Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET)

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About MHT-CET

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, for admission to various Undergraduate professional courses in Engineering, Pharmacy, and allied disciplines offered by colleges in Maharashtra.

UG Programmes Covered

  • Engineering & Technology (B.E./B.Tech)

  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm / Pharm.D)

Exam Pattern

  • Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)

  • Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

  • Duration: 3 hours

  • Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • Marking Scheme: +1 mark for Physics/Chemistry and +2 marks for Mathematics (no negative marking)

Important Dates

  • Application Form Opening: 10 Jan - 12 Feb 2026

  • MHT-CET 2026 Examination: 1st attempt : 06 Apr - 08 Apr, 2nd attempt :10 May - 17 May

Application Fee

  • General / OMS / J & K Migrant : 1300 /-

  • Reserved Category / PwD / Orphan (Maharashtra only) : 1000/-
    Note :     Above fee is only for one attempt. If students want to take both attempt double fee needs to be paid.

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Eligibility Criteria (UG – Brief)

  • Candidates should have passed or be appearing in Class XII (10+2) from a recognized board.

  • For Engineering & Technology courses, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) are mandatory.

  • For Pharmacy courses, eligibility will be as per official norms.

  • Domicile and reservation conditions will be applicable as per Government of Maharashtra rules.

Documents Required for Application

  • Recent passport-size photograph

  • Scanned signature

  • Class X certificate (Date of Birth proof)

  • Class XII mark sheet / appearing certificate

  • Category / Domicile certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

  • MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra for admission to Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture courses in colleges across Maharashtra.

  • Candidates must have:

    • Passed or appeared in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics (PCM) or Biology (PCB)

    • Indian nationality

    • Domicile of Maharashtra is required for state quota seats (non-domicile students can apply for limited seats)

    • Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

    • Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology

    • Duration: 3 hours

    • Question Type: MCQs

    • No negative marking

  • Yes.

    • 80% weightage from Class 12 syllabus

    • 20% weightage from Class 11 syllabus

  • MHT-CET is conducted once every year, usually between April and May.

    • Government and private engineering colleges in Maharashtra

    • Includes institutes like COEP, VJTI, SPIT, PICT, and many others

  • Solving past papers helps students:

    • Understand question patterns

    • Identify important topics

    • Improve speed and accuracy

    • Build confidence for the actual exam