Is PERA CET Exam tough?

The exam pattern for PERA CET will be separate for the respective courses. The PERA CET exam pattern for UG will be designed based on the respective 12th standard syllabus. Also, the syllabus of the PERA CET is somewhat less than the syllabus of JEE Mains and BITSAT. There will be no negative marking for any of the PERA CET Examinations. Therefore, we can say that it is not as difficult as the JEE Mains exam. One thing that can't be ignored is that if preparation and practice are done in the correct way, then nothing is difficult. The syllabus or standard of questions may vary. There should be deep knowledge regarding the exam, syllabus, and pattern. To maintain consistency daily for achieving goals also plays a vital role.

What is the PERA CET eligibility criteria for BTech?

The PERA CET eligibility criteria for the BTech course is a class 12 pass with PCMB or equivalent from a recognised board or university. That is, a candidate applying for UG should have completed Class 12 or equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised board or university. Also, students in Class 12 who are awaiting their board results are also eligible to apply for the PERA CET.

What is the PERA CET eligibility criteria for PG courses?

The PERA CET eligibility criteria for PG courses is a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant stream from a recognised board or university. Also, final-year graduation students or those awaiting final results are eligible to apply. The question paper for the PG course will be designed on the basis of the respective degree-level syllabus.

What is the mode of filling the PERA CET application form?

Candidates can fill PERA CET application form online. The form-filling process of PERA CET includes registration, entering details and fee payment. After submission, of PERA CET candidates have to select university name and course type.

Is the PERA CET a state-level entrance test?

Yes, PERA CET is the state-level common entrance exam. PERA-CET stands for Preeminent Education and Research Association. It is an esteemed federation of the state private universities of Maharashtra. It has been constituted to promote quality education in all domains of professional programs. It encourages, promotes, and facilitates higher education, research, and other extracurricular and co-curricular activities to help the overall uplifting and progress of higher education.

Does PERA CET provide scholarships, and what is the selection procedure?

Yes, PERA provides scholarships. The selection procedure, as per the PERA official website, is listed below: The students must fulfill all the eligibility criteria under the PERA Scholarship. The complete selection process works as per the will of the organiser of the scholarship. Preference is given to students who have excellent academic track records and overall educational accomplishments. The educational qualifications include percentage, CGPA, and other such criteria. Students who perform brilliantly in standardised tests are offered this scholarship. While shortlisting the students for this scholarship, the economic background of the students will be kept in mind.

What are the objectives of PERA CET?

According to conducting authorities, here are some objectives of PERA CET - Aims to promote higher education and research to students To implement industry-related collaborative projects in academics To conduct common entrance tests for various UG and PG programmes

What type of exam is PERA CET?

PERA CET is an objective-type exam. The pattern of the question papers for UG and PG programmes is the same, but the syllabus is different for UG and PG and as per the respective course. That is, the question papers will be separate for the respective courses. The question paper for the UG course is designed based on the respective 12th standard syllabus, and for the PG course, it is designed based on the respective degree level syllabus.

PERA CET 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, and more

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Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:40 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

PERA CET 2026: Admissions through PERA CET is expected to start soon. PERA India, the conducting body will release official notification at peraindia.in. The common entrance test is held to offer admissions to various private universities in Maharashtra. Preeminent Education and Research Association - Common Entrance Test is conducted in multiple sessions in April and May 2026.

Candidates qualifying PERA CET 2026 exam can apply for various programmes, such as BTech, BBA, MBA, Pharmacy, integrated courses, etc. In addition, scores of JEE Main or MHT CET are also accepted for admission. To apply, candidates must fulfill PERA India eligibility criteria and fill PERA CET application form online and submit it within the due date.

Students are advised to stay aware of the admission process and PERA CET exam dates. The exam is held online in remote-proctored or centre-mode. Qualified applicants will have to participate in a centralised counselling process conducted individually by each university. Read below to know more about Preeminent Education and Research Association - Common Entrance Test 2026, application process, eligibility, pattern, fees, etc.

Table of contents

What is PERA CET?
PERA CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
PERA CET 2026 Highlights
PERA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026
PERA CET Registration
PERA CET 2026 Exam Pattern
PERA CET Syllabus
PERA CET Accepting Institutes
PERA CET Result 2026
PERA CET Counselling 2026 Process
PERA CET Contact Information
PERA CET 2026 FAQs

What is PERA CET?

Preeminent Education and Research Association or PERA is a federation of the state private universities of Maharashtra, set up with the aim to promote quality education in streams such as Engineering, Management, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, Teaching and Fine Arts. The association conducts a multi-stream entrance exam, PERA CET, for students interested in pursuing undergraduate and post-graduation from Maharashtra institutes associated with PERA. PERA CET will be considered as an additional test to other entrance exams like (JEE, MH-CET, Uni-Gauge, ATMA, CAT, MAT & other equivalent National or State Level Exams).

PERA CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26	PERA CET 2026 application form TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26	PERA CET 2026 exam date TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26	PERA CET 2026 result date TENTATIVE

PERA CET 2026 Highlights

Features	Details
Exam Name	PERA CET
Conducting Body	PERA India
Exam Conducted for	BTech, BPharm, BFA, MFA, BHM, BEd, MTech, MPharm, MBA, MCA, MEd, LLB/LLM
Exam Mode	Online proctored-based
Exam Duration	Two hours
Application Process	Online/Offline
Application Fees	INR 1,500 (Non-refundable)
Official Website	peraindia.in

PERA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Fulfilling the PERA CET 2026 eligibility criteria is a must for candidates applying for the entrance exam. Also, candidates must note that PERA CET is conducted only for professional programmes. Check below for more for details.

Eligibility Criteria for Preeminent Education and Research Association - Common Entrance Test

To be eligible for PERA CET, canddidates must meet the following -

For UG programmes, candidates must have passed 12th or equivalent from a recognised board and have Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology as their compulsory subjects.
For PG-specific programmes, undergraduate degree from a recognised university or institute is a must.
The minimum qualifying mark/percentage is 45% for general category and 40% for reserved category.
Students currently studying class 12th or final year appearing applicants can also apply for PERA CET 2026 admission
There is no upper-age limit for BTech or BE courses.
For more details, students can go through the official notification (once released)

Students who have qualified for any of the following entrance exam were eligible for the admission process of PERA CET.

ATMA
CAT
MAT
Uni-Gauge and other national and state-level entrance exams.

PERA CET Registration

DeskCalendar Registration: Jul ' 26

PERA CET registration 2026 is expected to start soon. Interested candidates can apply at peraindia.in. The online application process of PERA CET comprises different stages, such as candidate registration, document uploading, fee payment, etc. Before filling the PERA India BTech registration form, students must go through the respective course requirement and check their PERA CET eligibility.

How to apply for PERA CET 2026?

If a candidate fulfils all the above-mentioned criteria, then they can refer to the process mentioned below -

Visit official website of PERA CET/PERA India
Click on the applicant registration link
Register to receive login credentials and fill required details
Upload documents (photo & signature according to guidelines)
Pay registration fee and submit
Download and print a copy of the PERA CET application form.

During the registration process, candidates have to provide their university name, programme name, date of birth, category, city, etc.

PERA CET Registration Fees

The application fee is INR 1500 (non-refundable) for all categories. Accepted payment modes inlcude netbanking/credit card/debit card. Candidates must note that no form will be accepted without fee payment.

PERA CET 2026 Exam Pattern

Preeminent Education and Research Association -Common Entrance Test is conducted on multiple dates online as a remote-proctored mode or at designated centres. Candidates applying can check PERA CET exam pattern below -

Entrance test is conducted online
Questions will be in MCQ format of 10+2 level syllabus
The total time duration of the exam is 2 hours
PERA CET question paper will have a total of 100 questions of 2 marks each (total marks - 200)
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
While attempting the exam in remote-proctored mode, students will be monitored continuously by the online invigilator present during the test.

Marking Scheme of PERA CET BTech Exam

Candidates can check marking scheme and question distribution below -

Sections	Questions and marks
Physics	25 MCQ, each of 2 marks
Chemistry	25 MCQ, each of 2 marks
Mathematics	50 MCQ, each of 2 marks
Total marks	200 marks

Candidates must note that PERA CET score is considered for 1st year in PERA Member Universities.

NOTE:

Students applying for MTech (all engineering branches) will have 100 MCQs of 2 marks each. The total time duration of the test will be 2 hours for 200 marks.

PERA CET Syllabus

The PERA CET syllabus for the entrance exam is different for all streams. Candidates are advised to refer to their respective syllabus and start their preparation accordingly. The syllabus for BTech admission comprises of class 11th and 12th chapters which can be checked below -

Subjects	PERA CET 2026 Syllabus for BTech
Mathematics	Vectors 3D, Geometry, Sequence and Series, Determinant and Matrices, Circles, Straight Lines, Definite Integral, Probability Distribution, Functions Limits and Continuity, Conic Sections, Application of Derivatives, Quadratic Equation, Complex Numbers, Binomial Theorem, Area under the Curve, Differentiability
Physics	Ray Optics, Thermodynamics, Semiconductors, EM Waves, Gravitation, Magnetism, Alternating Current, Wave Optics, Electromagnetic Induction, Oscillations, Kinematics, Rotation, Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Magnetic Effects of Current, Properties of Matter, Bohr’s Atomic Model, Waves and Sound
Chemistry	Gaseous and Liquid State, Atomic Structure, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Bonding, Surface Chemistry, Coordination Compound, D Block Elements, Aromatic Compounds, Alkyl Halides, P Block Elements, Thermodynamics, Isomerism, General Organic Chemistry, Carboxylic Acids, Aldehydes and Ketones, Nuclear Chemistry

Students appearing for MTech admissions can refer to the GATE syllabus for preparation.

PERA CET Preparation Tips

Candidates who have registered for PERA CET 2026 exam, must ensure that they go through the syllabus along with pattern carefully. With that, students are advised to keep a track of the exam event dates and prepare a timetable. Here are some preparation tips that students can consider to get good marks in PERA CET -

Prepare notes on every topic and draw charts or flow diagrams to memorise effectively. Notes can also help students with last-minute revision.
Start solving the previous year's question paper to understand the difficulty level and marking scheme.
Dedicate at least two to three hours daily to building the foundation.
Keep at least one to two months for revision.

PERA CET Accepting Institutes

PERA CET score is accepted for admission by several universities, and will remain valid for one year. Candidates can check the list of participating institutes below -

Institutes Accepting PERA CET Score
Pimpri Chinchwad University PCU, Pune	JSPM University, Pune
Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune	Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur
DY Patil International University, Pune	Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune
DY Patil University, Pune, Ambi	Sandip University, Nashik
MGM University, Aurangabad	Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
MIT Art, Design and Technology University	Vijayabhoomi University, Greater Mumbai
MIT World Peace University, Pune	Vishwakarma University, Pune
Spicer Adventist University, Pune	DY Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Talsande
FLAME University, Pune	Dr. P.A Inamdar University, Pune
Universal AI University, Karjat, Mumbai	DES Pune University , Pune
G H Raisoni Inter.Skill Tech Uni, Pune	Sri Balaji University, Pune
NICMAR University, Pune

PERA CET Result 2026

DeskCalendar Result: Aug ' 26

PERA CET result will be announced after the completion of the exam. The authorities will declare the PERA CET exam result on the official website. Candidates who have appeared for the exam, will be able to check the result. The PERA CET 2026 result will determine the qualifying status of the candidate.

Along with result, the conducting body will also send a welcome mail on registered candidate's email ID and contact number, providing steps on how to check and download PERA CET scorecard from login dashboard. Candidates can follow the steps on how to access PERA CET result -

Visit official website or click on the email link sent by the authority
Click on the link and login using credentials - user ID and password
Access transcript
Check and download PERA CET scorecard

The scorecard is valid for one year, and candidates are advised to keep it safe till the completion of the counselling process.

PERA CET Counselling 2026 Process

PERA CET counselling 2026 will start after the declaration of the result. The Preeminent Education and Research Association (PERA) along with participating colleges will conduct counselling in phases. Candidates who qualified in PERA CET 2026 will be eligble for the counselling. To participate in counselling, students will have to register online and select their preferred courses, college, etc. Based on scores obtained, choices, seat availability, and cutoff, students will offered admission through PERA CET counselling.

Document Checklist for PERA CET BTech Counselling 2026

Candidates must keep the following documents ready for the counselling through PERA CET 2026-

Recent passport size photograph
PERA CET scorecard
Class 11th and 12th marksheet and passing certificate
Graduation degree and mark sheet
Valid ID proof

Candidates can check the communication address of PERA for any application, admission, or result-based issues or queries.

Preeminent Education & Research Association
MIT Campus, Sr No. 124 Kothrud, Pune- 411038

PERA CET Enquiry Number: +91 9606046968

Email: info@peraindia.in

It is important to provide complete details while mentioning the issue.

Official Website: http://www.peraindia.in/

Phone Number: 9606046968

PERA CET 2026 FAQs

Check below for the PERA CET FAQs related to the application process, admit card, eligibility criteria, etc.

Q: PERA CET exam is for which courses?

PERA CET is conducted for various UG and PG courses, including BTech, BPharm, B. Tech Bioengineering, B. Tech Food Technology, B.Des, M.Des, BFA, MFA, BHM, BEd, MTech, MPharm, MBA, MCA, MEd and LLB / LLM. PERA is a federation of the state private universities of Maharashtra. It is set up with the aim of promoting quality education in various streams. The association conducts a multi-stream entrance exam for students interested in pursuing undergraduate and post-graduation degrees from Maharashtra institutes associated with PERA.

Q: What is the examination mode for PERA CET?

The exam of PERA CET is conducted in online-proctored mode. Exam pattern and syllabus will be mentioned on the official website of PERA CET. Students can attempt PERA CET exam from a laptop or desktop with a webcam.

Q: Is the PERA CET application fee refundable?

No, PERA CET application fee is non-refundable. Students have to pay a registration fee of INR 1500 through credit card/debit card/netbanking/UPI. Candidates must keep their payment receipt after the submission of PERA CET application form.