MHT-CET 2025
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Maharashtra state-level entrance exam for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses in colleges across Maharashtra.
4+ Lakhs
Annual Applicants
70%
Qualification Rate
1,50,000+
Available Seats
30% for Top Colleges
Success Rate
About the Examination
Everything you need to know about this prestigious examination
What is MHT-CET?
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses in various colleges across Maharashtra. It is the gateway to prestigious institutes like COEP, VJTI, and ICT.
Purpose & Scope
To facilitate merit-based admission to professional degree courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, and agriculture in Maharashtra state.
State-level examination for admission to government, government-aided, and private unaided institutions in Maharashtra.
Recognition & Prestige
Recognized by all colleges in Maharashtra including top institutes like COEP, VJTI, ICT, and WCE.
Eligibility Criteria
Make sure you meet all the requirements before applying
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed/appearing in HSC (12th) or equivalent with relevant subjects.
Age Limit
No age limit for appearing in MHT-CET.
Number of Attempts
No limit on number of attempts.
Nationality
Indian Nationals only.
Additional Requirements
- •For Engineering: Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.
- •For Pharmacy: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects.
- •Minimum 50% aggregate marks for general category (45% for reserved categories).
- •Candidates must have passed English subject.
- •Domicile of Maharashtra required for reservation benefits.
Exam Pattern
Understanding the examination structure and marking scheme
3 hours (180 minutes)
Duration
200
Total Marks
150
Questions
3+
Languages
Section-wise Breakdown
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (PCM Group) | 50 | 100 | No negative marking |
| Physics | 50 | 50 | No negative marking |
| Chemistry | 50 | 50 | No negative marking |
Correct Answer
Mathematics: +2, Physics/Chemistry: +1
Incorrect Answer
No negative marking
Unattempted
0 marks
Syllabus
Comprehensive topic list for your preparation
Mathematics Topics
Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these crucial deadlines
MHT-CET 2026 Notification
January 2026
Online Registration Starts
January 2026
Registration Closes
March 2026
Admit Card Available
April 2026
MHT-CET 2026 Exam
April - May 2026
Answer Key Release
May 2026
Result Declaration
June 2026
CAP Rounds Begin
July 2026
Preparation Tips
Expert strategies to help you excel in the examination
Focus on Class 11 & 12 Syllabus
MHT-CET syllabus is based on Maharashtra State Board curriculum. Focus on HSC textbooks thoroughly.
Practice Without Calculators
Mathematics section requires speed. Practice calculations manually to improve speed and accuracy.
No Negative Marking Advantage
Since there's no negative marking, attempt all questions. Make educated guesses if unsure.
Solve MHT-CET Previous Papers
Practice with last 10 years of MHT-CET papers. Understand the question pattern and difficulty level.
Time Management
180 minutes for 150 questions. Practice solving papers within the time limit. Aim for 1 minute per question.
Join Maharashtra-Specific Test Series
Join coaching institutes or online test series that specialize in MHT-CET pattern.
Top Institutes
Premier institutions accepting MHT-CET scores
COEP Technological University
VJTI Mumbai
ICT Mumbai
WCE Sangli
PICT Pune
VIT Pune
SPCE Mumbai
RCOEM Nagpur
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the examination
Yes, students from other states can appear for MHT-CET. However, they are eligible only for the All India quota seats (15%) in government colleges and management quota seats in private colleges.
Yes, JEE Main scores are also accepted for admission to engineering colleges in Maharashtra along with MHT-CET scores.
For top colleges like COEP and VJTI, you need 99+ percentile. For good government colleges, 95+ percentile is recommended.
Generally, MHT-CET is considered easier than JEE Main as the syllabus is limited to Maharashtra State Board and there's no negative marking.
Yes, COEP (College of Engineering Pune) admissions are done through MHT-CET counseling (CAP rounds). You need a very high rank (99.5+ percentile) for COEP.
Official Resources
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