MHT-CET 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

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MHT CET 2025 exam will tentatively be conducted in the month of April and May 2025. Candidates preparing for the exam can check the details of the exam like eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and more on the page.

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MHT CET 2025

MHT CET 2025: The Government of Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell will conduct the MHT CET 2025 exam tentatively in April 2025 for the PCB stream and May 2025 for the PCM stream, while the online application and information brochure will be released by the first week of January 2025. Candidates willing to appear for the MHT CET exam have to fill out the complete application form and pay the application fees. The MHT CET application for the unreserved category is INR 800, whereas the reserved and PwD candidates have to pay INR 600.

Candidates who are preparing for the exam must check the MHT CET 2025 exam pattern to understand the exam better. Along with the exam pattern, candidates are advised to check the MHT CET 2025 syllabus. The syllabus is prescribed for the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics for Pharmacy and Engineering courses. 

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, commonly known as MHT CET, is a state-level entrance test to offer admission to undergraduate courses in engineering and pharmacy programmes in the state of Maharashtra. The MHT CET exam is conducted once a year in the month of April. The difficulty level of the MHT CET exam is considered to be the same as the JEE Main exam.

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MHT CET Exam Highlights 2025

To appear for the MHT CET 2025 exam, candidates must be aware of the important aspects related to the exam. Candidates can check out the key highlights of the MHT CET exam as mentioned in the table below.

Events

Particulars


Name of the Examination


Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)


MHT CET Exam Dates 2025

  • PCB: April 2025
  • PCM: May 2025


Motive of the Exam


Admission into B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture and B.Pharma programmes


Mode of the Examination


Online (Computer-Based Test)


MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2025


Standard 2 passout in PCM or PCB stream

Total No. of Groups in MHT CET

2 (PCM & PCB)

Marks for MHT CET PCM

200

Marks for MHT CET PCB

200

Good Score in MHT CET

180+

Admission Process

CAP (Common Admission Process)

Official Wesbsitecetcell.mahacet.org

MHT CET Exam Dates 2025

The CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2025 exam dates along with the notification PDF on the official website. However, candidates can check the tentative dates for the MHT CET 2025 exam schedule in the table below

Events

Dates

MHT CET 2025 Application Form

January 2025

Last date to fill MHT CET Application form without late fee

March 2025

Availability of MHT CET Admit Card 2025

April 2025

MHT CET Exam 2025

  • PCB:  April 2025
  • PCM: May 2025

Release of MHT CET Answer Key 2025

May 2025

Facility to raise objections in MHT CET Answer Key 2025

May 2025

Release of MHT CET Result 2025

June 2025

MHT CET 2025 Notification

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell will release the notification for the MHT CET 2025 exam on the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org as a PDF that will comprise complete details of the exam like exam schedule, application date, application fee, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and more. Candidates who are willing to appear for the MHT CET exam 2025 by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Click on the Download tab available on the screen
  • Click on the MHT CET 2025 notification link
  • The MHT CET notification PDF will be available on the screen 
  • Download the notification PDF and save it for later use 

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MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates who are interested in applying for the Maharashtra CET exam can check out the MHT CET 2025 eligibility criteria. To be eligible to apply, candidates must have passed/appeared at their qualifying exams, i.e., Class 12 or its equivalent, and should have Indian citizenship.

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell prescribes the exam pattern in the MHT CET information brochure 2025. Candidates must check the MHT CET exam pattern to understand the exam's question type. Duration of the exam and more. Check the MHT CET 2025 exam pattern below:

  • Total Number of Questions in PCM: 150
  • Total Number of Questions in PCB: 200
  • Number of Papers: 3 (Paper 1: Maths; Paper 2: Physics & Chemistry; Paper 3: Biology)
  • Exam Duration: 3 Hours
  • Negative Marking: No Negative Marks for Incorrect or Unanswered Questions

MHT CET Application Form 2025

The MHT CET Registration Form 2024 is expected to be released in January 2025 and will end in March 2025. To apply for the MHT CET exam, candidates have to pay INR 800 for UR candidates and INR 600 for reserved and PwD candidates. The State Cell also provides the opportunity to fill out the MHT CET application form with a late fine of INR 500.  Check the steps to fill out the MHT CET application form:

  • Go to the official website
  • Click on the application form link 
  • Register for the MHT CET exam 
  • Fill out the application form 
  • Upload Documents 
  • Pay the MHT CET  Application Fee
  • Download the preview of the MHT CET application form

MHT CET Application Correction Window 2025

The MHT CET form correction window will be available online by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. Modifications can be made by applicants who have already submitted their MHT CET 2025 application form. The MHT CET application form 2025 only allows candidates one chance to make adjustments. This means that even if the last day for correction may not have passed, the correction facility is locked once the candidate makes a revision and submits the form. Additionally, there are some details that the candidate was powerless to alter.

MHT CET Syllabus 2025

The MHT CET syllabus is prescribed for Engineering, Agricultural and Pharmacy courses, which divided into four subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology. According to the Maharashtra CET Cell, 20%  weightage is given to the class 11th, whereas 80% weightage is given to the class 12th syllabus. Check the sybject wise syllabus for the MHT CET 2025 below.

MHT CET Syllabus 2025 for Physics

MHT CET Physics syllabus 2025 covers chapters like laws of Motion, Motion in a Plane, Gravitation, and more. Check the detailed MHT CET Physics Syllabus 2025 in the table below:

  • Laws of Motion    
  • Motion in a plane
  • Gravitation    
  • Thermal Properties of Matter
  • Sound    
  • Optics
  • Electrostatics    
  • Semiconductors

Check the Detailed MHT CET Physis Syllabus 2025!

MHT CET 2025 Chemistry Syllabus 

MHT CET Chemistry syllabus comprises topics like Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Chemical Bonding, Redox Reaction, etc. Check the complete MHT CET Chemistry Syllabus 2025 below in the table:

MHT CET 2025 Chemistry Syllabus 

Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Structure of Atom

Chemical Bonding

Redox Reaction

States of Matter

Absorption and Colloids

Hydrocarbons

Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

MHT CET 2025 Syllabus for Mathematics

 MHT CET Maths syllabus comprises topics like Straight lines, Measures of Description, Probability, etc. Check the  MHT CET Maths Syllabus 2025 in the table below:

MHT CET 2025 Syllabus for Mathematics

Straight Line

Circle

Measures of Description

Probability

Complex Numbers

Permutations and Combinations

Functions

Limits

Continuity

Trigonometric II

Also Read: MHT CET Maths Syllabus 2025 in detail! 

MHT CET Syllabus 2024 for Biology

MHT CET Biology syllabus is divided into two sections, Zoology and Botany, which comprises topics like Biomolecules, Human Nutrition, Excretion & Osmoregulation, etc. Check the MHT CET Biology Syllabus below:

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

Get Detailed MHT CET Biology Syllabus 2025 Here!

List of Courses for Admission via MHT CET 2025

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2025 is conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. MHT CET exam is held for admission in the following courses:

  • BTech
  • BArch and other

MHT CET Admit Card 2025

April 2025. Registered candidates will be able to access their admit card/hall ticket through login credentials: application number and password. If any candidate finds any discrepancy in the MHT CET admit card, they must report it to the exam authority as soon as possible to avoid any hassle on the exam day. Check the steps to download the MJHT CET admit card 2025 below:

Step 1: Visit  cetcell.mahacet.org, the MHT CET's official website.

Step 2: Log in with your registered credentials, then click "Submit."

Step 3: The MHT CET 2025 Admit Card will be shown on your screen.

Step 4: Download the admit card, print out a few copies, and store the electronic version for later use.

MHT CET Exam Centres 2025

CET Cell, Maharashtra has released the MHT CET 2025 exam centre at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates appearing for the exam must be aware of the state and city-wise exam centres. This is for screening candidates who wish to get admission to B.E/B.Tech courses. The test will be offered in around 226 institutes across 36 district headquarters within the state of Maharashtra. Candidates who are appearing from other states can explore the list of MHT CET exam centers. These centers will be located outside Maharashtra. Apart from the home state, MHT CET 2025 will be conducted at centers in Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Bihar, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

MHT CET Answer Key 2025

State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will tentatively release the MHT CET answer key in May 2025 at cetcell.mahacet.org as per the previous trends of the exam. The MHT CET 2025 answer key will be released along with the response sheet soon after the exam is conducted. Candidates should tally the answers mentioned in the MHT CET answer key with the responses provided by them in the response sheet to calculate their probable score. Candidates will also be provided the facility to challenge the MHT CET answer key 2025.

MHT CET Result 2025

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MHT CET result 2025 on its official website once by June 2025. The MHT CET scorecard 2025 displays the subject-specific marks, ranks, and percentile scores of the candidates. The result is available at maharashtracet.org. Check the steps to download the MHT CET 2025 Result below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of MHT CET

Step 2: Choose the ‘MHT CET 2025 Result’ tab and click on it

Step 3: Candidates must enter their Application number and Password.

Step 4: MHT CET result 2025 will be displayed on the screen

Step 5: Candidates can download the scorecard and take a printout of the same for future reference

MHT CET Cutoff 2025

The MHT CET 2025 cutoff will be released along with the MHT CET seat allotment result 2025. The MHT CET cutoff signifies the minimum scores that candidates are required to secure to be eligible for admission into B.Tech courses based on MHT CET 2025 exam. The MHT CET 2025 cutoff will vary as per the different MHT CET participating colleges 2025. Candidates clearing the MHT CET cutoff 2025 will be eligible for the further admission process conducted by the respective institutes.

MHT CET Counselling 2025

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts the MHT CET counselling process across multiple rounds. Candidates who secure a rank in the MHT CET Merit List 2025 will be eligible to participate in the MHT CET counselling process 2025. Candidates will be allotted seats in the MHT CET participating institutes 2025 based upon the choices filled by them and the availability of seats at the institutes. 

The MHT CET seat allotment 2025 will be released after each round of counselling results are released post-counselling process. Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seats will need to move forward with the admission process. Otherwise, candidates can wait for better allotment in the second round of counselling.

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FAQs about MHT-CET

Will there be any break in the MHT CET exam?

No there will be no breaks in between the exam. Once a candidate enters the exam can leave it after the completion of the exam. The MHT CET exam will be conducted for 3 hours for 3 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Also, there will not be any sectional timing to complete the exam.

 

What is the eligibility to appear for the MHT CET exam?

The minimum eligibility to appear for the MHT CET exam is to possess a 10+2 degree with at least 45% marks, however, for the reserved category, it is 40%. There are no age limit criteria and number of attempts  to appear for the exam

 

What is the MHT CET 2025 Exam Date?

The MHT CET exam will be conducted in the month of April and May 2025 for Pharmacy, Engineering, and Agriculture tentatively. However, the exact exam dates for the MHT CET exam will be provided in the information brochure released by the State Cell in January 2025.

 

When will the MHT CET Application Form 2025 be Released?

The Government of Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell will release the MHT CET 2025 application in January 2025. According to the previous trends of the exam, the last date to fill out the MHT CET application will be in March 2025. The candidates will be provided with the option to fill out the MHT CET online application form with a late fine of INR 500. 

How many students registered for MHT CET 2024?

The number of applicants who have registered for MHT CET 2024 is 7.25 lakh. Compared to the previous years of 2022-23 and 2021-22, the tally was 6.07 lakh and a little over 5 lakh, respectively. The biggest increase in numbers is observed in the PCM (physics, chemistry, and maths) group, as shown in the graphic.
 

Can students from other states get B.Tech admission under state quota through MHT CET?

Non-Maharashtra students are not eligible for state quota admission.

Can students from other states appear for MHT CET?

Students from other states can appear for MHT CET. However, exam centre will be allocated in Maharashtra state only.

Is MHT CET score valid for B.Arch admission in Maharashtra?

MHT CET score is not valid for B.Arch admission in Maharashtra, and the candidates must have a valid score in NATA.

Does Maharashtra B.Tech colleges accept JEE Main score for B.Tech admission?

For state quota admission, MHT CET score is mandatory and JEE Main score is not valid. Candidates can use JEE score for admission under management quota.

How to take admission in B.Tech with MHT CET score?

The candidates will have to take part in the CAP (Common Admission Process) after the announcement of MHT CET results.

Can I get admission in B.Tech without MHT CET score in Maharashtra?

Candidates can get admission under management quota of private colleges without a valid score in MHT CET.

Is MHT CET score valid for B.Pharma admission in Maharashtra?

MHT CET score is mandatory for B.Pharma admission under state quota.

Can I get admission in B.Sc Agriculture course through MHT CET?

MHT CET score is valid for admission in B.Sc Agriculture course in government and private colleges located in Maharashtra.

How are seats allotted in MHT CET?

The seats will be allotted on the basis of rank obtained in the MHT CET exam.

Who decides the syllabus for MHT CET?

The Maharashtra State Cell decides the syllabus for MHT CET.

What is the syllabus of MHT CET?

The syllabus for MHT CET will be 80% based on 12th syllabus and 20% on 11th syllabus.

What is the exam pattern for MHT CET?

MHT CET will be conducted for a total of 200 marks including a total of 150 questions. For PCM, each question will consist of 2 marks and for others, each question will have 1 mark. There will be no negative marking.

How many slots is MHT CET conducted?

MHT CET will be conducted in two slots: morning and afternoon.

How can I fill the application form for MHT CET?

The candidates can fill the MHT CET application form online through the official website.

What will be the mode for MHT CET exam?

MHT CET will be conducted in the online (computer-based) mode.

MHT CET is conducted for which course?

MHT CET is conducted for admission to Pharmacy and Engineering courses.

Who is the conducting body for MHT CET?

MHT CET is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra.

What are the changes introduced in MHT CET?

State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra has introduced online or computer-based mode of exam for MHT CET. The exam will be conducted in slots (2 per day). 

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