNomenclature of Organic CompoundsQuantitative AnalysisQualitative Analysis of Organic CompoundsOverviewStructural Representations of Organic CompoundsFundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction MechanismTetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic CompoundsMethods of Purification of Organic CompoundsClassificationAlkanesAlkenesAlkynesAromatic HydrocarbonCarcinogenicity and ToxicityAbnormal Molar MassColligative Properties and Molar MassSolubilityProteinsVitaminsCarbohydratesEnzymesHormonesNucleic AcidsElectrolytic Cells and ElectrolysisCorrosionGalvanic CellFuel CellsNernst EquationElectrochemical CellsBatteriesRate of ReactionIntegrated Rate EquationsCollision Theory of Chemical ReactionsTemperature Dependence of the Rate of a ReactionFactors Influencing Rate of a ReactionBonding in Metal CarbonylsDifference between Glucose and Fructose
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Answered a month ago

Rank around 50k, some colleges are :

1. Government College of Engineering, Amravati

2. Government College of Engineering, Jalgaon

3. Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology, Badnera

4. K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and IT (less competitive branches)

5. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pu

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PRINCE MISHRA

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

While precise cutoffs vary across rounds and branches, here are some colleges historically known to have admissions open at or around this percentile range:

 

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune

 

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pune

 

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, Pune

 

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Souvik Kumar Karati

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Visit the official MHT CET CAP website: fe2025.mahacet.org

 

On the homepage, click on the "MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" link.

 

A login window will appear. Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth to log in.

After logging in, your seat allotment status and details (colle

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Abhishek Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can download their MHT CET Counselling CAP allotment letter by login to the official website. The allotment letter will have details about the college and branch allotted to the candidate and details of fee to be paid for confirming the admission.

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the counselling of B.Pharmacy 2025 MHT CET has already begun. The B.Pharmacy counselling (CAP Admission) registration started on July 7, 2025, and has a cut-off date to register and upload documents i.e. July 28, 2025. By July 29, 2025, it is possible to complete the document verification on

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Antu Kaibartya

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Answered 2 months ago

It is unlikely you will get VJTI for Textile Engineering with a score of 82.83 and a rank of 56753 in the EWS category (rank 3705). The cutoff for VJTI's Textile Technology programme is generally higher than the scores you've mentioned, especially for the EWS category. 

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Joshetha SR

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Here are some top government LLB colleges in India accepting MHCET Law scores:

Government LLB CollegesTuition Fee
GLC MumbaiINR 6,000
KC Law CollegeINR 21,150
Manikchand Pahade Law CollegeINR 18,039
RTMNUINR 66,490

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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Rashmi Thakur

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

With 63.57% in MHT CET, you do have a fair chance to get B.Tech in Fashion Technology at D.K.T.E. Institute, especially if you're in a reserved category or from the home state. Fill it in your CAP options and keep backup colleges too, just in case the cutoffs go higher this year.

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Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

With 55 percentile in MHT CET and OBC category, you may get admission in some private engineering colleges in Pune like Zeal College, JSPM, Trinity, or PCCOE (lower branches). It's tough for top ones like COEP or VIT Pune. Try for spot rounds and fill all options during CAP rounds to improve chances

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Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To suggest colleges during MHT CET option filling, I need your CAP/CET rank and category (e.g. General, EWS, OBC). Cut off ranks vary significantly:

  • COEP Pune (CSE): closing ~600–700  
  • VJTI Mumbai (CSE): closing ~300–400  
  • PICT Pune (CSE): closing ~1200–1500  
  • Walchand College, Sangli (CSE): around 2588

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RISHAV Kumar

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557 Institutes accepting MHT CET

College of Engineering, Pune

Shivaji Nagar, Pune Public

College of
  • 3.08 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

MIT-WPU

Kothrud, Pune Private

MIT-WPU
  • 14.80 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 4.70 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology

Bibwewadi, Pune Private

Vishwakarm
  • 6.50 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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