PERA CET Exam Pattern 2026 - The Preeminent Education and Research Association released PERA CET 2026 exam pattern along with official notification. Students appearing for PERA CET exam must be aware of the pattern and marking scheme for they start for preparation. It must be noted that the exam pattern is different for all course programmes.
PERA CET, conducted by Preeminent Education and Research Association, will conduct the exam in multiple phases. The exam is held in remote-proctored mode with a time duration of two hours. Students must have a laptop or desktop PC with webcam facility on Windows operating system to attempt PERA CET 2026. Candidates should also have a good understanding of the PERA CET syllabus along with pattern. Read below for more.
- PERA CET Exam Patten 2026 – Highlights
- PERA CET 2026 Exam Pattern - Engineering & Pharmacy Subject-Wise Weightage
- PERA CET Exam Pattern 2026: Total Marks and Marking Scheme
- PERA CET BTech Section and Important Topics
PERA CET Exam Patten 2026 – Highlights
The exam authority releases PERA CET 2026 exam pattern on the official website. The PERA CET syllabus along with paper pattern for UG programmes will be based on 12th standard syllabus. However, the PG course question paper will be designed based on the respective degree-level syllabus.
- The BTech and BPharm question paper will carry 100 MCQs of two marks each.
- The duration of the PERA CET 2026 is two hours.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.
- PERA CET exam pattern of BFA/MFA courses comprises a drawing test, aptitude test, and interview.
- BHM and BEd candidates are required to take the subject-specific aptitude test and appear for an interview
- PERA CET 2026 exam pattern for MTech and MBA courses is based on the GATE exam and CAT exams, respectively.
PERA CET 2026 Exam Pattern - Engineering & Pharmacy Subject-Wise Weightage
Preeminent Education and Research Association released the pattern on its official website. PERA CET exam for the BTech, BPharma course will consist of 100 questions with 2 marks each. There will be no negative marking in PERA CET exam. For more details, candidates can refer to table given below.
| Section |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
25 |
50 |
| Chemistry |
25 |
50 |
| Mathematics/Biology |
50 |
100 |
PERA CET 2026 Important Topics (Subject-Wise)
Candidates can check section-wise important topics below:
| Subjects/Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Electrostatics and Current Electricity, Mechanics (Laws of Motion and Kinematics), Modern Physics, and Ray Optics and Wave Optics |
| Chemistry | Solutions and Chemical Kinetics, Coordination compounds, D and F-block elements, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic compounds |
| Mathematics | Calculus, Probability and Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, and Trigonometry |
PERA CET Exam Pattern 2026: Total Marks and Marking Scheme
The total mark of PERA CET question paper is 100. As per the marking scheme, 2 marks are awarded for each correct answer and there is no negative marking. Students appearing for the exam, must be aware of the PERA CET 2026 exam pattern on its official website. The conducting authorities also accept othe entrance test scores, such as GATE, CAT, MH CET, and others. For more details, candidates can refer to the table below.
| Course |
Scheme of exam |
|---|---|
| BFA/MFA |
Drawing + Aptitude+ Interview |
| BHM |
Aptitude Test + Interview |
| BEd |
Aptitude Test + Interview |
| MTech |
MCQ-type subject-specific questions based on the GATE syllabus |
| MPharm |
MCQ-type subject-specific questions |
| MBA/MCA |
MCQ type examination based on CAT syllabus |
| MEd |
MCQ-type subject-specific questions |
PERA CET 2026 Exam Instructions
The PERA CET 2026 is conducted on multiple dates in remote-proctored mode. Candidates appeaing for CBT must follow instructions and attempt system as per requirements mentioned below-
System Requirements for PERA CET 2026
- Browser must be updated and compatible.
- Must have good internet connectivity and webcam must be working
- Applicants must keep pen, pencil and rough sheet ready.
- Students must show their PERA CET admit card to the invigilator online.
- To register, candidates have to visit exam link and proceed with face authentication process to download admit card.
- Candidates must note that they will be monitored throughout examination.
PERA CET BTech Section and Important Topics
The Preeminent Education and Research Association releases PERA CET syllabus on its official website. Students appearing for exam must go through syllabus to plan for their preparation. The syllabus include impotant topics which are asked exam. The exam authority uploads PERA CET 2026 syllabus PDF separately for all the courses. To get good score in PERA CET, students can refer to PERA CET sample papers for revision. Candidates can check section-wise important topics below -
| Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Electrostatics and Current Electricity, Mechanics, Modern Physics, and Ray Optics |
| Chemistry | Solutions, Chemical Kinetics, Coordination Compounds, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids, d and f block elements |
| Maths | Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Probability, Integration, Limits, etc. |
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PERA CET Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The total mark for PERA CET exam is 200. The questions asked based on the relevant course discipline. It is not mandatory to solve all questions.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
PERA CET exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate course programs across participating private and self-financed universities in Maharashtra. It is a common entrance test offering admission to engineering, management, pharmacy, and arts.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Each correct answer carries 2 marks. However, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Here is a list of institutes that accept PERA CET scores for BTech admission:
MIT-WPU University
KJ Somaiya School of Engineering
MIT School of Engineering and Science
DY Patil International University, etc.
To apply, candidates need to qualify PERA CET.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
PERA CET question paper consists of a total of 100 MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions).
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
No, PERA CET and MHT CET both are different exams. These entrance exams are held for BTech admission, but by different authorities. Here are some key differences:
MHT CET is conducted by the Government of Maharashtra's State Common Entrance Test Cell. While PERA CET is conducted by Preeminent Educati
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