MHT CET 2026: Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted every year for admission into B.E/B.Tech, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, and Agriculture courses in Maharashtra. Nearly 4–5 lakh students appear for the exam annually. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra will release the MHT CET 2026 schedule on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
The MHT CET 2026 exam for PCM & PCB streams will be conducted in April 2026.
MHT CET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Exam Name | MHT CET |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Medium | English (Maths only), English/Marathi/Urdu (Physics & Chemistry) |
| Courses Offered | B.E, B.Tech, B.Pharm, D.Pharm |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Participating Colleges | 460 |
| Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MHT CET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | December 2025 |
| Registration Start | December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 2026 |
| Application With Late Fee | February 2026 |
| Form Correction | March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCB Exam | April 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 PCM Exam | April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Exam Shift Timings
| Event | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
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| Entry into hall | 7:30 am | 12:30 pm |
| Last Entry | 8:45 am | 1:00 pm |
| Login for Instructions | 8:50 am | 1:50 pm |
| Exam Time | 9 am – 12 pm | 2 pm – 5 pm |
MHT CET 2026 Application Form
The application form is available online only at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Application Fee
| Category | PCM | PCB |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Reserved (Maharashtra) | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| PWD | ₹600 | ₹600 |
How to Fill the Application Form?
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Visit the website: cetcell.mahacet.org
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Click “New Candidate Registration”
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Enter details → Submit
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Fill the online application form
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Upload documents:
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Passport size photo
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Signature
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Valid ID proof
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Pay the application fee
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Download & print the form for future use
Documents Required
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Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
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Proof of Identity
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Domicile Certificate
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Class 10 & 12 Marksheet
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Photo & Signature (scanned)
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Payment details
MHT CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian
Age: No age limit
Qualification:
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Passed or appearing in 12th Board (HSC)
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For Engineering (PCM): Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics
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For Pharmacy (PCB/PCM): Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Mathematics
MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern
MHT CET consists of 3 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
Exam Structure
| Subject | Class 11 Qs | Class 12 Qs | Marks/Q | Total Marks | Duration |
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| Physics | 10 | 40 | 1 | 100 | 90 mins |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 | 1 | ||
| Maths | 10 | 40 | 2 | 100 | 90 mins |
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PCM total = 200 marks
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PCB total = 200 marks
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No negative marking
MHT CET 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus includes Class 11 & 12 topics from the Maharashtra State Board.
Class 11 Syllabus
Mathematics
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Trigonometric functions
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Relations & Functions
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Sets
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Sequences & Series
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Probability
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Straight Line, Circle, Conics
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Factorization formulas
Physics
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Measurements
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Scalars & Vectors
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Refraction of Light
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Magnetic Effect of Current
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Magnetism
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Ray Optics
Chemistry
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Basic Concepts of Chemistry
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Redox reactions
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Surface Chemistry
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s-Block elements
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Alkanes
Biology
Topics from Botany & Zoology like:
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Diversity in organisms
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Cell Biology
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Plant growth
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Human Nutrition
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Human Respiration
Class 12 Syllabus
Mathematics
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Matrices, Determinants
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3D Geometry
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Calculus (Differentiation, Integration, DE)
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Vectors
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Linear Programming
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Probability Distribution
Physics
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Circular Motion
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Gravitation
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Electrostatics
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Current Electricity
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Electromagnetic Induction
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Semiconductors
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Communication Systems
Chemistry
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Solid State
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Thermodynamics
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Electrochemistry
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Chemical Kinetics
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d & f Block Elements
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Aldehydes & Ketones
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Biomolecules
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Polymers
Biology
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Genetics
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Evolution
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Human Health
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Circulation, Excretion
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Reproduction in Humans
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Ecology
MHT CET 2026 Exam Centres
Exam centres are located across Maharashtra including:
Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Pune, Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Satara, Solapur, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Jalgaon, Wardha, Gondia, Nanded, Latur, and many more.
MHT CET 2026 Answer Key
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Provisional answer key will be released online
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Candidates can challenge it
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Final answer key will be released with results
MHT CET 2026 Result
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Result will be declared in June 2026
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Check at cetcell.mahacet.org
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Requires Application Number + DOB
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Scorecard and toppers list will be released
