MHT-CET is a state-level competitive entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra. It’s used for admission into engineering (B.Tech/BE), pharmacy (B.Pharm) and other professional degree programs offered by colleges in Maharashtra.
MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Eligibility
Admission offered in which class
"You should have passed Class 12 / HSC (or appearing in 2026) with the required subjects: PCM group for Engineering: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics PCB group for Pharmacy/Life Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology"
Class 12
Time of Application
Brief Prepration for the Test
January - February
"Syllabus Basis The questions are based on Maharashtra State Board Class 11 & 12 syllabi in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. ~80% from Class 12 and ~20% from Class 11. PCM (Engineering Group) Physics: 50 questions,Chemistry: 50 questions,Mathematics: 50 questions Total Questions: 150 Duration: 3 hours Math questions often carry 2 marks each, others 1 mark each PCB (Pharmacy/Life Sciences Group) Biology: 100 questions,Physics: 50 questions,Chemistry: 50 questions Total: 200 questions Duration: 3 hours Similar marking pattern (no negative marking)."