MHT CET 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Question Paper

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MHT CET )

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Updated on Oct 13, 2025 12:40 IST

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MHT CET 2026: The Maharashtra State CET Cell is expected to release the MHT CET 2026 notification in March. The entrance exam is expected to be conducted in April 2026. MHT CET 2026 Syllabus, exam pattern, registration and exam dates details will be announced along with the notification. Candidates preparing for the exam can check here the previous year MHT CET syllabus, exam pattern details and previous year question papers.

The Maharashtra CET Cell conducts the MHT CET exam every year for admission to BTech and  BPharma courses. The exam is conducted online as a computer-based test. The syllabus of MHT CET includes class 11 and 12 topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for BTech papers, and for BPharma papers, it includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. BTech admission in Maharashtra is also based on JEE Main scores. 

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Table of content
  • What is MHT CET?
  • MHT CET 2026 Dates (Tentative Schedule)
  • MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • MHT CET 2026 Application Form
  • MHT CET 2026 Syllabus
  • MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • MHT CET Question Paper with Answers
  • MHT CET Preparation Tips
  • MHT CET 2026 Mock Test Free Online
  • MHT CET 2026 Admit Card
  • MHT CET 2026 Answer Key
  • MHT CET 2026 Result
  • MHT CET 2026 Counselling
  • MHT CET 2026 FAQs
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What is MHT CET?

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, also known as MHT CET, is a state-level entrance test to select candidates for admission to undergraduate engineering and pharmacy programs at various colleges throughout Maharashtra. The exam is conducted every year by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The difficulty level of MHT CET exam is similar to JEE Mains. The MHT CET exam is conducted separately for PCM Group (BTech) and PCB group (BPharma). Important details related to MHT CET exam is given in the table below.

MHT CET Exam Highlights

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MHT CET

Conducting Body

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell

Exam Level

State-Level Undergraduate Examination

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Online as Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Courses offered through the Entrance Exam

BE/BTech, B. Pharma, D. Pharma

Question Paper Subjects

PCM - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

PCB - Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Total Marks

200 Marks for bot PCM and PCB Group

Number of Questions

PCM - 50 Questions each from Physics and Chemistry, 50 from Mathematics

PCB - 50 Questions each from Physics and Chemistry, 100 from Biology

Marking Scheme

  • 1 Mark for each correct response in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
  • 2 Mark for each correct response in Mathematics
  • No negative marking

Language/Medium of Exam

English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

Colleges Accepting Exam Score

Around 400 Institutes

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org

Contact Details

Email ID: maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com

MHT CET Helpline: 022-2264 1150 | 2264 1151 | 2262 0601 | 2269 0602

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difficulty level of MHT CET?
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As per the MHT CET exam information brochure, the difficulty level of MHT CET exam is similar to JEE Mains. Candidates are thus advised to prepare by keeping in mind that the questions in MHT CET will be of the same difficulty level as JEE Main. However, the syllabus of MHT CET is very less in comparison to JEE Main. 

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:   Which book should I refer to prepare for MHT CET exam?
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Candidates must start the MHT CET preparation from their class 11 and 12 school textbooks. NCERT class 11 and 12 books for Physics, Chemistry and Maths are also recommended by various subject experts as the best book to prepare for MHT CET as well as JEE Mains. In addition to these, you can also try Marvel publications books for MHT CET exam.

MHT CET 2026 Dates (Tentative Schedule)

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHT CET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25 - Feb ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Application Form

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Exam for PCB Group

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Group

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Answer Key

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
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MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The CET Cell has specified conditions that every candidate must fulfill to be considered for admission to engineering courses in Maharashtra. The eligibility criteria for MHT CET 2026 is yet to be announced. Candidates can check here the eligibility criteria as per the last year's notification. Candidates applying for MHT CET exam 2026 must check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. 

General Eligibility Conditions

  • Candidate must be an Indian citizen
  • Candidates must have passed class 12 or appearing in class 12 in 2026
  • There is no age limit to apply for MHT CET
  • Candidate should have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any one subject among Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/Business Studies in class 12
  • Candidates must obtain at least 45% marks in class 12. Candidates belonging to the backward class, Economically Weaker Section, and Persons with Disability category should obtain at least 40 % marks in class 12

Course Specific MHT CET Eligibility Criteria

Courses Subjects in Class 12 Percentage of Marks
BTech

Candidates must have passed or appearing in HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/ IT/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/ Technical Vocational subject or Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology

Candidates must have obtained at least 45% marks(40% marks for SC/ST/OBC)
BPharma

Candidates must have passed or appearing HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry along with either Mathematics/ Biology

Candidates must have obtained at least 45% marks(40% marks for SC/ST/OBC)

Admission of Non-Maharashtra Candidates

  • Candidates who are not from Maharashtra can appear in MHT CET. Non-Maharashtra candidates also have the option of applying for BTech admission through JEE Main.
  • All the conditions of eligibility are same for Maharashtra as well as non-Maharashtra candidates.
  • MHT CET reservation policies do not apply to non-Maharashtra candidates.
  • Around 85% of seats are reserved for Maharashtra candidates under Home-Sate quota and the remaining 15% are for Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates.  

For OCI/PIO/NRI Candidates

  • OCI/PIO and NRI candidates are exempted from appearing in MHT CET. Such candidates can apply for admission based on class 12/equivalent exams. Separate counselling is held for OCI/PIO/NRI candidates after the admission process of MHT CET. 

Note: Candidates fulfilling any of the following criteria are considered Maharashtra state candidates

  • A candidate who is either a domicile of Maharashtra or born in Maharashtra.
  • A candidate whose father or mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and holds a Domicile Certificate.
  • A candidate whose either of the parents is an employee of the Government of India or a Government of India Undertaking (PSUs) and is posted and reported for duty in Maharashtra State.
  • A candidate whose parents are employees or retired employees of the Government of Maharashtra or a Government of Maharashtra Undertaking (PSUs).
  • Candidates who have passed the SSC and/or HSC Examination from a disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Area, or Maharashtra, residing in the disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border area, and whose mother tongue is Marathi.
  • Candidates belonging to a specific linguistic or religious minority community from the State of Maharashtra, as notified by the Government, can apply for the MHT CET.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the qualifying marks in MHT CET?
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There is no minimum qualifying marks in MHT CET exam. Candidates gets all India rank in MHT CET on the basis of the marks they get in the exam. Admission to the institutes is given on the basis of all India rank of candidates. After the release of result, Maharashtra CET Cell releases the merit list which is formulated by considering marks of class 12 and MHT CET and will have All India rank of candidates. The seats will be allotted in institutes based on All India rank. 

Q:   Can other state candidates apply for MHT CET exam?
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Yes, other state candidates can apply for MHT CET. However, reservation benefits will not be applicable to them. All institutes have certain number of seats reserved for All India quota. Candidates from outside Maharashtra will be considered for All India quota seats. Candidates from outside Maharashtra will have to appear in JEE Mains exam to be eligible for participating in MHT CET counselling.

Q:   How many times MHT CET is conducted in a year?
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Maharashtra CET Cell conducts MHT CET exam only once a year in April/May. The details about exam date and registration process is released in January on the official website. 

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MHT CET 2026 Application Form

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The application form will be available online only. Candidates can fill the MHT CET Application Form 2026 from the website - cetcell.mahacet.org. MHT CET Registration link will be provided on this page once the application starts. The process of filling application form is a multi-step process that includes

Step 1- MHT CET Registration

Step 2- Filling personal and educational details

Step 3- Upload scanned images of the photo, signature, and category certificate. Category certificate has to be uploaded only by reserved category candidates.

Step 4- Pay application fees

The MHT CET form will be submitted once the application fee is paid. Candidates need to download and take a printout of their filled application form. The print copy has to be kept safe till the completion of the admission process as it is required at the time of college admission. The detailed step-by-step process to fill out the MHT CET application form is given below.

Step 1: Registration

The candidate must visit the official website to submit the application form. The first step is registration. Registration has to be done by entering a few personal details, a valid email address, and a phone number. The candidate will receive the application form login credentials at the registered email address.

Step 2: Filling Personal and Educational Details

  • The candidate should fill their name in the application form exactly as it is mentioned in the Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets.
  • The candidate must fill in the required personal details and education details in the application form.
  • Candidates should carefully mention PCM or PCB or both while filling out the application form.
  • The question paper will be available in English/Hindi/Marathi/Urdu. The candidate should mention the language in which they want to take up the examination while filling out the application form.

Step 3: Uploading Documents

  • The candidate should upload his/her photograph and signature in the proper format and size.
  • If the candidate has applied for the reserved seat, then the candidate must upload the caste certificate.
  • Proof of identity, mark sheets, and other documents should be uploaded in the correct format and size.

MHT CET Image Specification

Document

Size

Format

Photograph

15 KB to 50 KB

JPG/JPEG

Signature

15 KB to 50 KB

JPG/JPEG

ID Proof and other Certificates

15 to 256 KB

PDF

Step 4: Application Fee Payment

The application fee can be paid either online or offline. The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees. Candidates will need to download the pdf of the filled application form and keep it safe as it will be required at the time of the admission process. The fees for MHT CET 2026 has not been released yet. Candidates can check last year MHT CET fees here.

MHT CET Application Fees

Type of Candidates Fees
For General category candidates from Maharashtra, Outside Maharashtra, J & K Migrant candidates INR 800
For Candidates of Backward Class (SC/ST/OBC/SBC)and Persons with Disability (PwD) belonging to Maharashtra State INR 600

MHT CET Application Form Correction

The Maharashtra State CET Cell will provide the facility to correct/modify the details in MHT CET application form after the completion of application process. To access the MHT CET application form correction window, the candidates have to log into their account using registered email ID and password.  After login, the candidates will find three new links under the "important links" Menu for MHT CET form correction.

  1. Change Subject Group
  2. Add Subject Group
  3. Edit My Application Form

Change Subject Group: Under the change subject group, the subjects can be changed from PCM to PCB or PCB to PCM.

Add Subject Group: Candidates can also add the subject group PCM or PCB if they missed adding it while filling out the application form. The candidate must pay the application fee along with the late fee for the new subject group added.

Edit My Application Form: Using this link, the candidate can change the name, date of birth, photo, and signature.

Note: In case, the candidate has forgotten the password and cannot access their application for correction, they should click on the link that says “I cannot access my account” in the login page to reset their password.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the age limit to apply for MHT CET?
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As per the MHT CET eligibility criteria released by the Maharashtra CET Cell, there is no age limit to apply for MHT CET. Candidates of any age can apply and appear in the MHT CET exam. The only condition is that candidate should have passed/appearing in class 12.

Q:   What is MHT CET 2026 application form last date?
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The last date to apply for MHT CET 2026 will be announced once the application form is released. In general, the application form is made available for a period of 2-3 months. MHT CET 2026 Registration will likely start in December last week, 2025. MHT CET application form will be available online on the official website portal.mahacet.org.

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MHT CET 2026 Syllabus

The Maharashtra CET Cell will soon release the MHT CET 2026 Syllabus PDF. As the MH CET syllabus is similar to class 11 and 12 Maharashtra Board syllabus, they can study using for MHT CET 2026 using their school books of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. The details of topics covered in the MHT CET syllabus are given below. The question paper is prepared by taking 20% questions from class 11 topics and 80% topics from class 12.

MHT CET Class 11 Topics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

  • Motion in a plane
  • Laws of Motion
  • Gravitation
  • Thermal properties of matter
  • Sound
  • Optics
  • Electrostatics
  • Semiconductor
  • 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 
  • Trigonometry
  • Straight lines Circles
  • Measures of dispersion,
  • Probability
  • Complex numbers,
  • Permutations and combinations,
  • Functions, limits, and continuity

MHT CET Class 12 Topics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

  • 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
  • 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 Polymers
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life
  • Biomolecules Carbohydrates
  • 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

Check MHT CET 2026 Syllabus details here

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Commonly asked questions
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:   How many questions are asked in MHT CET exam?
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The MHT CET exam has a total of 150 questions from all three subjects. The exam has 50 questions each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All the 150 questions are multiple choice questions. Students need to answer all 150 multiple choice questions. Students need to complete all the 150 questions in 3 hours.

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MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern

MHT CET exam pattern 2026 will be released soon. Candidates can check here the last year exam pattern to know details about the structure of exam. The exam will be held online as a computer-based test and will have multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The CET Cell conducts separate exam for PCM and PCB groups. The MHT CET question paper will be set with 20% weightage to class 11 topics and 80% weightage to class 12 topics.

PCM Group Paper Pattern: The question paper for MHT CET PCM group will have a total of 150 questions, 50 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In each subject, 10 questions will be from class 11 topics and the remaining 40 questions will be from class 12 topics.

PCB Group Paper Pattern: The question paper for PCB group will have a total 200 questions, 100 from Biology and 50 each from Physics and Chemistry. In Biology, 20 questions will be from class 11 topics and the rest 80 from class 12 topics. In Physics and Chemitry, 10 questions will be from class 11 and 40 from class 12 topics.

MHT CET Exam Pattern Highlights

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Computer-Based Examination

Exam Duration

PCM - 180 minutes

PCB - 180 minutes

Type of Questions

MCQs

Total Number of Questions

PCM - 150 Questions

PCB - 200 Questions

Total Marks

PCM - 200 Marks

PCB - 200 Marks

MHT CET Marking Scheme and Number of Questions

Paper

Subject

Number of MCQs

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Duration of Examination (In minutes)

Class 11

Class 12

Paper 1

Mathematics

10

40

2

100

90

Paper 2

Physics

10

40

1

100

90

Chemistry

10

40

1

Paper 3

Biology

10

40

1

100

90

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are NCERT books enough to complete MHT CET syllabus?
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The syllabus of MHT CET is all covered in NCERT textbooks of class 11 and 12. However, not all topics of class 11 are part of MHT CET exam whereas all class 12 topics are covered in the MHT CET. Candidates must check the official MHT CET syllabus before preparing for the exam.

NCERT books are undoudbetly the best books to get basic understanding of the topics. NCERT books have easy to understand language and a lot of solved questions which make it the best fit to begin MHT CET preparation. Also, many previous year toppers and subject-matter experts have advised to use NCERT books to get good score in MHT CET.

Q:   How many questions are asked in MHT CET exam?
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The MHT CET exam has a total of 150 questions from all three subjects. The exam has 50 questions each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All the 150 questions are multiple choice questions. Students need to answer all 150 multiple choice questions. Students need to complete all the 150 questions in 3 hours.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in MHT CET?
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The MHT CET exam question paper will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will be provided with 4 options and only 1 option will be correct. There will be total 150 questions, 50 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test.

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MHT CET Question Paper with Answers

Candidates can check here the previous year MHT CET question paper. Candidates can use these MHT CET previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level of the exam, exam pattern, and chapter-wise weightage of topics. Candidates studying for the MHT CET 2025 can download previous years' question papers with solutions from numerous educational websites to get a better understanding of the examination pattern.

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MHT CET Previous Year Question Papers

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MHT CET 2020 Question Paper

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MHT CET 2019 Question Paper

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MHT CET 2018 Question Paper

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Q:   Where can I get MHT CET mock test papers?
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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

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MHT CET Preparation Tips

MHT CET 2026 aspirants can start preparing for the examination by understanding the syllabus and topics that are covered in the exam. Aspirants must have a thorough understanding of the MHT CET exam pattern and syllabus before beginning their preparation. Candidates should start studying from the Class 11 and Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology books of the Maharashtra State Board to build their basic concepts, and slowly move to other reference books. Additionally, downloading and solving past years’ MHT CET question papers to get familiar with the format, syllabus, and types of questions asked.

The MHT CET is one of the most important exams for admission to undergraduate engineering programs, and its level of difficulty is equal to the JEE Main. To pass the exam, candidates should thoroughly prepare for it. 

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Q:   How can I prepare for MHT CET without coaching?
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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.

Q:   How to prepare for MHT CET?
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Candidates must start their preparation by analyzing the syllabus of MHT CET. It will help in understanding what topics need to be studied. Then, list out the topics that you can cover in less time and the topics that would require longer time. Prepare a time table and start studying with easy topics. Also solve previous year papers to know the difficulty level of the exam and the type of questions that are asked in the exam.  

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MHT CET 2026 Mock Test Free Online

The CET Cell releases MHT CET mock tests for PCM and PCB a few days before the exam to help the aspirants become used to the Computer-Based Test and exam pattern. Candidates can practice the last year's MHT CET mock test free online using the direct link given below. The MHT CET 2026 mock test papers will be available online on the official website mahacet.org. By taking the mock tests, the candidates will learn a lot about their level of preparation, the complexity of the exam, the types of questions that will be asked, and much more. The mock tests will follow the same format as the actual examination and will cover the entire MHT CET syllabus. It is strongly recommended that the candidates solve mock test question papers regularly.

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Q:   Is MHT CET mock test available in online mode?
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Mock tests of MHT CET are available in both online as well as offline modes. Candidates can download MHT CET mock test free online from the official website. Mock tests for MHT CET are also available on Shiksha page. Solving the MHT CETs online mock test is very beneficial to students in the exam preparation. It will help in analyzing the preparation for the exam.

Q:   How important is taking mock test for MHT CET 2025?
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Solving mock test paper is very important during exam preparation as it gives the idea of where exactly do you stand in path of clearing the MHT CET exam. Moreover, solving mock papers gives us clear understanding on how much time you take to solve questions, what topics you find difficult, are you able to complete the paper on time, etc. It is highly advised that you solve mock tests to ensure good marks in the exam.

Q:   Is MHT CET mock test helpful?
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MHT CET mock test are very helpful in understanding the paper pattern and difficulty level of questions. MHT CET mock tests released by the Maharashtra CET Cell are based on the actual exam pattern and difficulty level, thus gives an overview of the actual exam to the candidates. Attempting MHT CET mock tests also increases the speed of the candidates which will help in completing the actual exam on time. Candidates can practice free MHT CET mock test at cetcell.mahacet.org.

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MHT CET 2026 Admit Card

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The MHT CET 2026 admit card will be released online a few days before the exam. Candidates can download their MHT CET Admit Card 2026 online from the website mahacet.org. To download the MHT CET Hall Ticket, candidates will need to login to the website using their email ID and password. After MHT CET Admit card download, candidates need to take its printout to be carried to the exam centre on the day of the exam.

The admit card will include information regarding the MHT CET 2026 exam date and time, exam centre address, the paper for which the candidate is appearing, as well as the candidate's basic information (name, photograph, and signature). If the admit card has any errors, candidates need to contact the MHT CET Cell. The step-by-step guide to downloading the admit card is

  • Log on to the MHTCET 2026 official website cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Click on the MHT CET admit card 2026 download link.
  • Login using your email ID and password.
  • Click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Your MHCET hall ticket 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the same and take a printout for all future references.

MHT CET Exam Day Guidelines

The details about exam day guidelines can be checked in the MHT CET admit card. Provided here are some of the general instructions which every candidate needs to follow on the exam day. Candidates need to follow the following precautions at the exam centre:

  • Candidates must carry MHT CET Admit Card 2026 to the exam centre
  • Candidates need to carry one photo ID proof along with admit card 
  • Report to the exam centre as per the time allotted in the admit card
  • Candidates need not bring any prohibited item inside the exam centre
  • Carry a bottle of hand sanitiser 

List of Items Allowed and Prohibited in the MHT CET Exam

Candidates can check below the list of items allowed and prohibited in the exam centre. Any prohibited items must not be carried inside the exam centre as it could lead to debarment from the exam.

Items to Carry Items Prohibited 

Carry one ballpoint pen along with you for rough work on a sheet at the exam hall.

Anyone ID proof among the following listed below

  • Driving license
  • Student Identity Card
  • Aadhaar card
  • PAN card
  • Passport
  • Voter ID
  • Mobile Phones
  • calculators
  • watch
  • alarm clocks
  • digital watches with built-in calculators/memory
  • scanner devices,
  • Bluetooth-enabled devices

MHT CET 2026 Exam Centres

The list of MHT CET 2026 exam centres will be released along with the information brochure. The exam is conducted in around 100 cities across the state and in a few cities outside Maharashtra. The exact details about the MHT CET exam centre of the candidate can be checked from the information brochure. Candidates will be allotted an exam centre based on the choices of exam city filled by the candidate at the time of filling the application form. The exam city once allotted can not be changed. It is thus advised that candidates fill the exam city preference in the application form carefully. 

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Q:   What is the official website to download MHT CET admit card?
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The Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHT CET Admit card online, on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates have to login to the website using their registered email ID and password to download their MHT CET hall ticket. The details of MHT CET exam date & time, address of the exam centre and exam day instructions are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates have to download their admit card and take its printout to carry it to the exam cente.

Q:   How to download MHT CET admit card?
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The admit card of MHT CET is released online by the Maharashtra CET Cell. To download the admit card, candidates have to visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org and login using their registered email ID and password. Admit card can only be downloaded online from the website and are not sent through email/post. 

Q:   Is it mandatory to carry the print copy of MHT CET admit card to exam centre? Can I carry soft copy of admit card in mobile?
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Candidates must carry the print-copy of their MHT CET admit card downloaded from the website. Candidates carrying admit card in their mobile phone will not be allowed to appear in the exam.

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MHT CET 2026 Answer Key

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: Jun ' 26

Candidates can refer to the MHT CET answer key 2026 to calculate their scores. The MHT CET answer key is released around a week after the conclusion of the exam. The answer key of MHT CET 2026 will be released separately for the PCM and PCB groups. Candidates can check the answer key by login to the MHT CET official website cetcell.mahacet.org.  

How to Download MHT CET 2026 Answer Key? 

Candidates can download the MHT CET PCM and PCB answer keys by using the steps provided below:

 

Step 1: Go to the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the candidate registration portal

Step 3: A login window will appear on the screen 

Step 4: Enter the registered email ID and password 

Step 5: On the dashboard, click on the MHT CET answer key PDF link 

Step 6: Download the MHT CET 2026 answer key PDF 

The CET Cell first releases a provisional answer key, which will be open for challenges by the candidates. Candidates can submit challenges online by login to the website.  The CET cell will review the challenge raised by the students and if the answer given by the student is correct, the answer key is updated. The final answer key of MHT CET will be released along with the results.

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Q:   How to raise objections in MHT CET answer key?
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The facility to raise objections in MHT CET answer key is opened once the official answer key is released by the CET Cell. Candidates need to login to the official website mahacet.org using their registered email ID and password for raising the objection.

After login, candidates will see the answers to all the questions given and the answer marked by the candidate. If any candidate wish to raise the objection to any official answer, they need to select the respective answer and click on the raise a dispute option. Candidates also have to pay INR 1000 per question as fees for raising the objection.

Q:   Can I raise objection in MHT CET final answer key?
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The facility to raise objections is not provided for the final answer key. Candidates are advised to check thoroughly the provisional answer key and raise objections in the provisional key only, if they have any doubt to the answer provided by the CET Cell. The facility to challenge MHT CET provisional answer key will be open after the CET Cell releases the key. The challenge facility will be open for a period of 2-3 days.

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MHT CET 2026 Result

DeskCalendarResult: Jun ' 26

The Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHT CET result 2026 tentatively in June. The result will have details of candidates percentile score in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology. Candidates can follow these steps to check their results.

  • Visit the MHT CET official website.
  • Select the link that says "MHT CET 2026 Result".
  • Click "Submit" after entering your login information.
  • The MHT CET 2026 results will be shown on the screen.
  • Download, and print the result for future reference

After the results are announced, the candidates will have to register at the counselling portal. The CET Cell will then release a merit list of all candidates who registers for the counselling based on class 12 board and MHT CET scores. The All India rank of candidates will be given in MHT CET merit list. 

MHT CET Toppers 2026

The CET Cell will also release the list of toppers along with the results. Candidates can check here last year MHT CET toppers from the below table.

MHT CET Last Year Toppers (2025)

Sr. No.

Application No.

Name of Candidate

District

1

251018058

Meer Vipul Bhuva

Thane

2

251042316

Siddhant Dheeraj Patankar

Pune

3

251060833

Pagar Anuj Shivprasad

Pune

4

251061801

Natu Dhruv Amol

Pune

5

251139830

Atharv Bhalchandra Sahasrabudhe

Sangli

6

251160629

Shrish Nilesh Pattewar

Yavatmal

7

251175500

Wagh Parth Kishor

Kolhapur

8

251325966

Vaishnavi Vitthalrao Sarje

Nanded

9

251387838

Gandhar Vivek Vartak

Mumbai Suburban

10

251422467

Anirudh Iyer

Thane

11

251479059

Siddhant Sunil Ghate

Mumbai Suburban

12

251530015

Rai Prajwal Ravi

Sangli

13

251600907

Anil Balaji Patil

Nanded

14

251615329

Pranav Mintri

Mumbai Suburban

15

251625649

Chinmay Vikas Chavan

Bhandara

16

251636485

Amit Kumar Singh

Kolkata

17

251639986

Aayush Arvind Kumar Dubey

Jaipur

18

251654650

Muhammad Alraza Hanif Shaikh

Gondia

19

251663884

Tanay Chetan Gadgil

Pune

20

251693326

Arnav Nigam

Thane

21

251742465

Utkarsh Mishra

New Delhi

22

251760354

Shreya Roy

New Delhi

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Q:   What is the official website to check MHT CET Result 2026?
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The official website of MHT CET is cetcell.mahacet.org. The MHT CET result 2026 link will be activated on the official website. Candidates will need to login to the website using their registered email ID and password to check their result.

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MHT CET 2026 Counselling

The Maharashtra CET Cell will conduct the MHT CET counselling in June. Candidates whose names appear in the MHT CET merit list can participate in the counselling. To participate in the counselling, candidates need to register online and fill choices of college and courses. The allotment of seats will be made based on All India rank of candidates. The CET Cell will conduct 3 to 4 rounds of counselling depending upon the number of candidates. 

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Q:   How to register for MHT CET counselling?
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To participate in the MHT CET counselling, candidates need to register online on the official website mahacet.org. At the time of registration, candidates need to fill all the required details in the form and upload the necessary documents. After registration, Maharashtra CET Cell will release a merit list based on MHT CET score and class 12 marks. All the candidate with their name in the merit list will be required to fill choices of colleges for seat allotment. The allotment of seats will be done on the basis of rank in the MHT CET merit list.

Q:   Can I participate in MHT CET counselling if I did not appear in MHT CET exam?
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Candidates who have not appeared in MHT CET exam can participate in the counselling based on their JEE Main score, if appeared. Candidates who did not appeared either in JEE Main or MHT CET can participate in the counselling based on their class 12 percentage.

Admission in BTech courses in Maharashtra is given on the basis of three exams

  • MHT CET
  • JEE Main
  • Class 12 Marks

A certain number of seats are reserved under Home-State quota and All India quota. All India quota seats are filled on the basis of JEE Main scores while Home-State quota seats are filled on through MHT CET scores. At the end of counselling/seat allotment on the basis of MHT CET and JEE Main, seats that remain vacant are filled on the basis of class 12 marks.

At the time of registration for MHT CET counselling, candidates need to provide the detail of applying for admission on the basis of JEE Main/MHT CET or class 12.

Q:   What documents are required to participate in MHT CET counseling?
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To participate in the MHT CET counselling, candidates will need the following documents

  • Class 10 Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
  • Class 12 Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
  • Copy of MHT CET Result/Scorecard
  • Character Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra (if applicable)
  • MHT CET Admit Card

The original copy of all the above listed documents will have to be uploaded while filling the counselling registration form and also have to be submitted to the institute for verification at the time of admission to the allotted institute.

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MHT CET 2026 FAQs

Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MHT CET.

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Q:   What is MHT CET 2026 exam date?
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The official dates will be announced soon. The CET Cell will conduct the MHT CET PCM exam 2026 tentatively in the 3rd week of April, while the PCB exam will be held in April 2nd week. 

 
 

 

Q:   How to download allotment letter for MHT CET 2026 CAP counselling?
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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.

Q:   What is the syllabus of MHT CET?
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MHT CET is conducted for multiple courses and the syllabus is different for each course. The syllabus of MHT CET PCM Group (BE/BTech) includes class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics. For MHT CET PCB Group (BPharma), the syllabus consists of Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates can check and download the detailed topics-wise MHT CET syllabus on the Shiksha page as well as on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. The syllabus of MHT CET consists of all topics of class 12 while only a few topics of class 11 are covered in the CET syllabus.

Q:   Is MHT CET syllabus similar to class 11 and 12?
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The syllabus of MHT CET is similar to class 11 and 12 however not all the topics of class 11 are covered in MHT CET. As per the official syllabus released by the Maharashtra CET Cell, only some topics of class 11 are covered in MHT CET and all the topics of class 12 are covered. Students can download the official MHT CET syllabus from Shiksha page or from the CET website.

Q:   What is MHT CET Admit card 2026 release date?
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The MHT CET admit card 2026 will be released around a week before the exams for both PCM and PCB groups. The exact date for the release of hall tickets will be notified in the official website. The Maharashtra CET Cell will release MHT CET hall ticket online on the website mahacet.org. Candidates will need to login to the website to download their admit card.

Q:   What is MHT CET 2026 exam date for PCM and PCB groups?
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The MHT CET 2026 exam date for engineering (PCM) and Pharmacy (PCB) groups has not been announced yet. As per the las t year schedule, MHT CET 2026 PCB exam date will fall in April 2nd week and the MHT CET 2026 PCM exam date will tentatively be in last week of April. The MHT CET admit card for PCM and PCB groups will be released tentatively in the first week of April. 

Q:   What is the official website to check the mht CET admit card?
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The MHT CET official website is cetcell.mahacet.org. The link for MHT CET admit card download PCB group is available on the website. Candidates will need to login to the website using their registered email ID and password to download MHT CET 2025 admit card.

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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)

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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

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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.

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Abhishek Sharma

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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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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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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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