Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts MHT CET for admissions to first-year degree courses involving Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Pharm.D programs inside Maharashtra.
1. MHT CET 2026 Timetable
- Information Bulletin: January 2026.
- Form Submission: Mid-Jan to March 2026.
- Exam Window (PCB Group): Late April 2026.
- Exam Window (PCM Group): Early May 2026.
2. Test Syllabus Weightage
MHT CET relies completely on the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education syllabus parameters.
- Class 11 Syllabus: Contributes 20% weightage.
- Class 12 Syllabus: Contributes 80% weightage.
3. Important URLs
| Need | Provided Link |
|---|---|
| Apply / CET Cell | Maha CET Domain |
4. Exam Blueprint (PCM)
- Paper 1: Mathematics (50 Questions - 2 Marks Each).
- Paper 2: Physics & Chemistry (50 Questions Each - 1 Mark Each).
- Duration: 90 Minutes per paper (Papers are sequential, no shuffling between math and science papers).
- Negative Marking: ZERO negative marking.
5. CAP Counselling
Merit generation considers MHT CET scores primarily for Maharashtra domicile candidates, whereas All India seats in private unaided colleges are often fulfilled through JEE Main scores initially.
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Eligibility Criteria
No Age Limit
Passed HSC (Class 12) from Maharashtra Board or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Math/Biology.
No Limit
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the MHT CET 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF