MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 (Released) - Check Subject-Wise Pattern, Marking Scheme

Updated By Soham Mitra on 29 Apr, 2024 15:01

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MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern

 MHT CET exam pattern 2024 will comprise important information on the mode and duration of the MHT CET 2024 exam, the total number and type of questions, the marking scheme, etc. As per the latest MHT CET exam pattern, The MHT CET 2024 will comprise 3 question papers in total. Candidates will be asked multiple-choice questions with every paper having an allotted time of 90 minutes. The MHT CET exam is largely based upon the Standard 11 and 12 syllabus of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Along with complete knowledge of the MHT CET exam pattern, candidates must have a fair idea about the MHT CET syllabus 2024 before beginning their exam preparations. Candidates can find all the important details regarding the up-to-date syllabus and marking scheme of the MHT CET 2024 exam  in the sections below.

Also check: How to Score 150+ in MHT CET 2024?

MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme Video

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MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights

The key aspects concerning the MHT CET 2024 exam pattern based on last year's pattern have been mentioned in the table below. Candidates should be aware of the detailed MHT CET 2024 exam pattern before beginning their preparations.

Particulars

Details

Total No. of Groups

2 (PCM & PCB)

Mode of MHT CET 2024 Exam

Computer-Based

Number of Papers

3

Number of Subjects

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology

Exam Duration

90 minutes for each paper

Number of questions per paper

  • Mathematics - 50 questions
  • Physics - 50 questions
  • Chemistry - 50 questions
  • Biology - 100 questions

Subjects in PCM Group for MHT CET

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Subjects in PCB Group for MHT CET

Physics, Chemistry & Biology

Total No. of Questions in PCM Group for MHT CET

150

Weightage for Mathematics (PCM)

2 Marks for Each Question (50 Questions)

Weightage for Physics & Chemistry

1 Mark for Each Question (100 Questions)

Weightage for Botany & Zoology (PCB)

1 Mark for Each Question (100 Questions)

Weightage for Physics & Chemistry

1 Mark for Each Question (100 Questions)

Maximum Marks for MHT CET PCB

200

Maximum Marks for MHT CET PCM

200

Percentage of Class 11 Questions in Exam

20%

Percentage of Class 12 Questions in Exam

80%

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern PDF Download

Candidates will be able to download the exam pattern of MHT CET 2024 exam in PDF format once it is officially released. Meanwhile, the last year’s MHT CET syllabus PDF has been attached below for reference. 

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 for PCM

The exam pattern for the PCM stream in MHT CET 2024 is as follows -

Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice/ Objective-Based
Total No. of Questions in Mathematics50 (40 Questions from Class 12 Syllabus and 10 from Class 11)
Maximum Marks for Mathematics100 (Each Question Carries Two Marks)
Duration for Mathematics90 Minutes
Total No. of Questions in Physics50 (40 Questions from Class 12 Syllabus and 10 from Class 11)
Maximum Marks for Physics50 (Each Question Carries One Mark)
Total No. of Questions in Chemistry50 (40 Questions from Class 12 Syllabus and 10 from Class 11)
Maximum Marks for Chemistry50 (Each Question Carries One Mark)
Duration for Physics & Chemistry90 Minutes
Total No. of Questions150
Maximum Marks200
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MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 for PCB

The exam pattern for PCB stream in MHT CET 2024 is as follows -

Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice/ Objective-Based
Total No. of Questions in Botany50 (40 Questions from Class 12 Syllabus and 10 from Class 11)
Maximum Marks for Botany50 (Each Question Carries One Mark)
Total No. of Questions in Zoology50 (40 Questions from Class 12 Syllabus and 10 from Class 11)
Maximum Marks for Zoology50 (Each Question Carries One Mark)
Total No. of Questions in Physics50 (40 Questions from Class 12 Syllabus and 10 from Class 11)
Maximum Marks for Physics50 (Each Question Carries One Mark)
Total No. of Questions in Chemistry50 (40 Questions from Class 12 Syllabus and 10 from Class 11)
Maximum Marks for Chemistry50 (Each Question Carries One Mark)
Total No. of Questions200
Maximum Marks200

MHT CET Marking Scheme 2024

The marking scheme of MHT CET 2024 exam is different in Paper 1 and Paper 2:

  • Every correct answer carries one mark for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Papers and 2 marks for Mathematics Paper

  • There is no negative marking in the entrance examination

MHT CET 2024 Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme

Subjects

Approximate number of questions asked from

Marks/question

Total marks

Duration

Class 11

Class 12

Physics

10

40

1 mark

100

90 minutes

Chemistry

10

40

Mathematics

10

40

2 marks

100

90 minutes

MHT CET Syllabus 2024

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release the official MHT CET 2024 syllabus in PDF format on its official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. As per the last year’s MHT CET syllabus, questions will be asked in the MHT CET 2024 exam from the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The maximum weightage is likely to be allotted to the Standard 12 syllabus and the remaining weightage to the Class 11 syllabus.

Subjects

Topics

Physics

  • Motion in a plane
  • Laws of Motion
  • Gravitation
  • Thermal properties of matter
  • Sound Optics
  • Electrostatistics
  • Semiconductors

Chemistry

  • Basic concepts of Chemistry
  • Structure of Atom
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Redox reactions
  • Elements of Group 1 & 2
  • States of Matter
  • Adsorption & Colloids
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Basic principles of Organic Chemistry

Mathematics

  • Trigonometry II
  • Straight line
  • Circle
  • Measures of Dispersion
  • Probability 
  • Complex Numbers
  • Permutations & Combinations
  • Functions
  • Limits
  • Continuity

Biology 

  • Biomolecules
  • Respiration & Energy Transfer
  • Human Nutrition
  • Excretion
  • Osmoregulation

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FAQs about MHT-CET Exam Pattern

What are the papers for CET 2024?

MHT CET 2024 will be conducted in two papers- Paper 1 for Physics and Chemistry and Paper 2 for Mathematics.
 

What is the marking scheme for MHT CET 2024?

The marking scheme for MHT CET 2024 states that for every correct answer in Physics & Chemistry, one mark will be awarded. In Mathematics, two marks will be awarded for every correct answer. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.
 

Is there a negative marking in the MHT CET exam?

As per the paper pattern, one mark will be awarded for correct answers in physics & chemistry and 2 marks for mathematics. Candidates need to note that there is no provision for negative marking. 
 

Is the MHT CET exam pattern 2024 released?

The MHT CET 2024 exam pattern will be released along with the official brochure. For preparatory purposes, candidates can check this page for a detailed MHT CET exam pattern.
 

Which book is best for MHT CET 2024 entrance exam?

Candidates can check some other reference books written by authorized authors which include:


1. MCQ Mathematics for MHT CET by Hemant G. Ainapure (Marvel publication)
2. Complete reference manual MH-CET Mathematics by Sushil Verma (Arihant publication)
3. Pradnya's objective Mathematics by C.S. Patil (Nikita publication)
 

Can NRI candidates apply for MHT CET 2024 exam?

Yes, NRI candidates can apply for MHT CET 2024. They will not have to fill out the MHT CET 2024 application form and are eligible for direct admission to the respective institutes. As per the eligibility, candidates of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, and Foreign Nationals have to register for direct counselling. 
 

Do the candidates have to appear for different papers as per their programme preference?

Yes, for Engineering and Technology disciplines the candidates have to take the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics papers and the Pharmacy aspirants have to sit in the Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics papers as per their preference. 

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