MH Nursing CET 2026 Question Paper Analysis (May 6, OUT); Answer Key Soon!

Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MH BSc Nursing CET )

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MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Answer Key Challenge

22 May '26 - 24 May '26

Updated on May 6, 2026 23:05 IST
State CET Cell, Maharashtra, has successfully conducted the MH Nursing CET 2026 May 6 Shift 1 & 2. The exam duration was 90 minutes. Candidates had to carry their MH Nursing CET admit card and a valid photo id to the exam centre. MH BSc Nursing CET May 6 Shift 1 timing was 11 to 12:30 PM, while shift 2 timing was 3 PM to 4:30 PM.

State CET Cell, Maharashtra, has successfully conducted the MH Nursing CET 2026 May 6 Shift 1 & 2. The exam duration was 90 minutes. Candidates had to carry their MH Nursing CET admit card and a valid photo id to the exam centre. MH BSc Nursing CET May 6 Shift 1 timing was 11 to 12:30 PM, while shift 2 timing was 3 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates can check MH Nursing CET 2026 exam analysis for May 6 Shift 1 & 2 on this page.

MH Nursing CET 2026 May 6 Paper analysis

MH Nursing CET 2026 Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key May 6 (Shift 1 & 2)

MH BSc Nursing 2026 Shift 1 & 2 question paper analysis is available now. The analysis is based on students' reactions. According to students, Shift 2 was easier than Shift 1. Biology & Chemistry were the scoring sections. They have also shared that the MH Nursing CET question was NCERT-based

State CET Cell, Maharashtra has conducted MH BSc Nursing 2026 May 6 Shift 1 & 2 exam. The exam was conducted for 90 minutes. MH Nursing CET shift timing are Shift 1 (11 AM to 12:30 PM) and Shift 2 (3 PM to 4:30 PM). Check the page for MH BSc Nursing 2026 May 6 Shift 1 & 2 paper analysis in detail. 

Also Read: MH Nursing CET marks vs percentile vs rank

Table of contents
  • MH Nursing CET 2026 May 6 Shift 1 & 2 Analysis
  • MH Nursing CET Question Paper - Memory Based
  • MH Nursing CET 2026 Answer Key
  • MH Nursing CET 2026 Marking Scheme

MH Nursing CET 2026 May 6 Shift 1 & 2 Analysis

Students can check the paper analysis here.

Overall Paper Difficult Level

Students shared that Shift 1 was moderate, but Shift 2 was slightly easier. It was a balanced paper, and no questions were asked out of syllabus.

Section-wise Analysis

Section Difficulty Maximum Question Nature of Question
Biology Easy to Moderate

Human Physiology

Nutrition

Genetics

Mostly Direct 

NCERT Based

Chemistry Easy (Both section)

Organic basics

Biomolecules

Chemical Bonding

 

No lengthy numerical

Theory based

Physics Moderate (tough among all section)

Current Electricity

Work, Energy, Power

Mechanics basic

Conceptual 

Time consuming

Nursing Aptitude  

Basic healthcare

Nutrition

Human body awareness

Easy and direct

No tricky or confusing questions

Also Read: MH Nursing CET 2026 Cutoff for government colleges

Time Management

The overall paper was manageable. Students were able to solve the paper within the time. Biology and Chemistry were less time-consuming compared to Physics.

Attempt & Score

Based on analysing students' feedback

  • Good attempts: 75-85+ questions
  • 80+ marks for top colleges

Key observations from MH BSc Nursing May 6 Shift 1 & 2 Analysis

  • The paper was NCERT-based
  • No questions were asked out of the syllabus
  • A balanced paper 

Shift Comparison

Factor Shift 1 Shift 2
Difficulty Moderate Slightly easier
Physics Moderate Slightly easier
Overall Balanced More scoring
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What to carry in MH Nursing CET exam hall?
A: 

Candidates appearing for the MH Nursing CET 2026 exam need to carry a hall ticket and a valid photo id. Carry the photo id used while applying for the MH Nursing CET. If there is any mismatch in the name mentioned in the hall ticket and the photo id, else students will not be allowed to take the test.

Q:   What MH Nursing CET rank is required for Top Colleges?
A: 

MH Nursing CET rank under 200 will help to get adimission to the top colleges. Candidates need to obtain 75+ marks to get a rank under 200. 

Q:   Is there negative marking in MH Nursing CET 2026?
A: 

No, negative marking is not done for wrong answers in MH Nursing CET. There are 100 questions in MH BSc Nursing CET. Each question has 1 mark.

Q:   What is the pattern of MH nursing CET exam?
A: 

The MH BSc Nursing exam pattern is the structure of question paper. The BSc Nursing question paper comprises 100 questions. The question paper has five sections. Each section has 20 questions. There is no negative marking for the MH Bsc Nuring exam.

MH Nursing CET Question Paper - Memory Based

The question paper based on students' feedback will be provided below. Candidates will also get solutions or answer key for the same. State CET Cell, Maharashtra, might release the MH Nursing CET 2026 question paper pdf online. Aspirant can use the question paper for preparation and self-assessment.
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MH Nursing CET 2026 Answer Key

The authority shall release the MH Nursing CET answer key online. The answer key will comprise correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Candidates response sheet shall be released along with MH Nursing CET answer key

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What subjects are on the MH Nursing CET?
A: 

MH Nursing CET has one question paper. The paper will have five sections. MH BSc Nursing CET questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude. Each sections have 20 questions.

Q:   How many sections are there in the MH BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

There are five sections namely, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude in the MH BSc Nursing 2025 exam. Each section will carry 20 questions. All the questions are of 1 mark each. Candidates are advised to attempt all 100 questions because there is NO negative marking in the exam. 

Q:   When will the MH CET BSc nursing exam analysis release?
A: 

The MH BSc nursing exam analysis was released after the exam concluded on May 6 and May 7, 2026. The exam was of a moderate difficulty level.

Q:   How is the Biology section in the MH BSc nursing section?
A: 

Candidates must prepare for the Biology section with reference to the Class 11 and Class12th syllabus. There were no application based questions in the exam. Questions on topics such as Artificial germination, Leaching Process, Chromosome, Blood composition and much more were asked. 

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MH Nursing CET 2026 Marking Scheme

MH BSc Nursing CET question paper will have 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question will carry 1 mark. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. No mark will be given for unattempted questions. Candidates can use the MH Nursing CET 2026 marking scheme to calculate expected marks. The final marks will be available along with MH Nursing CET result.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MH Nursing CET rank under 200 will help to get adimission to the top colleges. Candidates need to obtain 75+ marks to get a rank under 200. 

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates appearing for the MH Nursing CET 2026 exam need to carry a hall ticket and a valid photo id. Carry the photo id used while applying for the MH Nursing CET. If there is any mismatch in the name mentioned in the hall ticket and the photo id, else students will not be allowed to take the tes

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, negative marking is not done for wrong answers in MH Nursing CET. There are 100 questions in MH BSc Nursing CET. Each question has 1 mark.

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Answered 2 months ago

The next process is to challenge the MH BSc Nursing 2026 answer key (if required). Then the authority will announced result for MH Nursing CET 2026 online.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 months ago

The minimum marks required to pass the MH Nursing CET vary for each category. Students belonging to GEN category have to secure a minimum of 50 marks, while students in the reserved category have to score 40% marks. For admission to the top-tier government college, students must obtain 80+ marks. 

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Answered 2 months ago

Students must know the MH Nursing CET marking scheme to calculate the score using the answer key. Maharashtra Nursing CET question paper comprises 100 questions. Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking.

To calculate the final score minus the number of wrong answers from 100.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 months ago

The authority will soon announce the MH Nursing CET answer key release date on the official website. Students appearing for the exam can check the answer key through the MH CET exam portal. 

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Answered 2 months ago

The process to challenge the answer key of MH Nursing CET 2026 is provided below.

  • Go to MH Nursing CET 2026 website
  • Login to the exam portal using the email address and password.
  • Click on the challenge answer key link
  • Enter the answer id and supporting documents.
  • Make the payment.
  • Submit the challenge.

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Answered 2 months ago

The process to download the MH CET 2026 answer key pdf is mentioned below.

  • Go to MH State CET Cell website
  • Check the notification section for answer key link
  • Click on the MH Nursing CET answer key link 
  • Download the answer key pdf.

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Answered 2 months ago

The authority will announce the MH BSc Nursing result 2026 on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Students can check the result through the CET exam portal. The result will comprise total marks and the rank secured.

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