MHT-CET 2027

Maharashtra's common entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and agriculture courses. The single most useful thing to know about it: there is no negative marking, which changes how you should attempt the paper.

Official source: cetcell.mahacet.org — always confirm dates and eligibility there before you act on them.

MHT-CET key facts

Conducted by: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
Mode: Computer-based test
Papers: PCM group (engineering) and PCB group (pharmacy, agriculture)
Questions: 150 questions · 200 marks per group
Duration: 3 hours (90 minutes per section pair)
Marking: No negative marking — a wrong answer costs nothing
Used for admission to: Engineering, pharmacy and agriculture colleges across Maharashtra
Syllabus weighting: Approximately 20% Class 11 and 80% Class 12

MHT-CET 2027 schedule

The MHT-CET 2027 schedule has not been announced. The table below reflects the pattern of recent years — confirm every date against the CET Cell's official notification when it is published.

Stage	When	Status
Registration opens	Usually around January	Usual pattern
Admit card	Usually a couple of weeks before the exam	Usual pattern
Exam window	Usually April, across multiple days and shifts	Usual pattern
Result	Usually in June	Usual pattern
CAP counseling	Usually begins in July	Usual pattern

Who can apply

Class 12: Passed or appearing, with Physics and Mathematics for the PCM group, or Physics and Biology for the PCB group. Chemistry is required for both.
Minimum marks: Generally 45% in the relevant subjects for open-category candidates and 40% for reserved categories from Maharashtra. Confirm in the information brochure.
Domicile: Maharashtra-state candidates get the large majority of seats. Candidates from outside the state are eligible but compete for a much smaller quota.
Age: There is no upper age limit for appearing.
Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of attempts.

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What the paper looks like

There are no optional questions — every topic is examinable, and wrong answers cost marks.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Physics	50 questions	50
Chemistry	50 questions	50
Mathematics (PCM) or Biology (PCB)	50 (Maths) or 100 (Botany + Zoology)	100
Total	150 questions	200

Duration: 3 hours
Correct answer: +1 (Physics, Chemistry) or +2 (Maths)
Wrong answer: 0 — no negative marking
Roughly 20% of the syllabus comes from Class 11
All questions are compulsory

What to cover

A high-level checklist. Work through it with previous-year papers rather than reading it end to end.

Physics

Mechanics and Rotational Motion
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
Oscillations and Waves
Current Electricity and Magnetism
Optics
Modern Physics and Semiconductors

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

Maths / Biology

Trigonometry and Vectors
Calculus
Probability and Statistics
Botany (PCB group)
Zoology (PCB group)

Counseling, step by step

Admissions run through the Centralised Admission Process. Document verification happens before choice filling, not after — missing a document at that stage can cost you the round entirely, so get it done early.

1
Register for CAP (Centralised Admission Process) on the CET Cell portal
2
Upload documents and complete verification
3
Fill in your college and branch preferences, then confirm them
4
Seat allotment runs over three CAP rounds
5
Report to the allotted college and pay the fee

Official portal: cetcell.mahacet.org

MHT-CET 2027 — frequently asked questions

Is there negative marking in MHT-CET?

No. A wrong answer costs you nothing, which means you should attempt every question — leaving one blank is strictly worse than guessing. This is the single biggest strategic difference from JEE and NEET.

How much of the syllabus is from Class 11?

Roughly 20%, with the remaining 80% from Class 12. That weighting is official and stable, and it is why students who drop Class 11 revision entirely tend to lose easy marks.

Can I take MHT-CET if I am not from Maharashtra?

Yes, but the seat quota for candidates from outside the state is small, so the effective cut-off is much higher. If you are not domiciled in Maharashtra, treat it as a backup rather than a primary route.

Is MHT-CET easier than JEE Main?

The questions are generally more direct and closer to the state board syllabus, and there is no negative marking. But the competition for the top colleges is intense, so 'easier paper' does not mean 'easier admission'.

Can I use it alongside JEE Main?

Yes, and many Maharashtra students do. The syllabuses overlap heavily, so preparing for JEE Main covers most of MHT-CET — the adjustment is in pacing and in attempting everything rather than selecting.

Where do I check official updates?

At cetcell.mahacet.org. Dates, eligibility and the pattern are set by the CET Cell and can change; this page is a summary, not an official publication.

This guide is a summary prepared by QuestPix for students and is not an official publication. Exam dates, eligibility and patterns are decided by the conducting body and can change — always confirm against cetcell.mahacet.org before making a decision. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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