MHT CET: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test. Engineering/Pharmacy (PCM) and Pharmacy/Agriculture (PCB) admissions in Maharashtra

Category
Engineering
Conducted by
State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Level
UG entrance
Frequency
Once a year (+ improvement session)
Mode
CBT
Languages
English, Marathi, Hindi, Urdu

Eligibility

Exam pattern

PCM

180 min · 150 questions · 200 marks

PCB

180 min · 150 questions · 200 marks

Syllabus

Physics

Units & measurements, Kinematics, Laws of motion & friction, Work, energy, power, Rotational motion, Gravitation, Properties of solids & fluids, Thermodynamics & kinetic theory, Oscillations & waves, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic effects & magnetism, EMI & AC, EM waves, Optics, Dual nature of matter, Atoms & nuclei, Semiconductor electronics, Experimental skills

Chemistry

Some basic concepts / mole concept, Atomic structure, Chemical bonding & molecular structure, Chemical thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium (chemical & ionic), Redox & electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Periodic table & periodicity, s-, p-, d- and f-block elements, Coordination compounds, Basic principles & hydrocarbons (organic), Haloalkanes/haloarenes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines & nitrogen compounds, Biomolecules, polymers, everyday chemistry, Practical chemistry / qualitative analysis

Mathematics

Sets, relations, functions, Complex numbers & quadratic equations, Matrices & determinants, Permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, Sequences & series, Trigonometry, Limits, continuity, differentiability, Differentiation applications, Integral calculus, Differential equations, Coordinate geometry (straight line, circle, conics), 3D geometry & vectors, Statistics & probability

Biology

Diversity of living world, Structural organisation in plants & animals, Cell structure & function, Plant physiology, Human physiology, Reproduction, Genetics & evolution, Biology & human welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology & environment

Important dates (2026)

Selection process

Percentile -> CAP rounds

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Frequently asked questions

What is MHT CET?

MHT CET stands for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test. Engineering/Pharmacy (PCM) and Pharmacy/Agriculture (PCB) admissions in Maharashtra. It is conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Level: UG entrance.

Who is eligible for MHT CET?

Education: Class 12 with PCM (Engg) / PCB (Pharma, Agri); Maharashtra state seats domicile-based.

What is the exam pattern of MHT CET?

PCM: 180 minutes, 150 questions, 200 marks. PCB: 180 minutes, 150 questions, 200 marks. Mode: CBT.

How often is MHT CET held?

Once a year (+ improvement session).

When is MHT CET held?

2026 cycle: Session 1 PCM 2026-04-11 to 2026-04-19; Session 1 PCB 2026-04-21 to 2026-04-26; Session 2 PCB 2026-05-10 to 2026-05-11; Session 2 PCM 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17; PCB result 2026-06-09; PCM result ~2026-06-12 (expected).

How are candidates selected through MHT CET?

Percentile -> CAP rounds.

Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.